Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Northwich
Murray Smith is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in mid-Cheshire, dedicated to providing outstanding financial advice and support to help clients build and protect their wealth. Our mission focuses on delivering practical solutions in a welcoming environment while building long-term relationships. With a history dating back to 1922, we combine the expertise expected from larger firms with a personal, client-first approach. We serve SMEs across all sectors, educational institutions, rural businesses, charities, and individuals, offering tailored accounting, audit, tax, and payroll services. Our education team leads the market in external audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts, while our rural business specialists support over 100 local farmers.We prioritise transparency, reliability, and accessibility, ensuring clients receive trusted advice backed by decades of experience. Our team of qualified professionals, including partners Mike Benson, Steve Williams, and Nicola Tucker, is committed to understanding the unique needs of Cheshire-based businesses and individuals. We avoid high-risk tax schemes, focusing instead on compliant strategies to reduce liabilities. As part of the community, we aim to be an integral part of our clients' teams, available whenever needed to provide actionable insights.
Services
Accountancy
Wealth Management
Tax Advisory
SME Services
Education Audits
Rural Business Support
Individual Tax Planning
Business Start-Ups
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We are a long-established Cheshire firm with expertise dating back to 1922.
- Our services combine the quality of national firms with a personal touch.
- We specialise in sector-specific solutions for education, rural businesses, and SMEs.
- Our team includes ICAEW Chartered Accountants with decades of local experience.
- We prioritise transparent, compliant tax strategies tailored to individual needs.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Accountancy
We provide accurate accounting and audit services to support critical business decisions. Our hands-on approach ensures reliable financial information tailored to SMEs, educational institutions, and rural businesses. With expertise dating back to 1922, we combine traditional values with modern compliance standards.
Tax Advisory
Our tax specialists offer clear, compliant strategies to reduce liabilities while avoiding high-risk schemes. Services include return preparation, planning, and sector-specific advice for businesses and individuals across Cheshire and the North West.
Education Audits
We lead the market in external audits for sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts. Our team understands the unique financial challenges of educational institutions, providing tailored compliance and advisory services to support long-term sustainability.
Rural Business Support
Our specialists advise over 100 local farmers and landowners, addressing sector-specific challenges. From tax planning to compliance, we combine agricultural expertise with financial management to support Cheshire's rural economy.
Business Start-Ups
We guide new businesses through critical early stages with expert accounting, tax, and compliance support. Our services help startups establish strong financial foundations, leveraging sector-specific insights to maximise growth potential.
People
Mike Benson
Partner
Mike Benson, a Chartered Accountant with ICAEW, brings extensive experience in SME advisory and audit services. He focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses across Cheshire.
Steve Williams
Partner
Steve Williams specialises in tax compliance and business advisory, supporting clients with strategic financial planning. His expertise helps businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements effectively.
Nicola Tucker
Partner
Nicola Tucker leads the firm's education sector audits, combining sector knowledge with financial expertise to support sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts across the North West.
Questions
What services does Murray Smith offer?
We provide accountancy, tax advisory, wealth management, audit, and payroll services for SMEs, educational institutions, rural businesses, charities, and individuals.
Do you specialise in any particular industry sectors?
Yes, we specialise in education audits, rural business support, and SME advisory services across Cheshire and the North West.
Are you qualified Chartered Accountants?
Yes, our partners and team members are ICAEW Chartered Accountants with decades of local experience.
How do you support business start-ups?
We offer tailored accounting, tax, and compliance guidance to help new businesses establish strong financial foundations and navigate early-stage challenges.
Reviews (3)
Stewart Moss
Nov 15, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism
Very unprofessional and downright rude, would not recommend using them at all.
Very unprofessional and downright rude, would not recommend using them at all.
Tracy May
Nov 04, 2018
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Met up with Mike the other day and was very impressed. We have now decided to move accountants because of the practical help and advice.
TeamGODUD Lololol
Dec 28, 2017
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I was very impressed with Murray Smith Accountancy. I used their services to help in the set-up of a new business. They were very approachable and helpful with the advice given. Steve T assisted me with his knowledge and was always there as a great support at every step. This accountancy firm comes highly recommended.
