History
The name ‘Barber Harrison & Platt’ was first heard in 1970 when 3 long established firms of Sheffield accountants were merged to form a new practice, boasting an accumulated total of more than 250 years’ accounting experience and expertise.
The youngest of the 3 firms was Ransom Harrison & Lewis, founded in 1910 with Sisson Platt and Co. being formed in 1880. Jarvis Barber & Sons, the ‘senior partner’ so to speak, traces its history back to a practice formed in 1867.
Since 1970 the firm has grown and is now firmly established as one of the region’s largest independent firms of chartered accountants. This position was strengthened in 1991 with the acquisition of Carlines one of Chesterfield’s largest firms, the acquisition of Moore Fletcher & Co. in 1996, and in 1998 the acquisition of Cobden Board.
The most recent development was the merger with Ingram Forrest Corporate Finance in 2006. This merger gives us the largest and most experienced corporate finance team in the region including partners Stephen Ingram and David Forrest.
Today the practice has around 170 staff with a wide range of specialist services.
Our significant experience means that Barber Harrison & Platt can guarantee sound professional accountancy, business, and financial advice.