Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Devon & Cornwall
R T Marke is an independent accountancy firm with a growth-focused ethos, supporting businesses and owners across the South West for nearly four decades. Established in 1985 by Roger Marke, the firm has grown to become a trusted partner for entrepreneurial business owners seeking to maximise their organisations' potential. Our team of chartered accountants and tax advisors provides tailored services including audit, tax planning, payroll, and strategic business advice, combining local expertise with national scale through our affiliation with Sumer.We prioritise understanding each client's unique needs, offering 24/7 access to professional support and leveraging decades of experience to deliver optimal financial outcomes. Our commitment to maintaining the personal service ethos of our founder distinguishes us in an increasingly corporate landscape, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and genuine partnership.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Workplace Pensions
Exit Planning
Grant Applications
Business Risk Assessment
Corporate Finance
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of proven experience in regional business accounting
- Our team provides 24/7 access to qualified chartered accountants
- We combine local expertise with national resources through Sumer partnership
- We specialise in tailored services for construction, farming, and veterinary sectors
- We guarantee proactive tax planning to maximise client financial efficiency
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Excellent service
Impressed with service
Reduced tax bills
Thoroughly professional
Significantly reduced tax bills
Services
Audit Services
We transform statutory audits into strategic business reviews, examining financial systems to identify improvement opportunities. Our Sumer-accredited auditors ensure compliance while enhancing operational efficiency. Clients benefit from tailored recommendations that improve business performance and external reporting credibility.
Tax Planning
Our chartered tax specialists create bespoke strategies to legally minimise liabilities across personal and corporate tax. We focus on long-term planning for business owners, including succession arrangements and estate planning, ensuring optimal tax efficiency aligned with commercial objectives.
Payroll Services
We handle complex payroll requirements including PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments. Our automated systems ensure compliance with evolving regulations while providing detailed cost analyses. Businesses gain time to focus on core operations with guaranteed regulatory adherence.
Workplace Pensions
Our specialists manage automatic enrolment requirements, workforce assessments, and pension scheme administration. We offer fixed-price packages to ensure compliance with staging deadlines and mitigate financial penalties for small businesses across Devon and Cornwall.
Exit Planning
We develop comprehensive exit strategies covering business succession, personal financial security, and estate planning. Our three-pronged approach ensures business continuity without owner dependency while maximising value during ownership transitions.
People
Neil Marke
Managing Director
Neil leads R T Marke as Managing Director, continuing the family legacy established by his father Roger. With over 25 years in accountancy, he focuses on strategic growth while maintaining hands-on client relationships.
Questions
What specific accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit services, tax planning, payroll administration, workplace pensions compliance, exit strategies, grant applications, and business risk assessments tailored to SMEs.
How experienced are your accountants?
Our team includes ICAEW chartered accountants with combined experience spanning over 40 years, supported by Sumer's national expertise while maintaining local service delivery.
Do you work with businesses outside Devon and Cornwall?
While based in Devon and Cornwall, we work with clients nationally through our Sumer network while maintaining our local business focus.
How do you handle tax planning for businesses?
We implement proactive tax strategies to legally minimise liabilities, including corporation tax planning, payroll optimisation, and personal tax arrangements for business owners.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We have particular expertise serving construction firms, dental practices, estate agents, farming businesses, manufacturing companies, and veterinary practices across the South West.
