Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Stockport
Established in Stockport over 50 years ago, we are a chartered accountancy practice led by six partners combining youth and experience. Our team of 50 professionals delivers bespoke financial and tax solutions tailored to businesses and private clients. As an owner-managed firm, we prioritise agility and client-centric service, with three Chartered Tax Advisers providing specialist tax consultancy. Our expertise spans accounts and audit, payroll management, and Employee Ownership Trust structuring, supported by ICAEW-regulated audit capabilities.We focus on minimising tax liabilities while ensuring compliance, using cloud accounting technology to provide real-time financial insights. Our approach combines deep sector knowledge with a commitment to explaining financial data clearly, helping clients make informed decisions for future growth.
Services
Accounts & Audit
Tax Advisory
Payroll
Employee Ownership Trust
Private Client
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50 years' experience serving Stockport businesses
- Six partners combining youth and industry expertise
- Three Chartered Tax Advisers in leadership team
- Bespoke financial solutions for owner-managed businesses
- ICAEW-regulated audit services with modern technology
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Accounts & Audit
We prepare accurate accounts meeting statutory deadlines while providing strategic financial insights. Our ICAEW-regulated audit services use technology to streamline processes for businesses of all sizes. We explain financial data clearly to help clients understand their position and plan for growth.
Tax Advisory
Our three Chartered Tax Advisers provide specialist consultancy to minimise liabilities for businesses and individuals. We offer holistic tax strategies considering all financial affairs, with expertise in inheritance tax, trust structures, and tax-efficient investments.
Payroll
We handle complex payroll compliance including RTI submissions and auto-enrolment pensions. Our service ensures accurate tax calculations, statutory payments, and HMRC compliance while providing clear communication about employer obligations.
Employee Ownership Trust
We advise on EOT structures allowing business owners to sell to employees tax-efficiently. Our support includes valuations, documentation, HMRC clearance, and implementing share incentive schemes while preserving company independence.
Private Client
Our private client team offers pensions advice, wealth management, and tax-efficient investment strategies. We help individuals protect and grow assets through tailored financial planning and inheritance tax mitigation.
People
Simon Leigh
Managing Partner
Chartered Accountant with 30+ years' experience specialising in business growth and succession planning. Focuses on helping companies thrive through strategic financial management and exit strategies.
Paul Horrocks
Partner
Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser with 30 years' experience advising owner-managed businesses across multiple sectors. Specialises in tax-efficient business structures and compliance strategies.
Ben Furness
Partner
Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser with 20 years' experience in corporate tax planning and personal tax mitigation strategies for business owners and families.
Damien Smith
Partner
Qualified Financial Adviser specialising in pensions and tax-efficient investments. Leads the Private Client team in delivering wealth management solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Paul Scott
Partner
Chartered Tax Adviser with expertise in inheritance tax planning and trust structures. Helps clients preserve family wealth through strategic estate planning and succession frameworks.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounting services including statutory accounts preparation, financial statement production, and audit compliance. Our cloud accounting solutions offer real-time financial data access with expert interpretation to support business decisions.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our three Chartered Tax Advisers offer specialist consultancy to minimise tax liabilities for businesses and individuals, covering inheritance tax, trust structures, and tax-efficient investment strategies tailored to your circumstances.
What is an Employee Ownership Trust?
An EOT allows business owners to sell their company to employees tax-efficiently while maintaining management control. We provide full support with valuations, documentation, and HMRC compliance for this succession option.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, we manage payroll compliance including RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory payments. Our service ensures accurate tax calculations and clear communication about employer obligations.
Reviews (5)
Kris Gibson
Nov 29, 2019
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After being recommended by a business partner, I had hoped for better outcomes and support. The initial meeting was productive and informational, however I can only describe the relationship as expensive chaos. As a small business we were hoping to form a long term relationship, however clearly Allens believe Small business is more of a headache and less profitable than larger business.
Jacqueline Francis-Lamont
Sep 11, 2019
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I have dealt with Allens for a number of years and they have been very helpful and always make me feel welcome the staff are brilliant, knowledgeable and are very professional - their service is 5 star and I highly recommend them
Cathy Bates
May 20, 2019
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Before I met with Allens I had used several accountants and never felt they added any value. As a small business they have helped me to grow, supported me in my business and I will never go to any other accountant. I honestly can't praise them highly enough.
Richard Davies
May 08, 2019
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Used them for 12 years, now use them for wealth management too. Great service and you get what you pay for. Tax advice in particular outstanding.
Mark McIver
May 20, 2016
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Have used Allens and Dean for over 2 years now since our start-up and they've always been on hand for confusing tax and finance related issues. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an accountant or financial advice.
