Transport, Distribution & Logistics
Professional advice to help you deliver


Trusted sector specific knowledge
We act for an extensive range of companies across transport, distribution and logistics from small businesses to large regional companies with multi million pound turnovers.
Transport, distribution and logistics businesses require unique commercial, accountancy and tax requirements from their advisors. At NR Barton we have many decades of experience working with a wide range of businesses.
Our specialist advisers have significant experience in dealing with clients in the transport, distribution and logistics sector. We can provide extensive expertise with strategic advisory business advice, tax compliance and planning, and more technical tax services such as research and development tax credits and patent box relief. We are also able to advise owners regarding more complex issues such as acquisitions, sales, or exit strategies.
At NR Barton we appreciate the influential forces that motivate both small & medium sized businesses chasing growth and we understand the importance of seizing the advantage in a constantly evolving environment.
We work with a wide range of businesses from the young highly entrepreneurial business to well-respected regional companies. We specialise in offering clear, practical advice and specialist services manufacturing and engineering businesses require to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. The advice we offer is tailored to your business and delivered by our team of over 40 partners and staff.
Our services include:
- An understanding and robust compliance program covering but not exclusive too:
– Statutory accounts
– Statutory external audit
– Internal audit function - Book-keeping and online accounting software set up,
- training, and assistance
- Tax compliance
- Advice and support on internal efficiencies, management accounting, cash flow forecasting, joint ventures
- Advising on company structures, acquisitions, and sales
- Finance raising advice and assistance
- Representing your interests in dealings with HMRCStrategic tax planning
- Assistance maximising capital allowance claims
- VAT advice and planning
- Active support with payroll, workplace pensions etc
- Research and development tax credits
- Patent box
- Accounting systems and software
Meet our sector specialists
Cathy Rogers
Director
David Shirley
Consultant
Paul Taylor
Client Manager
Paul Murphy
Client Manager
Stuart Noad
Tax Specialist
Andrew Pilling
Client Manager
Paul Flint
Client Manager
Our insights
Read the latest insights from our team of industry leading experts.
Furlough extended until March 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is being extended until 31st March 2021. This is what we know so far before the full guidance is published on 10th November: The scheme rules are predominantly the same with a few revisions. Employees will receive 80% of...
COVID-19: Chancellor announces ‘Winter Measures’ support package
Rishi Sunak has today announced his 'Winter Measures' support package to help businesses, employees and individuals through the ongoing troubles of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Chancellor announced a package of measures that includes a new Jobs Support Scheme,...
Chancellor Announces Plans to Boost the Economy in the Wake of Covid-19
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a wide-ranging package of measures to try to boost the shrinking economy and save jobs in his Summer Statement on 8 July. Specific measures announced include: Job Retention Bonus There was no extension to the furlough scheme...
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I have been very impressed by the work of NR Barton and I am very pleased we made the decision to switch to their services from a different provider.
We receive a very proactive service at a cost effective rate, as well as getting the responses we need in a timely manner. Their advice is always helpful and transparent.
– Tim Aspey, Andrew Porter Ltd
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