Manufacturing

We provide specialist accounting and business advisory services to manufacturing businesses across the North East and Yorkshire and beyond.

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Manufacturing Accountants and Business Advisers in the UK

Whether you operate in automotive, food and drink, or offshore and renewable energy, we deliver practical, tailored support to help you improve performance, manage risk, and grow your business.

From financial planning and tax advice to funding and strategic support, we give you clear direction when it matters most.

We provide specialist accounting and business advisory services to manufacturing businesses across the North East and Yorkshire and beyond.

From financial planning and tax advice to funding and strategic support, we give you clear direction when it matters most.

Expert support for manufacturing businesses

Manufacturers face constant pressure, from rising costs and supply chain disruption to regulatory change and tight margins.

Our role is to help you stay in control.

We work closely with business owners and management teams to provide straightforward advice on:

  • Cash flow and financial management
  • Cost control and margin improvement
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Funding and investment
  • Compliance and reporting
  • Business growth and exit planning
  • Audit

We act as an extension of your team, helping you make confident decisions and respond quickly to change.

Our specialist manufacturing services are designed to support your business at every stage.

Specialist manufacturing sectors

We support automotive manufacturers and supply chain businesses with accounting, tax and business advisory services tailored to the sector.

From managing supply chain pressures to securing funding for growth and investment, we help you stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

We are members of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), a leading industry network. It connects automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and key stakeholders. This gives us direct insight into sector challenges, industry trends, and supply chain developments.

Through our involvement, we provide informed, practical advice to help your automotive business adapt, grow, and strengthen its market position.

Manufacturing Audit Services

Manufacturing businesses face complex financial, operational, and regulatory challenges that require a robust and independent audit process.

Our manufacturing audit services provide assurance that your financial statements are accurate and compliant while identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency. With experience across a wide range of manufacturing sectors, we understand the complexities of inventory management, production costs, supply chain operations, and revenue recognition.

Our tailored audit approach delivers valuable insights that support informed decision-making, enhance stakeholder confidence, and help manufacturers achieve sustainable growth.

Manufacturing tax specialists

Tax planning is essential for manufacturing businesses looking to maximise profitability and invest in growth.

We provide specialist advice on:

  • Research and Development (R&D) tax relief
  • Capital allowances and investment reliefs
  • Corporate tax planning
  • Shareholder and director remuneration
  • Succession planning and exit strategies

We make sure you are using all available reliefs while staying fully compliant.

 

VAT and duty support for manufacturers

VAT and duty can be complex, especially for businesses importing and exporting goods.

Our VAT specialists can help you:

  • Resolve VAT issues quickly
  • Recover overpaid duty
  • Stay compliant with UK and international regulations
  • Improve efficiency across your supply chain

A long-term partner for your manufacturing business

We work with manufacturing businesses at every stage, from early growth through to sale or exit.

Whether you need help with a specific financial challenge or ongoing business support, we provide practical advice that delivers results.

Speak to our manufacturing experts

If you are looking for experienced manufacturing accountants and advisers in the UK, we are here to help.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your business with clear, practical, and tailored advice.

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Silcoates

Clive Owen LLP has been the ideal professional partner for the school for many years. Chris and his team are helpful, supportive and genuinely interested in our progress and success. With an extensive understanding of the education sector and its ongoing challenges, advice is pragmatic and clearly presented whilst projects are delivered in a timely and collaborative manner and within budget. I cannot recommend the team highly enough.

 

Silcoates School

Harry Hall

I am Group Finance Director for the International Riding Company Limited, which incorporates the following companies, Harry Hall (on-line retailer of equestrian products and services), Stuncroft Limited (manufacturer and wholesaler of tailored clothing including bespoke MTM suits) and Huufe Limited (Equestrian App that uses GPS to track and trace your rides)

We appointed Clive Owen LLP in April 2017 and since then they have helped to undertake all audit, tax and R&D work for the group and its subsidiaries. Clive Owen have become a valued partner, acting as consultants on the strategic direction of the company.

Our business is unique with many differing options from manufacturing and retail to subscriptions and insurance – Clive Owen have added value by enabling us to provide shareholder wealth.

Providing informative solutions to strategic business decision making above and beyond the traditional role of auditors means that I would absolutely recommend Clive Owen for their continued proactive approach to the direction of the business.

Harry Hall Ltd

ADM Pressings is a Newcastle-based manufacturer that specialises in metal pressings, production, fabrication, assembly, painting and customised turnkey solutions.

Following an introduction by Joe Routledge, Membership Manager of the North East Automotive Alliance, Grants Partner Carl Wright and the wider Grants team worked to a tight schedule to secure six-figure grant funding for new equipment.

Jonathan Hunter, Commercial Engineer at ADM Pressings, said:
Carl was very helpful at short notice for a bid writing assignment for a grant to fund new capital equipment for our site. He and his team quickly understood our needs and guided us through the process, providing easy to understand updates and insight along the way.  Always professional and efficient, this ensured a positive outcome, meaning we were successful in securing the grant and could achieve our project timeline.

I would have no hesitation reaching out to the Clive Owen LLP team again should similar services be required.

ADM Pressings

We have a long and established relationship with Clive Owen, who have become a trusted partner to our business based on many years of feedback, experience and guidance relating to accountancy and audit. The team always acts in the most professional manner, responding promptly to our needs, and they offer knowledge and expertise that is invaluable to our team. The service they offer in such a fast moving environment greatly supports our ability to act responsibly on behalf of our own clients and as such we would not hesitate to recommend the professional services they offer.

Amie Callan, Partner and Head of Operations, Jacksons.

Jacksons, Partner and Head of Operations