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Reviewed by Rehan Razzaq FCCA — ACCA-chartered accountant, Blackburn.

R&R Chartered Certified Accountants is a Blackburn-based firm working with sole traders, limited companies and landlords across the town and the wider borough. If you are looking for an accountant in Blackburn you can actually meet face to face, our office is on your doorstep at 74 St James’s Road, BB1 8ET — a short walk from Blackburn town centre and five minutes from junction 5 of the M65.

Accounting services for Blackburn businesses

Your local, Blackburn-based accountant

Being based in Blackburn means we understand the local business community first-hand. We work with retailers on King William Street and Ainsworth Street, tradespeople across Ewood and Mill Hill, wholesalers on Whitebirk Industrial Estate, pharmacies and dental practices across the borough, and landlords managing rental portfolios in Livesey, Cherry Tree and Little Harwood.

Everything runs through cloud accounting software, so you get real-time visibility of your numbers, fixed monthly fees agreed upfront, replies the same day, and the option of a face-to-face meeting whenever it is useful — no queueing on hold, no surprise bills.

Areas of Blackburn we cover

We support businesses and self-employed clients throughout Blackburn with Darwen, including:

Blackburn town centre and Northgate
Ewood, Mill Hill and Livesey
Roe Lee, Little Harwood and Shear Brow
Wensley Fold, Cherry Tree and Feniscowles
Whitebirk, Intack and Audley
Darwen, Earcroft and Hoddlesden

We also work with clients across Preston, Burnley, Accrington and the wider Lancashire and Greater Manchester region who prefer to run everything remotely.

Who we help

We work with sole traders and freelancers filing their first Self Assessment, established limited companies that have outgrown a DIY spreadsheet, and landlords managing rental income alongside a day job. We also support healthcare professionals, opticians, pharmacies, wholesalers and e-commerce sellers with more particular reporting needs.

Visit our Blackburn office

Our office is at 74 St James’s Road, Blackburn, BB1 8ET, opposite St James’ Church and a short walk from Blackburn Bus Station. There is on-street parking on St James’s Road and free customer parking nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Call 01254 839543 to book a slot before you drop in.

Get started

If you are ready to hand your books to a genuinely local accountant, get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat, or call 01254 839543. We handle the switch from your current accountant for you — you do not need to manage the handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you really a local accountant if I’m in Blackburn?

Yes — our office is at 74 St James’s Road, Blackburn BB1 8ET. We work with Blackburn sole traders, limited companies and landlords and everything runs through cloud accounting software, so most queries are handled by phone, email or video call, with in-person meetings available whenever they are genuinely useful.

Do you only work with businesses in Blackburn?

No. We work with sole traders, limited companies and landlords across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Blackburn is one of several areas we support, alongside our Blackburn-based clients.

Do I need to visit your office in person?

Not usually. Most of our Blackburn clients never visit in person — onboarding, quarterly reviews and day-to-day questions are handled remotely. If a face-to-face meeting is genuinely useful, we can always arrange one.

How quickly can you take over my accounts?

It depends on how up to date your current records are, but a straightforward handover typically takes one to two weeks. We’ll deal directly with your previous accountant to transfer everything across.