Dains Accountants

dains.com · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Dains Accountants is a UK-based accountancy and business advisory firm providing audit, tax, corporate finance, and outsourced accounting services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger corporates. The firm also offers specialist advisory support including VAT, employment services, and business recovery. It generates revenue through recurring professional service fees and project-based advisory engagements.

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Software
  • IT Consulting & Implementation
Revenue
$65.0M
Employees
450
Founded
1926
Headquarters
Birmingham, United Kingdom

What 12 Arbolus experts think of Dains Accountants

NPS scores skew positively, with most ratings between 8–10 and only one notable score at 6. 75% of clients express clear intent to renew, while 25% remain undecided, often due to high spend or implementation in pilot phase. Nearly all experts reported more than a year of use, reflecting established relationships and high stickiness. Positive themes include Dains' expertise, quality outputs, and partner-led service. Concerns center on pricing, occasional service delays (often attributed to external or jurisdictional factors), and fit for technology-driven organizations. Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed Dains Accountants

Total customers 12 9 current · 3 former
Reviews growth +5 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 83% (10)
  • Director 8% (1)
  • Manager 8% (1)
Finance Executive C-Suite NPS 6 Undecided
Finance Executive C-Suite NPS 8
Executive C-Suite NPS 10 Will renew

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Sentiment

41 Net Promoter Score, from 12 scored reviews
  • Promoters 6
  • Passives 5
  • Detractors 1

Cumulative NPS by month

-1 over 4 months
  • Nov 9
  • Dec 8
  • Mar 8
  • Jun 8

Net Promoter Score across 2 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 22 across 2 companies.

Praised

  • Continued Personalized Service
  • Scaling Advisory for Growth
  • Potential for AI Integration
  • Efficient EIS Process Delivery

Criticised

  • Switching Due to Price or Quality
  • Loss of Expertise or Relationship
  • AI and Automation Substitution Risks
  • Slightly Higher Fees for Some Services

What customers say

Efficient EIS Process Delivery
“We've used Dains for over 10 years for EIS and they’ve always delivered efficiently and handled the process correctly, avoiding future investor problems.”
Cost-Effective and Bespoke Engagement
“Dains was a more cost-effective and hands-on option compared to other London-based firms, offering services tailored to our specific needs.”
Deep Regulatory Expertise
“I recommend Dains to peers for their strong understanding of regulated lending businesses and effective engagement with boards and executives.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 82%
  • Will renew 9
  • Undecided 2
  • Not renewing 0

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 78% 9 answers
  • Director 100% 1 answer
  • Manager 100% 1 answer
  • 9/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 6.5/10 Average score from undecided customers

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