Accountant in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Personal, proactive accountancy for Knutsford business owners, directors and sole traders who want clear numbers and a lower tax bill.

  • I meet Knutsford clients face to face, on King Street or at your premises
  • Fixed monthly fees from £99, agreed before we start
  • Sole traders, trades, limited companies, professionals and landlords
Knutsford, Cheshire

Accountants in Knutsford who answer the phone

Josh Morris FCCA, founder of Calibra Accountancy

I'm Josh Morris FCCA, founder of Calibra Accountancy and The Cheshire Accountant. I help businesses in Knutsford and the wider WA16 area stay compliant, plan their tax properly and understand their finances.

Knutsford is a market town with a serious professional community. King Street and Princess Street are full of independent shops, restaurants and galleries, the surrounding villages are home to directors, consultants and partners, and the town has long been a base for solicitors, financial advisers and professional firms serving mid Cheshire. Many of my clients here want an accountant who answers the phone, explains things in plain English and spots problems before HMRC does.

My office is in Wilmslow, fifteen minutes away, and I meet Knutsford clients face to face. That might be at your shop, your office or your kitchen table, or over a coffee on King Street. Day to day, the rest is done online and by phone.

With over 15 years in finance across large corporates, listed businesses and growing SMEs, I bring big business experience to small and medium businesses in Knutsford.

Accountancy services in Knutsford

One accountant for the lot

Whether you run a shop on King Street, a professional practice or a consultancy from home in Mobberley or Toft, I offer a full range of accounting and tax services. Everything sits under one roof, so you deal with one accountant for the lot.

Company accounts

Year-end accounts prepared accurately and filed with Companies House and HMRC on time. No last-minute panic and no late filing penalties.

Corporation tax

Returns completed thoroughly, with planning throughout the year so you know what is coming and can keep your bill as low as it legitimately can be.

Self assessment tax returns

Personal tax returns for Knutsford sole traders, landlords, directors and high earners. I take care of the forms and deadlines.

Bookkeeping and VAT

Up-to-date, organised records and VAT returns submitted correctly. Knutsford bookkeeping for owners who would rather not spend evenings on receipts.

Payroll and CIS

Managed payroll for your team, plus Construction Industry Scheme returns for builders, trades and subcontractors working in and around Knutsford.

Management accounts

Regular reports that show how your business is really performing, so you can make decisions with confidence.

Making Tax Digital

Support to get set up with the right software and stay HMRC compliant as Making Tax Digital rules change.

Tax planning and advice

Proactive advice on structure, director pay, dividends and growth from a tax advisor in Knutsford you can actually get hold of.

Sole tradersfrom £99per month
Limited companiesfrom £119per month
Making Tax Digitalfrom £39per month

Who I work with in Knutsford

Knutsford has a bit of everything, and so do my clients. If your business is one of these, I already know the questions you're going to ask.

  • Independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and galleries on King Street and Princess Street managing VAT, stock and staff costs
  • Solicitors, advisers and professional practices who want a proactive accountant rather than a compliance service
  • Consultants, freelancers and professional services firms working from home in Knutsford and the villages
  • Builders, trades and subcontractors across WA16 who need CIS handled correctly
  • Landlords with property in Knutsford who need self assessment and Making Tax Digital sorted
  • Directors and high earners who want smarter personal tax planning

[Any Knutsford clients Josh can name, with their agreement.]

Supporting Knutsford's local businesses

Knutsford is a town of around 13,000 people, 14 miles south west of Manchester and right beside junction 19 of the M6. It is one of the best-preserved market towns in the north, and its business community is a mix of independent retail and hospitality, professional services and the directors and consultants who live in the town and the villages around it.

King Street is the heart of the town, a long curve of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries and professional firms, with Princess Street running parallel behind it. Tatton Park sits on the northern edge of the town and brings visitors all year, and Royal May Day is one of the oldest traditions in the county.

Booths Park and the business parks around the M6 junction are home to larger employers and professional firms, and Mobberley, Toft, Ollerton and Plumley make up a ring of villages full of home-based businesses.

13,000People in Knutsford, with a deep professional services community
King StreetIndependent shops, restaurants and professional firms along one historic street
M6 J19On the doorstep, with Manchester and the airport under half an hour away

What Cheshire Businesses Say

“Josh and Calibra Accountancy have been invaluable in managing Bywater Wealth's accounting and has helped resolve some personal tax requirements as well. His professionalism and expertise make him a huge part of growing my business and I couldn't recommend him highly enough.”

Kieran Bywater, Director, Bywater Wealth

“Josh's approach is a breath of fresh air. He is very confident and no question is too much. He will give me his time, and I feel like I can phone him up about the slightest thing. He's really approachable and really helpful.”

Angela, co-owner, Paul George Hair, Poynton. Read the case study

Questions Knutsford businesses ask me.

Do you work with businesses in Knutsford?
Yes. I support sole traders, limited companies, directors, professionals and freelancers across Knutsford and the WA16 area, including Mobberley, Toft, Ollerton and Plumley.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. I meet Knutsford clients face to face, at your premises or somewhere in town, and my Wilmslow office is fifteen minutes away if you'd rather come to me. Day to day, most of the work is done online and by phone.
How much does an accountant in Knutsford cost?
My packages start from £99 per month for sole traders and £119 per month for limited companies. Making Tax Digital support starts from £39 per month.
Can you help with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Yes. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax started in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027. I can set you up with the right software and handle your quarterly updates.
Do you work with construction businesses and trades?
Yes. I manage CIS returns, payroll and project margins for builders and trades across Knutsford and Cheshire.

Let's get started in Knutsford

If you're looking for an accountant in Knutsford who is easy to deal with, qualified and experienced, get in touch. I'll give you straight answers and proper support when you need it.

Book a meeting Call 07495 929 106

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