Accounting & Business Advisory Services
At SMH Group, our highly qualified and experienced team of Registered Auditors, and Tax Advisers are on hand to assist with all your business and personal accountancy needs. With accountancy offices across Yorkshire, our team of expert are available whenever you need them. We are a partner-led firm with in-house specialists working on your behalf take full responsibility for every financial service.
Find out more about our accountancy services below or contact SMH Accounting & Business Advisory to arrange a free consultation to discuss your requirements in more detail.
What Sets SMH Group Apart?
Experience is Irreplaceable
With over 200 years of combined experience, the SMH Group has helped hundreds of businesses, individuals and partnerships transform their finances. We know better than anyone that experience and a good track record are irreplaceable for accounting.
With over 17,000 pages of tax statutes in the UK and hundreds of rules and regulations – finances can be complicated. As your trusted accounting and business partners, we are best placed to deal with all your financial needs thanks to a team of highly qualified financial professionals.
But don’t just take our word for it, you can learn more about all our good work from our clients on the testimonials page.
Unrivalled Team of Experts Near You
SMH Group is a collection of some of the regions most esteemed accountancy firms. Since 1995, Sutton McGrath Hartley has been a local landmark offering expert accountancy services in Sheffield and Chesterfield.
Trust is a huge part of accountancy. After all, you’re putting considerable faith in an accountant or firm to manage your finances. While our vast experience and happy clientele speak for themselves, we must highlight our amazing qualifications. As part of the ICAEW, ACCA, and Chartered Insurance Institute, SMH Group’s accountants are highly qualified and held to the highest ethics standards possible. This way, you can feel confident that each of our team members will deliver the best results possible for you and your business.
This new vision was for one purpose – to ensure no financial stone is left unturned for clients to access all their financial requirements within one group of companies. Our collection of financial experts covers every aspect of accountancy, from VAT returns and will writing, to residential mortgage brokerage. We’re uniquely positioned to answer and solve all your financial needs – no matter the difficulty.
How Can I Find Accounts & Business Advisory Services Near Me?
If you need help finding the best team near you, and you’re searching from Yorkshire or the Midlands, then SMH Group is the perfect accounts and business advisory firm. With offices across the North of England, we’re home to the best accountants near you. Below, you’ll find details about each area we cover and how to contact your nearest professional team.
For help finding the right accounts and business advisory service for you, you can contact us at you can contact us at info@smh.group.
Sheffield
- SMH is the leading accounts and business advisory firm in Sheffield. SMH was founded in 1995 and is the founding company of the SMH Group – a collection of highly skilled and experienced professional. What services do SMH offer? From VAT returns to financial planning, our Accountancy service in Sheffield offers a huge range of services for businesses, big and small.
Chesterfield
- SMH Mitchells is here to help. We have supported businesses and individuals across Chesterfield for over 160 years, building trusted, long term relationships along the way.
Leeds
- SMH BCL is an independent firm established in 1983, which joined the SMH Group in 2022. We offer a friendly and personal service across a huge range of sectors and specialise in advising businesses in the licensed trade, engineering, and building trades.
- D’Arcy Howard & Co joined in July 2023 and provides a proactive and customised accounts and business advisory service to various business structures. Stacey Pockington ACA will be your professional contact with over 15 years of experience.
- SMH Howard Matthews joined the SMH Group in December 2023.
Buxton
- Bullock Woodburn is one of the most decorated firms, tracing its roots back to 1882. After joining the SMH Group in 2018. This historic and independent accounts and business advisory practice has continued helping companies in farming, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and charities.
- Malcolm J Harris is an independent firm that joined the SMH Group in 2022.
Wakefield
- SMH Jolliffe Cork is the leading regional practice founded in 1951, Jolliffe Cork joined the SMH Group in 2021 and supports and advises businesses from across the region.
Rotherham
- Haywood & Co is a leading service the bustling Rotherham business sector. Haywood & Co specialises in helping improve and develop businesses with integrated business strategies and corporate finance advice.
- SMH Andertons Liversidge is one of the most historic firms in South Yorkshire. They date their history back to 1901 and joined the SMH Group in 2019.
Accounting
Our team of qualified experts can take care of all your accounting needs including bookkeeping, preparation of your annual accounts, advice on the relevant records needed and many other ancillary services.
Assurance and Audit Services
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory we offer a range of services to help our clients manage their finances and achieve their goals. One of the key services we offer is Audit and Assurance.
Business Start-Up
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, our expert staff are on hand to assist new business start ups, providing business start-up services including accountancy, tax and financial requirements.
Bookkeeper Near Me
We support our clients across all areas of Bookkeeping, which keeps the business organised and financial records up to date.
Capital Allowances
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory we offer a range of services to help our clients manage their finances and achieve their goals. One of the key services we offer is Capital Allowances.
Cloud Accounting
Businesses that don’t have the relevant in-house expertise this is likely to mean more work for their accountants, and more cost for their business.
Contractors
Most contractor’s circumstances will be different and there isn’t a rule that will fit all. We feel our value is really added to your business by discussing your circumstances with you and assessing what your requirements from the business are.
Conveyancing
Our access to the best Conveyancing Legal firms across Yorkshire and Derbyshire means we can save you the stress of sourcing a good adviser.
Company Secretarial and Legal Services
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory we offer a range of services to help our clients manage their finances and achieve their goals. We offer a range of services to help companies comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Our company secretarial and legal services range from basic statutory compliance to advising on company law and corporate governance.
Financial Planning
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory we offer a range of services to help our clients manage their finances and achieve their goals. One of the key services we offer is financial planning. We work very closely within this remit with SMH Financial Services one of our group companies. Our experts work collaboratively on all areas of financial and tax planning, allowing our client to receive a trusted and comprehensive service.
Making Tax Digital
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, our expert staff are on hand to assist with your accounting requirements to ensure you are fully compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
Other Tailored Services
SMH Accounting & Business Advisory offer several tailored business advisory and accountancy services for a wide range of clients across varied sectors. This enables our expert staff to offer a diverse and tailored service to match our client’s requirements.
Payroll Services
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, our expert staff are on hand to assist with all your payroll and responsibilities. We offer a range of services to help you manage your payroll and employee needs.
Private Client
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, our Private Client Services are one of our specialist areas. We have a longstanding history of advising personal clients across many diverse portfolios. We aim to protect the wealth of individuals and their families through considered tax planning, expert pension advice and bespoke legal services such as Wills, LPA’s and Trust work.
Restructuring and Recovery
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, we understand that businesses can face challenging times that require expert support to navigate. Our experienced team provides tailored restructuring and recovery services to help your business get back on track, whether you're facing financial difficulties, operational inefficiencies or other issues.
R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory, we provide expert guidance to businesses in claiming R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box benefits, helping our clients achieve significant tax savings.
Self-Assessment
SMH Accounting & Business Advisory offer a range of services to help you manage your personal tax needs. Self Assessment can be a complex process, but our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the support and expertise you need to ensure that your tax return is accurate and compliant.
Taxation
At SMH Accounting & Business Advisory we offer a range of services to help you navigate the complex world of tax. Our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the expertise and support you need to ensure that your tax affairs are compliant and optimized for your unique circumstances.
VAT Returns
VAT Returns are a declaration of the VAT a business owes to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or is owed by HMRC. All VAT-registered businesses are required to submit VAT returns on a regular basis (usually quarterly). The return includes the total amount of VAT charged on sales (output VAT) and the total amount of VAT paid on purchases (input VAT). The difference between the two is either paid to HMRC or refunded by HMRC.
