Owner Managed Businesses

Specialised accounting and advisory services tailored to owner-managed business clients.
Family Business

Proactive advice and support to help family businesses grow and protect their future.
Private Equity Backing

Meeting the diverse needs of businesses involved in private equity transactions.
Private Client

Practical advice on all aspects of your individual and personal tax and financial needs.
Public Sector and Education

Comprehensive advisory services for public sector, local government and education organisations.
UK Subsidiaries of Overseas Companies

Expert support to help UK subsidiaries operate efficiently and stay compliant.
Large Corporates

Strategic advice and tailored solutions to support long-term success.

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James Darby

Senior Accountancy Manager

Bristol

01173 006356

jdarby@bishopfleming.co.uk

What sets James apart?

James is a digital transformation specialist, assisting owners and finance teams to migrate to cloud accounting systems and improve efficiencies.

James has over 30 years’ experience in providing Digital services to owner-managed businesses on their accounting systems and assisting with Management accounting to obtain real-time information to allow them to react to changes and make smarter, faster decisions.

He is an expert in many accounting systems, including Xero, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage 50 and QuickBooks online.

Utilising cloud platforms to improve the accounting function is a key aspect of his work. He advises on digital accounting system transformations from legacy desktop products to cloud systems, allowing owners and their finance teams to gain efficiencies in the core product and from additional third-party products.

He also loves to trouble shoot ongoing accounting and software issues, providing valuable support and advice in resolving problems.

James's service expertise

Preparation of Statutory accounts
Assistance with VAT returns
Production of Management accounts
Salary and dividend strategies
Training and troubleshooting with Accounting software
Making Tax Digital for VAT expert

“Following a power failure in July 2025, I was unable to access my Sage Accounts programme. This was a critical point when accounts information was about to be transferred by Bishop Fleming and for Kite, who deal with the cost of production to Sainsbury’s. I was put in touch with James Darby, a trained expert in Sage 50, while a computer specialist also attempted to extract information. Neither could retrieve the software, so we followed James’s advice to change to Xero software with follow-up support from Trish Clegg. I am very grateful for the excellent support, patience, and help to transfer data, and now feel very confident going forward, knowing I have support if needed.”

Kevin Kingston, JK and WM Kingston