Clear advice
Straight answers and useful guidance, so you can make informed decisions for your business.
About Tarka Accounts
Accounting support that feels refreshingly straightforward.
Tarka Accounts is an approachable accountancy practice based in Barnstaple, helping sole traders and small businesses keep their finances clear, organised and moving forward.
Friendly. Local. Trusted.
Luke
Founder, Tarka Accounts
Qualified 2022 · Founded Tarka Accounts 2023 · Based in Barnstaple, North Devon
Meet Luke
I'm Luke, founder of Tarka Accounts.
After completing my AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification in 2022 and gaining experience across firms of all sizes, I launched Tarka Accounts in 2023 because I kept seeing the same problem — clients being passed around, underserved, and made to feel like just another invoice.
It doesn't have to be that way.
Too many local accountancy firms are stretched thin, offering a one-size-fits-all service that leaves clients in the dark. At Tarka Accounts, we do things differently.
We take the time to understand your situation, know your name, and actually pick up the phone.
Based in North Devon but serving individuals, sole traders, and small businesses across the UK, we offer expert accounting and tax services built on trust, clear communication, and a genuinely personal approach. Whether you need help with small business accounting, tax returns, bookkeeping, or ongoing financial support services, you'll receive accurate advice, prompt service, and a proactive approach you can depend on.
Our aim is simple — to give you confidence and peace of mind, so you can focus on running and growing your business.
You are not just a number here.
What clients tell me
The thing I hear most from clients who've switched to Tarka Accounts is relief — relief that they're not starting from scratch with someone new every year, and relief that when they call, they're talking to the person who actually did their accounts, not someone reading notes off a screen. A few have told me they'd been with bigger firms before and never once spoke to the same accountant twice. Others say they like knowing exactly who's handling their VAT return or their self assessment, rather than wondering which member of a team it's landed with this time. It's a small thing on paper, but it seems to matter a lot in practice: knowing that one person understands your business, remembers your situation, and is the one you'll actually reach when something needs sorting.
— Luke, Tarka Accounts
Our approach
What you can expect
Personal service
A familiar, responsive point of contact who understands your business and your priorities.
Reliable support
Well-organised accounts and timely reminders to help you stay on top of your responsibilities.
How we work
Practical help, without the accountancy jargon.
We believe good accounting should give you confidence, not more to worry about. That is why we take the time to understand how your business works, explain the numbers in plain English and keep you ahead of the important deadlines.
Whether you are just getting started, growing steadily or looking for a reliable hand with your annual tax return, you will get friendly advice and a service shaped around your needs.
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