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Horsfield & Smith Are you looking for an award winning, innovative firm of accountants who can help you improve the performance and profitability of your business or look after your tax affairs? Then look no further. At Horsfield & Smith, we believe your accountant should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - he or she should help you identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and support you in trying to realise them. Our watchword is 'care'. We take our clients' interests to heart and strive to be proactive recommending value added solutions. Of course we can take care of all your routine bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, and company secretarial requirements, thereby freeing up valuable time and resources for you to apply to running your business; but we also go the extra mile.
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Our firm has been in business for more than a century, combining deep local roots and a great tradition of customer care with a forward-thinking approach to business. Whether it's crunching numbers to process your payroll, guiding you through UK tax law, or filling the role of trusted advisers, we give our clients the freedom to think big.
Horsfield & Smith is based in Bury and has been for more than a century. Of course we're proud of our heritage but we're also fiercely committed to living in the here and now. We work with businesses across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond, always aiming to understand what makes them tick and shaping our service to match their needs.
Between them, our team of accountants and finance professionals have a wide range of hard-won practical knowledge and decades of experience. And, just as importantly, the Horsfield & Smith team like dealing with people, too. Get to know them below and get in touch if you'd like to know more.
If there's some specific aspect of accountancy or finance on which you need guidance, or with which we can provide a practical helping hand, here is where you'll find our complete offer laid out. Our advisory services include tax planning, inheritance tax strategy, company formation, buying and selling your business and tactics for business growth.
We asked our clients to give honest accounts of their experiences working with Horsfield & Smith. It's safe to say we're proud of the responses they provided, demonstrating the power of our truly personalised services. Whatever your line of business, we're sure you'll find an echo of the challenges you face and the ambition you're pursuing in the case studies below.
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Ivona Swillo
Jun 26, 2021
We have been using Horsfield and Smith for our Annual Accounts for over 12 years and recently they have taken over our bookkeeping function, payroll and monthly management accounts. They are professional, approachable and experts in their field. We would highly recommend them for any financial business need.
Josh Morris
Jun 10, 2021
It's been great working with the team at Horsfield and Smith. They really are a capable, approachable, knowledgeable and friendly team. They have time to listen to any financial questions and they are prompt in getting back to you with the answers. They are there to consult on any business and financial planning matters and we find the work that they do really valuable.

We're also glad that they introduced us to Xero which saved us both time and money and also allowed us to keep a better track of our business finances. Great business, Great people and we would happily recommend them to others.
A. Jessup
Apr 27, 2021
Horsfield and Smith have been taking care of accounts and payroll for my company for about 14 years and they have provided excellent personal service and support in all areas throughout this time. I am very satisfied with Horsfield and Smith.
Jp Woffenden
Apr 25, 2021
We've been working with Horsfield & Smith for almost 3 years now and I'm delighted with the service and support they continue to provide. They're always available to answer any questions I have and to provide guidance. During the last 12+ months they've helped me to navigate the financial challenges of COVID lockdown/s. Their friendly and supportive approach coupled with their financial expertise has been invaluable. I would highly recommend Horsfield and Smith to anyone.
Jared Griffin
Apr 22, 2021
Horsfield & Smith are highly recommended. We have been working with them for over 6 years since we started our charity and the relationship we have feels like they are almost part of our team.
Paul Grogan
Apr 19, 2021
Horsfield and Smith have been our accountants since the inception of our business 4 years ago. Extremely happy with teh level and quality of service they provide, from payroll, VAT returns and corporation tax returns. They also help us with tax planning and advice us on where we can improve on generally. Onto of that they also help with our personal tax commitments. Wouldn't use anyone else.
Tomorrow'S. Forests
Dec 26, 2020
Horsfield & Smith have helped our business over the last 5 years with all of our corporation accountancy. We get great service and advice anytime we require it. Thank you for all the help. We can highly recommend the team at Horsfield & Smith.
Drive Dental
Apr 30, 2020
If I could leave 0 stars I would. I initially set up a business two years ago and used quick books and at the looming date of tex returns came up I thought i best get the professionals in. I explained that I was a new business and that I needed a lot of guidence and clarity on when I would be billed and how much, and although their fees were up to 5 times more expensive they assured me that by paying more eveything would e automated and they would hold my hand so to speak through everything.

They have failed to tell me when I would be getting bills (initially informing me you get a tax bill at the end of every april) then have twice sprang on me you owe so many thousands by the end of the week. I have repeatedly asked them for indication of how much I should be saving each month, they never respond. The told me for the 400+ a month my invoices would eb automated, my banks would link into the invoice system etc, none of it works AT ALL.

I emailed them on 5th August with all of my concerns, I hav estill not had a response, its 19th August! Poor service, poor customer care and will leave your accounts a mess if you do want to switch!
Darren Burgess
Mar 08, 2020
I have been with this accountancy firm for a couple of years following on from 3 other accountancy firms. I can honestly say that they have provided a stress free way of managing my accounts at a very reasonable rate all inclusive at the end of the year. Compared to who I have used before I would have give them five stars but feel there is always room to become better more focused and efficient. I have been very happy with horsfield & smith and have recommended to others. I was paying much more and getting far less.
Ian O.
Horsfield & Smith have looked after our accounts for several years now. In addition to our normal end of year accounts and monthly payroll which are completed accurately, on time and without fault, they have also helped with some more complex issues that faced us, potentially saving the Company. We would have no hesitation in recommending them
Ann V.
The competence and expertise of your employee Tracey is excellent. She provides us with a personal service. Recommended because of our experience of dealing with your customers and staff.
Michael S.
They have done my accounts for years and so far so good!! Never missed a deadline and they always remind me
Mark P.
Excellent business advice, not just a compliance services provider but also the only account we have found in the North West who take information security so seriously.
Gill A.
Once again Horsfield and Smith provide an exceptional, informative seminar. Thank you guys - invaluable info.
Emma H.
Very professional accountancy firm with highly qualified accountants. This firm also provide excellent training events for serious issues such as cyber crime. Highly recommended.
John C.
Fantastic accountant. Can't recommend the enough! Started Xero with them and now all their clients are using it. Always friendly and professional.
Jonathan D.
5 star. Reception always welcoming. Concern and advice is to the point and helpful. This is a supportive and proactive firm of accountants with a local feel.
James I.
Horsfield & Smith support our growing business with accounting and tax advice. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, we would highly recommend them