About The Balancer

Hi, I’m Nic Cooper and I am The Balancer.

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Who Is The Balancer?

Hi, I’m Nic Cooper ACMA, owner of The Balancer Ltd. I have spent most of my life in Staffordshire, both living and working.

I spent over 25 years as a company Accountant in all sectors of business, including being Finance Director, so there isn’t much I haven’t seen!

In 2013 I decided to set up my own business to help small business owners navigate their numbers and help them to grow their businesses. You can see some of my clients’ testimonials on that page.
I set up The Balancer for a work/life balance. This allows me to spend time doing a weekly parkrun, walk my springer spaniel, Randall, go to gigs, have city breaks and travel abroad. Sometimes, all of these combined! I’m also a cricket mad, numbers geek!

Hello, I’m Ginny, originally from Worcestershire, I have always had a love of animals and the outdoors.  I studied Agriculture and Farm Business Management at Seale-Hayne College in Devon and initially worked in agricultural retail before moving into business financial recording and accountancy.

Over the years I have worked in or for a wide range of businesses from agriculture, construction, education and accountancy practise. I have welcomed the shift from paper records to fully automated accountancy programmes such as Xero, which provide businesses with readily accessible real time accountancy and management information as well as the production of year end accounts.

Following my move to Staffordshire, I am enjoying exploring the local canal towpaths with my dog and the moorland areas of East Staffordshire and the Peak District.  Weekends are also spent competing in horse driving trials with my friend and her pair of Hackney ponies.

 

At The Balancer, we specialise in supporting small businesses in Derby and Uttoxeter with all aspects of their accounts and tax management. Whether you’re a sole trader, start-up, or growing company, we provide clear, practical advice to help you stay compliant, understand your finances, and make confident business decisions.

With decades of experience across multiple industries, Nic and Ginny offer a friendly, down-to-earth service that combines professional expertise with a genuine understanding of local business challenges. From bookkeeping and VAT returns to management accounts and tax planning, The Balancer is here to take the stress out of your numbers so you can focus on running and growing your business.