Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Accounting & Audit Services in Chorley
Established in 1995, we are an independent firm of Chartered Accountants dedicated to delivering high-quality audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services across the UK. Our team comprises experienced professionals, including former Big Four accountants, who bring extensive expertise to support owner-managed businesses, large regional enterprises, UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, charities, and high-net-worth individuals. We prioritise a partner-led approach, ensuring tailored solutions that address specific client needs while maintaining a pragmatic, common-sense methodology. Our commitment to responsiveness and client-centric service has solidified our reputation as a trusted advisor in the accounting sector.With a focus on continuity and technical excellence, we provide statutory audits, specialist audits for charities and pension schemes, and compliance services that enable clients to concentrate on core business operations. Our advisory services encompass strategic growth planning, tax efficiency strategies, corporate finance support, and succession planning, reflecting our holistic approach to client success. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, including UK GAAP, IFRS, and audit regulations monitored via the Audit Register. Our team's collective experience spans decades, ensuring clients benefit from proven expertise and a deep understanding of evolving financial landscapes.
Services
Audit
Tax Planning
Compliance
Advisory
Corporate Finance
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of experience with ex-Big Four Chartered Accountants.
- Our partner-led service ensures tailored, responsive financial solutions.
- We combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, common-sense approach.
- We specialise in audits for charities, pension schemes, and UK subsidiaries.
- Our compliance services streamline financial reporting and tax obligations.
Associations and certifications
- Audit Register UK
What people say
Expertise
Responsive
Tailored solutions
Proven track record
Technical excellence
Services
Statutory Audit
We conduct statutory audits for owner-managed businesses, consolidated groups, and UK subsidiaries of overseas entities. Our qualified team ensures compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards while providing continuity and technical expertise. Clients benefit from our pragmatic approach to financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising corporate and personal tax liabilities through strategic growth advice and structuring. We specialise in corporate tax efficiency, inheritance tax planning, and compliance solutions tailored to businesses and high-net-worth individuals across multiple sectors.
Compliance
We handle financial statement preparation, corporation tax returns, VAT compliance, and payroll bureau services. Our compliance solutions allow clients to focus on core operations while ensuring accurate and timely submission of statutory filings to regulatory authorities.
Corporate Finance
We provide corporate finance support including business plan development, fundraising strategies, and exit planning. Our expertise covers business valuations, succession planning, and resolving shareholder conflicts to maximise organisational value.
Specialist Audit
We deliver specialist audits for charities, LLPs, and pension schemes, alongside internal audit assessments of control systems. Our services meet third-party reporting requirements for grant claims and regulatory compliance, ensuring transparency and adherence to sector-specific standards.
People
Neil McMillan
Managing Partner
Neil leads the firm with over 25 years of experience in audit and advisory services. He specialises in supporting SMEs and charities, combining technical expertise with strategic business insight to drive client success.
Douglas McMillan
Senior Partner
Douglas oversees corporate finance and tax planning services. With a background in the Big Four, he advises on business structuring, succession planning, and cross-border transactions for UK subsidiaries of international groups.
Andrea Gerring
Partner
Andrea specialises in audit and compliance for charities and pension schemes. She ensures clients meet regulatory requirements while providing practical solutions to complex financial reporting challenges.
Trixie Reynolds
Partner
Trixie leads tax advisory services, focusing on inheritance tax planning and corporate tax efficiency. Her client-centric approach helps businesses and individuals optimise their financial strategies within legal frameworks.
Dave Rogerson
Partner
Dave manages audit engagements for owner-managed businesses and consolidated groups. He ensures compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards while delivering actionable insights to enhance financial performance.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax planning, compliance, corporate finance, and specialist audit services for businesses and individuals.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are Chartered Accountants with audit registrations listed on the Audit Register UK.
Do you work with international businesses?
Yes, we advise UK subsidiaries of overseas groups on compliance and tax efficiency.
How do you tailor services to client needs?
Our partner-led approach ensures bespoke solutions aligned with each client's unique financial goals.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across multiple sectors, including charities, SMEs, and pension schemes.
