Accountants in Manchester
Xpert Tax Accountants is a proactive accountancy practice based in Cheetham Hill, north Manchester, working with small businesses, sole traders, contractors and limited companies across Manchester and the rest of the UK. We are more than a once-a-year tax filer: we become your finance partner, helping you pay less tax, understand your numbers and make better decisions, all on a fixed monthly fee.
If you are looking for a Manchester tax accountant or advisor who picks up the phone, explains things in plain English and tells you what you could be doing differently, that is exactly what we do.
Last reviewed: July 2026.
Why Manchester businesses choose us
- Proactive, not once-a-year. Quarterly reviews and tax-saving ideas that come to you, not just deadline reminders.
- Fixed monthly fees, real people. One dedicated accountant, unlimited support, and our 3-hour email promise. No surprise bills.
- Qualified and regulated. Regulated by the AIA (also our anti-money-laundering supervisor), award-winning (UK Finance Awards 2022), and fully insured.
- No lock-in. Rolling monthly, cancel anytime.
Our clients rate us 4.8 out of 5 on Google, you can read their reviews and check our AIA registration for yourself. We would rather you did.
A Manchester tax advisor who saves you money
Most people come to us because their current accountant is reactive: the accounts get filed, but nobody ever suggests how to keep more of what the business earns. We do it the other way round. We look at how you take money out, your VAT position, your allowable expenses and your year-end timing, and we tell you what we would change. Being a proactive tax advisor is the whole point of Xpert, not an add-on.
Small business accountants in Manchester
Whether you are a sole trader, a freelancer, a first-time limited company or a growing team, we build the support around where your business actually is. Start-ups and micro businesses get the essentials done properly and affordably; growing companies get bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management reports; ambitious ones get proactive tax planning and strategy. You move up as you grow, never paying for more than you need.
See what is included and the actual price for your business type and turnover on our pricing page.
Bookkeeping and VAT in Manchester
Clean, up-to-date books are what make everything else work, and they are where a lot of small businesses quietly lose time and money. We keep your bookkeeping current in MTD-compliant software, handle your VAT returns and the right scheme for you, and make sure your figures are ready well before any deadline, so the year end is calm rather than a scramble.
Specialist support by sector
The tax rules and opportunities look different depending on what you do, so our support does too:
- Contractors and freelancers in Manchester, IR35, limited company or umbrella, dividends and expenses.
- Landlords and property, Section 24, capital gains, company vs personal ownership.
- E-commerce sellers, multi-channel VAT, cross-border rules and reconciliation.
- Construction and CIS, deductions, returns and the VAT reverse charge.
- Healthcare professionals, NHS pension allowance, mixed income, locums.
- Charities, independent examination, SORP accounts and fund bookkeeping.
Based in Manchester, working across the UK
We are based at Unit 2, 30-32 Knowsley Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8HQ, a few minutes north of the city centre. Much of what we do happens through secure cloud software and a quick call or email, so we look after clients right across Manchester, Greater Manchester and the whole of the UK. If you would like to meet in person, you are very welcome to.
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How to get started
Get a transparent fixed-fee quote in two minutes with our quick quiz, or book a free consultation with a real expert. We will review where you are, tell you plainly what we would do, and if we are a good fit we will handle the switch from your old accountant for you.
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Manchester accountants: frequently asked questions
Where we are, what it costs, and how switching works.
Where are you based in Manchester?+
Our office is at Unit 2, 30-32 Knowsley Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8HQ, just north of the city centre. We work with clients across Manchester, Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK, mostly through secure cloud software with calls and email, and we are happy to meet in person if you would like to.
How much does an accountant cost in Manchester?+
Our fixed monthly fees start from £29 per month plus VAT, and the exact figure depends on your business type and turnover. You can see indicative prices on our pricing page or get a tailored quote from our 2-minute quiz. You will always know the price up front, with no surprise bills.
Do you work with small businesses and sole traders?+
Yes. We support sole traders, freelancers, contractors, start-ups and limited companies, from your first year through to a growing team. You choose the level of support that matches your business today and move up as you grow.
Are you chartered accountants?+
We are regulated by the Association of International Accountants (AIA), which is a recognised UK supervisory body and also our anti-money-laundering supervisor. Our team holds qualifications from several leading bodies, and you can verify our AIA registration on the AIA register.
Can you help me switch from my current Manchester accountant?+
Yes, and we handle it for you. We contact your current accountant, collect everything needed and manage the handover, so switching is simple and there is no gap in your compliance.
Do I have to visit your office?+
No. Most of our clients deal with us through secure cloud software, phone and email, wherever they are in Manchester or the UK. You are welcome to meet us in person in Cheetham Hill if you prefer.
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