Chartered Accountants Liverpool
At Jan McDermott, our experienced team of chartered accountants proudly supports businesses across Liverpool and the surrounding city region.
Get StartedComprehensive Financial Solutions for Your Business Growth In Liverpool
From day-to-day bookkeeping to high-level strategic financial planning, we help Liverpool businesses make their finances work smarter. Our core services include Bookkeeping, Virtual FD support, Payroll, Auto Enrolment, Company Incorporation, Company Secretarial services, and much more.
At Jan McDermott Chartered Accountants, we combine in-depth financial expertise with a client-first approach to support businesses across Liverpool—helping you stay compliant, in control, and confidently positioned for growth.
Business Accounting Support in Liverpool
Running a business in Liverpool comes with its own opportunities and pressures. At Jan McDermott, we take the weight of financial management off your shoulders so you can focus on running and growing your business.
We understand the realities faced by Liverpool entrepreneurs—from fast-moving markets and rising overheads to complex tax rules and regulatory change. Whether you’re launching a start-up in the city or scaling an established operation, we provide clear, proactive advice and reliable support at every stage. Our aim is to help you make informed financial decisions with confidence.
Key Business Services in Liverpool
We support a wide variety of Liverpool-based clients, including creative agencies, trades and construction businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Our services are designed to meet your needs today while preparing you for the future.
Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping keeps your business on track. We manage your income, expenses, and records efficiently, giving you clear visibility over your finances and peace of mind at tax time.
Virtual FD Services
Get access to senior-level financial insight without the cost of a full-time Finance Director. Our Virtual FD service includes cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Payroll
Our payroll team ensures your employees are paid correctly and on time, every time. We manage PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, and ongoing HMRC compliance.
Auto Enrolment
We simplify workplace pension obligations by handling assessments, employee communications, contributions, and reporting—keeping you fully compliant with auto enrolment regulations.
Company Formation (Incorporation)
Starting a new company in Liverpool? We handle the incorporation process with Companies House and make sure your business is structured correctly from the outset.
Company Secretarial
Stay compliant with statutory requirements. We manage annual filings, confirmation statements, and company records so nothing gets missed.
Xero Implementation & Training
Move to cloud accounting with confidence. We’ll set up Xero for your business and provide tailored training so you can gain real-time insights into your finances.
Tax Investigation Support
If you’re facing an HMRC enquiry or investigation, we’ll act on your behalf, manage communications, and guide you through the process with clarity and reassurance.
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
For Liverpool contractors and subcontractors, we provide specialist CIS support, including registrations, monthly returns, and accurate deduction management.
Forecasting & Budgeting
Plan ahead with confidence. We help you build realistic forecasts and budgets that support sustainable growth and better financial control.
Business Acquisitions
Considering the purchase of another business? We assist with due diligence, valuations, and financial analysis to ensure you make informed decisions.
Business Sales
If you’re planning an exit, we’ll help you prepare your business for sale, identify potential buyers, and navigate the financial aspects of the transaction.
Why Work with Jan McDermott?
Here’s why many Liverpool businesses choose Jan McDermott as their trusted accounting partner:
- Highly Experienced Chartered Accountants: Our team has decades of combined experience across accountancy, taxation, and business finance, working with clients across a broad range of industries.
- Strong Local Insight: We work with businesses throughout Liverpool and understand the commercial landscape, from independent traders to growing companies across the city.
- Comprehensive Accountancy Services: From bookkeeping and payroll to tax investigations and business transactions, we provide a complete, joined-up service.
- Personalised, Business-Focused Advice: No two businesses are the same. We take the time to understand how you operate before recommending solutions.
- Accessible and Responsive Support: We’re easy to reach, proactive in our approach, and committed to supporting your success—whether you need quick guidance or long-term planning.
Trusted Chartered Accountants for Liverpool Businesses
Whether you’re a start-up, a growing SME, or an established business in Liverpool, Jan McDermott Chartered Accountants provides dependable advice and comprehensive financial support.
Our friendly, knowledgeable team is committed to delivering a personalised service built around your business. When you work with us, you gain more than an accountant—you gain a trusted financial partner invested in your success.
Ready to take control of your business finances?
Get in touch with Jan McDermott today and discover how we can support your Liverpool business every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with a broad range of Liverpool-based clients, including sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, contractors, property investors, creative agencies, and growing SMEs across many industries.
Yes. Our services are offered on a clear, fixed-fee basis wherever possible, tailored to your business needs, so you have full transparency and no unexpected costs.
Absolutely. We support start-ups with company formation, bookkeeping setup, tax registrations, and ongoing advice to help new businesses establish themselves with confidence.
While we have strong local links across Liverpool and the wider city region, many of our clients work with us remotely using cloud accounting software, allowing for flexible and efficient support.
We specialise in cloud accounting, particularly Xero. Our team provides full implementation, migration, and training to ensure you get the most value from your accounting software.
Getting started is simple. Contact our team to arrange an initial consultation, and we’ll take the time to understand your business, your goals, and how we can best support you.
“Don’t Just Take Our Word For It”
Alan Robson
They provide us with a fully outsourced finance function so that our own team can focus on our business. They implemented Xero software from day one of the company meaning that we have real-time visibility of our business at all times, The monthly management accounts meetings we have with Jan really add value to decision-making and strategic planning and we wouldn’t be without them.
Peter Broxton
Their professionalism, expertise and client care are outstanding and they have supported our growing business no end. They look after everything from our bookkeeping, VAT, annual accounts, as well as claiming Research & Development tax relief, preparing budgets and forecasts and assisting with grant claims. The whole team are always responsive, friendly and reliable and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and efficient firm to look after their business finance requirements.
Scott Hackett
I moved my accounts over to Jan at the beginning of the year and have been extremely impressed with her attention to detail and precision. She’s made it easy for me to understand and manage all the key aspects of my accountancy, as well as offering useful suggestions of ways to improve and make things work more efficiently for me and my business. I’d highly recommend Jan and her team to anyone looking for professional, friendly, and reliable accountants that truly get to know you and offer a tailored service.”
Alistair Evans
Jan McDermott & Co have been our accountants for over 15 years and have not only ensured our accounting records are accurate and legal, but also provided us with first class advice to help us grow. They recommended our move to Xero accounting software which has revolutionised our business, allowing us to create predictable income through the use of Go Cardless Direct Debits, and streamlining our day to day accounting operations. Jan and her team are friendly, easy to work with and take time to understand a particular problem or situation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any business that wants an accountancy firm they can grow with and depend on.