Business Details
Trusted Accountancy Services in Sheffield
BHP Chartered Accountants is a leading independent accountancy firm dedicated to helping business owners and leaders achieve their aspirations. With over 450 specialists and a heritage spanning 150 years, we combine local expertise with global reach through our Translink Corporate Finance network. Our client-centric approach prioritises personal relationships, innovative technology solutions, and tailored advice across audit, tax, corporate finance, and advisory services. We maintain a strong Yorkshire foundation while delivering international expertise, supported by strategic partnerships like PrimeGlobal.Our team's technical excellence, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement have earned us industry recognition, including multiple Yorkshire Accountancy Awards. We operate with integrity, transparency, and a focus on long-term client success, evidenced by testimonials highlighting seamless transitions and exceptional service delivery.
Services
Corporate Finance
Business Taxes
Consultancy
Business Funding
Forensic Accounting
Financial Planning
Pensions Advice
Trusts & Estates
Digital Finance
Audit Services
Highlights and features
- 150 years of combined experience across 450+ specialists
- Global reach through Translink Corporate Finance network
- Award-winning audit and tax advisory services
- Client testimonials highlight seamless transitions and expertise
- Technology-driven solutions with Xero integration
Associations and certifications
- PrimeGlobal
- Great Place to Work Certified Organisation
- Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2025 - Audit Service Award
- Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2025 - Consultancy/Advisory Service Award
What people say
First class service
Seamless transition process
Exceptional charity sector knowledge
Proactive audit support
Revolutionised finance function
Services
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance team provides end-to-end transaction support, including mergers, acquisitions, and business disposals. With Translink's international network, we deliver strategic advice on mid-market deals valued between 10m-300m. Our expertise covers due diligence, valuation, and cross-border transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients expanding their business operations.
Business Taxes
We offer comprehensive tax solutions covering compliance, planning, and advisory services. Our specialists handle complex matters including share option schemes, transaction tax, and international tax structuring. The team maintains technical excellence in evolving tax regulations to ensure clients achieve compliant yet commercially effective outcomes.
Consultancy
Our consultancy services connect clients with strategic growth opportunities through peer networks and sector-specific expertise. We provide succession planning, operational improvement, and digital transformation advice, combining industry insights with practical implementation support to drive sustainable business growth.
Forensic Accounting
This service specialises in dispute resolution, business valuations, and financial crime investigations. Our experts provide litigation support, asset tracing, and regulatory compliance services, combining accounting expertise with investigative rigour to resolve complex financial matters for corporate and legal clients.
Financial Planning
Personalised financial planning services address clients' wealth management needs, including retirement planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and investment strategies. Our CFP-certified advisers create tailored solutions aligned with individual goals, family requirements, and business ownership structures to optimise long-term financial outcomes.
People
Lisa Leighton
Joint CEO
With extensive leadership experience, Lisa Leighton co-leads BHP Chartered Accountants's strategic direction. She drives innovation in digital finance solutions and oversees the firm's expansion through international partnerships like PrimeGlobal.
Hamish Morrison
Joint CEO
Hamish Morrison brings 150 years of combined industry expertise to BHP Chartered Accountants's leadership. He focuses on maintaining technical excellence across audit and tax services while strengthening the firm's position as Yorkshire's leading accountancy practice.
Alex Hird
Partner
As a York-based partner, Alex Hird specialises in corporate finance transactions. He leads mid-market deals and leverages Translink's global network to deliver cross-border advisory services for business owners seeking expansion opportunities.
Chris Humphreys
Tax Partner
Chris Humphreys heads Sheffield's tax advisory team. His expertise in complex tax matters ensures clients receive technically robust yet commercially viable solutions aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.
Ellie Dignam
Head of Digital Finance
Ellie Dignam leads digital transformation initiatives, implementing cloud accounting solutions like Xero. She drives innovation in financial technology to enhance clients' operational efficiency and future-proof their businesses.
Questions
What accountancy services does BHP offer?
We provide audit, tax advisory, corporate finance, forensic accounting, financial planning, pensions advice, trusts & estates, and digital finance solutions.
How long has BHP been operating?
Our heritage spans 150 years, formed through strategic mergers since 1867 to create Yorkshire's largest independent accountancy firm.
Do BHP have international capabilities?
Yes, through Translink Corporate Finance and PrimeGlobal partnerships, we deliver cross-border advisory services with local market expertise.
What industries does BHP specialise in?
We serve academies, healthcare providers, manufacturing firms, property developers, tech companies, and landed estates sectors.
What awards has BHP won?
Recent accolades include Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2025 for Audit and Consultancy Services, and multiple Great Place to Work certifications.
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