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Hospitality Accountants

Our dedicated team of accountants for hospitality businesses offers extensive experience and specialised accounting services.

We have a deep understanding of the hospitality sector, gained through working with a diverse range of clients, including restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, resorts and more.

Read on to find out more, or click the button below to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Ella Willmott
06/12/2025
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I’ve had a fantastic experience with A&C Chartered Accountants. The team is professional, efficient, and genuinely committed to helping their clients. A special mention goes to Danny, who has been absolutely great, incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything is clear and handled smoothly. His support has made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend A&C for anyone looking for reliable and personable accounting services!
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lee merry
06/12/2025
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A massive thank you to A&C chartered accountants. Superb service. Extremely reliable and friendly
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Tom Welbourne
02/12/2025
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Very helpful - quick response and managed to deal with my VAT return super quickly in a time of need! Would recommend
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Ceci Gomez
23/11/2025
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I had an outstanding experience with my accountant. They were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of completing my UK tax return. Not only were they knowledgeable and efficient, but also exceptionally kind and patient. They guided me step by step, explained everything clearly, and made what could have been a stressful procedure feel easy and manageable. I truly appreciate the dedication and support they provided. Their professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. I highly recommend their services and will definitely work with them again in the future.
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Phaethon
17/10/2025
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Thank you Paul! You put to rest 8 months of headache and back and forth emails with my past employers, and seemingly impossible P45 issues.
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michaela longden
02/05/2025
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What can I say? Paul has been an absolute lifesaver. After making the mistake of investing in the wrong accountant during my first year as a limited company, I felt overwhelmed and under-supported, until I found Paul. From our very first call, he gave me so much valuable, actionable information that I instantly knew I wanted to work with him. Paul consistently goes above and beyond. His knowledge is exceptional, his passion for what he does is evident, and his communication is always clear, timely, and supportive. I never feel like I’m navigating this alone. He answers every question, no matter how big or small, and regularly arranges check-ins that genuinely support both me and my business. When you're starting a company, it can be scary. You need someone who truly cares and knows what they’re doing and that’s exactly what I found in Paul. Choosing him and his team has been one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made. Thank you for everything. I cannot recommend you highly enough.
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Neil Tarbuck
25/03/2025
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Spoke to Paul over the phone regarding advice for self-assessment over my capital gains payment. He gave me the confidence to fill out the application form and make the payment myself; now A&C will be my first choice for any tax/accountancy problem in the future. Highly recommend
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Brody Gibson
12/02/2025
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A&C Chartered Accountants were very helpful, Steph helped massively. Will be deefinitely using them again in the future.
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Maria
04/02/2025
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On Jan 28th this year, I checked into my HMRC account to fill in my self assessment as usual where I found out that I owe HMRC 12000 pounds! This was a big surprise to me and I had no idea what was going on. I desperately called different accounting firms to help me, however as you can imagine, all firms were fully booked and no one had time before the 31st Jan deadline. After checking several firms, I called A&C as one of the firms popping up in my google search and Paul was very kind to help me. He used an app, connected to my laptop, went through my P60 and P45 and quickly making the calculation. As it turned out, my employer made a mistake and used a wrong tax code and hence I was actually owing HMRC the money. He was highly efficient and knowledgable, went above and beyond to help me and didn't even charge me for the time he spent on the phone with me. I highly recommend their service and would definitely use them in future, whenever I need help with tax or accounting.

How can we help?

The UK is home to a vast hospitality industry, with over 3.5 million workers across 143,000 businesses. It is, by size, the third-largest source of employment in the country. 

And yet, it’s never been a more challenging time to run a hospitality business. Tight margins have been further eroded by increases to minimum wage and employer’s national insurance, along with rising energy bills and business rates. Plus, you’re constantly balancing customer satisfaction, staffing, and operational demands.

Unsurprisingly, this can lead to stressful, long days for owners and managers.

After you’ve made it through your daily to-do list, the last thing you want is to worry about your accounts. You simply don’t have the time to figure out what needs filing, and when, and how much you owe in tax, and what you can claim in relief, and so on.

So whether you’re managing a busy restaurant, an independent café, a thriving bar, or a boutique hotel, we’re here to help.

Our mission is to relieve you of the stress associated with accounting and tax matters, so you can focus on what your business. By partnering with us, you benefit from our in-depth industry knowledge and tailored approach. Whether you need assistance with day-to-day bookkeeping, strategic tax planning, or financial control systems, we support your business every step of the way. Let us take the financial burdens off your shoulders and help you drive your business forward with confidence.

We offer a comprehensive suite of accounting services for hospitality businesses, including:

You can pick and choose which services you need, or we can suggest the best approach for you. Regardless, every aspect of your accounting is handled with precision and care.

Why choose our hospitality accountants?

Three decades of experience

For over 30 years, we’ve supported hospitality businesses in Manchester and beyond – from independents to national chains.

Personal, family-firm

As a family-run firm, we pride ourselves on building relationships that last. Our personal touch ensures you always feel supported.

Hundreds of 5-star reviews

We're proud of our work and the kind feedback we receive from our clients. Check out our reviews and testimonials to see what makes us so well-placed to help you.

Free advice tailored to you

Our free consultations offer practical, no-obligation advice so don't hesitate to get in touch and ask our expert accountants a question or two.

FAQs

Do I need an accountant?

You don’t need an accountant as there’s no legal requirement to use one. However, most hospitality businesses are extremely busy, and the owners have little time to spare for tasks like financial administration and management. Even if you can fit it in, you may not want to risk getting something wrong or missing a deadline. If this sounds like you, then you’ll find plenty of value in hiring an accountant you can rely on (like us!).

Can you help me plan for future expansion or opening new locations?

Yes, if your hospitality business is growing and you’re considering opening new locations then we can help you understand the financial and tax implications, weigh up cash flow, advise on general business strategy, and even choose new premises.

We have a mix of full-time, part-time, and temporary staff members, can you handle the payroll?

A mix of full-time, part-time and temporary workers is common across all hospitality businesses. It doesn’t present any issues for our fully-managed payroll services.

How can I reduce VAT?

VAT is another source of concern for the hospitality sector following the end of the reduced rate of VAT in March 2022. As of today, hospitality businesses charge and pay VAT at the standard rate (20%), although you may be able to use the Flat Rate Scheme to pay a lower rate. We can advise on this, along with other VAT schemes and tax reliefs – get in touch to find out more.

Contact us

Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our accountancy services for the hospitality sector. You can fill in the contact form below or call us on 0161 962 1855.

“We have been working with A&C for about 12 years across a dozen business ventures spanning a range of sectors. From day one, the entire team has been a keystone in our success, providing exceptional service and advice covering every aspect of accounting, payroll, investments and business advice. Quite literally, the team at A&C feel like extended members of our internal teams, and it’s always a pleasure to be working alongside them. Highly recommended.”

Andrew Langhorn, Magnet Monster Ecommerce

What happens next?

Schedule a call

Call, email, or book your free consultation. Tell us as much as you can about you or your business, so we can fully prepare for our meeting and understand your needs.

Make an action plan

One of our team members will get in touch within 24 hours to discuss your needs. We focus on your priorities and deliver the support you need, precisely when you need it.

Do less, earn more

We remove the barriers that hold you back, so you can focus on your strengths. Discover how your finances can drive impactful results.

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