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Welcome to Mercian Accountants – Your Trusted Partners in Financial Growth

At Mercian Accountants, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored accounting solutions that cater to the unique needs of businesses of every scale. Our expertise extends from meticulous bookkeeping to strategic tax planning, all designed to propel your financial aspirations and business growth.

As a distinguished UK accounting firm, we are dedicated to serving clients across the UK and internationally, including individuals and businesses. Our comprehensive services include bookkeeping, tax planning, cutting-edge cloud accounting, payroll management, wills and probate services, and more, ensuring a one-stop solution for all your financial needs.

Our commitment goes beyond just providing services. We are your guides and supporters in the financial landscape, offering solutions and the peace of mind and assurance that comes with knowing your financial matters are in expert hands. Staying abreast of the latest technical and legislative changes, we ensure our approach continually adapts to meet the evolving needs of businesses and private individuals.

Join us at Mercian Accountants, where your financial success and aspirations are our top priority.

Google Reviews

See what our clients say about us in their own words. Here are a few of the most recent ones, and you can see many more on our Google Reviews page.

4.9 111 reviews

  • Avatar Chris Hedley ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    As a new business start up, Jake Holdroyd has been excellent at guiding me through business taxes, VAT and all the other complex financial matters. Always available, Jake is a great accountant.
  • Avatar Nichole Bradley ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    My experience with mercian accountancy has always been positive.
    I'm useless with taxes and can find it overwhelming when it's that time of year.
    I have been with mercian for over 5 years and very happy with the team.
    They are all very patient and understanding with my needs and will often
    … More phone me to explain things in layman's terms . Often having to repeat themselves each year.
    Thank you to Jake in particular for all your time, I know I must be frustrating.
    I'm very appreciative.
    Nichole Bradley
  • Avatar James Croft ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Excellemt service as always from Mercian Accountants. Sarwar has been fantastic, he completed our Business and Personal Tax Returns, explained how each return was made up using language I could easily understand, Nothing was to much trouble for him. I thoroughly recommend their services.
  • Avatar Jake Yoake ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Excellent service from Mercian Accountants. Jake was professional and supportive throughout the process. Highly recommended.
  • Avatar K G ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Excellent service from Mercian Accountants. Jake was professional and supportive throughout the process. Highly recommended.
  • Avatar Keith Woodville ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    I’ve worked with Mercian Accountants for several years and have always found them efficient, reliable, and easy to contact. More recently, I’ve been assigned Jake Holdroyd as my Accounts Manager — he’s been excellent, offering great advice, always professional, and very approachable.
    Highly recommend
    … More their service

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By Kate | February 2, 2023

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Best Accounting Software 2023

By Graham | February 2, 2023

As a leading accounting firm, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology in the industry. With the increasing popularity of cloud-based accounting software, choosing the right provider has become a crucial decision for businesses of all sizes. In this article, we will be discussing some of the top accounting software providers…

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By Graham | January 31, 2023

Spring is coming, and the end of the 2022/23 tax year (Wednesday 5th April) is fast approaching. Now is the time to consider any tax year-end planning opportunities and ensure you don’t waste any of tax allowances or exemptions. We have broken this guide into helpful sections: Personal circumstances differ, so if you have any questions…

Should I set up as a sole trader or limited company?

By Graham | January 31, 2023

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Should I register for VAT?

By Graham | January 31, 2023

Business owners ask us Accountants a lot of questions about VAT; here are some of the common ones and some general guidance. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax imposed by the UK government on the sale of goods and services. If your business has a turnover of more than £85,000 in a 12-month period,…

Can’t Repay Your Company’s Bounce Back Loan? See The Options

By Kate | January 19, 2023

The government introduced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) – with emergency finance of up to £50,000 without a personal guarantee* – to support eligible businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic. However, since the 12-month payment holiday ended, many companies have experienced cash flow issues, and have been unable make the monthly repayments. If this sounds…

School Fees Tax Planning Guide

By Kate | January 13, 2023

A private school education is an investment into your children’s (or grandchildren’s) future, but comes at a significant cost. According to the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the average fee per term was £5,064 in 2021, which equates to over £15,000 per year – and this is only set to increase as time goes on. With…

Tax Guide for Content Creators and Social Media Influencers

By Kate | January 13, 2023

Introduction Are you a digital entrepreneur who’s unsure about their tax responsibilities? Whether your hobby is vlogging, blogging, reviewing, or streaming, if you earn money (e.g., royalties and advertising fees) or receive gifts (e.g., products, holidays, or accommodation) from it, then HMRC could class you as having taxable income, and require you to submit a…

Self-Assessment: Information Required

By Graham | December 13, 2022

Checklist Please complete and return one of our self-assessment checklists, available here as an Excel version or PDF version. Employment If you were employed, including through your own company, please provide your P60 or P45 (if employment ended), which shows gross salary, tax deducted and any student loan deductions. If you received P11D benefits in…

What We Offer

Bespoke, professional service

Mercian offers a personal and bespoke service, providing solutions that are tailored to each client.

A modern approach

At Mercian we embrace technological advances.
We use the latest tax and accountancy software and provide you with online access to your information at any time.

No-fuss fixed fees

High-quality advice doesn’t have to come with a high price tag attached. Value for money is at the heart of what we do, and with our fixed fees there are no nasty surprises.

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Start on the path to financial clarity and success with Mercian Accountants. Whether you're looking to streamline your business finances, optimise tax strategies, or need expert guidance through complex financial landscapes, our team is here to assist.

Contact us now to schedule a consultation and discover how we can tailor our accounting expertise to your unique needs. Let's work together to turn your financial goals into reality.

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