About Us
Qualified, Experienced - Chartered.
At Huddart Accountants, we’re more than just a firm of chartered accountants in Manchester. We’re your trusted business advisors. We established the practice in 1985 and built a strong reputation for understanding the specific needs of SMEs across Manchester and the North West. Over the years, we have continued to grow because we offer clear advice and dependable support to local businesses.
Learn more about Huddart, our people, our heritage and what makes us different. We take pride in offering reliable, personalised accounting services to limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. Our focus is on long-term relationships, financial clarity and straightforward compliance. As a result, clients receive advice that is practical, timely and tailored to their needs.
In 2011, Broadthunder Accounting Limited acquired the firm. The company was owned by Charles Lucas and Tom Bathgate. Then, in 2022, they merged the business with Horsfield & Smith Chartered Accountants in Bury to strengthen our service offering. These changes allowed us to expand our expertise and provide even more value to local business owners.
Tom has now retired. Charles continues as a Director and brings considerable experience across a wide range of businesses and private clients, as well as his background as a Finance Director in industry. Because of this, he helps shape the practical and personable approach we take today.
Our staff are well qualified and have significant experience. Many have been with the firm for years, so clients benefit from consistent support and strong working relationships. Client care remains central to everything we do, and our team works hard to ensure clients feel supported at every stage.
Our standards and professional values
We aim to deliver services that clients trust. Therefore, we follow clear processes, maintain high standards and communicate with transparency. This approach ensures that businesses receive guidance they can rely on as they grow and overcome new challenges.
ICAEW chartered accountants
Huddart is a member of the ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). The ICAEW was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1880, giving its members the right to use the designation “chartered accountant.”
The Institute currently has over 1.8 million members across the world. Its vision is to be acknowledged as a leading global accountancy and finance profession, so people can do business with confidence and trust.
The ICAEW ensures that the work we do on behalf of clients meets high standards of practice and professional conduct. We believe this commitment to quality is one of the key differences that sets us apart.