Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Accountants for Business Growth
R T Marke is an independent accountancy firm with a growth mindset, supporting businesses and owners for nearly four decades. Established in Bideford and operating across Devon and Cornwall, we combine local expertise with national resources through our partnership with Sumer, a collaboration of regional accountancy practices. Our services span audit, tax planning, payroll, and strategic business advisory, tailored to entrepreneurs and SMEs.With a focus on creating value and reducing tax liabilities, we prioritise understanding client needs to deliver proactive advice and long-term solutions. Our team of qualified professionals provides 24/7 support, ensuring businesses thrive through optimal financial management and risk mitigation.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Payroll
Workplace Pensions
Exit Planning
Grants
Business Risk Management
Corporate Finance
Strategic Planning
Company Secretarial
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in accountancy and business advisory.
- Our team provides 24/7 access to qualified accountants and tax advisors.
- We combine local expertise with national resources through Sumer.
- Personalised service tailored to entrepreneurs and SMEs across Devon & Cornwall.
- Proven track record in reducing tax liabilities and enhancing business performance.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Excellent service
Significantly reduced tax bills
Quick to respond
Competent accountants
Helped us focus on important issues
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services ensure compliance while identifying opportunities to improve business performance. We review financial systems and controls to enhance efficiency and security. By transforming audits into profit-centre opportunities, we help businesses meet statutory requirements and strengthen external perceptions.
Tax Planning
We specialise in minimising tax liabilities through strategic planning. Our services include corporate and personal tax advice, VAT management, and estate planning. By optimising your financial affairs, we ensure legal compliance while maximising retained profits for business growth.
Payroll
Our comprehensive payroll service handles PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments. We provide customised payslips, year-end returns, and pension scheme administration. This ensures compliance with evolving legislation while saving business owners time and reducing administrative burdens.
Workplace Pensions
We assist with automatic enrolment requirements and pension scheme administration. Our service includes workforce assessment, compliance communication, and cost analysis. We help businesses avoid penalties while implementing pension solutions tailored to their operational needs and employee demographics.
Exit Planning
We develop three-pronged exit strategies covering business transition, personal financial security, and estate planning. Our approach separates personal identity from business value, creates sustainable systems, and trains key staff to ensure smooth ownership transitions and long-term business continuity.
People
Neil Marke
Director
Son of founder Roger Marke, Neil continues the firm's legacy of personalised service. With decades of experience, he focuses on strategic growth and client relationships while maintaining the core values established in 1985.
Roger Marke
Founder
Established R T Marke in 1985 to serve North Devon's SMEs. His vision for high-quality, personal service remains the firm's foundation. Though retired, his principles continue guiding the practice's approach to client care.
Questions
What audit services do you offer?
We provide statutory audits through our Sumer partnership, focusing on system reviews, risk identification, and business performance improvements while meeting compliance requirements.
How can you help reduce my tax liabilities?
Our tax planning services include corporate and personal tax strategies, VAT optimisation, and estate planning to legally minimise tax payments while ensuring compliance.
Do you handle payroll for small businesses?
Yes, we offer comprehensive payroll services for businesses of all sizes, including PAYE administration, pension compliance, and statutory reporting.
What is your approach to business exit planning?
We create tailored exit strategies covering business transition, personal financial security, and estate planning to ensure smooth ownership transfers and long-term sustainability.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, we are ICAEW Chartered Accountants with over 35 years of experience serving Devon and Cornwall's SMEs through expert financial advisory services.
How do you support business growth?
Through proactive advice, system optimisation, grant identification, and strategic planning, we help businesses improve performance, profitability, and market competitiveness.
Reviews (3)
T. Bond
May 31, 2018
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Been very happy with the support and advice given to us over the years and RT Markes has always had very good understanding of the different sides and sections of the business and been able to advise accordingly
Lucy Nicholas
Jun 30, 2017
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We have used R T Marke for 11 years, and without a doubt they are the best firm we have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. When I started in business many years ago, I was told 'A good account will pay for himself in what he saves you'. I can confidently say that over the years, R T Marke have more than paid for themselves! The big difference I have found with R T Marke, is that the service is more of a 'whole business' approach, their wealth of knowledge and experience has proved to be invaluable for us. I have to say that Ed Meardon (who we have dealt with all the way through) is nothing
Henry Ley
May 20, 2017
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We've been with R T Marke for 25+ years - very please with the services we receive. They have always done everything we have required of them, and they have provided good, sound business advice whenever appropriate.
