Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Norwich
M+A Partners has been delivering professional accountancy, audit, and tax expertise for over a century, combining technical proficiency with forward-thinking, client-centric advice. Our team of experienced professionals prioritises understanding clients' unique needs and future ambitions, offering tailored guidance across diverse sectors. With offices in Norwich, Attleborough, and Cromer, we serve local and national clients, providing services ranging from statutory accounting compliance to specialist corporate finance solutions. Our commitment to partner-led service ensures clients benefit from direct access to experts with decades of combined industry experience.We maintain a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating risks, helping businesses navigate complex financial landscapes. Our sector-specific knowledge spans agriculture, healthcare, education, and technology, enabling bespoke support for organisations of all sizes. Through continuous investment in understanding evolving regulatory environments, we deliver compliant, strategic solutions that add lasting value to client operations.
Services
Accounting Services
Audit & Assurance
Business Startups
Corporate Taxation
Payroll Services
Probate & Estates
Research & Development
Tax Investigation
VAT Services
Service Charge Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined partner experience in accountancy and tax advisory
- Our team includes specialists with sector-specific expertise in education and charities
- We provide proactive tax planning and compliance solutions tailored to individual needs
- Our partner-led approach ensures direct access to senior professionals at all times
- We maintain accreditation with leading professional bodies including ICAEW and CIOT
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Institute of Tax
- Association of Taxation Technicians
What people say
Impeccably professional
Human touch
Value for money
Sector-specific insight
Prompt communication
Services
Accounting Services
Our accounting services ensure complete statutory compliance while maximising tax efficiencies for businesses of all sizes. We prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, provide management accounts for strategic decision-making, and offer systems improvement recommendations. With specialists in charity accounting and academy financial reporting, we deliver tailored solutions that meet regulatory requirements while supporting business growth through improved financial visibility.
Audit & Assurance
We conduct comprehensive audits tailored to your organisation's specific requirements, whether for regulatory compliance or internal governance. Our ICAEW-qualified auditors specialise in charity audits, academy trust reporting, and commercial sector audits. The team delivers detailed findings with practical recommendations to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiencies while maintaining full compliance with auditing standards.
Business Startups
Our startup specialists provide complete financial guidance from business formation through to ongoing compliance. We advise on optimal business structures, develop cashflow forecasting models, and provide access to funding opportunities. With dedicated support for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, we help new ventures establish robust accounting systems and navigate initial tax obligations to create a solid foundation for growth.
Corporate Taxation
We deliver strategic corporate tax planning and compliance services for businesses across all sectors. Our Chartered Tax Advisers specialise in corporation tax returns, cross-border tax issues, and business restructuring opportunities. The team provides proactive advice on tax-efficient acquisitions, management buyouts, and property investment structures to optimise tax positions while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements.
Payroll Services
Our payroll specialists manage complete payroll processing for businesses of all sizes, ensuring compliance with PAYE regulations and auto-enrolment requirements. We offer integrated payroll solutions with accounting systems, handle complex pay structures, and provide real-time reporting capabilities. The service includes statutory reporting, employee self-service portals, and specialist support for share incentive schemes and executive remuneration planning.
People
Alice Lynch
Partner
Chartered Accountant specialising in charity accounting with ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. Leads academy trust advisory work and serves as trustee for local charities while managing audit engagements.
Alistair Fish
Partner
Experienced audit and assurance specialist with over 30 years in practice. Focuses on business growth strategies and risk management while serving as trustee for Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers.
Clare Goodswen
Partner
Chartered Tax Adviser specialising in complex tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. Leads East Anglian CIOT branch and provides trust planning solutions with commercial accounting perspective.
Mary-Anne Sargeant
Partner
Chartered Tax Adviser with sector expertise in business start-ups and owner-managed businesses. Provides comprehensive tax and accounting advice for clients from formation through business lifecycle.
Scott Lindsay
Partner
Corporate finance specialist with private equity experience. Advises on business acquisitions, management buyouts, and strategic growth planning while serving as non-executive director for portfolio companies.
Questions
What accounting services does M+A Partners offer?
We provide full accounting services including statutory compliance, financial reporting, and strategic business forecasting tailored to your specific needs.
Do you specialise in any particular industry sectors?
We have dedicated sector expertise in agriculture, education (including academies), healthcare, property, and technology industries.
Can you assist with business tax planning?
Our Chartered Tax Advisers offer specialist tax planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including inheritance tax mitigation strategies.
What audit services do you provide?
We deliver tailored audit services for charities, academies, and commercial organisations, with ICAEW-accredited specialists on our team.
How do you support new business startups?
We offer comprehensive startup support including business structure advice, cashflow planning, and access to funding opportunities.
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Reviews (5)
Dave Greenwood
Jul 28, 2021
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I have always found M + A Partners to be very professional also providing an excellent service. In my experience they are particularly good at spotting opportunities for making businesses more tax efficient and streamlining the capture and processing of data in Accounting Systems. In the main I work alongside 2 of their professionals whom I have found to be first class always going the extra mile in order to achieve a great result for the customer.
Nigel Garioch
Jul 22, 2021
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M & A Partners accountancy firm are incredibly knowledgeable and guide me through the ever changing tax laws. Sam Holloway is always on the end of the phone if I need some advice and guidance. I trust this firm with everything so they must be good. I have no hesitation in recommending Sam and M & A Partners.
Viv Sutton
Jul 16, 2021
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We are happy to be long to the M+A family Company. After 4 very successful years dealing with M + A we don't hesitate to recommended to our business friends. Sam Holloway support and guidance on tax opportunity we cannot thank him enough, first class service & Ash and the team always supporting us too ,they always go the extra mile. We cannot thank the team enough for their professionalism.
The Wall Lighting Company Ltd
Aug 20, 2019
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We have found everyone here so incredibly, helpful, efficient and extremely professional. Would highly recommend.
Arlene O'Sullivan
May 23, 2018
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My experience of this company acting as my tax agent has been poor. I have regular employment with a very small amount of self employment (approximately 6-8 days) and a 6 week period of work in another EU country in the relevant tax year. My bill was double what it had been in the previous tax year and this was not made clear to me at any point in the process. From my (now too late) experience this is not competitive with other agents locally. I would recommend finding an alternative agent in order to avoid an excessive bill without the opportunity to make a fully informed decision on proceeding
