Accountants in High Peak
High Peak has 25 accountancy firms on record, including 12 supervised for anti-money-laundering and 8 with professional-body membership. Because "accountant" is not a protected title in the UK, anyone can use it - so every listing here is cross-checked against Companies House, the HMRC anti-money-laundering register and the professional bodies, with the source and date shown on each claim. When you compare High Peak firms, look past price to two things on the public record: that the firm is supervised for anti-money-laundering (a legal requirement) and, ideally, that it belongs to a body such as ICAEW, ACCA or AAT. Both are shown on every profile below.
- Since 2001longest established
- 22accounts filed on time
- 17Accounting & audit
- 6Bookkeeping
- 4Tax advice
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Accountants in High Peak: quick answers
What do accountants charge in High Peak?
Typical UK fees apply in High Peak: GBP 150-400 for a sole trader Self Assessment return, GBP 750-2,000 a year for limited company accounts and Corporation Tax, and small-business monthly packages from around GBP 100. Full High Peak cost guide →
How established are High Peak's accountancy firms?
The average incorporated firm in High Peak has been on the Companies House register for about 11 years; the longest-standing was incorporated in 2001.
How many new accountancy firms opened in High Peak in the last year?
2 new accountancy firms were incorporated in High Peak in the last 12 months, per Companies House.
What accountants in High Peak charge
- Self Assessment tax returnGBP 150-400 one-off
- Limited company accounts + Corporation TaxGBP 750-2,000 per year
- Small business monthly packageGBP 100-300 per month
Indicative UK ranges, compiled July 2026; a High Peak quote varies with complexity and how organised your records are. Full High Peak cost guide →
How to choose an accountant in High Peak
- Confirm AML supervision. Every UK accountant must be supervised for anti-money-laundering, by HMRC or a professional body. It is a legal requirement and the first thing to check.
- Look for a professional body. Membership of ICAEW, ACCA or AAT means real qualifications and a complaints route; the title "accountant" on its own is not protected.
- Compare fixed-fee quotes. Most High Peak firms quote a fixed fee per service, so get two or three and compare like for like rather than hourly rates.
- Watch the red flags. No AML registration, no engagement letter, vague pricing or any pressure to under-declare are all reasons to walk away.
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Our sources
Every listing is drawn from public records and re-checked as they update. Primary sources:
- Companies House register (opens in new tab) - identity, incorporation and filing history.
- HMRC anti-money-laundering register (opens in new tab) - supervised-business status.
- ICAEW, ACCA and AAT membership registers - professional-body standing.