AWARD WINNING ACCOUNTANTS IN RETFORD
We understand that setting up a business on your own is hard enough.
Our aim is to provide you and your business with any assistance that you and/or your business requires.
When you are in business you tend to wear plenty of hats such as: The Accountant, The Administrator, The Marketer, The Fire-fighter and then finally The Business Owner.
Most of these jobs you probably do not like doing and could be given to somebody else.
At Focus, we have a knack of finding somebody who loves doing the jobs you don’t.
Claire Markham
Digital Accountant and MD, MBA, FMAAT
Hi, I’m Claire and I’ve lived in Retford since 2007. I really love my work, but when I’m not working I enjoy cycling, Go Ape, and most outdoor activities.
My favourite season is winter, when I can curl up with a good book or film with a nice glass of red wine.
I’m also known for my love of new shoes!
2026.
Focus Dynamics launched - Accredited Insights Discovery practitioner
Focus Assessment Centre launched
2025.
All set up and ready for MTD - Making Tax Digital
2024.
Claire spoke on the `Get the most out of Xero’ panel at Xerocon 2024 – see HERE
2023.
Moved into permanent premises in Retford
Claire had some fun with Employment Hero at Accountex, London - See HERE
2022.
Claire spoke on the Xero Talks panel: Link HERE
2021.
Claire spoke on the Xero panel at Accountex Summit North for MTD ITSA
2020.
Expanded into new Doncaster and new Retford offices
Became a Xero Gold Partner
2019.
Focus Business Club’s 5th birthday
2018.
10th Birthday
2017.
Expanded into larger office
Winner of Best Small Accountancy Practice - Nottinghamshire
(M&A Awards)
2016.
Became Xero certified
2015.
Expanded into larger office
2014.
Focus Business club launched
2013.
5th birthday!
Bexpo launched
Completed Tough Mudder - Yorkshire
The Focus Collection incorporated
2012.
Moved into official premises
Became a mentor for the Princes Trust
Finalist for Business Person of the Year award
(North Notts Business Awards)
2011.
Bassetlaw Business Focus C.I.C launched
Winner of Business person of the year award
(North Notts Business Awards)
2010.
Wondered if doing the right thing?!?
2009.
Focus Business and Consultancy launched
2008.
Focus Accounting launched
Took the leap and started the business