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Accountancy • Advisory • Audit • Tax

The advisers businesses
and individuals turn to

5

Northern locations

150+

Expert staff

20+

Services

5,500+

Clients supported

Trusted advice
Real value

Every business faces its own challenges, opportunities and ambitions. We take the time to understand yours, providing tailored accountancy, advisory, audit and tax services that support growth at every stage.

Client perspective
In their words

Clive Owen has provided excellent support across all of our tax affairs and compliance requirements. Their knowledge of the R&D tax relief rules has been invaluable in helping us understand the requirements of the scheme and ensuring our submissions are well supported. The team is approachable, responsive and always willing to provide clear, practical advice. We highly value the relationship and the support they continue to provide.

Advanced Electric Machines, Adam Peacock

We have worked with Clive Owen for a number of years and have always found them to be an exceptional tax partner.

What really sets them apart is the combination of technical expertise and genuine commercial understanding. They take the time to understand our business, our ambitions and the challenges we face, rather than simply providing an answer to a tax question. Their knowledge of our business means their advice is always more relevant, practical and commercially focused — and ultimately makes everything work better.

We have also built great relationships with people across the different teams at Clive Owen. Whoever we are dealing with, we know we have people who understand our business, know our history and genuinely care about getting the right outcome for us. That continuity and depth of knowledge is incredibly valuable.

The team are responsive, approachable and always willing to go the extra mile. We would have no hesitation in recommending Clive Owen.

The Lanchester Group, Caroline Cleary-MacArthur

“Clive Owen was recommended to me by a friend and business associate. Naturally, you are hesitant when it comes to accounting, finance and taxation.  Especially for established businesses with long-standing service providers. However, the transition to Clive Owen has been the most Enlightening and beneficial decision I’ve made as a business owner.  I cannot be more appreciative to every team member within the organisation I’ve dealt with. Looking forward to a long-standing partnership”.

Daniel Carter – Bcs-group

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“Clive Owen provided fantastic support in helping us secure funding through the Durham Business Growth Programme, which enabled us to relocate to larger premises and bring two sites together into a single, centralised facility.

Their advice and guidance throughout the process made the application straightforward and gave us the confidence we needed to move forward. Securing this funding has allowed us to strengthen our operations and create a solid platform for future growth.”

Darren McGrath, Arc Environmental

Arc Environmental

I have worked with Clive Owen LLP since 2011. Throughout this time, Chris Beaumont and his team have consistently delivered exceptional service and support. Their expertise in managing my year-end accounts and handling ad hoc accounting needs has been invaluable to my business.
They proactively identify potential business issues. Chris and Clive Owen provide insightful advice that helps me navigate my financial landscape with confidence.
The entire team is personable and professional. They remain approachable, respond quickly, and always make time to answer my questions—no matter how big or small. They listen carefully, explain complex matters clearly, and make me feel like a valued partner rather than just another client.
They complete work promptly and meet deadlines consistently. I rely on them to deliver accurate and thorough financial reports, which lets me focus on my business with peace of mind knowing my finances are in capable hands.

Zig Zag Cars

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We have used Clive Owen’s audit services for seven years and would recommend them to any business requiring an audit. Our main point of contact is audit partner Chris Beaumont who heads up a knowledgeable and experienced team so that every year our audit feels like a valuable part of our financial strategy rather than simply a statutory chore. Chris has always been approachable and helpful when we’ve required support on any financial matter pertaining to our accounts and their presentation. They represent top tier knowledge without the top tier bills

Bailey & Irvine Law Firm