Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Manchester Supporting Business Growth
Established in 1927, Harold Sharp has been a trusted partner for businesses across Manchester, the North West, and beyond. Our expertise spans accounting, tax planning, business consulting, and digital advisory services, tailored to meet the unique needs of growing businesses and family firms. As Xero partners and members of ETL Global, we combine nearly a century of experience with cutting-edge technology to simplify financial management. Our approach prioritises clarity, ensuring clients understand their finances without unnecessary complexity. We specialise in removing administrative burdens through cloud-based solutions, enabling businesses to focus on innovation and growth.With a dedicated team of chartered accountants and advisors, we deliver proactive support, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic succession planning. Our audit and assurance services provide critical insights into risk management, while our payroll and compliance solutions ensure operational efficiency. Recognised as UK Audit Team of the Year, we blend technical excellence with a client-centric ethos, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and results-driven advice.
Services
Business Consulting
Tax Planning
Outsourced Accounting
Digital Advisory
Corporate Tax Services
Audit & Assurance
Accounting Services
Personal Tax
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- 90+ years of experience supporting Manchester businesses with tailored financial solutions
- Award-winning audit team recognised for technical excellence and client service
- Proactive digital advisory services integrating cloud accounting software like Xero
- Comprehensive tax planning expertise covering profit extraction and succession strategies
- Dedicated outsourced accounting services reducing administrative burdens for SMEs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Improved financial visibility
Seamless software transitions
Proactive advisory support
Award-winning audit team
Long-term partnership focus
Services
Business Consulting
Our business consulting services help companies structure for success through forecasting, strategic planning, and operational optimisation. We work with startups and established firms to identify growth drivers, improve profitability, and implement scalable solutions tailored to their industry needs while ensuring tax efficiency.
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning covering profit extraction, succession planning, and estate management. Our experts ensure compliance while minimising liabilities through employee share schemes, reorganisations, and family investment company structures, adapting to evolving tax legislation for private business owners.
Outsourced Accounting
Our outsourced accounting services include bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll administration using cloud-based platforms. We deliver real-time financial insights, MTD compliance, and tailored ERP integrations, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
Audit & Assurance
We offer statutory and non-statutory audit services with a focus on improving business performance through risk management. Our ICAEW-registered team provides external audits, assurance reviews, and compliance checks, delivering actionable insights to enhance financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Digital Advisory
Our digital advisory team implements cloud accounting systems like Xero and FreeAgent, automating invoicing, expense management, and cashflow forecasting. We provide software integration, digital health checks, and training to help businesses leverage technology for operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
People
Charlotte Hinchcliffe
Managing Director
Leading the firm with extensive accounting expertise, Charlotte drives strategic growth while maintaining a hands-on approach to client relationships and service delivery across all business sectors.
Emma Saxon-Pipe
Associate Director
Specialising in business advisory services, Emma provides strategic guidance to SMEs on financial planning, compliance, and operational improvements, leveraging over 15 years of chartered accounting experience.
Amie Wilson
Operations Director
Overseeing operational efficiency, Amie ensures seamless delivery of accounting and compliance services, managing teams across bookkeeping, payroll, and company secretarial functions.
Yusuf Laher
Associate Director
Focusing on tax strategy and business restructuring, Yusuf advises clients on profit extraction, succession planning, and international tax compliance matters for privately-owned businesses.
Rebecca Holloway
Associate Director
Leading outsourced accounting services, Rebecca manages financial reporting and compliance for SMEs, specialising in cloud accounting implementation and process automation solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide tailored accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts preparation, VAT returns, and cashflow forecasting using cloud-based platforms for real-time financial insights.
How can cloud accounting benefit my business?
Cloud accounting streamlines financial management through automated invoicing, expense tracking, and real-time reporting. We implement solutions like Xero to improve efficiency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
Do you provide tax planning for business owners?
Yes, we offer comprehensive tax planning covering profit extraction strategies, succession planning, employee share schemes, and estate management to minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance.
What audit services do you offer?
We provide statutory audits, assurance reviews, and non-statutory audits with a focus on improving business performance through risk management and enhanced financial controls.
Can you help with payroll administration?
Our payroll services include salary processing, pension auto-enrolment, P60/P11D submissions, and compliance management, ensuring accurate and timely payments while meeting all regulatory requirements.
How do you support business growth?
We combine financial expertise with strategic consulting, offering budgeting, forecasting, business structure advice, and digital transformation to help businesses achieve sustainable growth.
Reviews (2)
Gary Pemberton
Aug 30, 2020
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When starting out in 2005 we knew we needed expert financial help so we turned to Chris Wrighton at Harold Sharp. His team is first class and so weve never looked back weve been working together for over 15 years. We use them for the full breadth of accounting and business advisory services from accounts and VAT to payroll and forecasting.
Having a clear picture of where we are financially has really added value, enabling us to raise finance to purchase commercial premises and continue the expansion of the lettings business.
Having a clear picture of where we are financially has really added value, enabling us to raise finance to purchase commercial premises and continue the expansion of the lettings business.
B. J. McKenna
Nov 10, 2017
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An excellent firm of accountants who have provided expert help and advice to ourselves as Solicitors and to our clients for many years. In particular Paul Edwards, Graham Church, Janice Wilkinson and Heather Cunningham have been first rate.
