Our Story
Wisbech Chartered Certified Accountants who like to know you properly
We're a firm of chartered certified accountants with offices in Wisbech, offering a range of services to individuals and businesses. Our aim is to be close to our customers — and to feel part of every business we work with.
Our office · Wisbech
Since 2009
Close to our customers — part of every business we work with
Established since 2009
Offices in Wisbech
For individuals & businesses
Nickie Barwell
FCCA · Owner & founder
Our founder
A practice started in 2009, close to home
Barwell Accountants began in 2009 with a simple vision: an accountancy business in the area Nickie grew up in — somewhere with a real connection, and real local knowledge.
Before founding the firm, Nickie trained and worked for 12 years at two accountancy practices in King's Lynn, qualifying as a Chartered Certified Accountant and going on to complete a practising certificate. Some clients from those early days are still with the firm today.
“I have always aimed to embrace new methods and move with the times, which has allowed the business to grow year on year.”
Nickie Barwell FCCA, founder
Over the years the practice has grown to support clients across a large area of the East of England — and, thanks to online software, wherever they happen to be.
Our story
Growing steadily since 2009
A practice that has grown year on year — one familiar face at a time.
2009
Nickie Barwell founds Barwell Accountants.
2010
Katy Wicks FCCA joins the accounts and tax department.
2011
Claire Gayton FCCA joins — having originally trained with Nickie in the 1990s.
2013
Jaclyn Gartside joins and helps grow the bookkeeping and payroll department.
2015
Lucy Davis FCCA joins as a qualified accountant.
2019
John Best joins, bringing decades of general practice experience.
2020
Cerys Gilbert joins as an apprentice — and has since achieved the full AAT qualification.
2023
Lisa Wright joins, after being connected to the company for over 12 years.
2024
Jack Bantoft (trainee accountant) and Ashlee Wright (trainee bookkeeper / administrator) join the team.
Rooted in Wisbech
A local office, with clients across the UK
Our office is in Wisbech and many of our clients are close by. With the internet and cloud-based software, we also work with clients across East Anglia and anywhere in the UK — location is no barrier.
Unit 24 Pondworld Retail Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE14 7DA
Professional standards
Qualified, careful and always learning
We're registered with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and keep our knowledge up to date as rules and software change.
FCCA
Chartered Certified Accountants
Nickie, Katy, Claire and Lucy are Fellows of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
AAT
AAT qualified
Cerys achieved the full AAT qualification while working in our payroll, bookkeeping and CIS department.
Training
Developing new talent
Jack is studying towards the ACCA qualification, and Ashlee is training in bookkeeping alongside reception duties.
How we work
What you can expect from us
01
Close to our clients
We aim to feel part of each and every business we work with — getting to know you, your business and your personal tax needs.
02
Moving with the times
We encourage digital record keeping and help you choose the right software, with training and guidance all the way.
03
A tailored, personal service
Choose a single service or a package of several — whichever you choose, it's shaped around your individual needs.
Ten friendly faces in Wisbech — meet the people behind the numbers.
Meet the teamGet in touch
Let's talk about how we can help
Email is the easiest way to reach us — just tell us a little about what you need. Prefer to talk? Call 01945 581102 or 07555 154352.