Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Stockport
Established in Stockport, Cheshire, McKellens Chartered Accounts Chartered Accountants specialise in supporting owner-managed businesses through tailored financial strategies. Our approach focuses on aligning business objectives with personal life goals, offering fixed-fee services with a satisfaction guarantee. With decades of combined experience, our team provides expertise in tax planning, compliance, and business growth while maintaining a client-centric ethos.We prioritise transparency in all dealings and have cultivated a reputation for delivering professional, approachable accounting solutions. Our Changing Lives initiative extends this commitment beyond clients, funding micro-business loans and financial education programmes globally.
Services
Tax Planning
Business Growth
Compliance Systems
Financial Review
Start-Up Support
Payroll Services
HMRC Investigations
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee accounting services with a satisfaction guarantee
- Our team combines multinational firm expertise with personal service
- We focus on aligning business growth with personal life objectives
- Our Changing Lives initiative funds global micro-business development
- We provide transparent, jargon-free financial guidance since 1985
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
What people say
Professional, honest, approachable
Family-run business ethos
Quick turnaround times
Good value for money
Supportive partnership approach
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses optimise their financial position while maintaining compliance. We provide expert guidance on tax-efficient structures, capital gains, and inheritance tax planning. With proactive strategies tailored to your business needs, we ensure you retain maximum value while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Business Growth
We develop custom growth strategies aligned with your personal and business objectives. Our approach combines financial analysis, market positioning, and performance benchmarking to unlock growth potential. Through regular reviews and actionable plans, we help transform your business vision into measurable results.
Compliance Systems
Our compliance services ensure businesses meet all statutory requirements while minimising administrative burdens. We implement efficient systems for VAT returns, payroll processing, and financial reporting. This proactive approach reduces compliance risks while freeing up your time to focus on core business activities.
Financial Review
We conduct comprehensive financial reviews to identify trends and growth opportunities. Our analysis covers five-year performance patterns, cash flow management, and profitability drivers. These insights form the basis for strategic recommendations to improve business performance and financial health.
Start-Up Support
Our start-up services provide essential financial guidance for new businesses. We assist with company formation, cash flow forecasting, and tax registration. With practical support for initial compliance requirements and growth planning, we help establish strong financial foundations for long-term success.
People
Paul Roper
Director
Chartered accountant with multinational firm experience, specialising in start-ups and small businesses. Leads bookkeeping and taxation services while maintaining strong client relationships through personalised service.
Chris Booth
Director
Experienced audit specialist with advanced IT systems expertise. Oversees technical audit matters and contributes to strategic business development while maintaining client-focused service standards.
Dave Proctor
Tax Manager
Former Inland Revenue specialist handling HMRC investigations. Provides expert tax compliance guidance and represents clients during tax authority audits with practical, solution-focused approach.
Sue Ferns
Client Services
Experienced accountant specialising in small business support. Manages client portfolios with attention to detail while balancing professional expertise with approachable service delivery.
Colin Tomkinson
Charity Specialist
ACCA-qualified accountant focusing on charity accounts and regulated businesses. Combines technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to deliver tailored financial solutions for non-profit organisations.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialise in?
We specialise in tax planning, business growth strategies, compliance systems, payroll services, and HMRC investigations for owner-managed businesses.
Do you offer fixed-fee accounting services?
Yes, all our services operate on a fixed-fee basis with a complete satisfaction guarantee – if you're not happy, you don't pay.
How do you support business growth?
We focus on aligning business objectives with personal goals, providing strategic financial guidance and performance reviews to drive sustainable growth.
What is your Changing Lives initiative?
For every client who submits tax returns early, we fund micro-business loans in Uganda through our partnership with Five Talents charity.
How quickly do you respond to client requests?
Our team prioritises timely communication with typical response times under 24 hours for standard inquiries.
