"Barretts" was formed by Ian Barrett in February 1992. Ian commenced as a sole practitioner operating from offices in Victoria Street, Paignton, with a secretary, a computer and 10 clients. In July 1995 Marianne Barrett Rogers joined Ian as a partner. As the practice grew, larger premises were required and the firm moved from Paignton to Torquay. In July 1999 the partnership was incorporated as Check Book Ltd.
In August 2009 we moved to Newton Abbot to occupy offices in Union Street which we have purchased and refurbished.
During 2015 the practice became registered Chartered Tax Advisers as well as being Chartered Accountants.
The practice further expanded in 2018 with the arrival of Peter Dymond and Dawn Fox, who in a previous life had worked together at Farm Accounts Limited. Their arrival at Barretts, together with that of Tom Seddon, has seen us dramatically increase the number of farming clients who benefit from our expertise in tax and accounting matters for this unique industry.
The practice currently services approximately 1500 clients, 500 of which are charities, limited companies and LLPs. The remaining 1000 clients are made up of sole traders, small businesses and individuals. The growth has come mainly from personal recommendations from existing clients as well as close links with bank managers, solicitors and other professionals.
The practice is an ICAEW training firm and we regularly take on trainees who we support through their professional exams to become qualified accountants. Our fee-earning Directors and staff regularly attend training courses to keep up to date with the latest news and regulations that will affect you or your business. In doing so we can advise you on the best steps to take with either your personal or business finances.