Manchester · Gorton · 0161 399 5643
Accountants in Manchester.
538 Hyde Road, Gorton, M18 7AA. Accounts, tax and compliance for limited companies, landlords, agencies, manufacturers and contractors across Greater Manchester. Led by Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA.
Who we are, in one paragraph
RR Accountants is an FCCA-led accountancy practice that has served clients since 2010. Our Manchester office is at 538 Hyde Road, Gorton, M18 7AA. We prepare company accounts and corporation tax, self-assessment, VAT and payroll, and we advise landlords on property tax. Every client has a named accountant. We agree a fixed fee in writing after a free 30-minute call.
What we do here
We do two things well: file your tax accurately and on time, and tell you early where a decision will change your bill. That covers limited company accounts and the CT600, management accounts, director pay, VAT registration and returns, payroll including CIS, self-assessment, and capital gains tax on property or share sales.
Your records sit in Compliance Vault™. The Evidence Pack holds invoices, statements and approvals as you go. Deadline Lock tracks each date set by HMRC and Companies House and warns you in advance. A named accountant reviews the work before we file.
We do not run engagements from a shared inbox. We will not file a return on management accounts nobody has reviewed. If you are unsure which kind of firm you need, read our guide to the types of accountants.
The businesses we work with
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority names five sectors where the region is strongest: advanced materials and manufacturing, creative industries, digital, cyber and AI, health innovation and life sciences, and low carbon. Our clients cover several of them, alongside retail, hospitality and property.
Manufacturers and engineers
Stock and work in progress, capital allowances on plant and machinery, and payroll. We check whether R&D relief genuinely applies before we claim it.
Agencies and creative studios
Branding, design, content and production firms in the Northern Quarter, Ancoats and Salford. Project costing, freelancers versus employees, VAT and director pay.
Software and digital start-ups
Early-stage compliance, EIS and SEIS readiness, scaling payroll and monthly numbers an investor can read. Many are around MediaCity at Salford Quays.
Retail and hospitality
Independent shops, multi-site retailers, cafes and restaurants. Choosing a VAT scheme, handling tips and tronc, and forecasting cash.
Landlords and investors
Personal portfolios and company-held lets. Mortgage interest relief, MTD for Income Tax, HMO accounts and gains tax planning on a sale.
Contractors
IR35 checks before you sign a contract, clean accounts for your personal service company, and a sensible salary and dividend mix.
Hyde Road, Gorton and Belle Vue
We are in Gorton, in the south-east of the city. Hyde Road is the A57, the route that runs through Gorton district centre and out towards Denton and Hyde. The Belle Vue area is nearby. Belle Vue Zoological Gardens opened there in 1836, and the Hyde Road stadium later hosted speedway for decades. Belle Vue railway station is on the Hope Valley line, and Gorton has its own station.
The council has been putting money into Gorton town centre. The Gorton Hub brings council services under one roof, a £1.4m public square was unveiled in 2025, and the market hall is due further investment. Clarion Housing is the preferred bidder to build more than 400 homes across around 17 sites. It is a district that is changing.
We do not run drop-in sessions. Book a time and we will have your file open when you arrive. If a video call suits you better, that works the same way.
Landlords: licensing and tax
Manchester City Council runs selective licensing in named areas, so a normal let can need a licence on some streets and none on the next. One of them is "The Ladders" in Gorton and Abbey Hey, designated from 1 May 2022 until 30 April 2027. Its list covers streets such as Kenyon Street, Jetson Street and parts of Abbey Hey Lane. Look up your property on the council's list before you let.
The scheme is due to end in April 2027. Check the council's selective licensing pages for what replaces it. Larger shared houses also need a mandatory HMO licence wherever they are.
For tax, an individual landlord can offset only a 20% credit against mortgage interest. Gains on residential property are taxed at 18% or 24% for individuals in 2026/27, depending on your income band. Both facts shape whether you hold property personally or through a company, and we model both routes before you commit.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to landlords with gross income above £50,000 from 6 April 2026. It reaches those above £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. You will need compatible software and four updates a year.
Talk to our Manchester team.
An FCCA-led accountancy practice. Manchester clients get the same Annual Compliance Review, the same firm-wide standards, and the same named senior accountant (Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA) referenced on every engagement.
Regulated accountancy practice
FCCA-led UK firm. Compliance Vault™ as the single audit trail across every engagement.
Manchester office
Meet our Manchester team by appointment, or run the whole engagement through Compliance Vault™, your call.
One direct local number
Call 0161 399 5643 for the Manchester line. Answered Monday–Friday, 09:30–17:30.
FCCA-led UK accountancy practice · 9 UK offices · 16 years in practice · led by Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA
Clients across Greater Manchester
Most of our clients are not in Gorton. They run shops in Stockport, studios at Salford Quays, workshops in Oldham, warehouses in Trafford and flats in Bolton, Rochdale and Bury. They also work in the city centre, in Didsbury and Chorlton, and in Ancoats and NOMA.
Distance does not change the service. You send documents through the shared record, your named accountant reviews them, and we speak by video or WhatsApp. WhatsApp replies to clients usually come in under 30 minutes during business hours, and email is answered within one working day.
If your business also operates in Yorkshire, our Bradford team works across the Pennines from Thornton Road. Our Birmingham office is the firm's headquarters.
How an engagement runs
Each month we reconcile your bookkeeping. By the 7th we send clean numbers so you know your tax position as the year goes on. Before the year end we hold an Annual Compliance Review to look at pay, dividends, capital allowances, VAT scheme and pension contributions while you can still act.
We file early where we can. That includes the accounts, the CT600, the confirmation statement and any PSC register changes. We ask clients to reply within 48 business hours, and we say plainly when late records put a filing at risk.
Switching is simple. We contact your old accountant, collect the records and check them against HMRC's position. Read our switch accountants guide for the steps.
Related reading and nearby offices
Red flags when choosing an accountant →
What to check before you sign with any practice.
How much does an accountant cost in the UK →
What moves a fee up or down, whatever the town.
The 4 types of accountants →
Chartered, management, tax and audit: which one fits your business.
Accountants near me →
All nine offices, each with a local phone line.
Accountants in Bradford →
Our nearest Yorkshire office, on Thornton Road.
Accountants in Birmingham →
The firm's Midlands headquarters.
Self-assessment →
SA100 and SA105 returns for directors, landlords and sole traders.
Limited companies →
Statutory accounts, CT600 and management accounts.
Landlords →
Section 24, company structures and MTD for Income Tax.
Switch accountants →
Clearance, handover and onboarding, handled for you.
Accountants in Manchester: FAQs
Where is the RR Accountants Manchester office?
538 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7AA. Hyde Road is the A57, the main road running east from the city centre, close to Belle Vue. You can phone on 0161 399 5643. Meetings are by appointment, and most clients deal with us by video call and WhatsApp.
What are the red flags of accountants in Manchester?
Be wary of a firm that cannot name who will handle your file, gives no written scope, has no stated reply times, or hides what it does behind a headline price. Our guide Red flags when choosing an accountant lists more. At RR you get a named accountant and a scope in writing before we start.
How much does an accountant cost in Manchester?
Fees follow the work: company or sole trader, turnover, VAT status, payroll and the number of properties. They do not follow the postcode, and we do not publish them. On a free 30-minute call we agree what you need, then confirm a fixed fee in writing. Our UK-wide guide How much does an accountant cost explains the factors.
What are the 4 types of accountants?
There are four broad kinds: practice accountants who handle tax and filings for clients, management accountants employed inside a company, tax specialists, and auditors. RR is a practice, and Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA, heads it. Our Types of accountants guide helps you decide which kind you need.
Do you work with agencies, tech firms and creative businesses?
Yes. We act for design studios, digital agencies, production companies and software start-ups. The usual work is limited company accounts, director pay, project-level management accounts and VAT. We claim R&D relief only where the work meets HMRC's definition, not to inflate a refund.
Do you help Manchester landlords with Section 24, company structures and MTD?
Yes, property tax is a firm-wide specialism. We work out the effect of the mortgage interest restriction, compare owning personally with owning through a company, plan capital gains tax before a sale, and get you ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if your rental income is over the limit.
Can you serve clients across Greater Manchester from Gorton?
Yes. Clients in Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury use the same video calls and shared records as clients in Gorton. If you prefer to talk face to face, book a time at Hyde Road.
How do I switch my accountant to RR?
Book a call, and we write to your outgoing accountant for professional clearance. We collect your records, move them into Compliance Vault™, and confirm your next deadline. Most switches take around two weeks. See Switch accountants for the steps.
How do I choose between accounting firms in Manchester?
Ask each one the same questions. Who will be my named accountant? What is in the written scope? How quickly do you reply? Will you raise tax-planning points before the year ends, or only file afterwards? Do you work with businesses like mine? Compare the answers, not the headline offer.
Talk to our Manchester team in 30 minutes.
An FCCA-led practice on Hyde Road, Gorton. Tell us what you need and we will say whether we are a fit and what happens next.
Written by the RR Accountants team. Led firm-wide by Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA. Last updated 2026-11-03.