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Accounting that helps you grow

Established in 2004, we’re A&C Chartered Accountants, an independent, family-run Manchester firm. 

We partner with ambitious businesses and help them take control of their finances, make confident decisions and plan for what’s next.

Fancy a chat? We’d love to hear about your business and where you want to take it. Book a free, no-obligation consultation online or pop in and see us at our Manchester City Centre or Sale office.

We're here to make your business life easier

Great accounting is about more than just numbers. It’s about helping your business thrive.

Of course, we’ll help you get a strong grip on your finances and take away the stress of year-end accounts and tax returns. But we can also help sole traders, startups and SMEs to reach their full potential with advanced financial insights and ongoing business advice.

Don't just take our word for it!

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Laura
19/10/2026
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We’ve had a great experience with A&C Chartered Accountants. The team are professional, friendly and always happy to help. Their bookkeeping service has made managing our business finances so much easier, keeping everything organised and up to date. Communication is excellent, and it’s reassuring knowing our accounts are in good hands. Would highly recommend to any small business looking for reliable accountants and bookkeeping support.
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Vanessa Lewis
16/10/2026
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We have been using A&C for our bookkeeping and annual accounts for years now and we are more than impressed with the team and having them always available if need be.
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Jade Richardson
14/10/2026
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I have been using the team to do my bookkeeping and annual accounts for many years for my ltd company. Always available to answer any queries and will continue to recommend them.
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LESLEY PARRY
09/10/2026
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Armitt have done my accounts for many years, and have always been very helpful, easy to work with, and quick to check details with me. Mike is brilliant to work with. I can recommend the team for the thoroughly professional job they always do.
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Alistair Alger-Ryder
02/10/2026
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Fantastic service from the team - have spoken with both Chloe and Feryal, and they've continued to be incredibly helpful, tax records have never seemed so simple! Highly recommended.
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James Doyle
01/10/2026
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A&C are an excellent accountancy practice. The Joseph Cox Charity has utilised their services for many years and as a fully audited multi million pound charity it is very important that our finance partners are best in class.
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peter c
17/09/2026
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I spoke to Steph and asked her for help understanding the CGT and IHT implications of a property transaction I was planning. The following day, she kindly provided me with the information I needed. It was clearly explained and covered all the points I'd raised. I found her to be very friendly and polite, and was impressed with the quality of service she provided.
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Andrew Mellor
09/09/2026
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A very fast reply to my enquiry, followed by an free Teams consultation and some excellent advice. Very pleased to have found them!
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Joseph Seddon
26/08/2026
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We decided to go with AC Accountants for our start up business CarLer and so far we are very happy with the decision. Paul and Ann are fast at responding, have good attention to detail, and very good at explaining the whole process.
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Raymond Rowland
14/07/2026
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AI located A&C as a good choice for property accounting advice, especially as they offer an initial free consultation. After an first contact, a free consultation was quickly arranged and one of their staff, Steph Chiu was very helpful on the call and in a follow up email, although in the end she felt another company was better placed to offer us more specialist advice.

Every great business starts with a conversation.

Whether you’ve got big ambitions, exciting ideas or a few financial headaches, we’re all ears. Get in touch with our team and let’s have a chat. No jargon, no pressure, just real people at A&C Chartered Accountants who genuinely care about your business.

FAQs

We deliver more than your standard accounting services. Sure, we’ll help manage your finances, but we’ll also help you understand them properly – so you can make better decisions with confidence.

Part of that comes from being a Xero Platinum Partner. You’ll benefit from market-leading cloud accounting expertise and efficient financial management. We’re also accredited by the Good Business Charter and committed to the SME Climate Hub, as part of our social commitment to ethical, responsible business practices.

We offer fixed fees, which means you know exactly what you’ll be paying for our services from the outset. This ensures that you receive consistent, high-quality support without unexpected charges. 

We take data security very seriously. Your financial information is stored securely, and we comply with all relevant data protection regulations. To ensure the highest level of security, we partner with a reputable security firm that continuously monitors and protects our systems against potential threats.

Switching is straightforward. We’ll handle the transition process and liaise with your previous accountant to ensure a smooth handover.

We maintain regular communication with our clients, providing updates and advice as needed. At A&C Chartered Accountants, we believe that trust and communication are crucial to a successful partnership. You can reach out to us anytime for support, and we are always here to ensure you have the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions.

Where to find us?

We have two locations in Greater Manchester. If you would like to meet in-person, we’re happy to welcome you at our office in Manchester city centre. It’s on King Street, just 5 minutes walk from St. Peters’ Square. Or, for those based in Altrincham, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stretford, or Urmston, our accountants in Sale are easy to reach, with on-street car parking next to the office.

Manchester City Centre

A&C Chartered Accountants,

53 King St,

Manchester,

M2 4LQ

Sale

A&C Chartered Accountants,

1A Marsland Road,

Sale, 

M33 3HP

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