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8 of 23 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 23 accounting firms on this page cover accounting (15), queries (8), simple (5) and government (4). They also list work in Manchester and Wales. 23 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
8 of 23 accounting firms ranked on evidence held on 6 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.

Tax · Accounting · Queries · Also in El Salvador
Crawford Accountants is a Melbourne-based accounting firm that has worked with clients across Australia and abroad since 1986.
Why #1: Founded 1986 · professional accreditation, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Books · Also in Bury and Manchester
Alexander Bursk Accountants is a long-established accountancy practice in North Manchester, in business for more than 50 years.
Why #2 (shared): In business 50+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Creative · Partnership · Also in London and Brighton
Breckman & Company is a firm of chartered certified accountants whose long-standing speciality is the arts and entertainment sector.
Why #2 (shared): In business 50+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax
Grevett & Co is a small independent firm of accountants, business advisers and tax practitioners based in Slough.
Why #4: Founded 1982 · Small independent firm, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Queries
Hanley and Co Chartered Accountants Blackpool is an accountancy practice serving Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Why #5: In business 30+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Partnership · Also in Nottingham
Nottingham accountancy practice providing tax returns, bookkeeping and accounts for small businesses and the self-employed
Why #6: In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax
C Allan & Son Accountancy Services Ltd is a family owned and run accountancy practice based in Paisley, Renfrewshire.
Why #7: Founded 2013 · Family owned, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Logistics · Also in Manchester
J&P Accountants is a chartered accountancy practice in Manchester that focuses on tax and VAT.
Why #8: professional accreditation, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax · Accounting · Queries · Also in Oxford and Manchester
Manchester accountancy firm handling tax returns, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll for individuals and companies
On record: Sole trader
Tax · simple · external
Boston Accountants is an accountancy practice with a team in Boston, England, that also draws on specialist colleagues from around the UK.
Tax · Accounting · Books · Also in Peterborough
Cedar House Accounting is a chartered certified accounting practice based in Peterborough, England, that prepares accounts and tax returns for small businesses.
Tax · Accounting · Queries · Also in Wimbledon and Wales
DS Burge & Co is a firm of chartered accountants with offices in Surbiton, Wimbledon and East Molesey.
On record: Owner-managed

Tax · Accounting · Queries · Also in Warwick and Manchester
Dunhams Accountants & Financial Services is a Manchester practice that combines accountancy with independent financial advice.
Tax · Accounting · simple · Also in Wales and Manchester
Eazy Accounting is an accountancy practice in Manchester run by a chartered certified accountant.
Tax · Property · Also in Altrincham
Emmerson Accountants is an accountancy practice in Altrincham, Cheshire, in the north west of England. It advises sole traders as well as businesses of varying sizes.

Tax · Accounting · simple · Also in Bedfordshire
Figtree Finance Ltd is a family-run bookkeeping and accountancy practice in Bedford.
On record: Family-run
Tax · Accounting · Queries
First Call Financials is an accountancy practice handling year-end accounts, payroll and tax for businesses and individuals.
Tax · Accounting · Queries
Hollis Accounting Limited is a small firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh. It marked fifteen years in business in 2024.
On record: Small firm
Tax · Government · Property
Jolliffe's is an accountancy practice, linked to Jolliffe Consultancy Ltd, that gives accountancy, business and tax advice.

Tax · Accounting · Queries · Also in Leigh
Joshua Leigh & Co Accountants was a UK accountancy practice offering everyday financial support to small companies, freelancers and start-ups.
Tax · Government · Construction · Also in South Shields and Sunderland
KP Simpson Certified Public Accountants is an accountancy practice in the North East of England. It has offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields and Jarrow.
On record: Owner-managed
Tax · Accounting · Construction · Also in Watford
Landmark Chartered Accountants is an accountancy practice in Watford. It looks after businesses in London and Hertfordshire and takes on clients further afield.
On record: Owner-managed

Tax · Accounting · Government · Also in Bristol and Wales
Linden Accountants Limited is an accountancy practice in the South West of England.
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