Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Local Chartered Accountants in Stockport
Established in 2013, Massey Accounting Company has been serving small businesses in Stockport and surrounding areas with personalized accounting solutions. Our founder, John Massey, brings over 25 years of professional experience since qualifying as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2003. We specialise in providing tailored financial guidance to businesses with 1-3 owners, combining technical expertise with practical business understanding. Our services cover complete accounting cycles from bookkeeping to tax compliance, with a focus on proactive tax planning and financial strategy. We maintain full regulatory compliance through our Association of Chartered Certified Accountants membership, ensuring the highest professional standards.Our approach prioritises direct client contact, with all work conducted by qualified professionals rather than junior staff. We implement fixed monthly fee structures to eliminate billing surprises while delivering transparent, jargon-free financial advice. Our track record demonstrates consistent value creation through tax savings that frequently exceed our fees. We maintain active engagement with evolving tax legislation to ensure clients benefit from current compliance practices and optimised financial positioning.
Services
Self-employment Support
Limited Companies
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Tax Planning
Management Accounts
Business Plans
Accountant Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of accounting experience since 1998
- ACCA-qualified and regulated professional services
- Fixed monthly fee structures with no hidden costs
- Proactive tax planning and savings strategies
- Direct access to qualified accountant with no junior staff involvement
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Professional and friendly
Tax saving strategies
Drama free accountants
Approachable and clear
Essential business partner
Services
Self-employment Support
Tailored accounting solutions for self-employed individuals, including tax return preparation, cashflow management, and HMRC compliance. We provide strategic advice on allowable expenses, tax-efficient structures, and quarterly payment planning. Our service ensures complete regulatory compliance while maximising legitimate tax savings opportunities for sole traders.
Limited Companies
Comprehensive accounting services for limited companies, covering directors' remuneration strategies, dividend processing, and corporation tax compliance. We handle Companies House filings, annual accounts preparation, and VAT scheme optimisation. Our approach focuses on maintaining statutory compliance while implementing tax-efficient profit extraction methods and forward-looking financial planning.
Payroll Services
Full payroll management including PAYE submissions, auto-enrolment pension compliance, and real-time reporting. We ensure accurate salary calculations, tax code application, and statutory payment processing. Our service includes year-end procedures and advisory support on employment-related tax obligations, maintaining full compliance with evolving employment legislation.
VAT Compliance
Specialist VAT services covering registration decisions, scheme selection, and return preparation. We provide cashflow forecasting for VAT liabilities and advisory support on complex VAT treatments. Our proactive approach helps businesses avoid penalties through accurate record-keeping and timely submissions, while identifying legitimate opportunities for VAT savings.
Tax Planning
Strategic tax planning services focusing on legitimate savings across income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax. We develop customised tax-efficient structures and timing strategies for financial transactions. Our approach combines in-depth knowledge of current legislation with practical business application to maximise after-tax returns while maintaining full compliance.
People
John Massey
Chartered Certified Accountant
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with 25+ years' experience. Qualified in 2003 after technical training at Lomas & Co. Specialises in small business accounting solutions since founding Massey Accounting Company in 2013.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialise in?
We specialise in self-employment support, limited company accounting, payroll processing, VAT compliance, and strategic tax planning for small businesses in Stockport and Marple.
How do you differ from larger accounting firms?
We focus exclusively on small businesses with 1-3 owners, providing direct access to qualified professionals without junior staff involvement, with fixed monthly fee structures.
What qualifications do you hold?
I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), qualified in 2003 with 25+ years' practical experience in accountancy services.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We proactively manage all tax compliance requirements including timely submissions, accurate calculations, and strategic planning to ensure HMRC compliance while maximising legitimate tax savings.
Can you assist with business growth strategies?
Yes, we provide financial planning, cashflow management, and tax-efficient growth strategies tailored to small business needs, helping clients make informed business decisions.
