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8 of 31 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 31 accounting firms on this page cover accounting (16), tax (15), self assessment (5) and property (5). They also list work in London, Liverpool, Warwick and Wales. 31 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
8 of 31 accounting firms ranked on evidence held on 9 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

Self Assessment · Accounting · Tax · Also in Bury
Alexander Bursk Accountants is a long-established accountancy practice in North Manchester, in business for more than 50 years.
Why #1 (shared): Based in North Manchester, UK · In business 50+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Property
Alexander & Co is an independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers that has worked from Manchester since 1976, with a second office in London.
Why #1 (shared): Based in Manchester and London, UK · Founded 1976 · Independent firm, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Creative · Also in China
Guest & Co is a firm of tax advisers, accountants and business advisers in Manchester's Chinatown.
Why #3: Based in Manchester city centre · In business 30+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Partnership
Kays Accountants is a family-run accountancy practice in Whitefield, near Manchester, that has worked with local firms and individuals for more than twenty years.
Why #4 (shared): Based in Whitefield, Manchester · In business 20+ years · Family-run, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Bloomfield's Accountants is an accountancy practice with offices in Atherton, near Wigan. It has served business owners across the North West for more than 20 years.
Why #4 (shared): Based in Atherton, Manchester · In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Also in Liverpool
Cadishead Accountancy Services Ltd is an accountancy firm working from Irlam, on the western edge of Manchester.
Why #4 (shared): Based in Irlam, Manchester, United Kingdom · In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Property · Cloud · Also in Warwick
Manchester chartered certified accountants serving business owners with accounts, tax, payroll and virtual finance director support
Why #7 (shared): Based in Manchester, England · professional accreditation, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Self Assessment · Accounting · Tax
J&P Accountants is a chartered accountancy practice in Manchester that focuses on tax and VAT.
Why #7 (shared): Based in Manchester, United Kingdom · professional accreditation, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
AD Accounting Services firm providing full-service of outsourcing accounting including bookkeeping, tax, payroll & more - for businesses across the UK.
On record: Address in Manchester

Accounting & Finance · Business Services · Also in Nottingham and Dublin
Elate Property Management Software offers powerful tools to manage properties, tenants, leases, and finances seamlessly.
Accounting & Finance · Business Services · Also in City of Westminster and Rochdale
UNison Globus, A leading outsourced tax and accounting firm, serving over 500+ clients worldwide.

AccountancyPlace is an accountancy practice for small businesses, based in Sale in the Manchester area.
On record: Based in Sale, Manchester, UK

Self Assessment · Accounting · Tax · Also in Oxford
Manchester accountancy firm handling tax returns, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll for individuals and companies
On record: Based in Manchester, United Kingdom · Sole trader

Accounting · Cloud
Blusource is a recruitment agency, not an accounting practice: it finds office, HR, accounting and finance professionals for employers.

Accounting · Tax · Video
Chadwick & Company is an accountancy firm that serves both businesses and private clients.
Accounting · Tax · Property · Also in Cheadle
Cutts and Company Limited, trading as Cutts & Co, is an accountancy practice with an office in Manchester.
On record: Based in Manchester, United Kingdom

CWP Chartered Certified Accountants is an accountancy and business advisory practice with its headquarters in Manchester.
On record: Based in Manchester, England

Self Assessment · Financial Services · Accounting · Also in Warwick
Dunhams Accountants & Financial Services is a Manchester practice that combines accountancy with independent financial advice.
On record: Based in Manchester, UK

Self Assessment · Web Design · Accounting · Also in Wales
Eazy Accounting is an accountancy practice in Manchester run by a chartered certified accountant.
On record: Based in Manchester, England

Tax
Edgmoor Financial Planners is an independent financial advisory practice in Manchester. It concentrates on investment and pension planning.
On record: Based in Manchester, England

Accounting · Tax · Property · Also in Canary Wharf and London
F9 Consulting is a small firm of chartered certified accountants and tax advisers with offices in London, Essex and Manchester.
On record: Based in London, Essex and Manchester, England · Small firm

Fair View Accounting & Tax Services Ltd is an accountancy practice in Manchester, with a link to Bolton, serving clients throughout the UK.
On record: Based in Manchester, England

First Choice Accountants Ltd is an accountancy practice based in Manchester.
On record: Based in Manchester, England

Freedman, Frankl & Taylor, now operating as FFT Limited, is a firm of accountants in Manchester.
On record: Based in Manchester, United Kingdom
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