Specialist accountants for property developers, construction firms and corporate restructuring clients.

AXT Accountants is a specialist accountancy and tax advisory firm supporting property developers, construction businesses, SPV companies and groups across the North West of England.

We provide expert advice in:

Property developer accounting
Construction & CIS accounting
Corporate restructuring
VAT on property and construction
SDLT planning
SPV structures
Landlord and property investor tax
Company formations and group structures

Based in Cheshire, we work with clients across every major North West region, delivering specialist sector knowledge and clear, proactive support.

Areas We Cover in the North West

We support clients across the entire North West region, including:

Greater Manchester

Manchester
Salford
Stockport
Tameside
Oldham
Bolton
Bury
Wigan
Rochdale

Cheshire

Cheadle
Wilmslow
Stockport borders
Macclesfield
Chester
Northwich
Warrington

Lancashire

Preston
Blackburn
Blackpool
Burnley
Chorley

Merseyside

Liverpool
Birkenhead
Southport
St Helens
Wirral

Cumbria

Carlisle
Barrow-in-Furness
Kendal
Workington

Whether you are a developer, contractor, SPV owner or multi-company group, our specialist expertise allows us to support your business wherever you are in the region.

Who We Work With

We specialise in working with:

Property developers
Construction companies
Trades and subcontractors
SPV companies
Landlords and investors
Joint venture partners
Family-owned SMEs
Groups needing restructuring

Our focus on the property and construction sectors means our advice is specific, not generic — and tailored to the unique tax and structural issues these industries face.

Our North West Specialist Services

1. Property Developer Accounting

Including:

SPV setup
VAT 742 guidance
SDLT planning
Development phase accounting
CIS implications
Profit extraction
Development finance support

2. Construction & CIS Accounting

Including:

CIS monthly returns
Subcontractor verification
Reverse charge VAT
Payroll for contractors
SPV construction accounting
CIS refund optimisation

3. Corporate Restructuring

Including:

Section 110 demergers
Group restructuring
Holding company creation
Share reorganisations
Intra-group transfers
HMRC clearance

Why North West Businesses Choose Us

Specialist Knowledge

We specialise in property, construction and corporate restructuring — sectors that demand deeper expertise than general accountancy.

Clear & Practical Advice

Our guidance is designed to be understandable and actionable.

Full Lifecycle Support

From SPV setup to development phase accounting, restructuring and long-term planning, we support every stage of the journey.

Local Expertise

We understand the North West market, including regional development activity, planning nuances, contractor structures and local compliance trends.

Proactive Communication

You receive direct, ongoing support — not just year-end compliance.

Recent Work Across the North West

Manchester Developer – Mixed-Use Scheme

Supported VAT 742 planning, SDLT analysis, SPV setup and project accounting.

Cheshire Contractor – CIS & Reverse Charge VAT

Implemented full CIS compliance, payroll and management accounting.

Liverpool Property Group – Section 110 Demerger

Created a cleaner group structure with HMRC clearance for long-term protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with clients across the whole North West?

Yes — we cover Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria.

Do you specialise in property developers?

Yes, this is one of our core areas of expertise.

Do you support construction businesses with CIS?

Yes — including monthly CIS returns, verification and refund optimisation.

Do you provide corporate restructuring?

Yes, including demergers, group structuring and HMRC clearance.

Can you help with SPV set-ups?

Yes — for both development and investment projects.

Speak to a North West Specialist Accountant

📞 Call us: +44 161 989 9560
📧 Email: enquiries@axtaccountants.com
🌐 Website: https://axtaccountants.com