Running a business – or managing personal finances – means juggling a lot: customers, staff, suppliers, deadlines and the everyday choices that keep everything moving. At Denton Tavara we offer a full range of accounting services and work with the full spectrum of clients across Northamptonshire: sole traders, freelancers and contractors finding their feet; start-ups and growing SMEs planning their next step; partnerships and limited companies managing payroll and compliance; landlords and property portfolios needing specialist tax advice; and individuals and families who want straightforward help with self-assessment, capital gains and inheritance tax.

To make this easy to navigate, we’ve grouped our services into three categories: annual compliance services, monthly / quarterly accounting services, and business, financial & advisory accounting services, so you can quickly see how we help at every stage. We explain everything in plain English, tailor our approach to your size and circumstances, and act as the practical, dependable finance partner you can rely on.

Accounting Services

Annual Compliance Services

These are the core regulatory and planning tasks that keep your business compliant and ready for the year ahead.

Annual Accounts: We prepare accurate, timely statutory accounts so Companies House and HMRC get the information they need. That means less stress for you and a clear picture of profitability for planning.

Income Tax Self Assessment Returns: Whether you’re a sole trader, partner or director, we complete and file self-assessment returns correctly and on time, advising on tax-saving opportunities where they legitimately exist.

Partnership Tax Returns: Partnerships can have complex reporting requirements. We ensure allocations, expenses and drawings are handled accurately and fairly.

Corporation Tax Returns: For limited companies we calculate and file corporation tax returns, spotting reliefs and allowances that reduce tax bills and improve cashflow.

Companies House Annual Returns (Confirmation Statements): We handle filings so your company records remain up to date and compliant, avoiding fines and unnecessary hassle.

Payroll Year End: The year-end payroll process can be fiddly. We deal with P60s, final reports and liaise with pension providers so your payroll is closed off cleanly.

Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts: Annual accounts are backward-looking; budgets and cashflow models help you plan forward. We produce realistic forecasts so you can spot pinch points and make confident decisions about investment, hiring or saving.

Monthly / Quarterly Accounting Services

Monthly or Quarterly Accounting Services focuses on regular reporting and day-to-day accuracy – the key financial information that keeps your business running smoothly.

Monthly or Quarterly Management Accounts:  Regular, bite-sized reports show profit, cash position and key performance indicators. We explain the numbers and suggest small, practical changes that make a difference.

Dividend Advice: For director-shareholders we provide clear guidance on when and how to extract profits tax-efficiently, explaining implications simply so you can plan personal finances confidently.

VAT Returns: We prepare and submit VAT returns (including Making Tax Digital – MTD – where relevant), check for errors, and advise on schemes that might suit your business.

Payroll: Regular pay runs, auto-enrolment pension compliance and RTI submissions – treated reliably and confidentially so your team is paid correctly and on time.

Bookkeeping: Clean books underpin everything else. We take care of the day-to-day recording, bank reconciliations and supplier/customer ledgers so your accounts are always ready for review.

CIS & Construction Sector Support: Contractor verification, deductions and submissions – we know the practical compliance steps that keep projects moving.

Monthly or quarterly work takes the pressure off year-end and helps you spot trends early. It’s the difference between firefighting and planning.

Business, Financial & Advisory Accounting Services

This is where we bring long-term value: strategic advice, specialised tax work and support for growth, exits or complex transactions.

Tax Planning: Inheritance tax and capital gains tax are specialist areas. We look holistically at your family and business position to suggest sensible, legally sound plans.

Reliefs & Allowances: Capital allowances, advice and property portfolio guidance to help property owners and businesses capture the reliefs they’re entitled to.

Profit Maximisation & Forecasting: Practical steps to improve margins, pricing, overhead control and reliable forecasting so profits follow growth, not guesswork.

FD Consultancy & Company Support: Interim or part-time finance director services, company formation and registered office set-up, plus company secretarial support options where required.

Making Tax Digital (MTD & MTD ITSA): We’ll help you choose compatible software, migrate records and establish simple quarterly routines so Making Tax Digital MTD is a non-event rather than a headache.

Funding & Growth Planning: We help prepare funding applications and model scenarios so you can make decisions with clarity.

Exit Planning & Succession: Selling a business or passing it on needs careful tax and commercial planning. We help you maximise the outcome and minimise surprises.

HMRC Liaison & Dispute Resolution: If HMRC raises questions, we represent you, working to resolve issues quickly and professionally.

Start-Up Support & Software Training: From the first registration to choosing cloud accounting, we set up systems that scale and provide staff training so you gain control, not more work.

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Meet the team

Darren Warren

Owner & Managing Director

Maresa Watford

Accountant

Michelle Barnes

Accountant

Sarah Craddock

Payroll Manager

Why choose us?

Choosing the right accountant matters. It’s not just about compliance or ticking boxes because a deadline is looming – it’s about finding a partner who understands your goals, your risks and the local landscape that shapes your business. A good accountant saves you time, protects you from costly mistakes and gives you the confidence to make bold decisions; the right accountant does all that AND  becomes integral to your business and future-planning, essentially becoming part of your team.

We’re proud of our history – a local accountancy team based in Rushden with over 90 years’ combined experience (93 years to be precise), living and working across Northamptonshire. We love the towns and villages we serve – Rushden, Wellingborough, Kettering, Northampton, Raunds, Thrapston, Oundle, Stanwick and surrounding villages and the communities that make them special – and we’re proud to support the people and businesses that keep them thriving.

Practical, approachable and rooted in local knowledge, we’re here to take the financial load off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most to your business, your family, your team and your community.

Why Superheroes?

Behind every successful business and every determined individual is a child who once dreamed BIG – scribbling plans in the margins and believing anything was possible. Life disrupts those dreams with real-life demands and responsibilities, but the inner drive that started in childhood is still in there, pushing us forward.

At Denton Tavara we honour that inner dreamer. Our superhero motif isn’t a gimmick; it’s a reminder that we care for the whole person – and the whole business – not just the numbers. We want to understand what motivates you and what your financial and professional goals look like, then match that ambition with practical expertise and plain-English support to give you the freedom and confidence to aim higher.

We do far more than file paperwork and crunch numbers. At Denton Tavara, we roll up our sleeves and act as your finance team – working for you, with you and in your corner. We keep you compliant, yes, but we also look for practical ways to improve cashflow, cut unnecessary costs, increase profits and achieve your financial goals.

Our advice is never one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re an individual sole trader, a start-up finding its feet, an established SME scaling up, or preparing to exit, we build a plan around your goals and your numbers. That means straightforward guidance, clear-priced services and regular check-ins so the help you get actually moves you forward.

In short: we protect your interests, free you to focus on growth, and give your inner dreamer the space to take sensible risks. No jargon, no surprises – just dependable accountancy that helps you do more.

As your trusted northamptonshire accountant, Denton Tavara delivers straightforward accounting services designed to lift the burden of bookkeeping, payroll and tax so you can focus on running and growing your business. Whether you are a sole trader, landlord, contractor, start-up or established SME, our approachable team provides clear advice, fixed-fee options and practical plans tailored to your circumstances.

We combine local knowledge of Rushden, Wellingborough, Northampton and surrounding towns with modern cloud accounting tools to keep your records tidy, deadlines met and cashflow predictable. Choosing the right accounting partner matters – we pride ourselves on timely responses, plain-English explanations and a proactive approach that helps you make better financial decisions.

If you want to simplify compliance, improve profitability or plan for growth, contact Denton Tavara for a free, no-obligation chat. Our experienced team will take the paperwork off your plate and a weight off your shoulders.

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