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Manufacturing Accountants

From production lines to profit margins, running a manufacturing business isn’t easy.

Your days are spent juggling supply chains, managing costs, handling payroll, and keeping up with changing regulations. It’s a lot to stay on top of, and every minute counts when you have orders to ship.

With years of experience helping manufacturers, we understand the challenges you face – from cash flow issues to making claims for time spent on R&D. Using simple, efficient accounting tools, we’ll lift the administrative burden and make managing your finances easier.

Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our specialist accountants for manufacturing businesses to find out how we can help.

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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 manufacturing sector has always been a vital part of the British economy. Today, it contributes over £224 billion annually – employing millions across the country and making the UK one of the largest manufacturers in the world.

But behind the numbers, we know manufacturers are facing tough challenges that can make running a business feel like a constant balancing act.

Production costs have risen sharply, while frequent supply chain issues disrupt production and threaten cash flow. Add in payroll, R&D tax credits, and making sure you’re compliant with ever-changing tax laws, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

We can help.

At A&C Chartered Accountants, we’ve support local manufacturing businesses across Manchester and the North West for over 25 years. We can help you manage your finances, avoid HMRC investigations, and plan for long-term growth. Our fixed-fee structure means no surprise costs, and switching to us is easy. We handle the whole process, including liaising with your previous accountant.

Whether you’re a small workshop or a large-scale operation, we can take the financial load off your shoulders, giving you more time to focus on what you do best – making great products.

Our accounting services for manufacturers include:

Why choose our manufacturing accountants?

Three decades of experience

With decades of experience in the manufacturing sector, we’re here to support your business every step of the way.

Personal, family-firm

We're a family-run firm. You can expect a personal touch from caring, professional team.

Hundreds of 5-star reviews

We've received more than 100 5-star reviews from clients who are delighted with our services.

Free advice tailored to you

Our free consultations offer practical, no-obligation advice. Don't hesitate to get in touch and book one for yourself.

Contact us

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

“I moved my accountancy support to A&C earlier this year and have been extremely impressed by the team. The changes and guidance A&C put forward to my business have already shown improvements in productivity. I would not hesitate in choosing A&C when making a recommendation to anyone looking for an accountancy firm.”

Vincent Niles, Histology Equipment Service Ltd

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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