Alexander & Co

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Trusted Chartered Accountants in Manchester & London

Alexander & Co & Co is a trusted firm of chartered accountants, tax consultants, and business advisors with nearly 50 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and international companies. Established in 1976 and regulated by the ICAEW, we provide expert services including strategic tax planning, audit services, corporate finance, and business growth advisory. With offices in Manchester and London, our partner-led approach ensures clients receive direct access to senior expertise tailored to their specific goals.

We serve diverse sectors such as technology, property, retail, and healthcare, offering bespoke financial solutions that go beyond compliance. Our reputation for reliability, integrity, and results has earned us long-standing client relationships and frequent recommendations.

Services

Tax Advice Audit Services Business Growth Consulting Corporate Finance HMRC Investigations Cloud Accounting Payroll Services Business Restructuring Inheritance Tax Planning Crypto Tax Services

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Year established: 1976

Highlights and features

We offer 50 years of experience in accounting and tax advisory services.
Our partner-led service ensures direct access to senior expertise.
We specialise in sector-specific advice for technology, property, and healthcare businesses.
Our proactive team delivers tailored solutions for business growth and tax efficiency.
We are highly recommended by long-standing clients for reliability and integrity.

Associations and certifications

ICAEW

What people say

Excellent team Trustworthy advisors 24/7 support Sector expertise Proactive solutions

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Services

Tax Advice

Our tax advisory services help businesses and individuals navigate complex UK tax laws. We specialise in corporate tax, inheritance tax, VAT, and crypto tax planning, ensuring compliance while optimising tax efficiency. Our team works closely with clients to identify reliefs and allowances that reduce liabilities and support long-term financial goals.

Audit Services

We provide statutory and voluntary audit services tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our experienced team ensures compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards while offering insights to improve financial processes. We specialise in audits for UK subsidiaries of overseas companies, delivering jargon-free reports that enhance transparency and decision-making.

Business Growth Consulting

Our consultants help businesses overcome growth barriers through strategic planning and financial analysis. We identify profitability opportunities, optimise tax structures, and provide access to funding networks. With sector-specific expertise, we support clients in manufacturing, property, fintech, and other industries to achieve sustainable expansion.

Corporate Finance

We advise on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring to maximise value for business owners. Our services include due diligence, valuation, and tax-efficient transaction structuring. We support clients through complex deals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

HMRC Investigations

Our specialist team represents clients during HMRC audits and tax investigations. We provide proactive support to resolve disputes efficiently, minimising financial and reputational risks. With deep knowledge of tax legislation, we ensure compliance while protecting clients' interests during complex tax inquiries.

People

John McCaffery

Tax Partner & Head of Tax

John leads our tax team with expertise in transactional and forensic taxes. He advises entrepreneurs, families, and businesses on complex tax planning, leveraging 20+ years of experience from KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton.

Stephen Jolley

Audit Partner

Stephen specialises in audit and assurance, supporting UK businesses and overseas subsidiaries. With 30+ years at Alexander & Co & Co, he provides strategic advice on financial reporting and cross-border compliance.

Emma Ball

Audit & Business Advisory Partner

Emma advises owner-managed businesses on audit compliance and growth strategies. Qualified in 2002, she supports startups and established firms with financial planning and tax-efficient structures.

Gary Kramrisch

Audit & Corporate Finance Partner

Gary combines audit expertise with corporate finance insights, serving owner-managed businesses. His 30-year career includes roles at Deloitte and focuses on forensic accounting and transaction advisory.

Questions

What types of businesses do you work with?

We work with startups, owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups across sectors like tech, property, retail, and healthcare.

Are you regulated chartered accountants?

Yes, we are an ICAEW-regulated firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors.

Do you offer virtual accounting services?

Yes, we support cloud accounting platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage with digital onboarding and real-time reporting.

Can you help with HMRC tax investigations?

Our experienced team supports clients facing HMRC enquiries, investigations, and compliance reviews with strategic representation.

Where are your offices located?

Our head office is in Manchester with a London office, serving clients across the UK and internationally.

Reviews (7)

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Stacey S.

Nov 08, 2021 Report

Rowan has been nothing but professional, friendly and consistent. I have appreciated his patience as I have zero knowledge of this area and he needed to explain things several times in order for me to understand what was happening/ next steps. It's been a pleasure working directly with Rowan alongside the indirect work done by other members of this company.

Sam Jones

Oct 23, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Totally willing to help, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend.

Kara Cronin-Brown

Aug 28, 2021 Report

We used Alexander and Co to sell our home in Bicester. Kaiden was absolutely fantastic and could not do enough to support us. He was attentive, responsive and very professional. I would not hesitate to work with Kaiden again.
Kara and Ben

Thomas Evans

Jun 14, 2021 Report

John took time out of his day to give me advice for no charge and had all of the answers to my questions right to hand. Highly recommend!

Pete Simmons

Oct 26, 2019 Report

The level of expertise John has, and his professionalism is second to none. They are constantly at the forefront of any changes in tax and are pro-active in understanding the particular situations that might be relevant to their clients. Highly recommend their services.

Alex Boydell

Oct 23, 2019 Report

Called 4 times to make an enquiry for an initial consultation and got no where with it. Either no answer, everyones on lunch, or got cut off mid sentence without a call back. Dont bother

Philip McKinnell

Aug 31, 2019 Report

Alexanders have displayed a very high and consistent level of service to both my personal and corporate affairs. They are a forward thinking and a dynamic outfit that I would recommend