Sole traders & freelancers
Greater Manchester's freelance and consulting community is one of the fastest-growing in the North West. We keep bookkeeping and tax simple, so you can spend your time on client work rather than admin.
Our Offices · Manchester
Accountants in Manchester who do more than the basics
Our North West base in Salford's M5 postcode, working with sole traders, contractors and growing companies across Greater Manchester. Fixed pricing, a dedicated accountant, and advice in plain English.
Find us
Our Manchester base
- LocationM5, Salford, Greater Manchester (exact address shared when we book a meeting)
- WhatsApp+44 7457 428643
- Emailhello@buzzaccounting.co.uk
- MeetingsIn person by appointment, or by phone, video call and WhatsApp
Working with North West businesses
The UK's fastest-growing business scene outside London
Our base sits in Salford's M5 postcode — minutes from MediaCityUK on one side and Manchester city centre on the other, which is a fair picture of the businesses we work with here: digital and media freelancers, tech contractors, trades, and family-run companies across Greater Manchester.
The North West has spent the last decade turning into a genuine alternative to London for starting and scaling a business — lower costs, a deep freelance talent pool, and a startup scene anchored by Manchester's tech and media employers. What that means in practice for our clients: things move fast, margins matter, and the owners who thrive are the ones who can see their numbers clearly enough to price, hire and invest at the right moments.
Same fixed pricing as every Buzz office — no regional tiers in either direction.
Who we work with in Manchester
Built for the North West's mix of sole traders, startups and growing companies
Startups & early-stage companies
Manchester's tech and digital scene has produced a steady stream of new limited companies in recent years. We handle company formation, first-year accounts and VAT registration properly from the outset.
Growing SMEs
The North West's SME base is expanding fast, and plenty of businesses reach a point where their current accountant can't keep pace. We're built for that stage — same fixed pricing, more support.
Landlords with local portfolios
Manchester and the wider North West have seen strong rental demand, and many clients hold property alongside their main business. We handle the property-specific reporting that comes with it.
PSC contractors & IR35
Contracting is common across Manchester's tech, media and professional services sectors. We keep your IR35 position clear so you're not caught out at year end.
Everything Buzz does, from this office
The full Buzz service, North West prices included
Most of our Manchester clients mix and match from the full range — start with the accounts, add the advice when you're ready.
Accounting
Bookkeeping, accounts, VAT and payroll from £19.99 a month, software included.
See packagesTax planning
Proactive planning and HMRC support, not just a return filed in January.
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Advisory
Management accounts, forecasting and cashflow support for better decisions.
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Coaching
1-to-1 business coaching for clarity, momentum and a better-run business.
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Areas we cover
Serving businesses across Greater Manchester and the North West
We're based in Salford, and because most support happens by phone, video and WhatsApp, we work with clients right across the region — including:
Salford
Manchester city centre
MediaCityUK
Trafford
Stockport
Bolton
Bury
Oldham
Rochdale
Wigan
Tameside
Warrington
Liverpool
Preston
Chester
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from Manchester business owners
Do I need to meet in person?
No, not necessarily. We work with clients by phone, video call and WhatsApp as standard, and that works well wherever you're based across Greater Manchester and the North West. If you'd rather meet in person, we're happy to arrange that too.
Can I switch from my current accountant easily?
Yes. We manage the handover and liaise with your previous accountant directly, so switching is usually far more straightforward than it feels.
Is pricing different for Manchester clients?
No. Buzz uses the same fixed pricing across every office — no regional premium and no different service tiers.
What if I'm outside Manchester but still in the North West?
That's fine — we work with clients right across the North West, not just the M5 postcode. Because most support happens by phone, video call and WhatsApp, location isn't really a barrier.
Do you only work with businesses in Manchester itself?
No. Our Manchester base serves clients across Greater Manchester and the wider North West, from sole traders to growing SMEs.
Do you support FreeAgent or Xero?
Yes — we're a Xero Gold Partner and a FreeAgent Partner, so whichever software fits your business, we can set it up and support you on it.
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