Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Manchester
Established in 1911, RPG Chartered Accountants has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals across the UK. Our director-led approach ensures clients receive tailored, commercially focused advice from senior professionals with deep sector expertise. We prioritise long-term relationships, combining technical excellence with proactive service to address both immediate needs and strategic goals. With a heritage spanning over a century, we blend tradition with innovation, leveraging technology to enhance client experience while maintaining personal accountability.Our team's collective experience in accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services positions us to deliver solutions that drive growth and compliance. We serve diverse sectors including healthcare, property, insurance, and cryptoassets, supported by specialist knowledge and a commitment to ethical standards. As a member of DFK International, we offer global reach while maintaining localised service excellence.
Services
Tax advice
Audit services
Insolvency solutions
Financial planning
Corporate finance
Payroll services
Cloud accounting
Forensic accounting
International tax
Estate planning
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- Director-led approach ensures senior-level expertise on every client matter
- Specialist teams in cryptoassets, healthcare, and property sectors
- Proactive compliance and tax planning advice tailored to client needs
- Award-winning audit services for public interest entities
- Integrated financial planning and insolvency solutions under one roof
Associations and certifications
- DFK International
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Services
Tax advice
Our tax specialists provide strategic guidance on complex UK tax legislation for individuals and businesses. Services include compliance, inheritance tax planning, offshore reporting, and dispute resolution. With expertise in cryptoasset taxation since 2014, we help clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements while minimising liabilities through legitimate planning opportunities.
Audit services
We deliver statutory audits for listed companies, charities, and professional practices, combining technical excellence with business insight. Our IFRS-qualified auditors provide assurance on financial statements while identifying operational improvements. As one of fewer than 30 UK firms authorised for public interest entity audits, we serve FTSE-listed and AIM companies with specialist sector knowledge.
Insolvency solutions
Our licensed insolvency practitioners offer corporate and personal debt solutions with over 40 years' collective experience. Services include CVAs, liquidations, administrations, and individual voluntary arrangements. We prioritise stakeholder communication and stress reduction through transparent processes, supported by a team that includes former Deloitte and KPMG professionals.
Financial planning
Chartered financial planners create bespoke investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Services cover retirement planning, tax-efficient savings, and cross-border wealth management. We coordinate with legal and tax advisors to ensure holistic solutions, with specialist expertise in advising expatriates across Europe and the Middle East.
Corporate finance
We support business transactions through valuations, due diligence, and funding strategies. Our team has advised on cross-border M&A deals and management buyouts, with expertise in intellectual property valuation and forensic accounting for litigation. We provide independent business reviews and capital raising support for growth-oriented companies.
People
Jonathan Brownson
Group Managing Director
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 40 years' experience, specialising in retail, property, and financial services sectors. Leads client relationships while overseeing RPG Group operations. Holds ACCA fellowship and serves on industry advisory boards.
Martin Chatten
Head of Audit
ICAEW fellow with expertise in listed company audits and international transactions. Previously worked at national firms before leading RPG's audit team since 2011. Specialises in technology and manufacturing sectors.
Alex Kachani
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Chartered Accountant since 1978 with 40+ years in insolvency practice. Specialises in personal debt counselling and corporate recovery. Fellow of R3 and former Crawfords partner with expertise in complex restructuring cases.
Ashley Hayman
Corporate Finance Director
Chartered Accountant and tax adviser with 20 years as senior partner in regional practice. Expert in business sales, valuations, and forensic accounting. Holds legal qualifications and serves as expert witness in commercial disputes.
Gareth Hunt
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Qualified insolvency practitioner since 2018 with experience in corporate liquidations and personal bankruptcies. Member of ICAEW and R3, specialising in construction and hospitality sector insolvencies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end financial statements tailored to SMEs across all sectors.
Can you assist with cryptoasset tax compliance?
Yes, our specialist team has advised on cryptocurrency taxation since 2014, covering transaction reporting, capital gains calculations, and HMRC disclosures.
Do you audit charities and not-for-profit organisations?
We have extensive experience auditing charities, professional bodies, and social enterprises, combining regulatory compliance with strategic financial advice.
What insolvency options exist for struggling businesses?
We offer company voluntary arrangements, administration, liquidation, and rescue financing solutions with confidential initial consultations to explore all available options.
How do you support property investors and developers?
Our property specialists handle tax planning, service charge accounting, and compliance across residential and commercial real estate portfolios.
Are you regulated for public interest entity audits?
Yes, we are authorised by ICAEW to audit public interest entities including listed companies and regulated financial institutions.
