Business Details
26 Years
experience
Chartered Accountants in Nottingham
Marshall Smalley is a Nottingham-based accountancy practice dedicated to providing clear, jargon-free financial advice to businesses of all sizes. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of chartered accountants and tax specialists work as an extension of your in-house team, delivering actionable insights to streamline operations and maximise profitability. We pride ourselves on rapid response times, fixed-fee pricing, and a client-centric approach that has earned us a 90% referral rate.Our services span accountancy, taxation, payroll, business strategy, and sector-specific compliance, supported by accreditations from ICAEW, ACCA, and AAT. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' industries, we help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Services
Accountancy
Taxation
Business Support
Specialist Sectors
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs
- Our team includes ACCA and ICAEW chartered professionals
- 90% of clients join through direct recommendations
- We reduce annual accountancy fees by up to 57%
- Specialist sector knowledge across construction, property, and healthcare
Associations and certifications
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
What people say
Highly attentive service
Saved us a vast amount
No jargon
Rapid response times
5-star service
Services
Accountancy
Our accountancy services provide year-round financial support, preparing management accounts and statutory returns while offering actionable insights to improve business performance. We specialise in helping SMEs maintain compliance with Companies House requirements while optimising financial processes. With chartered professionals handling your accounts, you gain strategic financial partners who understand your industry's unique challenges.
Taxation
We deliver comprehensive tax solutions including self-assessment, corporation tax, and VAT returns. Our experts identify legitimate tax relief opportunities and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations. By staying ahead of legislative changes, we help businesses minimise liabilities while avoiding penalties, with specialist support for complex tax scenarios and investigations.
Business Support
From company formation to exit strategies, our business support covers financial planning, cashflow management, and growth strategies. We provide tailored advice on business valuations, turnaround plans, and secretarial services, helping owners make data-driven decisions while maintaining regulatory compliance across all operational aspects.
Specialist Sectors
We offer sector-specific accounting solutions for construction, property investment, dental practices, and charities. Our specialists understand industry regulations and tax complexities, ensuring compliance with CIS schemes, property tax requirements, and charity reporting standards while maximising available reliefs.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services handle tax code compliance, PAYE submissions, and employee documentation while advising on tax-efficient remuneration strategies. We ensure adherence to evolving employment laws and GDPR requirements, providing payslips, P45s, and year-end returns with expert guidance on NIC implications for employee benefits.
People
Mark Smalley
Director & Accountant
FCCA and ACA qualified with 20+ years' experience, Mark specialises in owner-managed businesses and property investment. He provides strategic financial advice while maintaining practical industry knowledge from roles in Dubai and the UK.
Sam Bailey
Director & Accountant
FCA qualified with 10 years' experience, Sam focuses on business strategy for owner-managed companies. He combines technical expertise with practical business understanding to help clients grow while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Nicola Howatson
Accountant
FCCA qualified with 20+ years' experience, Nicola specialises in long-term partnerships with SMEs. She provides comprehensive accounting solutions while balancing technical expertise with understanding of clients' operational challenges.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, VAT returns, and year-end accounts. Our services are tailored to SMEs' specific needs with fixed-fee pricing.
Are you qualified chartered accountants?
Yes, our team includes members of ICAEW (ACA), ACCA (FCCA), and AAT. We maintain professional standards through ongoing training and regulatory compliance.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our specialists with 30+ years' experience manage HMRC investigations, providing step-by-step guidance for voluntary disclosures, tax amnesty applications, and compliance resolution while minimising client stress.
Can you help with business formation?
Yes, we assist with company incorporation, corporation tax registration, PAYE setup, and VAT registration. We also advise on tax-efficient remuneration strategies for new businesses.
Do you offer sector-specific accounting services?
We specialise in construction (CIS), property investment, dental practices, and charities. Our sector experts understand industry-specific regulations and tax requirements.
What are your fee structures?
We use fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs. Fees are tailored to business size and complexity, with transparent pricing agreed before starting work.
