About SMH Group
Since 1995 Sutton McGrath Hartley has been providing professional accountancy services from our offices in Sheffield and Chesterfield. In 2018, we began an exciting period of growth, acquiring several long-established firms including Bullock Woodburn, Haywoods, Andertons Liversidge, Jolliffe Cork, Malcolm J Harris, BCL Accountants, D’Arcy Howard, Howard Matthews, Sheards and Reed Smith.
In 2022, we brought everything together under one identity: ‘SMH Group’. All the individual offices kept their original names but they were prefixed with ‘SMH’. This ensures every location retains its local knowledge and relationships while gaining access to the full support and expertise of the wider group.
Our mission is simple yet powerful – to give everyone we work with the confidence to grow and shape their future.
Clients can access a complete service offering that includes Accountants & Business Advisors, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance.
Mission Statement
At SMH Group, our mission is simple yet powerful — to give everyone we work with the confidence to grow and shape their future.
Whether it’s our clients navigating complex financial landscapes or our team members building their careers.
Driven by our core behaviours — caring and doing the right thing, being client centric, and acting as one firm — we combine the personal touch of a local advisor with the expertise and reach of a national group.
From Accountancy and Financial Services to Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages, and Corporate Finance — we leave no stone unturned in supporting our clients’ ambitions, simplifying their journeys, and uncovering opportunities they didn’t know they had.
As we continue to grow, we stay true to what matters: looking after our people, exceeding client expectations, collaborating across teams, and always keeping that ‘small firm feel with a large firm experience’.
Our Vision
To be the first choice trusted advisor in Yorkshire and Derbyshire and to empower our clients and our staff with the confidence to grow and shape their future.
Our Values
At SMH Group, our core values are the foundation of how we work with each other, our clients, and our communities. They guide every decision and define what it means to be part of SMH Group.
1. Caring – Do the right thing
We look after our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We act with integrity, empathy, and always aim to do what’s right. We support each other and understand that real success comes from genuinely caring.
2. Client centric – Go above and beyond
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, we anticipate needs, and we strive to exceed expectations. Whether it’s offering proactive advice or spotting opportunities others miss, we empower our clients with the confidence to grow and shape their future.
3. One firm – supporting each other
We succeed as a team. Collaboration across offices, service lines, and expertise is how we deliver the best for our clients and each other. We share knowledge, celebrate achievements together, and always put ‘we before I’.
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You will find a wealth of information on our website, please get in touch with one of our experts to arrange a free consultation to discuss any of your requirements on 01142 664 432 or email us at info@smh.group.
