The Dains Group
Empowering success through expertise, scale and partnership
As part of the Dains Group, our mission is simple: to help our clients, our people, and our communities succeed.
The Dains Group brings together a family of leading professional and advisory firms united by shared values, a collaborative culture, and an unwavering commitment to client success.
With more than 1,000 professionals operating from 30 locations across the UK and Ireland, we are a truly national firm – delivering the reach and resources of a large organisation with the personal service and insight of a local partner.
Across our Group, we provide a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, tax, advisory, corporate finance, payroll, innovation funding, and specialist consultancy services, helping businesses of every size navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and achieve lasting success.
Our joined-up approach means clients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialist firms – all working as one to deliver clarity, care, and confidence at every stage of their journey.
Our Group Businesses
Each firm within the Dains Group is a specialist in its field – trusted by clients for deep expertise, personal service, and commercial insight. This enables the Dains Group to deliver a truly comprehensive service to clients across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
Dains
Established in 1926, Dains is a trusted firm of chartered accountants and business advisers supporting owner-managed and mid-market businesses across the UK.
Our teams provide a full suite of services – including Accounts & Advisory, Audit, Taxation, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, Business Recovery, and Probate – underpinned by our core values of valued relationships, fairness, integrity, and working together to succeed.
We combine technical excellence with a personal, relationship-driven approach to help clients achieve their goals with confidence.
Dains Ireland
Based just minutes from Dublin Airport, Dains Ireland provides audit, accountancy, tax, and strategic business advice to Irish and international companies across a wide range of sectors.
With nearly four decades of experience and a team of more than 50 professionals, the firm is known for its partner-led mentoring approach and ability to help clients plan, grow, and adapt with agility.
Clients value Dains Ireland’s blend of local understanding and international perspective – and its commitment to changing the way businesses view their accountants.
Find out more: dains.ie
Barnes Roffe
Founded in 1899, Barnes Roffe LLP is a distinguished firm of chartered accountants and business advisers.
Operating from five offices across London and the South East, its 25+ partners and 200+ staff provide audit, assurance, tax, and corporate finance services to over 2,000 dynamic owner-managed businesses, collectively generating more than £20 billion in turnover.
Renowned for its hands-on partner involvement, personalised approach and forward-thinking advice, Barnes Roffe helps ambitious companies unlock opportunity, manage risk, and plan for sustainable growth.
Find out more: barnesroffe.com
GHE
GHE are leading experts in grant funding and innovation project support, helping clients access UK and European funding to turn ideas into impact.
Incorporated in 2002 and based in Burton upon Trent, GHE works with organisations of all sizes – from SMEs to multinationals – providing funding strategy, project appraisal, proposal development, and grant management expertise.
Their specialist team brings deep sector experience across multiple technology-led industries, enabling clients to secure successful outcomes in competitive funding environments.
By joining the Dains Group, GHE enhances our innovation funding and advisory capabilities, and strengthening our ability to support clients through every stage of their innovation journey.
Find out more: ghaeurope.eu
TBAT Innovation
TBAT Innovation is a leading R&D and innovation funding consultancy, helping businesses access research and development tax reliefs, grants, and other innovation incentives.
Founded in 2002, the firm supports clients across engineering, manufacturing, software, technology, AI, and life sciences. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of government funding frameworks, TBAT helps clients innovate with confidence and accelerate their commercial success.
The addition of TBAT strengthens Dains Group’s R&D and innovation services by combining TBAT’s expertise in unlocking funding, optimising R&D claims, and navigating complex innovation incentives with Dains’ existing tax and advisory capabilities.
Find out more: tbat.co.uk
Curo
Founded in 2005, Curo is a respected professional services practice based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
Curo’s experienced team provides audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services, blending the technical standards of a Big Four firm with the personal service and flexibility of an independent practice.
With particular strengths in complex audits, cross-border tax planning, and corporate advisory, Curo enhances the Dains Group’s ability to deliver sophisticated, commercially focused support to growing and international businesses.
Find out more: curoca.co.uk
Isosceles Finance
Isosceles provides fractional CFOs, and outsourced Finance, Accounting and HR services to fast-growing companies, including some of the UK’s most successful technology companies. They have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and founders achieve business growth and, for many, a successful exit.
Its experienced teams act as an extension of clients’ leadership, offering Finance Director expertise and scalable back-office support that evolves as businesses grow.
Through its specialist brands – iFD (fractional FDs and CFOs), iPeopleHR (HR and payroll), iCount (cloud-based accounting for start-ups), and iReport (business intelligence) – Isosceles delivers flexible, high-value solutions that drive growth and shareholder value.
Together, Isosceles and Dains offer a full-service package of technical and commercial business solutions relevant to the entire lifecycle of their clients. A unique combination for the industry.
Find out more: isoscelesfinance.co.uk
CRS VAT (Tax)
CRS VAT is a specialist firm of chartered tax advisers providing expert VAT and tax consultancy, compliance, and training to NHS organisations across the UK.
Led by a team of senior VAT experts, including former HMRC officers, CRS VAT helps clients maximise VAT recovery, minimise liabilities, and ensure full compliance with complex and evolving legislation.
Its deep sector knowledge and proactive approach make CRS VAT a trusted partner for NHS organisations navigating the UK’s VAT landscape.
Find out more: crsvat.com
Opto Group (S3 Tax and PS Tax)
The Opto Group comprises two leading tax consultancies – S3Tax and PSTax – specialising in VAT and employment taxes across the public, housing, and third sectors.
PSTax founded in 2003, supports public-sector bodies such as local authorities, police, and emergency services with expert consultancy, training, and the renowned PSTAX Club, its flagship membership programme, offering a variety of taxation benefits to over 300 clients
S3Tax specialises in working with housing associations, education providers, charities, and not-for-profits, offering tailored VAT and tax support alongside training and insights. Their mission is to empower third-sector success through expert VAT and tax support.
Together, the Opto Group provides unrivalled technical expertise and sector knowledge, helping organisations stay compliant while delivering social impact.
Find out more: PSTAX.co.uk
Where We Work
National Coverage. Local Knowledge. International Reach.
The Dains Group operates across the UK and Ireland, providing clients with both local expertise and national scale.
Our network of offices gives us a presence in every major business region:
- Midlands – Supporting clients throughout the heart of the UK, our office locations include Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent and many more
- London and the South East – Led by Barnes Roffe, serving the capital and wider region with audit, tax, and advisory expertise.
- Scotland – A strong Scottish presence with Dains offices in Ayr and Dunfermline, and Consilium in Glasgow, supporting businesses across the country.
- Ireland – Dains Ireland, located near Dublin Airport, provides accountancy, audit, and advisory services to Irish and international clients.
Through our membership of AGN International, a leading global association of independent accounting and advisory firms, we extend our reach worldwide – helping clients access trusted expertise in over 80 countries.
Wherever you operate, our teams combine local knowledge, national capability, and international connections to support your ambitions.
Together as One
While each business retains its specialist focus, we collaborate closely across the Group – sharing knowledge, expertise, and values to deliver joined-up solutions and long-term value for our clients.
The Dains Group – clarity, care, and confidence for every stage of your business journey.
