Chartered Accountants in Cambridge for Businesses, Spinouts and Individuals

Audit, tax and accountancy support for Cambridge’s mix of university spinouts, scaleups and long-established local firms, plus Huntingdon and Newmarket.

  • Fixed-fee accounting with nothing hidden in the small print
  • A dedicated accountant who knows your business, not a call rota
  • Chartered, ACCA-qualified support without a city price tag

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Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cambridge

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.

Backed by Real Experience

  • Established in 2009, with 15+ years in audit, tax and advisory
  • Investor-grade accounts for university spinouts
  • Audit experience with portfolios up to £430m
  • Recognised through the SME Finance Awards
  • Team includes former Big 4 and Top 10 staff (KPMG, EY, BDO, RSM, Azets)
  • Certified Xero Partner, QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Dext Partner

Visit Our Cambridge Office

Address

Wellington House, East Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH

Phone

01223 850 784

Email

info@mmba.co.uk

Hours

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.

Speak to Our Cambridge Accountants

Whether you’re based in Cambridge city centre or nearby, our experienced accountants can provide practical advice tailored to your business. Book a consultation to discuss your accounting, tax or audit needs and find the right support for your business.

Meet Your Cambridge Accountants

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.

Why Cambridge Businesses Choose MMBA

Here's what changes when a Cambridge business works with MMBA:

One Dedicated Accountant

Work with the same accountant who knows your business, understands your finances and stays familiar with your needs.

Fast, Reliable Responses

Get clear answers within one working day, without waiting days or repeatedly chasing your accountant.

Proactive Tax Planning

We identify relevant tax reliefs and planning opportunities early, before key filing deadlines pass.

Fixed Fees Agreed Upfront

Know your accounting costs upfront with agreed fixed fees and no unexpected year-end invoices.

Deadlines Tracked for You

We track accounts, tax returns and VAT deadlines, helping keep your compliance work organised and on time.

Audit & Compliance Expertise

Benefit from ACCA-registered auditors in cambridge with practical FCA, SRA and regulatory compliance experience.

Audit, Tax & Advisory Services in Cambridge

We offer a full range of audit, tax, advisory and accounting services for businesses and individuals across Cambridge, Huntingdon and Newmarket.

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Specialist Sectors We Serve in Cambridge

We have extensive experience working across a wide range of industries, giving Cambridge clients sector-specific advice rather than generic accounting support.

Audit and Assurance Services in Cambridge

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:

  • Statutory audit for limited companies and LLPs
  • Group audit for businesses with subsidiaries or consolidated accounts
  • External audit for businesses needing an independent assessment of their financial statements
  • Financial audit to assess the accuracy, integrity and reliability of your financial statements.
  • Compliance audit to ensure your business meets relevant legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
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What Our Cambridge Clients Say

Our clients love working with us; just read what they have to say!

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Great Quick Service, Mr Mirza is knowledgeable and efficient. we had company accounts and various other services from them and they were on spot. Thank you.
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I have been client of MMBA for years. They are always helpful and professional. I am very happy with their services
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MMBA Accountants have been engaged as UK Law Solicitor’s independent auditors for the last three years. They are totally professional and yet friendly and approachable. They undertake a thorough audit and provide helpful feedback to ensure that our accounting processes remain compliant and suggest ways to make things easier for us. Their prompt and cost effective service has been very different from our previous experiences.
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Sarah Coward
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I have used MMBA twice now for my accounts and my self assessment. I have found them to be very professional, quick to respond to my emails and very efficient. The service they provide is value for money and good quality, I am happy with MMBA and will continue to use their service. Thank you
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Excellent. A very personalized service. Always happy to answer any queries and no trouble contacting the team. Customer service is outstanding. I would recommend this firm to family and friends.
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Excellent firm to deal with. They really take an interest in your questions and make sure they are answered properly.
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Best service customer from last 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer tax advice for Cambridge and Cambridgeshire businesses?

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.