Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Newcastle upon Tyne
Established in 1954, RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has grown to become one of the North East's largest independent accounting firms. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, we employ over 100 professionals led by six directors, offering auditing, tax advisory, corporate finance, and business strategy services. Our expertise spans sectors including healthcare, technology, and owner-managed businesses, with a focus on delivering practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritise transparency, avoiding jargon to ensure clarity in all financial matters. Our team combines decades of regional experience with national recognition, providing accessible support through fixed-fee structures and unlimited telephone consultations.With offices across the UK, including Durham, Hexham, and London, we serve businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to multinational corporations. Our commitment to client relationships extends beyond standard accounting, offering strategic guidance to navigate growth, tax optimisation, and succession planning. We maintain partnerships to deliver commercial finance solutions and specialise in healthcare sector accounting, supporting medical professionals with tailored financial planning. Our insolvency division provides proactive recovery strategies to safeguard business futures. With a heritage of adapting to evolving financial landscapes, we remain dedicated to empowering clients through expert advice and innovative solutions.
Services
Business Tax
Corporate Finance
Personal Tax
Healthcare Accountancy
Wealth Management
Commercial Finance
Recovery & Insolvency
Audit & Assurance
Medical Accounting
Tax Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience serving businesses in the North East and nationwide.
- Our team includes Chartered Financial Planners and specialist healthcare accountants.
- We offer fixed-fee structures with unlimited telephone consultations included.
- We provide tailored solutions for healthcare professionals, including GP and dental practices.
- Our insolvency team offers proactive recovery strategies to protect business futures.
Services
Business Tax
Our Business Tax team provides comprehensive tax advisory services for companies of all sizes. We specialise in corporate tax compliance, international tax planning, and transactional tax support. With expertise in research and development tax credits, capital allowances, and tax dispute resolution, we help businesses navigate complex tax frameworks while minimising liabilities. Our services include making tax digital implementation, enterprise investment schemes, and employee share scheme advisory.
Corporate Finance
Our Corporate Finance division advises businesses on growth strategies through mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising. We specialise in business valuations, due diligence, and capital structuring for owner-managed businesses. Our team facilitates management buyouts, provides transaction support, and offers strategic advice on business expansion or exit strategies, combining financial expertise with sector-specific knowledge to maximise client outcomes.
Healthcare Accountancy
We offer specialist accounting services tailored to healthcare professionals, including GPs, dentists, and veterinary practices. Our expertise covers NHS pension planning, practice finance management, and tax-efficient remuneration strategies. As founder members of AISMA, we provide sector-specific advice on practice mergers, property financing, and succession planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare sector regulations while optimising financial performance.
Recovery & Insolvency
Our licensed insolvency practitioners provide proactive financial recovery solutions for businesses facing difficulties. We offer informal insolvency advice, formal restructuring options like company voluntary arrangements, and liquidation services. Our approach focuses on early intervention to maximise recovery options, including creditor negotiations and business rescue strategies, while ensuring compliance with insolvency regulations throughout the process.
Personal Tax
We provide comprehensive personal tax services for individuals and families, including self-assessment returns, inheritance tax planning, and offshore tax compliance. Our specialists handle HMRC investigations, capital gains tax reporting for UK property, and tax-efficient investment strategies. With expertise in international tax matters and trust administration, we ensure clients maintain compliance while optimising their personal tax positions through tailored planning solutions.
People
Stephen Slater
Managing Director
Stephen Slater leads RMT's strategic direction with over 30 years of accounting experience. Specialising in business advisory services, he focuses on supporting owner-managed businesses through growth phases and succession planning.
Anthony Andreasen
Director
Anthony Andreasen heads the Business Tax division, bringing extensive expertise in corporate tax strategy and international tax compliance. He advises businesses on tax-efficient structures and dispute resolution with HMRC.
Richard Humphreys
Director of Healthcare Group
Richard Humphreys specialises in healthcare sector accounting, supporting over 120 GP practices nationwide. He provides tailored financial solutions for medical professionals, including practice mergers and NHS pension optimisation.
Chris Ferguson
Director of Recovery and Restructuring
Chris Ferguson leads the insolvency practice, offering expert guidance on business recovery strategies. With insolvency practitioner qualifications, he specialises in formal rescue procedures and creditor negotiations to protect business interests.
Chris Moir
Head of Personal Tax
Chris Moir oversees personal tax services, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and complex tax planning. His expertise includes offshore tax compliance, inheritance tax mitigation, and HMRC investigation support.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for healthcare professionals?
We provide specialist accounting services for doctors, dentists, and veterinary practices, including tax planning, payroll, and NHS pension advice tailored to the healthcare sector.
Do you offer corporate finance advisory services?
Yes, our corporate finance team advises on mergers, acquisitions, business valuations, and fundraising strategies for owner-managed businesses and growing enterprises.
How do you support businesses with tax compliance?
We offer comprehensive tax compliance services including corporate tax returns, VAT submissions, and international tax planning to ensure regulatory adherence and optimisation.
Can you assist with business recovery and insolvency?
Our insolvency specialists provide proactive recovery strategies, formal insolvency procedures, and creditor negotiations to help businesses navigate financial difficulties.
What payment options are available for your services?
We operate fixed-fee pricing structures with unlimited telephone consultations included, ensuring transparent costs and predictable budgeting for our clients.
