Our history

Respected chartered accountants firm

Founded in 1983 by Michael Chadwick, Chadwicks has grown from a small team to one of the largest independent accountancy firms in Greater Manchester, with 60 employees, including 20 qualified accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.

Key milestones

• Leadership evolution:

• Tracey Connor FCA and Cathryn McDowell FCCA became Directors in 2012, contributing 40 years of combined experience.
• Michael Royle FCA and Nigel Birtwistle FCCA joined as Directors in 2015 from sister firm Grundy Anderson & Kershaw.
• Claire Taylor FCCA and Jason Allcroft FCA were promoted to Directors in 2022, followed by James Chadwick ACCA in 2023.

• Expansion and mergers:

• 2019: Merged with Grundy Anderson & Kershaw
• 2022: Acquired Crossfields (Glossop)
• 2023: Acquired Robert Hayden (Stockport)
• 2024: Merged with AMS, a top 100 UK accounting firm.

Your trusted advisor

At Chadwicks, client satisfaction drives everything we do. We invest heavily in staff development and specialise in areas including manufacturing, professional services and audit – providing innovative solutions to help businesses achieve their goals.

To find out more about our accounting services, email or call us on 0161 370 9600.

You can also read more about us and the way we work.