Chartered accountants for owner-managed businesses. Plain English.
Edward Harris was founded in Oldham in 2024 by Hasan Mahmood, an ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant. The firm works with sole traders, limited companies, and growing SMEs across Greater Manchester and the wider UK — with particular depth in trades, construction, property, and e-commerce. Cloud-based tools, same-day replies, and no jargon.
How Edward Harris came about
Founded in Oldham in 2024 by Hasan Mahmood, ACCA member.
Before setting up Edward Harris, Hasan noticed something consistent in the businesses he worked with: small business owners were getting compliance-only accounting. Deadlines were met, returns were filed, but nobody was explaining what the numbers meant. Many clients had never received a proactive call from their accountant. Some were carrying unnecessary tax bills simply because no one had looked ahead.
Hasan founded Edward Harris in 2024 to address that directly. The aim was practical rather than grand: give owner-managed businesses and new companies the kind of attentive, forward-looking financial support they rarely receive — clear explanations, timely advice, and fixed monthly pricing so there are no unexpected bills after a routine conversation.
Edward Harris now works with sole traders, limited companies, and SMEs across Greater Manchester and the UK. Clients include tradespeople, landlords, e-commerce sellers, and contractors. Local clients can meet in person at the Oldham office; those further afield are served fully remotely, with no reduction in the level of involvement or speed of response.
The things we actually do
These are observable, day-to-day commitments — not a values statement on a wall.
Same-day replies on every working day
If you send a message between Monday and Friday, you will hear back that day — even if the answer is that we need a little more time. Waiting a week for a response from your accountant is not normal here, and clients notice the difference quickly.
Numbers explained, not just reported
When we send you figures or review your accounts, we explain what they mean for your business — not just what they are. You should be able to read a management summary without a finance background. If something needs context, we provide it without being asked.
Compliance done, then we go further
Every deadline is met and every return is accurate. That is the minimum. The part that matters most to clients is what comes before the deadline — spotting an upcoming tax liability early, flagging a cashflow concern, or identifying a planning opportunity while there is still time to act on it.
Fixed monthly pricing, no billing surprises
We do not charge by the hour. You know your monthly fee from the outset, and a phone call or a quick question does not generate an unexpected invoice. That means you can ask freely, which is how a useful working relationship actually functions.
Who you will be working with
Every client at Edward Harris works directly with Hasan — there are no hand-offs.
Hasan Mahmood
Hasan Mahmood is a Chartered Certified Accountant and ACCA member with experience in tax planning, compliance, and business advisory for owner-managed businesses. He founded Edward Harris in Oldham in 2024 with a straightforward focus: give small business owners proactive, clear-headed financial support — not just annual compliance. Hasan works directly with every client from onboarding onwards, which means you deal with the same person who knows your numbers. Clients frequently highlight his patience with first-time business owners, his turnaround on queries, and his ability to explain tax positions without resorting to jargon. He describes himself as your friendly neighbourhood accountant. If you want to put a question to him directly, the first conversation is free and carries no obligation.
Qualified, regulated, and insured
The things you should check before appointing any accountant.
What clients say about working with us
All reviews are sourced from Google and reproduced verbatim.
I cannot rate this company highly enough. 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. He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy. He’s kind, response, easy to deal with, and really a great member to make up your team. 10/10 recommend.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. 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. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
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
Accounts, tax, and financial clarity. Sorted properly.
Book a free initial call and we will explain exactly how we can help your business.
- No obligation — the first conversation is always free
- Same-day reply to every enquiry, Monday to Friday
- Serving businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK