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Main contact
Richard Crofts
Managing Director, supported by Joanne and our bookkeeping team
0161 240 3701 office@taxwise-accounting.co.ukWe're a small, specialist team of accountants, tax advisers and bookkeepers in Sale, giving you expert, proactive advice and the personal touch you won't get from a bigger firm. Richard, Joanne and the team work closely with you throughout the year, helping you stay compliant, organised and tax-efficient.
"Richard and his team are awesome. They have guided, advised and counselled us as we grow our online retail business and management consultancy. Ask Richard a question and his knowledge is deep and detailed."
Here at Taxwise, we like to stand out from the other accountants in Sale. We provide a highly efficient and professional service, but with the ‘personal touch’ you get from dealing with a smaller firm. We put the modern edge on traditional accounting and our use of cloud accounting software such as Xero, Freeagent and Quickbooks Online means we jump into your accounts at any time.
We help individual clients and businesses ranging from start-ups to limited companies with turnover up to £10m. As specialist tax advisers, we focus on making sure clients pay only the tax they need to — all too often we take on a new client and find they have been missing out on even basic tax planning opportunities.
Whether you are looking to bring your accounting system into the digital age, need expert tax advice, or simply want to offload your accounts and bookkeeping, Richard, Joanne and the wider Taxwise team are here and eager to help.
"We view ourselves as experienced small business owners — who just happen to be accountants. That is why we aim to become part of your team, not just a once-a-year filing service."
We're here and we're eager to help.
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine. Send a quick enquiry and Richard, Joanne or one of the team will point you in the right direction.
Managing Director, supported by Joanne and our bookkeeping team
0161 240 3701 office@taxwise-accounting.co.ukPrefer a proper chat? You can also book a free consultation.
We like to stand out from other accountants in Sale — highly efficient, highly personal, always proactive.
Pick up the phone and you'll reach a Partner who knows your file. No call centres, no juniors, no passing the buck — ever.
We routinely review every client's tax affairs and flag opportunities before you ask. All too often we find new clients have been missing out on basic savings.
We charge less than most accountants in Sale. Simple, all-inclusive monthly fees agreed upfront — one direct debit, no surprises, ever.
We're Xero Certified Advisers — we can set you up, migrate your data, run a Xero health check, and keep everything running smoothly.
Our fixed fees cover all calls and meetings. We don't want you to hesitate to contact us because you feel the clock is running.
Meetings at your premises or home, including evenings and weekends. We travel throughout Greater Manchester and the North West.
See what our clients think of us.
"I cannot recommend Richard's services enough. First class accountant who offers attentive and clear advice with positive outcomes achieved in support of yours. I 100% encourage anyone wanting a credible accountant for their tax needs to use Taxwise."
"Really superb accountants — responsive, knowledgeable and always really helpful. Highly recommended!"
"We had been with a large firm for 18 years. We moved to Richard and Joanne in 2012 and we recommend them to everybody! Their advice has transformed our business and their fees are less than we were paying 10 years ago."
From year-end accounts to specialist tax planning — all under one fixed monthly fee.
We view ourselves as experienced small business owners who just happen to be accountants. We've built our business from nothing — 100% organically, no mergers, no acquisitions — right here in Sale, Manchester.
Helping local businesses to grow and pay less tax | Small enough to care.
We're passionate about cloud accounting and Xero in particular. As certified advisers, we can set you up, migrate your data, provide ongoing support, and carry out a full Xero health check to make sure everything is running as it should.
Find out moreWe'll get you set up from scratch or migrate from your existing software, quickly and cleanly.
Already on Xero? We'll review your setup, fix any issues and make sure you're getting the most from it.
Snap receipts on the go with Xero's mobile app, so they upload to your accounts automatically.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Most new clients are surprised by what we find — and how much we can save them.