A complete financial solution

With over 130 years’ experience, you can trust that our team of financial experts will provide a solution to dramatically reduce the constraints holding your business back.

About us

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance

Our team of corporate finance specialists work alongside our many clients to help them achieve their personal and business objectives. From selling your business and succession planning, to MBOs/MBIs, Mergers, Acquisitions and Raising Finance.

MC Vanguard

MC Wealth Management

Our dedicated wealth management team are part of our complete financial solution for businesses and individuals. Services range from the private pension and investment management, to company pension schemes, particularly important with the new Auto Enrolment regulations.

Pensions & Investments

MC Insurance Solutions

We take pride in our local and personal approach to busness relationships. As members of a national insurance broker network we have access to the widest range of commercial insurers and products, meaning we can cater to all of our insurance clients requirements, however exacting they may be.

MC Insurance Solutions

Audit & Assurance

Audit and accounts are the heart of our business We always take a hands-on approach to helping directors or business owners fulfil their responsibilities to prepare and submit accounts. For larger clients, we have a dedicated audit department who will positively enhance your business whilst satisfying an often time-consuming statutory need.

Audit & Assurance

Auto Enrolment Services

The Workplace Pensions Reforms make it a legal requirement for all employers to automatically enrol their employees into a qualifying workplace pension scheme.

Auto-Enrolment Services

Corporate Recovery & Insolvency

Whether you are an individual, limited company, partnership or sole trader we are here to offer advice and more importantly solutions to help you regain control of your finances or your business. We look at specific circumstances and recommend swift and effective action

Corporate Recovery & Insolvency

Kreston. Knowing You.

Mitchell Charlesworth is looking to drive overseas growth after becoming a member of Kreston International, the global network of independent accounting firms.

Kreston. Knowing You.

More than just your accountants...

Mitchell Charlesworth, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, offer a locally based, complete financial solution for businesses and individuals in Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Widnes. Our large portfolio of services are based on partner-led, personal relationships which ultimately will give you and your company peace of mind and greater profitability.

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Our Specialist Sectors

Our experts have the business experience and technical know-how to deliver sector-focused advice across the broadest spectrum of industries and activities. Our forward-thinking team are constantly developing fresh areas of expertise and we are always ready to expand our activities into different sectors. We regularly assist organisations of every size and shape, from medical practices and law firms to high technology manufacturing businesses, registered social landlords, hotel and leisure, the motor industry and those involved in the agricultural sector.

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Testimonials

I was introduced to a partner about 25 years ago. I was looking for a new accountancy company as I had recently sold my shares in a holding company. I was impressed...

Stuart Hall

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Stick 'n' Step

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Rob van der Wurff, Deeside Logistics Servcies Ltd

Many many thanks to you for the services and support you have given. You have been brilliant.

Small Business Owner

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John Lowe, Managing Director

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Tim Bartley, Proprietor

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Sarah Barclay, Barclay Media Limited

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Sue Morrison, Managing Director, Law By Design Limited

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Bernie Jones, Chief Executive, Trafford Community Leisure Trust

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Dean Bee - Operations Director, Gourmet Kingdom

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Mr M - Private Tax Client

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Barpoint Ltd

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Nexus Solicitors

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Ms S - Personal Tax Client

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David Carroll - AccessFD

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Gary Newson, Director, Newson Engineering Ltd

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Hazel Bird - Designs by HB

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Paul Harris - Viridian Consulting Engineers

Mitchell Charlesworth are one of the most professional Chartered Accountancy firms I have ever worked with. Whether...

Mr C - Sole Trader & Personal Tax Client

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Mr J. Howard, Personal Tax Client and Company Director

Mitchell Charlesworth provide an efficient and personalised tax advice service that has catered to my changing needs...

Mr. Howe, Personal Tax Client

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Age UK Midlands and Eastern Regions Finance Officers Network

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Roger Coates, ACIB, Company Director

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Nicky Owen, CEO, Epigram Communications and Design Ltd

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Sarah Ellis, Treasurer, NDE Network

Excellent service. Technically very capable. Friendly and approachable. Really good coffee if you visit their offices!

Personal Tax Client

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Jayne Blakeley, Director, Drivetrain Ltd

Richard goes far beyond what we expect him to do which we are very grateful for. I am glad Richard will remain our...

Crown Flooring Ltd

Thank you for all your help in setting up my new business; it has been a pleasure to work with you.

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Emma Sutcliffe, Director, Finchfive Low Mill (Caton) Ltd

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Lee Fallon, Managing Director, Benson Clarke Ltd

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Paul Booth, Director, Paul Booth Building Services Ltd