Proactively working with you throughout the whole year, we never miss the chance to make your business better and your finances stronger.
Comprehensive advice made simple Richard Carr, Mechan Limited
Comprehensive advice made simple
Our award-winning accountancy services aim to free you up to focus on growing your business, safe in the knowledge that we’re on your side. As a Shorts client, you will have our attention year-round, not just at the year-end. As well as helping you ensure compliance, we will continually seek new opportunities to boost the financial health and wealth of both our corporate and private clients.
We take the time to get to know you and your business, its story, and its goals. Armed with this knowledge, we’ll work in close partnership with you, building a strong, long-term relationship. This approach gives us the necessary insight to deliver smart, strategic, advice all year round.
We understand the importance of financial transparency, compliance, and strategic planning for larger limited companies. We go beyond the numbers, providing a full range of joined-up services. That is how we help maximise your company’s efficiency, compliance, and growth.
Owner-Managed Business
Our owner-managed business team works solely with OMBs, and has a wealth of experience across many industries. our practical, actionable advice can keep your business moving forward. We will develop a tailored accountancy package that works for you.
This package includes more than your accounts. Our team will help boost your tax position, business strategy, remuneration planning, and more.
Healthcare
We understand that today’s healthcare professionals require the support of a team of advisers, equipped with the skills to truly understand the distinct financial requirements of the sector. Which is why we have a dedicated team of healthcare specialists who understand and take the time to listen to the challenges you are facing. They will then confidently bring ideas and suggestions to help strengthen your finances.
We invest time to develop long-term relationships with our clients and aim to be considered an integral part of your management team; approachable and always on hand to provide help and support that you can rely on throughout the year.
Shorts are one of only a handful of local advisers qualified to meet the distinct financial requirements of healthcare professionals and our clients receive a specialist service backed by the assurance of AISMA (The Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants) accredited professionals.
Management Accounts
Genus; our approach to management accounts is innovative, award-winning and unique. Genus is a combination of well-developed technology and smart human intervention, designed to give you a really meaningful view of your business. And because Genus brings together the best of technology with the knowledge of our experienced team, we are able to deliver meaningful information, insightful advice and integrated planning.
Bringing power to you, your business and your plans for the future. With Genus, if you’re ready for tomorrow, the future is yours.
Payroll
Our payroll team look after businesses of all sizes; from those smaller businesses who simply prefer not to employ their own in-house team, through to large companies who choose to outsource their complete payroll solution to Shorts.
Outsourcing your payroll function means that you can spend more time focussing on your business and provides you with the assurance that you won’t fall foul of ever-changing regulations.
Corporate Accountancy
Andy Irvine
Howard Freeman
Malcolm Pope
Ceri Lewis
Ian Robinson
Jo Cresswell
Alicia Williams
Gemma Clare
Margaret Hall
Vicky Law
Kirstie Wilson
Alexa Conway
Liam Buttery
Ryan Wilkes
Winner - Accountancy team of the year
Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2020
Winner - Excellence in Professional Services
Sheffield Business Awards 2018
Winner - Professional Services Award
Derbyshire Times Business Awards 2021
Andy, Jo and their team have provided Merlin with first-class audit and Corporation Tax advice for over 20 years. This has allowed the business to develop from an upwardly mobile SME through to its current position as a profitable subsidiary of a US quoted company. Our relationship has always been conducted on a friendly yet thoroughly professional basis with services delivered in a timely and cost-effective way. Simon Parker, Financial DirectorMerlin Business Software
Andy, Jo and their team have provided Merlin with first-class audit and Corporation Tax advice for over 20 years. This has allowed the business to develop from an upwardly mobile SME through to its current position as a profitable subsidiary of a US quoted company. Our relationship has always been conducted on a friendly yet thoroughly professional basis with services delivered in a timely and cost-effective way.
Shorts have been with us since 1969 when the business was founded by my step father, Ray Harper. Throughout this period, they have been a valued member of our wider management team, offering well thought through strategic advice, as well as helping us with accounting and taxation matters. Andy Irvine is the partner that looks after our business and I am continually impressed by the enthusiasm and interest that he shows in our business and its future plans. As we have grown our needs for support and advice have changed and Shorts have grown with us. Andy ensures that we receive an integrated, seamless service whether it be advice on pensions, capital allowances, additional funding needs or inheritance tax. Jamie DennisIndustrial Ancilliaries
Shorts have been with us since 1969 when the business was founded by my step father, Ray Harper. Throughout this period, they have been a valued member of our wider management team, offering well thought through strategic advice, as well as helping us with accounting and taxation matters. Andy Irvine is the partner that looks after our business and I am continually impressed by the enthusiasm and interest that he shows in our business and its future plans. As we have grown our needs for support and advice have changed and Shorts have grown with us. Andy ensures that we receive an integrated, seamless service whether it be advice on pensions, capital allowances, additional funding needs or inheritance tax.
Over the past couple of years, Shorts have provided a lot of advice. There has been advice on computing, what production software I should use to control the shop floor, and we’ve had a lot of advice on the business strategy moving forward. And, as we have a very small board of directors, there isn’t actually a lot of opportunity for debate. Shorts come in and that provides a sound board for me to discuss various options of strategy, the pros and cons of each one. And that’s a relationship that works very well. Stuart MurphyRollem Patent Products Limited
Over the past couple of years, Shorts have provided a lot of advice. There has been advice on computing, what production software I should use to control the shop floor, and we’ve had a lot of advice on the business strategy moving forward. And, as we have a very small board of directors, there isn’t actually a lot of opportunity for debate. Shorts come in and that provides a sound board for me to discuss various options of strategy, the pros and cons of each one. And that’s a relationship that works very well.
We’ve worked with Shorts for over 20 years and over that time we’ve become very closely involved with one another's businesses. It’s very important that they know our ethos as a business, understand how the company operates and the people in the business so that they can give us good advice. We trust them and part of that trust is knowing the ethos at Shorts which is also being a very prudent company whilst being bang up to date with all their advice they also offer. Robin PennyPenny Hydraulics Limited
We’ve worked with Shorts for over 20 years and over that time we’ve become very closely involved with one another's businesses. It’s very important that they know our ethos as a business, understand how the company operates and the people in the business so that they can give us good advice. We trust them and part of that trust is knowing the ethos at Shorts which is also being a very prudent company whilst being bang up to date with all their advice they also offer.
Shorts give their customers an excellent personal service. They are always at the end of the phone and willing to help whenever the need arises. We particularly value their professionalism and the personable nature in which they conduct their business. If I had to describe Shorts in three words, I’d say they’re a professional company that’s approachable and engaged. Nick Grayson, DirectorPinelog Group Limited
Shorts give their customers an excellent personal service. They are always at the end of the phone and willing to help whenever the need arises. We particularly value their professionalism and the personable nature in which they conduct their business. If I had to describe Shorts in three words, I’d say they’re a professional company that’s approachable and engaged.
Criterion Packaging first engaged the services of Shorts over 20 years ago. Initially, we were given assistance obtaining finance and banking facilities which was invaluable in the early stages of our development. I have always found the advice and guidance provided to be reliable and objective, providing a trustworthy basis upon which to make decisions. Over the years, Shorts have formed a deep understanding of our business, giving us absolute confidence in the advice we receive. The audit is always completed promptly and efficiently to match our tight schedule requirements and they continue to offer advice on business and investment matters. Their independent advice has been invaluable to our business and I would not hesitate to recommend their services Ken Hepplestone, Managing DirectorCriterion Packaging Limited
Criterion Packaging first engaged the services of Shorts over 20 years ago. Initially, we were given assistance obtaining finance and banking facilities which was invaluable in the early stages of our development. I have always found the advice and guidance provided to be reliable and objective, providing a trustworthy basis upon which to make decisions. Over the years, Shorts have formed a deep understanding of our business, giving us absolute confidence in the advice we receive. The audit is always completed promptly and efficiently to match our tight schedule requirements and they continue to offer advice on business and investment matters. Their independent advice has been invaluable to our business and I would not hesitate to recommend their services
Throughout the many years’ that our affairs have been looked after by Shorts we have sought their advice on many occasions. The long standing relationship which exists between our firms has created a foundation of trust and we have confidence that whenever we need sound, reliable and timely advice, the solution is always a telephone call away. Over the years we have maintained regular dialogue, often using Shorts as a ‘sounding board’ to discuss ideas and planning opportunities. The nature of our business means that we have sought their advice in a variety of areas and have always found their staff to be friendly and approachable. From assisting with the implementation of our very first computerised accounting system many years ago, and implementing management systems we can rely on, to more recently guiding us through the complex VAT issues relating to property transactions, we have no hesitation in approaching Shorts whatever our requirements. John Short, Managing DirectorJ.A.B. Short Limited
Throughout the many years’ that our affairs have been looked after by Shorts we have sought their advice on many occasions. The long standing relationship which exists between our firms has created a foundation of trust and we have confidence that whenever we need sound, reliable and timely advice, the solution is always a telephone call away. Over the years we have maintained regular dialogue, often using Shorts as a ‘sounding board’ to discuss ideas and planning opportunities. The nature of our business means that we have sought their advice in a variety of areas and have always found their staff to be friendly and approachable. From assisting with the implementation of our very first computerised accounting system many years ago, and implementing management systems we can rely on, to more recently guiding us through the complex VAT issues relating to property transactions, we have no hesitation in approaching Shorts whatever our requirements.
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