Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accountancy Solutions
HURST Accountants is Manchester's leading independent accountancy firm, specialising in Audit, Tax Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Digital Transformation. With over 40 years of experience, we support ambitious owner-managed businesses with expert financial guidance, helping them grow and succeed. Our client-centric approach focuses on building long-term partnerships, delivering tailored solutions and proactive advice to drive business success.We are trusted by companies across the North West and beyond, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' industries. Our team of specialists is committed to providing strategic and visionary guidance, going beyond traditional accountancy services to empower the brilliant people behind our clients' businesses.
Services
Corporate Finance
Tax Advisory
Employee Ownership Trusts
Digital Transformation
Audit & Accounts
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs.
- We are regulated by ICAEW, ensuring high professional standards.
- Our client-centric approach prioritises long-term partnerships and strategic growth.
- We combine technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to drive results.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Corporate Finance
Our Corporate Finance team advises businesses on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising. With expertise in private equity transactions and management buyouts, we help clients achieve strategic growth objectives. We provide valuation services, debt advisory, and transaction support to ensure optimal outcomes for business owners looking to expand or exit.
Tax Advisory
We offer comprehensive tax advisory services including corporate tax compliance, international tax planning, and R&D tax credits. Our specialists help businesses navigate complex tax regulations while minimising liabilities. We provide tailored solutions for personal tax planning, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
Employee Ownership Trusts
We specialise in transitioning businesses to employee ownership through EOTs. Our experts guide clients through valuation, trust setup, and implementation. This service offers tax benefits for business owners while enhancing employee engagement and retention through shared ownership structures.
Digital Transformation
Our Digital Transformation service helps businesses adopt technology to improve efficiency and decision-making. We implement systems for automation, data analytics, and process optimisation. This service enables clients to modernise operations while maintaining compliance with evolving digital requirements like Making Tax Digital.
Audit & Accounts
We provide audit and accounts services tailored to businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to private equity-backed organisations. Our approach combines technical expertise with industry knowledge to deliver accurate financial reporting, compliance assurance, and actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
People
Karen Chadwick
Partner
Karen Chadwick is a tax partner with 30 years' experience in private client tax. She specialises in inheritance tax, trusts, and complex personal tax matters. Karen previously worked at Deloitte, KPMG, and Azets before joining HURST to lead their new private client tax service.
Tim Potter
Managing Partner
Tim Potter is the managing partner at HURST, overseeing the firm's strategic direction. With extensive experience in accountancy and business advisory, he leads the expansion of services including private client tax and digital transformation initiatives.
Simon Brownbill
Director
Simon Brownbill is a director at HURST with expertise in audit and accounts services. He provides financial reporting solutions to businesses across various sectors, ensuring compliance and delivering strategic insights to support growth objectives.
Adrian Young
Tax Partner
Adrian Young is a tax partner specialising in corporate tax advisory and transaction tax. He leads post-budget review sessions and provides expert guidance on tax compliance, restructuring, and international tax matters for businesses.
Ben Bradley
Corporate Finance Director
Ben Bradley is a corporate finance director who advises on business sales, acquisitions, and private equity transactions. He has worked on deals across various sectors, including the recent acquisition of Binghams Food Limited by Panicium.
Questions
What accounting services does HURST offer?
We provide audit, accounts preparation, financial due diligence, and compliance services tailored to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs and private equity-backed organisations.
Do you specialise in tax advisory for businesses?
Yes, we offer corporate tax compliance, international tax planning, R&D tax credits, and transaction tax advisory to help businesses optimise their tax positions.
Can you assist with employee ownership transitions?
We specialise in setting up Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), providing end-to-end guidance on valuation, trust establishment, and implementation for business owners.
Do you offer digital transformation services?
Yes, we help businesses adopt technology for automation, data analytics, and process efficiency, including compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
We are regulated by ICAEW for audit work and have statutory directors registered with professional accountancy organisations.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT), manufacturing, professional services, and owner-managed businesses across the North West and UK.
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