Shipleys LLP is delighted to announce we’ve joined Moore Kingston Smith. From 6 May we’ll rebrand fully to Moore Kingston Smith - read more
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At Shipleys we work hard to help our clients thrive. Nobody understands your personal affairs or business like you do. So we invest the time to get to know you, your objectives and priorities to ensure the advice you get from us is just what you need.

What we can do for you

We offer accounting, audit and tax as well as a range of specialist services. Whether you’re in business or an individual, we can provide you with everything you need to keep your finances in order.

“Shipleys continues to provide a valuable financial overview with an expert eye, which allows the directors to confidently concentrate their day-to day efforts on developing the business, in addition to dealing with the myriad of assorted issues involved in running a medium-sized successful business”

Giles Verity
Director, Stanhope-Seta Ltd

“Simon Robinson and his team do our year-end accounts and provide payroll services. More importantly they also give sensible and intelligent financial and strategic advice and mentor us through with those unusual issues that occasionally arise.”

Keith Ashton
CEO, SPACE&PLACE

"A big thank you to everyone for an enjoyable and supportive 3 years at Shipleys. It's been a pleasure to work with you all."

Thomas Ho
Former Shipleys Graduate Trainee

We have really appreciated the deep understanding Shipleys have of us. Not only are they sector specialists, they have a really good knowledge of what we do and our ambitions.

This pre-established learning curve means you can have commercially focused conversations with them that are hugely helpful and productive. The firm is a good business partner for us.

Simon Weatherseed
Group Financial Director of Unit 9

"We regularly meet with Simon Robinson. He's helped us understand the business side of things at each stage. He's a great sounding board and really helps us feel confident in making the important decisions."

Tim Caplan
Co-founder, Union VFX

Our specialist
sectors

Our dedicated teams of sector specialists are experienced in dealing with the complex challenges and changing regulatory environments across a range of industries.

The sectors below constitute the majority of our practice, but this is by no means an exhaustive list of industry groups that we work with.

All Sectors

Publications

Shipshape: Spring 2025

Our final edition of Shipshape discusses how to manage the rise in employers' NICs, changes to transfer pricing rules, IHT and pensions, payroll developments, our forthcoming rebrand to Moore Kingston Smith and more.
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Shipshape: Winter 2024/5

Our Winter 2024/5 Shipshape discusses the Autumn Budget, capital gains and inheritance tax changes, tax reliefs for the broadcast industries, Shipleys' merger with Moore Kingston Smith, business growth essentials and more.
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How Can We Help?

Want easier ways to manage your accounts? Got a tricky question about tax? Looking to grow your business? Get in touch and our team of experts will help.
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