Chartered accountants for ambitious founders.
We deliver strong compliance, think commercially, and genuinely care about where your business is going. Wherever you are in your journey, and all the way to exit.
Your future, built together.
Our approach
Who we are. How we work. Who we work with.
For over 25 years, eba has been the firm that ambitious business owners come to. Not just for the compliance, but for the conversations, the strategy, and the kind of advice that actually moves things forward.
We are a team of chartered accountants based in Knutsford, Cheshire, working with founders and business owners across the UK.
We are commercially minded, personally invested, and genuinely proud of the relationships we have built with our clients over many years.
eba has grown, the team has evolved, and the way we work has changed. But the thing that hasn’t is our commitment to doing right by the people who trust us with their business.
We start by getting to know your business properly. Not just the numbers, but how things run, what you are building towards, and what keeps you up at night.
From there, everything we do is structured around you. Tax is planned early. Advice is timely. And when something needs attention, we are already on it before you have had to ask.
We make time when it matters. Conversations are straightforward and practical. And whether it is a quick question or a significant decision, you will always deal with people who know your business inside out.
That is not something that happens by accident. It is how we have always worked.
Most of the people we work with are founders and business owners who are serious about where their business is going. Some are in the early stages of building something. Others are scaling, hiring, and starting to think about what the next chapter looks like. Some are preparing for acquisition or exit.
We have been there at every stage. From a founder’s first invoice through to multi-million pound exits, we have seen what it takes to build something real and we know the decisions that matter most along the way.
What our clients have in common is this. They want more than a firm that files their accounts and sends an invoice. They want people who understand their business, think commercially on their behalf, and are genuinely invested in the outcome.
They value straight advice. They appreciate being kept informed. And they want to know that when a big decision comes, there is someone who knows the full picture and has been there from the start.
If that sounds like you, we should talk.
Our growth framework
Built around where you are going.
Our package structure ensures that you’re in control when it comes how much input and support you want from us. Each tier builds on the last, and our specialist Select services are available whenever your business needs something more.
Core
Your accounts, tax and VAT in good hands. Everything your business needs to stay compliant and organised, with a team that is always there when you need them.
Explore Core
Insights
Compliance covered, with regular reporting and financial insight on top. You will know where your business stands, what the numbers mean, and feel confident making the decisions that matter.
Explore Insights
Partner
Specialist support for the moments that matter most. Short-term, high-impact engagements available to all eba clients, designed to help you act with confidence when it counts.
Explore Partner
Plus
A collection of specialist services available to all eba clients. For the moments that sit outside your regular package, when you need something more. Home to eba Select, Assist and Enhance.
Explore eba Plus
Working with us
From the moment you become an eba client, you’re in good hands. Our team takes time to understand your business, our processes are straightforward, and you always know who to call.
You will have a dedicated team who will get to know your business inside out. They stay close to the detail, structure your tax affairs correctly and efficiently, and are always on hand when you have a question, big or small.
And the support goes well beyond the compliance. Whether you need help with growth, tax planning, management accounts or thinking through an exit, the expertise is there. Advice is tailored to your situation and delivered by people who actually understand what it takes.
Whatever stage your business is at, there is a package built around it. Our service tiers are designed to grow with you, from start-up right through to exit.
Our clients tell us the team goes above and beyond. Time and again they say they feel more confident, better informed, and properly supported. That’s what working with eba feels like.
What our clients say
Fantastic team at EBA, really enjoy working with them! They keep everything easy to understand, organised and on-time.
The team at eba are outstanding. Their knowledge and skills within areas of financial advice, accountancy and payroll have been a huge asset to our business and have significantly contributed to our business development. There’s a fantastic personal touch from the team, they respond rapidly and nothing is ever a problem to ask.
I have been a client of eba for over 20 years and throughout that time, they have not only provided the standard number-crunching services but also comprehensive business advice and strategic planning. The professional team consistently delivers excellent service, and their knowledge on all thing’s taxation is incredible! Fantastic and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
A team that takes pride in the work.
The people behind eba
eba is built around experienced accountants who genuinely care about the work they do and the people they do it for.
There is a wealth of experience across the team. We give our staff the space to grow, take ownership and do their best work.
The environment is professional and focused, but it’s also warm and collaborative. The team looks out for one another and for the clients they work with.
We believe that a great team builds great client relationships. At eba, that is something we take seriously, every day.
eba Journal
Ideas, thinking and updates from the eba team. Covering tax, business strategy and the decisions that matter most to ambitious founders.
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Workplace stress - a practical guide for small business owners30 Apr 2026 Tax & Structure -
Free childcare for company owners24 Apr 2026 Tax & Structure -
National Minimum Wage – are you compliant?30 Jan 2026 Regulation -
Business and personal travel - why using an independent travel agent makes sense for UK company directors23 Jan 2026 Tax & Structure
