Accountant in Oldham
Your Oldham accountant, clear, local, available.
Most small business owners in Oldham manage their finances alone — until the tax bill arrives and the numbers do not add up. Edward Harris is an ACCA-qualified accountant based on Featherstall Road South, offering fixed-fee support, same-day replies, and year-round guidance so nothing catches you off guard.
- Your tax position is visible months before the deadline.
- Bookkeeping kept current, not left to pile up at year end.
- Questions answered the day you ask — by phone, email or WhatsApp.
- Compliance handled so your attention stays on the business.
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If after three months it is not working, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Proactive Advice, Books Organised
“He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
★★★★★
Always Responds Quickly, Completely Trustworthy
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
★★★★★
Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business.”
★★★★★
Swift, Hassle-Free From Day One
“Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend.”
Sound familiar?
Still not sure what your tax bill will be?
Running a business in Oldham means wearing a lot of hats. The finances often end up squeezed into evenings, dealt with in a rush before a deadline, or left to an accountant you can never actually get hold of. None of that is unusual. It is, however, avoidable.
- Tax bills arriving as a surprise because no one flagged them earlier.
- Chasing your accountant for answers and rarely getting a timely reply.
- Spending evenings on bookkeeping that should have been done weekly.
What sorted looks like
With a local Oldham accountant doing the work year-round, your numbers are current, your tax position is visible well in advance, and questions get answered the day you ask them. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
- Your tax bill estimated months ahead — no surprises near the deadline.
- Replies within the same working day, by phone, email, or WhatsApp.
- Bookkeeping kept current each month — nothing accumulates into a problem.
- Fixed monthly fee so the cost is predictable alongside everything else.
What Oldham business owners say
These are verbatim reviews from clients who came to Edward Harris having struggled to get useful, timely accounting support elsewhere.
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan
Everything your business needs to stay compliant and in control
Edward Harris covers the full range of accounting and tax work for owner-managed businesses — from day-to-day bookkeeping through to year-end accounts, tax planning, and payroll.
Compliance Done, on Time
Self assessment, VAT returns, year-end accounts, corporation tax, and confirmation statements are all handled and filed correctly. You are notified of deadlines well in advance, not reminded by HMRC. No late-filing penalties, no last-minute scramble.
Included as standardYour Tax Bill Visible Early
Tax planning is built into the year-round service, not bolted on at the end. You will know your estimated liability months before it is due, giving time to plan rather than panic. Dividends, salary structure, and allowances are reviewed regularly.
Proactive, year-roundBookkeeping and Payroll Handled
Cloud bookkeeping via Xero, QuickBooks Online, or FreeAgent keeps your records current and accessible. Payroll, PAYE, and CIS are managed to deadline. Your books are clean throughout the year — not reconstructed under pressure in January.
Cloud-based, MTD-readyConsistently rated 5.0 on Google
Clients range from new sole traders finding their feet to established limited companies looking for more responsive support than they were getting before.
Left An Expensive Firm, Found Reliable Support
“I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
WhatsApp Access Makes Communication More Efficient
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Complex Concepts Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions.”
Why local businesses in Oldham switch to us
There is no shortage of accountants in Greater Manchester. Here is what the difference actually looks like in practice.
You Get a Reply the Same Day
Contact by phone, email, or WhatsApp gets a response within the same working day. Multiple clients specifically mention this in their reviews — it is not a coincidence, it is how the practice operates. If you have a question on a Tuesday morning, you have an answer before Tuesday evening.
Clarity on Your Numbers, Year-Round
The service is not limited to filing deadlines. Management of your books, tax position, and cash flow happens throughout the year so you are never caught unaware. When your year-end arrives, the groundwork is already done.
Plain English, No Jargon
Accounting terms get translated into plain language without being patronising about it. Whether you are a sole trader in your first year or a limited company with employees, explanations are clear enough that you can make confident decisions with them.
Up and running in three straightforward steps
Most new clients are fully set up within a week. The process is designed to be as low-effort as possible on your side.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. You will receive a same-day reply. The initial conversation is free, takes around twenty minutes, and there is no pressure to proceed.
Free initial conversation
Hasan will ask about your business, understand your current situation, and explain exactly what support makes sense. If your books are behind or in a state, that is discussed plainly — including any catch-up cost, with no surprises.
Onboarding and handover
If you are switching from another accountant, the transfer is managed on your behalf. Access to cloud accounting software is set up, your previous records are reviewed, and everything is brought up to date.
Carry on, we handle the rest
Your returns are filed, deadlines are tracked, and you receive regular updates on your financial position. Tax bills are no longer a surprise. Questions get answered the day you ask. The parts of running a business you dislike most are no longer yours to worry about.
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Things people usually ask before getting started
I am based in Oldham — do you offer in-person meetings, or is it all remote?
Edward Harris is based at Prospect House on Featherstall Road South in Oldham, and in-person meetings are available for local clients who prefer them. That said, the majority of the day-to-day work happens remotely via cloud software, email, and phone — so location is rarely a limiting factor for getting things done promptly.
What does it cost, and what is included in the monthly fee?
Pricing is fixed monthly and agreed upfront based on your business structure, turnover, and the services you need — there are no surprise invoices for standard work. A free quote takes around twenty minutes and covers everything from bookkeeping and VAT through to year-end accounts and self assessment. Use the form on this page to request yours.
My books are a mess and I have not filed on time — can you still take me on?
This is a fairly common starting point. The catch-up position will be assessed honestly in the initial conversation, and any one-off cost to bring records up to date will be explained clearly before any commitment is made. Once caught up, the ongoing service keeps things current so it does not happen again.
Is there a long-term contract or a minimum term I have to commit to?
There is no long-term lock-in. If the arrangement is not working for any reason, you are free to leave. Your records and filed documents are yours, and they will be provided in a format your next accountant can use without issue.
Do you work with sole traders as well as limited companies?
Yes — sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, and landlords are all served. The service is tailored to your structure, whether that means a self assessment return, corporation tax and a CT600, or both if you are a director drawing income in different ways. The initial conversation will identify what applies to you.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is likely to be?
With year-round bookkeeping in place, your estimated tax liability is visible at any point — not just at year end. Planning conversations happen well before deadlines so that salary, dividends, and allowances are structured in advance rather than reviewed after the fact. The aim is that nothing HMRC sends you comes as a surprise.
Less guesswork about your finances, more time on the business.
Edward Harris is an ACCA-qualified accountant based in Oldham, offering fixed-fee support, same-day replies, and year-round accounting for owner-managed businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK.