Just like when selecting your partners, suppliers and workforce, choosing the right accountant to handle your business finances should be a thorough process in order to find a firm that is going to work with and support your business so that it can thrive and grow.

Our Chartered Certified Accountants create the ideal partnership for your Ipswich-based business. Why?

Growing business

We understand business

Our team has been working alongside growing businesses and helped them reach that next level of growth. As well as our financial services, we offer practical and up-to-date advice for start-ups, guide small business growth and provide business coaching too. We’ll not only make your accounting simpler by running your finances for you, we aim to make a real difference to your business. Your growth is our passion.

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We don’t just tick boxes

We don’t settle at the basics. Our accounting services are about more than just doing what is legally required. We provide ongoing insight into the performance and health of your business, through management accounts and quarterly meetings, so you can plan for the future and keep growing.

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We communicate jargon-free

A successful partnership thrives on mutual understanding, so we communicate in a way that facilitates this. Just like our fees, we want our processes and advice to be completely transparent, but of course maintaining strict confidentiality. Our aim is to alleviate the stress of your accounts, and removing overcomplicated terminology allows this to happen.

Customer satisfaction

Our clients say so:

Throughout the years we’ve helped many businesses reach their next stage of growth and improve their finance function. Our clients have left us some lovely reviews so you don’t just need to take our word for it.

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Designed for growing businesses in Ipswich

At Steven Burton & Co our accounting services are specifically designed to help businesses achieve their next level of growth while making sure all the basics such as annual accounts, tax and VAT are taken care of. Whether you’re currently self-employed and looking to make the switch to a limited company and hire your first staff member or a busy SME that’s looking to reduce tax liabilities to fuel further growth, we can help with it all.

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We understand your needs

Ipswich is a unique area and home to many different sectors, from the latest, cutting-edge technology at Adastral Park to farmers that have been working in the surrounding countryside for generations. There are also several opportunities for businesses in the agri-tech, energy and biotechnology sectors with increasing levels of funding available and access to a highly skilled workforce.

At Steven Burton & Co we have always worked with and helped grow a wide range of businesses by improving their accounting practices and proactively coming to you with ways to grow your business. We work with

  • Start-ups, offering innovative ways to save money, business coaching and reducing the time spent on accounting-related tasks.
  • Scale-ups, helping to access funding and keeping the business profitable in the early stages, while helping you plan for the future.
  • SMEs, spotting opportunities to keep your business growing and increasing profit share.
    Large established business, improving financial performance and streamlining processes.

Our management accounts give you quarterly snapshots of how your business is performing and where the opportunities and threats lie. We then work with you to create a plan of action to drive your business forward in the next quarter.

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Supporting the Ipswich business community

At Steven Burton & Co we’re all about supporting our customers whether that’s face-to-face, over the phone or via a video call. We’re based just outside of Colchester in Earls Colne and have built up a network of clients across both Suffolk and Essex.

Experts in agri-business accounting

With so many agribusinesses based around the Ipswich area, it’s no surprise that Ipswich port is the UK’s largest agriculture exporter. At Steven Burton & Co we’ve had many years of experience in working with a range of agribusinesses, from working directly with farmers themselves all the way to exporters and importers. We can help support you with cashflow forecasting, tracking the “effort equity” you put into your farming business as well as helping you find out what is most profitable for your business.

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Directions to Steven Burton & Co From Ipswich

Steven Burton & Co are based in Earls Colne in North Essex, just a short 40-minute drive from central Ipswich. We understand that as business owners you’re short on time and not everything requires a face to face meeting. We are always happy to have a quick catchup online or take a trip to your office.

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    LENA James
    LENA James
    2024-03-19
    We moved accountants to specifically follow David a number of years ago and have completely changed the running of our business for the better, through planning ahead we have managed to change our circumstances with an over drawn loan account and corporation and tax bills outstanding to a strategically run method of being able to clear the over drawn loan account and balance our other tax liabilities with advice and support from David We continue to be supported and take advice from his expert knowledge and guidance going forward and would highly recommend the Steven Burton team for your Accountancy needs.
    陈新谱
    陈新谱
    2023-12-12
    Great service. Helpful and friendly people.
    Vince Strafford
    Vince Strafford
    2023-10-19
    We moved our accountancy needs to Steven Burton and Co - specifically with David. It’s been night and day compared to our previous provider - we now have a partner who is helping us to develop our business and in a way that means we have long term security. Local, accessible and responsive - everything we need in a company that provides business critical services.
    MARK WALSH
    MARK WALSH
    2023-06-26
    The team here are fantastic - every detail thought of and explained clearly. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve and the team to any business, be it fledgling or established. You get what you pay for and more.
    Jo C
    Jo C
    2023-06-20
    The team at Steven Burton & Co have been lovely to work with, helping us with our partnership accounts over the last couple of years. They are always on hand to answer any queries we have and are happy to explain in as much detail as we require. Everyone we have spoken to has been polite, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable and we look forward to continuing to work together as our business grows.
    Sam Nagle
    Sam Nagle
    2023-05-12
    A truly fantastic accountants. Unlike any other accountants we have had in the past. They are 100 percent on the ball, helpful with fantastic advice. Not just sound accountancy advice but advising the business as a whole in various areas. Strategic quarterly reviews to really delve into the business to make sure profit margins are where they should be, and if they aren’t, they’ll look into improvements that can be made. Nothing is too much and the phone lines are always open for advice. Unlike most accountants their focus isn’t just on completing your annual accounts and not seeing you again for another year. I cannot praise the team enough for all the hard work they put in! They really have shifted our focus onto the aspects of the business that we were perhaps neglecting!
    Steve Lincoln
    Steve Lincoln
    2023-05-11
    The team at Steve Burton & Co provide a first class personal service to their customers. They support business owners through every step of the life cycle of their business, adding true value with their relationship.
    Toby Ishmael
    Toby Ishmael
    2023-05-05
    I work closely with the team at Steven Burton & Co. to assist their clients with a range of services and I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism and care that they demonstrate for their clients.
    Darren Vass
    Darren Vass
    2023-03-21
    I've worked with Steven Burton & Co for almost 4 years and I cannot fault their service. Dominique in particular is always available for advice and guidance whenever needed.
    Makala Balls
    Makala Balls
    2022-12-11
    The team at Steven Burton are friendly, professional and really get to know their clients so their advice is tailored to suit their individual needs. Cuts through all the jargon and offer clear and timely advice. Would highly recommend.