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DERBYSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

Corbar feels like an extension of your team. You’ll get monthly support, fast answers, and honest advice over a cuppa. We don’t just keep you compliant. We help you lead, plan, and thrive with solid numbers and smarter decisions.

How Corbar Accounting came to be

Hi, I’m Hayley, founder of Corbar.


After years working as Head of FP&A and Finance Business Partner in a large contract catering company, I saw firsthand the difference it makes when business owners have regular, meaningful financial support.

Not just reports, but real conversations. Not just deadlines, but direction.

I started Corbar to give growing businesses exactly that, without the corporate red tape or high cost of an in-house finance department.

But I didn't want to be the kind of firm you never see or hear from.

I like to be right there alongside you, helping build a solid financial foundation so you can make informed decisions to grow and thrive. 

So Corbar operates like an in-house finance team, with packages that evolve with your business and support that’s as personal as it is professional.

WHAT WE VALUE

Corbar is built on five key values, and they show up in everything we do:

Collaboration – We work closely with our clients, and expect the same commitment in return. We’re in it together.


Chuckles – We do serious work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Expect the occasional dog-related chaos or coffee-fuelled banter.


Continual Learning – We stay curious and keep growing, personally and professionally.


Commitment – Going above and beyond, as standard. We care deeply about getting it right for you and with you.


Conserve – Whether it’s your cash flow, the planet, or your peace of mind, we aim to leave things better than we found them.

Hayley - Founder

Qualified accountant, business strategist, and big believer in doing business differently. I live off-grid just outside Buxton, love musicals and reading, and start most mornings with strong coffee and a few loyal dogs at my feet.

Michelle - Bookkeeper

I’m currently studying for my AAT and love helping clients feel more confident and in control of their finances. I’m a mum of two, and I always have the next family holiday booked - and possibly already planned to the last detail. I love a coffee, but I’m strangely unaffected by caffeine. I can drink a coffee before bed and still sleep like a log!

Paul - Accounts Senior

After 20+ years in London as an investment banker, I returned to Buxton to retrain as an accountant. Now I help small businesses make sound financial decisions, while enjoying more time with my wife, our two boys, and some long walks in the fresh Peak District air.

Macy

Hayley's retriever always off on an adventure

Teal

Hayley’s shadow. Calm, ball-obsessed, and under the desk 99% of the time.

Major

Sofa-loving golden retriever who communicates in woofs and commands the room.

Joey

Michelle’s Springer. Squeaky greetings. Loves a ball.

Ted

The emotional one. Cries for Major. We love him anyway.

How we work

Switching accountants can feel daunting. We make it feel like a breath of fresh air.

No more last-minute panics. No more silence when you need answers. No more wondering if your numbers are right or what they actually mean.

We take the stress out of your finances, bring structure to the chaos, and give you support that grows with you.

Here’s how we do it:

Grounded

We start by reviewing your setup, cleaning up any chaos, and making sure your numbers are accurate and your systems are working; no judgment, just progress.


Understand

We get to know you, your business, and your goals, so our advice actually fits. If something’s keeping you up at night, we want to know.


Thrive

With regular insight, proactive advice, and day-to-day support, you’ll stop feeling reactive and start feeling in control.


Track + Elevate

As your business grows, we evolve with you, spotting opportunities, adjusting support, and helping you make the next move with confidence.

Why businesses choose Corbar

You’ve been trying to stay on top of your accounts, but something doesn’t feel right.

Maybe you’re not sure it’s accurate.


Maybe it’s taking up too much of your time.


Maybe it’s not giving you the insight you need to grow.


Or maybe your accountant only shows up at year-end, and by then, it’s too late to change anything.


You want answers. Support. A team you can talk to.

At Corbar, we give you:

Clear, accurate numbers you can trust

Monthly insight to help you grow, not just survive

Quick answers, real conversations, and no jargon

Support that feels like part of your team

We’re here to help you lead, not just stay compliant.

Sustainability + Giving Back

We don’t do this for show. We do it because it matters to us.

Corbar was built with sustainability and integrity at its core, from the off-grid, wind and solar-powered HQ to planting a tree for every new client. We also give regularly through B1G1 to support global projects we believe in.

It’s a quiet commitment, but one that means we tend to attract clients who care about doing business the right way, too.

One tree planted for every new client

Global impact through B1G1 giving

Off-grid office powered by solar and wind

Ethical advice, always

Certified. Experienced. Reliable.

Licensed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

20+ years of accounting experience

10+ years of successful business ownership

Trusted by growing businesses across Buxton, Derbyshire, the East Midlands and beyond

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Not all accountants are created equal. The team at Corbar are so fabulous. I can't praise them highly enough. I have always had an accountant, but they've tended to do my tax return and that's been it. Corbar have been different. They started out doing my book-keeping, and from the level of service and support they gave me, I knew that I wanted them to handle all of my financial stuff. Hayley wants to make sure that I understand my numbers so that I can make good decisions in my business. She doesn't slap me with a bill every time she gives me help or advice. She actually welcomes my questions. Hayley has definitely helped me to demysify things, so I can take control of the numbers, rather than them taking control of me. A lot of people stay with their accountant because they think it's too hard to move. It really isn't. I changed accountants twice because I was looking for one that would actually support me and help me understand the financial side of my business better. I won't be changing accountants again.
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Frank Stebbing
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A shout out to Hayley and her team at Corbar for helping set a Ltd Company and ongoing support with my accounts. If you want clarity, compliance, and a partner who values both your business and the bigger picture, Hayley is the one to trust. Thank you, Corbar Accounting!
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Corbar are not your typical accountants, they are pro-active and want you to succeed. Creating bespoke reports for me and also helping to simplify and organise my accounts and book keeping
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Warren Milburn
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At last, an accountancy firm that understands my business, keeps in contact with me, and saves me hundreds of pounds every month. Customer service is second to none and I'm very happy to have Corbar Accounting - a great partnership.
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Rachel McEntee
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Great team and great service. Hayley and the team guided me through everything I needed to do to keep me on the straight and narrow! Highly recommend
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Tom Allen
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Super! Can’t ask for a better account. Always has the answers to our problems and has helped massively with the integration of accounting software into my construction business. We’d honestly be lost without Hayley and the team i would definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for someone to work with them on a regular basis, not just an “end of year” thing.
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Joanne Taylor
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As a sole trader business owner who has never had any support with bookkeeping or business accounts, my power hour call with Hayley Baxter yesterday was extremely valuable. 💫 I'm not great with numbers, but Hayley has a fantastic way of explaining things clearly, and has a knack of making you feel like no question feels silly. If you need some guidance and/or peace of mind that you're on the right track with your business finances, I would wholeheartedly recommend speaking to Hayley.
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Bryony Cozens
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Highly recommended! Hayley + team are great and their values align perfectly with our B Corp business.
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Lisa Harper
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I e worked with Hayley from the start. She provided great bookkeeping services and I’ve now moved my accounts over to her co Pant. Highly recommend.
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Carol Barnes
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Hayley and team are the most proactive accountancy I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I always wanted an accountant who would advise me on best practices and bring me up to date with any changes in what I could claim for etc, and now I've found them, I highly recommend them!
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