Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Cheshire Accountants
Murray Smith is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in mid Cheshire with a rich history of supporting clients across the region and surrounding counties. Our mission is to provide outstanding financial advice and support throughout the year, helping clients build and protect their wealth through practical solutions in a welcoming environment. We prioritise building long-term relationships, ensuring our clients receive a friendly service backed by the expertise typically associated with larger firms. Our team of qualified professionals delivers tailored accounting, audit, tax, and payroll services to SMEs, educational institutions, rural businesses, charities, and individuals. With a reputation for reliability and client-first service, we combine sector-specific knowledge with a personal touch to address the unique challenges faced by farmers, business start-ups, and not-for-profit organisations.Our wealth management services, provided through Murray Smith Financial Services Limited, offer strategic guidance to optimise financial outcomes. As market leaders in external audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts, we demonstrate deep expertise in education sector accounting. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our approach to tax compliance, where we focus on reducing liabilities without recommending high-risk avoidance schemes. By maintaining a strong local presence and sector specialisation, we ensure our clients benefit from both regional insight and national-standard expertise.
Services
Accountancy
Wealth Management
Tax Compliance
Audit Services
Payroll Processing
Tax Planning
Investment Advice
SME Accounting
Education Sector Audits
Rural Business Support
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We have supported Cheshire businesses since 1922 with expert accounting services
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants with specialist knowledge of education sector audits
- We provide tailored tax compliance advice without high-risk avoidance schemes
- Market leaders in external audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts
- Specialist rural business team serving over 100 local farmers and landowners
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
Services
Accountancy
Our accountancy services provide accurate financial information essential for business decision-making. We offer hands-on support for bookkeeping, financial statements, and management accounts. Clients benefit from timely, reliable reporting tailored to their specific industry requirements.
Wealth Management
Through Murray Smith Financial Services Limited, we deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions. Our services include investment strategy, retirement planning, and asset management. We help clients grow and protect their assets through personalised financial planning.
Tax Compliance
We provide clear tax compliance advice to minimise liabilities while maintaining full legislative adherence. Our services cover income tax, corporation tax, and VAT returns. We specialise in tax-efficient structures without recommending high-risk avoidance schemes.
Audit Services
We conduct thorough external audits for educational institutions and not-for-profit organisations. Our team leads audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts. We ensure compliance with regulatory standards while providing constructive financial insights.
Rural Business Support
Our specialist rural team supports over 100 local farmers with tailored accounting solutions. We address agricultural tax issues, farm business structures, and grant compliance. Our expertise helps rural enterprises navigate sector-specific financial challenges.
People
Mike Benson
Partner
Mike Benson, a Chartered Accountant with BSc and PhD qualifications, leads key client relationships at Murray Smith. With extensive experience in financial advisory services, he specialises in providing strategic business advice to SMEs and rural enterprises.
Steve Williams
Partner
Steve Williams, a qualified Chartered Accountant, brings decades of experience in audit and compliance services. He oversees audit engagements for educational institutions and ensures high standards of financial reporting across the firm's client portfolio.
Nicola Tucker
Partner
Nicola Tucker, a Fellow Chartered Accountant, manages tax compliance and advisory services. Her expertise in tax planning and regulatory compliance helps businesses and individuals optimise their financial positions while maintaining full legal adherence.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide comprehensive accounting services for SMEs including bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll processing, and management accounts tailored to your business sector.
Do you specialise in educational institution audits?
Yes, we are market leaders in external audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts across the North West region.
How do you support rural businesses?
Our specialist rural team offers tailored accounting and tax advice for farmers and landowners, addressing sector-specific challenges with practical solutions.
What tax services do you provide?
We offer tax compliance services including income tax, corporation tax, VAT returns, and strategic tax planning while avoiding high-risk avoidance schemes.
Can you help with business start-up accounting?
Yes, we support new businesses with accounting systems, tax registrations, financial forecasting, and compliance requirements to ensure a strong financial foundation.
How do you deliver wealth management services?
Through our subsidiary Murray Smith Financial Services Limited, we provide investment advice, retirement planning, and asset management tailored to individual financial goals.
