Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Chorley
Established in 1995, McMillan & Co LLP is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants dedicated to delivering high-quality audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services across the UK. Our founding partners, former Big Four professionals, bring extensive expertise to a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, regional enterprises, overseas subsidiaries, charities, and high-net-worth individuals. We prioritise a partner-led approach, ensuring tailored solutions and proactive client engagement. With all partners ex-Big Four and decades of SME sector experience, we combine technical excellence with practical, common-sense advice.Our commitment to understanding client needs allows us to deliver value-added services focused on strategic growth, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance. We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous staff training and adherence to UK GAAP, IFRS, and audit regulations. Our comprehensive compliance services enable clients to focus on operations while we handle financial reporting, tax returns, payroll, and company secretarial duties. Transparency, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships underpin our approach to professional accounting services.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Advisory Services
Compliance Services
Internal Audit
Corporate Tax
Payroll Bureau
Company Secretarial
Financial Reporting
Business Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Experienced ex-Big Four partners leading client engagements
- Tailored solutions for owner-managed businesses and international subsidiaries
- Proactive partner-led service with rapid client response times
- Specialist expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, and tax compliance
- Decades of SME sector advisory experience
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services combine technical expertise with practical insights, delivering statutory audits for owner-managed businesses, consolidated groups, and overseas subsidiaries. We specialise in charity audits, LLPs, and pension schemes while maintaining proficiency in UK GAAP and IFRS standards. Our team ensures regulatory compliance through thorough system evaluations and third-party reporting for grants and legal requirements.
Tax Planning
We provide strategic tax planning to minimise corporate and personal tax liabilities through inheritance tax mitigation, business structuring, and cross-border tax optimisation. Our specialists deliver compliance solutions alongside forward-looking strategies for tax-efficient growth, including business succession planning and shareholder dispute resolution frameworks tailored to individual client circumstances.
Advisory Services
Our advisory team supports strategic decision-making with financial due diligence, corporate finance solutions, and business valuation services. We assist with exit strategies, management buyouts, and operational improvements while providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks aligned with clients' long-term objectives.
Compliance Services
We streamline compliance processes through financial statement preparation, corporation tax returns, and VAT planning services. Our offerings include payroll bureau operations, company secretarial duties, and statutory filings to ensure businesses meet regulatory requirements efficiently while maintaining accurate financial records.
Internal Audit
Our internal audit services evaluate control systems' effectiveness and identify operational risks across organisations. We assess financial controls, governance processes, and regulatory adherence to enhance business resilience while providing actionable recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
People
Neil McMillan
Managing Partner
Neil leads the firm with 25+ years of chartered accounting experience, specialising in audit engagements and strategic business advisory for SMEs and international clients.
Douglas McMillan
Senior Partner
Douglas oversees tax strategy and compliance, bringing expertise in corporate restructuring and cross-border tax planning developed during his Big Four career spanning two decades.
Andrea Gerring
Partner
Andrea specialises in audit and financial reporting standards, managing statutory audits for charities and pension schemes while mentoring junior staff in UK GAAP and IFRS compliance.
Trixie Reynolds
Partner
Trixie leads business advisory services, focusing on corporate finance transactions and succession planning for owner-managed businesses across manufacturing and professional services sectors.
Dave Rogerson
Partner
Dave manages compliance operations, overseeing payroll bureau services and company secretarial functions with particular expertise in regulatory filings for multinational corporations.
Questions
What accounting standards do you work with?
We specialise in UK GAAP and IFRS standards for financial reporting and audit engagements.
Do you handle international tax matters?
Yes, we provide cross-border tax planning and compliance for UK subsidiaries of overseas groups.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work with owner-managed businesses, charities, professional practices, and international subsidiaries.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
Our advisory team provides comprehensive exit strategies and management buyout support.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, our payroll bureau handles PAYE, NI contributions, and year-end returns for businesses.
