Audit, tax and accountancy support for Cambridge’s mix of university spinouts, scaleups and long-established local firms, plus Huntingdon and Newmarket.
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Cambridge runs on two different economies at once: a university and life sciences cluster producing a steady stream of spinouts and scaleups, and a long-established base of local SMEs, retailers and family businesses who’ve been trading here for decades. MMBA’s chartered accountants work with both, serving Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, from ACCA compliance and statutory accounts for established firms through to R&D-heavy tax planning for spinouts.
Whether that’s a two-person start-up working out of a co-working space near the Science Park, a Cambridgeshire family business now in its second generation, or a fast-growing scaleup preparing for its first proper audit, the same team structure applies: one accountant who knows the file, backed by director-level oversight for anything regulated or complex.
Every Cambridge client is assigned one accountant as their point of contact, not a rotating desk. That person stays with you as your business changes, and the wider team, including director-level oversight, is built into that relationship as standard rather than something you’re passed up to.
Cambridge clients also benefit from the wider MMBA network across London, Preston and Luton, so specialist expertise, from FCA compliance to complex audit sign-off, is on hand whenever it’s needed.
Wellington House, East Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
01223 850 784
info@mmba.co.uk
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Our Cambridge office is located at Wellington House, East Road, a short walk from Cambridge railway station and close to the Grafton Centre. We also offer remote meetings via video call for clients who prefer to work online.
We serve clients across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including Huntingdon, Newmarket, Sawston, Milton and March.
MMBA’s accountants Cambridge team includes qualified accountants, tax advisors and ACCA-registered auditors, backed by Big 4 and Top 10 experience. Between them, they’ve worked with everything from first-time founders spinning out of the university to established Cambridgeshire businesses that have been trading for decades, so whichever describes your business, someone on the team has already handled it before.
Here's what changes when a Cambridge business works with MMBA:
Work with the same accountant who knows your business, understands your finances and stays familiar with your needs.
Get clear answers within one working day, without waiting days or repeatedly chasing your accountant.
We identify relevant tax reliefs and planning opportunities early, before key filing deadlines pass.
Know your accounting costs upfront with agreed fixed fees and no unexpected year-end invoices.
We track accounts, tax returns and VAT deadlines, helping keep your compliance work organised and on time.
Benefit from ACCA-registered auditors in cambridge with practical FCA, SRA and regulatory compliance experience.
We offer a full range of audit, tax, advisory and accounting services for businesses and individuals across Cambridge, Huntingdon and Newmarket.
We have extensive experience working across a wide range of industries, giving Cambridge clients sector-specific advice rather than generic accounting support.
Waqqas Memon is an expert in auditing and financial reporting, with 9 years of post-qualification experience, including 7 years at top 10 accountancy firms. Every audit that comes out of the Cambridge office is reviewed at his level, so Cambridge clients get the same senior scrutiny as any other MMBA office, not a junior sign-off.
As registered auditors, MMBA’s Cambridge auditors are authorised to carry out the full range of audit and assurance services for businesses across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
We take a methodical approach to every audit engagement, working closely with your team to minimise disruption while ensuring full compliance with Companies House, HMRC and relevant regulatory requirements. If you’re comparing chartered accountants in Cambridge specifically because you need an audit done properly rather than treated as an annual formality, this is the service built for that.
Our Cambridge audit and assurance services include:
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Yes. Our Cambridge team provides ongoing tax advice for individuals, directors and businesses across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, covering self-assessment, corporation tax, R&D claims and planning of filing deadlines, not just once-a-year compliance.
Bookkeeping involves recording daily financial transactions like sales, purchases and expenses, while accounting goes a step further by analysing, interpreting and reporting that data to help guide business decisions.
Yes. Our chartered accountants in Cambridge are experienced in helping limited companies with statutory accounts, tax returns and financial strategy, ensuring your company stays compliant and runs efficiently.
Accountancy fees in Cambridge typically range from £35 to £75 per hour, depending on the complexity of the work and the experience required, generally lower than London rates. We give you a clear, fixed quote upfront so there are no surprises.
Yes. MMBA is a registered auditor, and audit is one of our core services out of the Cambridge office, covering statutory, group and external audits for limited companies and LLPs across Cambridgeshire.
Yes. We prepare and support R&D tax credit claims for Cambridge’s tech and life sciences spinouts, alongside the wider tax and accounting support they need as they grow.
We are a certified Xero Partner and also support QuickBooks. We help clients set up, migrate to and get the most out of cloud accounting software, with ongoing training and support included.
Look for a firm of ACCA or ICAEW Chartered Accountants with relevant sector experience that provides a named point of contact rather than a call centre. Check their Google reviews and ask for a clear fee structure before committing.
It is straightforward. Once you give us the go-ahead, we contact your current accountant, request your records and handle the handover for you. We then set up your software and register with HMRC as your agent. Most of the work sits with us, not you.
A chartered accountant holds a qualification from a recognised professional body such as ACCA or ICAEW. That means strict standards on training, ethics and ongoing competence, plus professional indemnity cover. It is worth confirming your accountant holds this before you commit, as anyone can call themselves an “accountant” without it.