Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Manchester & London
Alexander & Co & Co is a trusted firm of chartered accountants, tax consultants, and business advisors with nearly 50 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and international companies. Established in 1976 and regulated by the ICAEW, we provide expert services including strategic tax planning, audit services, corporate finance, and business growth advisory. Our partner-led approach ensures clients receive direct access to senior expertise, with a focus on building long-term relationships and understanding each business's unique needs.We serve diverse sectors such as technology, property, fintech, and manufacturing, offering tailored financial solutions. Our reputation for reliability, integrity, and results is reflected in longstanding client relationships and testimonials praising our proactive, forward-thinking team. With offices in Manchester and London, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver robust solutions for business owners.
Services
Tax Advice
Audit Services
Business Growth Consulting
Corporate Tax Planning
Crypto Tax Services
Property Tax Advice
HMRC Investigations Support
Business Restructuring
Making Tax Digital Compliance
Family Investment Companies
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Award-winning, ICAEW-regulated firm with 50 years of experience
- Partner-led service with direct access to senior experts
- Sector-specific expertise across property, fintech, manufacturing, and more
- Proven track record in tax dispute resolution and HMRC investigations
- Client testimonials highlight reliability, integrity, and proactive support
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Award-winning tax advisory
Proactive support
Sector expertise
Reliable partner
HMRC dispute resolution
Services
Tax Advice
Alexander & Co & Co provides expert tax advisory services, including corporate and personal tax planning, VAT compliance, and international tax strategies. Our team helps businesses and individuals navigate complex tax regulations while maximizing savings through reliefs like Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and inheritance tax planning. With deep HMRC expertise, we ensure compliance and minimize liabilities.
Audit Services
Our ICAEW-registered audit team delivers statutory and voluntary audits tailored to UK subsidiaries of overseas companies and domestic businesses. We ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS, offering risk assessments, internal controls reviews, and group reporting support. Our low staff turnover guarantees continuity and sector-specific insights for manufacturing, fintech, and property sectors.
Crypto Tax Services
Specialist crypto tax advisors assist investors, traders, and businesses with HMRC-compliant reporting. We address capital gains tax on cryptocurrency disposals, transaction record-keeping, and tax-efficient structuring for blockchain ventures. Our guidance aligns with evolving HMRC regulations, ensuring clarity for complex crypto portfolios.
Business Restructuring
We advise on tax-efficient business restructuring, including demergers, share reorganisations, and group consolidations. Our team identifies cost-saving opportunities, resolves shareholder disputes, and ensures compliance with stamp duty and corporation tax implications. Services extend to insolvency support and succession planning for family-owned enterprises.
Making Tax Digital
Alexander & Co & Co prepares businesses for HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, including income tax and VAT compliance. We implement cloud accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks) and provide digital record-keeping solutions. Our team ensures timely submissions and advises on thresholds affecting landlords and self-employed individuals from 2026.
People
John McCaffery
Tax Partner
Head of Tax at Alexander & Co & Co with prior experience at KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton. Specialises in transactional and forensic tax planning for entrepreneurs and international businesses.
Stephen Jolley
Audit Partner
Qualified with KPMG in 1989, Stephen leads audit engagements for UK subsidiaries of overseas companies. Provides transactional advice on acquisitions and disposals while managing international compliance matters.
Gary Kramrisch
Audit Partner
Deloitte-qualified expert in corporate accounting and forensic audits. Advises owner-managed businesses on audit compliance and contributes to corporate finance services.
Emma Ball
Audit Partner
Specialises in audit and accountancy for start-ups and owner-managed businesses. Qualified with Alexander & Co & Co in 2002, offering strategic financial guidance to growth-focused clients.
Questions
What types of businesses do you work with?
We work with startups, owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups across sectors like tech, property, retail, and healthcare.
Are you regulated chartered accountants?
Yes, we are an ICAEW-regulated firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors.
Do you offer virtual accounting services?
Yes, we support cloud accounting platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage with digital onboarding and real-time reporting.
Can you assist with HMRC tax investigations?
Our experienced team provides support for HMRC enquiries, investigations, and compliance reviews.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Manchester City Centre and Central London, serving clients across the UK and internationally.
