Trusted Chartered Accountants
Serving Kent
At Roake & Cook Limited, we put people first. Our focus is on building lasting relationships by providing proactive advice and reliable accounting support you can count on year after year.

At Roake & Cook Limited, we are more than just accountants – we are trusted partners in business. Serving Kent, based in Canterbury, our mission is to help business owners gain clarity, control, and confidence when it comes to managing their finances.
We understand that running a business isn’t always straightforward. That’s why our friendly and supportive team are here to guide you through every stage, from keeping on top of bookkeeping to planning for long-term growth. With us by your side, you’ll never feel left in the dark about your business finances.
At Roake & Cook Limited, we provide a comprehensive range of accountancy services designed to give you complete confidence in your finances.
By combining technical expertise with practical business insight, we ensure your accounts don’t just meet requirements – they help you unlock growth opportunities.

At Roake & Cook Limited, we believe that accounting should do more than just tick compliance boxes – it should help businesses grow. Founded by Helen and Martin Cook, our practice was built on a shared passion for supporting businesses in achieving clarity, stability, and long-term success.
With backgrounds in Rural Land and Business Management and Agricultural Business and Management, we bring a unique perspective to accounting, particularly for those in the agriculture and rural sectors. Having worked in specialist firms before launching Roake & Cook, our team understands the complex challenges that farming and rural enterprises face – from cashflow planning to navigating seasonal variations.
But our expertise doesn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve supported a wide range of industries, including food and drink, service based businesses, ecommerce, and contractors. We know that every business is different, which is why we tailor our services to meet your exact needs.
At Roake & Cook Limited, we’re proud of the great relationships we’ve built with our clients. Many of them see us not only as accountants but as part of their business journey.
What sets us apart is our commitment to building strong client relationships. We don’t just work with you once a year when your accounts are due. Instead, we stay connected throughout the year, helping you to make smarter decisions and ensuring your business is always moving forward.
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We believe accounting should be an investment in your future, not just a compliance exercise.
Our clients are ambitious limited companies with turnovers between £250k and £5 million, looking for proactive support to drive performance.
Wherever you are based in the UK, our team can work with you.
Our team’s background in agriculture and rural land management gives us specialist insight into farming and rural business accounting. But while we honour our roots, we’re also future-focused.
As cloud accounting and Xero migration specialists, we combine traditional expertise with modern tools to make accounting simpler, smarter, and more efficient. Whether you’re running a rural enterprise or a fast-paced digital business, we’ll make sure your accounting works for you – not against you.

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At Roake & Cook Limited, your success is our priority. Whether you need support with compliance, want to switch to cloud accounting, or are looking for guidance on how to grow your business, we’re here to help.
We work with businesses across Kent and throughout the UK. Let’s take the next step in your business journey together.
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