Accountants in Manchester for growing businesses
striveX is a UK accountancy firm with an office on Deansgate, Manchester. We are the outsourced finance team for owner-run businesses across Greater Manchester: monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, tax planning, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts, from one accountant who knows your numbers.
5* on Google · ACCA-registered · Founded 2018 · Offices in Manchester and High Wycombe
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Manchester accountants who do more than file your accounts
If you run a growing limited company in Manchester, you need more than someone to file your annual accounts and corporation tax return. You need to know your margin this month, whether you can afford the next hire, and how much tax is coming. That is what our Manchester accountants do for owner-run businesses across Greater Manchester, from Spinningfields and the Northern Quarter to Salford, Trafford Park, Altrincham and Stockport.
Our work covers management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, company tax returns, VAT, payroll and limited company accounts. We are a UK-wide online accountancy firm with an office at 125 Deansgate, so you get modern cloud accounting and the option to sit down with us in the city centre.
What you get as a Manchester client
- Monthly management accounts in plain English: profit and loss reports, budget analysis and KPI tracking
- A rolling cash-flow forecast, so hiring and investment are not guesses
- Corporation tax, VAT and personal tax planning all year, not a surprise bill
- Year-end accounts and Companies House filings handled for you
- Dedicated Manchester based accountant
Manchester business owners rate us on Google
Real reviews from real Manchester clients, pulled live from our Google profile.
Excellent rating
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I’d like to give a special thank you to Molly Witty at StriveX, who supported me throughout my year-end accounting process. She has been incredibly helpful, patient and professional, always taking the time to explain everything clearly and answer my questions, no matter how small. She made the whole process feel much easier. I really appreciate her support and the personal approach she brings to her work. Thank you, Molly! I would highly recommend working with her.
Petra GattoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I’ve recently onboarded my business with striveX and the whole experience has been excellent from start to finish. From my initial enquiry, everything has been handled promptly, professionally and, most importantly, in a really straightforward way. Jaya, Elysha and Tyarnna have all been first class throughout. They’ve been responsive, helpful and have made the whole onboarding process feel incredibly easy. One of the things I’ve particularly appreciated is how upfront and transparent everything is, especially when it comes to costs. There are no grey areas or surprises, and you know exactly where you stand from the outset. That was a big factor for me when choosing an accountant. It’s also refreshing to deal with a firm that feels modern and genuinely proactive, rather than simply being there to deal with the numbers at the end of the year. You get the impression they actually want to understand your business and help you move it forward. If you’re looking for a forward-thinking, proactive accountant who is easy to deal with and transparent about what they charge, I’d definitely recommend striveX. So far I couldn’t be happier with the decision to move across.
Tom CravenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hannah and Hollie have been a dream to work with. The strivex team always make everything easy and they really care about you and your business.
Hayley DawsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After a bad experience with my previous accountant I am so pleased I found Strive X! I used to dread anything to do with taxes and spreadsheets, but they have completely turned this around and I am now studying for my AAT Level 2 qualification. Not only are the team brilliant at what they do, they are also the most friendly, approachable and down to earth people who really care. A special shout out to Natasha the CIS queen for working so hard to sort out our CIS reclaims and to Amy for all her help with understanding tax planning. You are both amazing!
Emma SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Could not recommend enough if you are looking for accountants who will actually help explain and make things feel a little less scary! Shout out to Becks she has been so helpful x
Jessica IrelandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I’ve been incredibly impressed with StriveX - the attention to detail, proactive communication and ensuring I have all the information available to me to inform my decisions. The service experience is second to none. Thank you - particularly to Elysha, Amy-Leigh, Tyranna and Jack!
Katie MuldoonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Truly informative and have helped me understand my own business much more. Molly and Elysha have been superb in their guidance, helping me navigate the business and increasing my level of understanding around tax and accounts. Wish I'd known about StriveX when I first started my company. I'm quite certain I'd be in an even better position now.
Christopher FrenchTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Molly at Strivex has been really helpful and supportive, as have the rest of the team.
Lorna GibsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We've been really impressed with the service from Strive X. What stands out most is how organised they are and how clearly they communicate throughout the process. Everything is well planned, deadlines are clearly explained and we're always kept up to date, which makes dealing with our accounts with much less stress. The team is friendly, approachable and always happy to answer questions, no matter how big or small. A special mention to Amy, who led our recent tax planning meeting. She was incredibly helpful, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and made sure we felt confident about the decisions we were making. Elysha is also really helpful and makes sure we are working together efficiently to suit the business and is very adaptive and supportive with that. It's reassuring to work with a team that is so professional, organised and easy to deal with. We'd happily recommend them to anyone looking for an accountant.
Laura HumphreysTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We've had such a positive experience since joining Strive. The whole team consistently goes above and beyond, but I wanted to give a special mention to Amy and Elysha. Amy recently led our tax planning meeting, and somehow managed to make a topic that can often feel overwhelming and serious both engaging and enjoyable. She put so much time, effort, and thought into the session, making it interactive, easy to understand, and dare I say, fun! I came away feeling confident in the decisions we were making, reassured that our accountants truly understand both us and our business, and grateful to have experts who genuinely care about our success. Elysha has also been fantastic throughout our time with Strive, always approachable, supportive, and happy to help whenever we've needed guidance. It's rare to find an accountancy team that combines expertise with such a personal, supportive approach. We genuinely appreciate everything Amy, Elysha, and the wider Strive team do for us, and feel incredibly lucky to have them supporting our business.
Jodie Cruttenden
Accountancy services for Manchester businesses
From day-to-day bookkeeping to tax planning and year-end, everything a growing Manchester based company needs from its accountant.
Monthly management accounts
Profit, cash and KPIs every month, explained in plain English so you can decide faster.
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Bookkeeping and monthly accounting
Cloud bookkeeping kept up to date, so your numbers are always current.
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Tax planning and returns
Corporation tax, director tax and efficiency reviews to keep your tax bill as low as the law allows.
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VAT accounting and returns
Registration, quarterly returns and MTD-compliant VAT, handled for you.
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Payroll and CIS
Payroll, pensions, P11Ds and CIS returns done accurately and on time.
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R&D tax relief
Claim the R&D tax relief your innovation has earned, with the technical write-up done properly.
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Cash-flow forecasts and budgets
Know what your bank balance will look like in 3, 6 and 12 months.
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Year-end accounts and Companies House
Statutory accounts and confirmation statements filed correctly and on time.
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KPI tracking and reporting
The five or six numbers that actually run your business, tracked every month.
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Accountants for Manchester's fastest-growing sectors
Sector knowledge means better advice. These are the industries we know best.
Technology and SaaS accountants
SaaS revenue recognition, R&D claims, investor-ready reporting and growth forecasting.
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Manufacturing and engineering accountants
Stock, costing, margins by product and capital allowances for manufacturers.
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Construction and property accountants
CIS, VAT on development, SPV structures and project profitability.
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How to switch accountants in Manchester
Changing accountant is easier than most owners expect. We do the paperwork, you carry on running the business. Typical switch time is less than 1 week.
1. Free intro call
Tell us about your business and what you want from an accountant. No obligation.
2. We review your numbers
We look at your current accounts, tax position and where you are overpaying or flying blind.
3. We handle the handover
We write to your old accountant, collect your records and set up your cloud accounting.
4. Your first management accounts
You get your first monthly pack, cash-flow forecast and a named accountant to call.
Connect with the people who run striveX
You work with a named accountant, backed by our founders. Call, email or drop in to our Deansgate office.
Rachel Harris
Co-Founder · MAAT
MAAT-qualified with an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, Rachel co-founded striveX and also founded Accountant_She, an education platform for accountants. She has built the largest social following of any UK accountant.
James Harris
Co-Founder · FCCA
FCCA-qualified, James co-founded striveX and also founded strively, a software platform helping financial firms onboard and track clients — a natural extension of his process- and KPI-driven approach to running an accountancy practice.
Manchester office
Find our accountants in Manchester, Deansgate
Our Manchester office is at 125 Deansgate, M3 2BY, in the heart of the city centre close to Spinningfields, St Peter’s Square and the Northern Quarter.
Getting here by tram and train: St Peter’s Square tram stop is about an 8-minute walk. Deansgate station and the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop are about 11 minutes away. Manchester Victoria is about 13 minutes on foot and Manchester Piccadilly about 19 minutes.
Parking: there are paid car parks nearby, including Manchester Deansgate Car Park on Blackfriars Street (about a 6-minute walk) and NCP Manchester Spinningfields on New Quay Street (about 8 minutes). Walking times are approximate.
Accountants across Greater Manchester
We work with limited companies across the Manchester region, in person or fully online, and with clients across the UK.