Business Details
Trusted Accountants in Stockport | Bennett Verby
Bennett Verby is a boutique accountancy firm with a heritage spanning over 130 years, dedicated to providing expert financial advice to entrepreneurs and businesses across the North West and beyond. Our commitment to staff development is unparalleled, featuring an award-winning training programme and a team of skilled accountants who combine technical expertise with proactive service delivery. We prioritise responsible business practices, acting with integrity towards our clients, community, and environment. Our services encompass comprehensive strategic planning, tax optimisation, and corporate recovery solutions tailored to both emerging and established enterprises. With a focus on transparency and client-centricity, we offer fixed-fee structures, free initial consultations, and timely service delivery.Our directors bring decades of combined experience in business advisory, audit, tax compliance, and insolvency, ensuring clients receive objective, jargon-free guidance. We invest in cutting-edge technology to streamline accounting processes while maintaining a personal touch through face-to-face, phone, or digital communication channels. Our track record includes successful business growth strategies, tax savings for private clients, and corporate recovery cases preserving jobs and creditor interests. As a Platinum Accredited ACCA employer, we nurture talent through apprenticeships while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our mission remains to transform financial complexities into strategic advantages for every client.
Services
Accounts & Audit
Corporate Tax
Payroll Services
Business Advisory
Corporate Recovery
Private Client Tax
Strategic Planning
VAT Compliance
Inheritance Tax Planning
R&D Tax Credits
Highlights and features
- 130 years of combined director experience in accountancy and business advisory
- Fixed fee pricing with transparent cost structures
- Free initial consultation and tax review services
- Award-winning staff training programme with ACCA accreditation
- Proactive tax planning and compliance support for businesses and individuals
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Award-winning training programme
Fixed fee arrangements
Proactive tax planning
Jargon-free communication
Business growth support
Services
Accounts & Audit
We provide comprehensive accounts preparation and audit services ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Our team delivers timely financial statements, tax-efficient reporting, and detailed analysis to support business decision-making. Clients benefit from proactive tax saving opportunities identified through thorough financial reviews.
Corporate Tax Planning
Our specialists develop tailored tax strategies to minimise liabilities while maintaining compliance. Services include group structure optimisation, R&D tax credits, and HMRC dispute resolution. We focus on long-term tax efficiency for business growth and asset protection.
Corporate Recovery
We offer expert guidance through financial distress situations including administration, liquidation, and voluntary arrangements. Our team specialises in creditor negotiations, business turnaround strategies, and asset preservation to maximise returns for stakeholders.
Payroll Services
BACS-approved payroll bureau handling auto-enrolment, tax compliance, and statutory reporting. We manage CIS schemes, IR35 assessments, and employee remuneration planning while ensuring adherence to evolving employment tax regulations.
Private Client Tax
Comprehensive tax planning for individuals including inheritance tax mitigation, capital gains optimisation, and trust management. Our approach combines wealth preservation strategies with compliance services for high-net-worth individuals and families.
People
Ian Buckley
Business Advice & Audit Director
FCCA-qualified director specialising in business advisory and audit services with extensive experience guiding SMEs through growth phases and financial audits.
Peter Gibbons
Director
Experienced director providing strategic business advice, focusing on audit compliance and financial reporting standards for medium-sized enterprises across multiple sectors.
Nick Lowe
Tax Director
CTA-qualified tax specialist with deep expertise in corporate tax planning, HMRC negotiations, and cross-border tax compliance strategies for business clients.
Vincent Simmons
Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Director
FIPA-qualified insolvency expert specialising in business rescue operations, administration processes, and creditor negotiations with over 25 years' industry experience.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, financial statements, and tax compliance tailored to SME needs.
How can you help reduce our corporation tax liability?
Through strategic tax planning, R&D credits, group structure optimisation, and HMRC dispute resolution to ensure maximum tax efficiency.
Do you offer fixed-fee accounting services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed-fee pricing with optional hourly rate alternatives for all our accounting and advisory services.
What insolvency services do you provide?
We specialise in administration, liquidation, voluntary arrangements, and business turnaround strategies to maximise creditor returns.
Can you assist with personal tax planning?
Yes, we offer inheritance tax mitigation, capital gains planning, and trust management services for high-net-worth individuals.
Do you provide free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer complimentary no-obligation consultations to discuss your specific accounting and tax requirements.
