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Tax Consultancy
Personal tax, corporation tax, PAYE, and strategic tax planning. We identify opportunities others miss and keep you on the right side of HMRC.
Enquire →ACCA Registered · Est. 2003 · Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Accounts and tax
done properly.
Ashworth Bailey Limited are Chartered Certified Accountants helping SMEs, limited companies, and owner-managed businesses across Barnsley and South Yorkshire keep more of what they earn.
UPDATED FOR 2026 The GPT CEO — Revised & Expanded EditionACCA Registered Firm #1074647Registered Auditor Status (ACCA)Est. 2003 · 20+ years in BarnsleyFree first consultation
Ashworth Bailey Limited at a glance
20+Years serving Barnsley businesses
£0Cost of your first consultation
TEAMA dedicated team supporting your business
MTDMaking Tax Digital ready
What we do
Everything your business needs
in one trusted firm
From sole traders filing their first self-assessment to owner-managed limited companies planning for sale — we handle the numbers so you can focus on the business.
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Accounts & Bookkeeping
Year-end accounts, management accounts, and cloud bookkeeping. We don't just prepare the figures — we explain what they mean for your business.
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Payroll & RTI
Complete payroll processing, Real Time Information submissions, P60s and P11Ds. We take payroll off your plate entirely.
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VAT Returns
VAT registration, quarterly returns, flat-rate scheme assessments, and Making Tax Digital compliance. Submitted accurately and on time, every time.
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Working Men's & Private Members Clubs
Specialist accounts and AGM reporting for clubs across South Yorkshire. We understand the unique governance and licensing framework you operate within.
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Business Start-up & Advisory
Company formations, initial structuring advice, cash forecasting and business planning. The right start saves years of cost down the line.
Start-Up Hub ↗Enquire →Self AssessmentCIS & SubcontractorsCloud AccountingCash & Profit ForecastingTax PlanningCompany SecretarialMaking Tax DigitalGeneral Business Advice
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Why it matters
Is your accountant
actually qualified?
Anyone can call themselves an accountant in the UK — there's no legal requirement to hold a qualification. That's a risk no business should take with its finances and tax affairs.
Chartered Certified Accountants have passed rigorous professional examinations, built proven experience, and commit to ongoing education — so they are always current with tax law and HMRC requirements.
Martin Ashworth, Director, is a Fellow-level member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds Registered Auditor status with the ACCA. We do not currently undertake statutory audit engagements — but this status reflects the same rigorous standard of training, ethics and oversight that underpins everything else we do. Next time you speak to any accountant, ask them: "Are you Chartered?"
ACCA Registration #1074647 Registered as auditors in the UK and Ireland by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. We do not currently offer statutory audit services.What you get with us
Personal.
Qualified.
Reliable.
We don't pass you to a junior. Every client works directly with a Chartered accountant.
Book your free hour- 01Fixed-price quotes — no bill surprises✓
- 02Free initial consultation — up to 1 hour✓
- 03Meetings outside office hours available✓
- 04Professional Indemnity cover held✓
- 05GDPR compliant — Privacy Notice available✓
- 06Listed on Handpicked Accountants directory✓
- 07Making Tax Digital (MTD) ready✓
- 08Established in Barnsley since 2003✓
Our clients
Built for businesses that are
serious about getting it right
Limited Companies
Director salaries, dividends, corporation tax, statutory accounts and confirmation statements — all handled.
Sole Traders & Partnerships
Self-assessment, partnership returns, and practical advice on whether incorporation makes financial sense.
Owner-Managed Businesses
Tax-efficient extraction strategies, succession planning, and business advisory for growing or exiting owners.
Working Men's & Members Clubs
Year-end accounts prepared to AGM standards. We understand the rules, reporting and licensing frameworks.
Construction & Trades
CIS monthly returns, subcontractor verification, and deduction management. We know the construction tax rules.
Start-ups & New Businesses
Company formation, structure selection, initial accounts set-up, and a clear plan from day one.
How it works
From first call to year-end
— we're with you
Free Consultation
Tell us about your business. No charge, no commitment — up to a full hour with a Chartered accountant.
Fixed-Price Proposal
We send a clear, itemised quote. You know exactly what you'll pay before we start — no surprises.
Smooth Onboarding
We handle the transfer from your old accountant, AML checks, and engagement letters — quickly and professionally.
Ongoing Support
Year-round advice, deadlines met, returns filed, and a direct line to us whenever you need it.
What clients say
Reviewed on Google
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★★★★★
"They've been doing my personal and company accounts for about 10 years. Always super helpful and quick (when needed)."Google Review
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"Excellent firm, great personal service, recommended."Google Review
★★★★★
"Highly recommend Ashworth Bailey, fantastic service."
Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Google ReviewFrom our director · Revised & Expanded Edition
The GPT CEO
The AI Business Playbook
by Martin Ashworth FCCA, Director of Ashworth Bailey Limited
New for 2026: this substantially revised and expanded second edition retains the proven fundamentals of the original book while updating the practical guidance for current AI technology, today's ChatGPT capabilities and modern business workflows.
Using the practical Brain → Teammate → Army framework, Martin Ashworth explains how to give AI the right context, delegate meaningful work, verify important outputs and scale only the processes that have proved safe and valuable.
- ↗ Build a specialist AI Brain using context, instructions, knowledge, capabilities and controls
- ↗ Organise real work through Projects, Chat, Voice and substantial delegated execution
- ↗ Protect business information and define clear human-approval boundaries
- ↗ Separate facts, assumptions and judgement so AI analysis is easier to audit
- ↗ Turn repeatable tasks into controlled workflows with testing, exception handling and monitoring
- ↗ Put the system into practice through a focused 30-day implementation plan
Written for small-business owners, entrepreneurs and professional practitioners, the updated edition focuses on practical management rather than technical theory. The aim is not to automate everything, but to reclaim capacity, improve how work happens and keep human judgement where it matters.
Reader bonus: direct, no-registration access to the GPT CEO Toolkit V1.0, containing nineteen practical templates, controls and workflow tools.
Buy the updated edition on Amazon Included with Kindle Unlimited · £7.99 to buyA better accounting relationship starts here
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who actually helps?
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Let's talk about
your business
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Telephone01226 203611Emailinfo@ashworthbailey.co.uk
AddressAshworth Bailey Limited
20a Racecommon Road
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 1BH
20a Racecommon Road
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 1BH
Opening HoursMonday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Office closed last Friday of each month for staff training.
Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Office closed last Friday of each month for staff training.