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Manufacturing and Industrials

We work with you every step of the way – from initial strategy and business planning, through to tax compliance and reporting.

Manufacturing

A sector that is ever changing and evolving

The manufacturing sector is an ever-evolving industry with complexities that can be tough for any business owner to navigate. We have seen digital transformation, economic changes and challenges around the globe, and an ever-evolving world of sustainable supply chains and ESG.

The UK manufacturing sector is one of the leading markets in advanced manufacturing in the world and represents 69% of business research and development (R&D) within the UK.

Our team can support you with accounts, audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, strategic planning and reporting, business finance and deal advisory. A trusted advisor is a valuable asset and can help you understand the value of your business and what metrics and financial processes you should have in place.

You can keep up to date with all the latest sector insights in our news and insights hub or by signing up for our monthly newsletter.

Manufacturing expertise in a partner

Our team can help you understand the numbers and how they can drive your business strategy forward. We see ourselves as an extension of your team and want to understand your business needs and aspirations to help your business thrive.

We provide clear insights into your business’s performance so that you can make informed decisions about inventory, product value, and resource allocation.

Manufacturing tax compliance can be a big headache for busy companies. Our expertise and guidance will support you with any R&D claims questions that you may have, patent box claims, international tax requirements, breaking down the complexities of VAT, or guidance with EOTs, EMIs, or EIS/SEIS.

How we can support you:

We work across various sectors within the industry to offer a range of manufacturing accountancy and advisory services, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive and transport
  • Building and construction
  • Chemical and pharmaceuticals
  • Defence
  • Engineering and machining
  • Environmental
  • Food and agriculture
  • Health
  • Oil and gas
  • Packaging and labelling

A wide range of expertise, all in one place:

  • Business strategy and advisory
  • Tax compliance including corporation tax, international tax, PAYE/NI, VAT
  • Management accounts, financial forecasting and budgeting, management information
  • Audit and assurance
  • R&D / Patent Box
  • Tax planning and advice, including succession and remuneration planning
  • Financial reporting and valuations
  • Payroll outsourcing
  • Corporate finance, including fundraising, M&A deal advisory, succession planning and due diligence

Introducing the team that makes it all possible

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We don’t just see ourselves as your advisor. Instead we think of ourselves as another team member, committed to your success.

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Manufacturing deal advisory on a global scale

A track record of completing domestic and international cross-border M&A transactions

The corporate finance division of leading independent accountancy practice BHP, trades under the brand name Translink Corporate Finance. As part of an international advisory boutique, we collaborate with experts from across the globe to assist clients with:

- Succession and remuneration planning
- Mergers and acquisitions
- MBOs and MBIs
- Strategic and corporate advisory
- Equity and debt capital raising
- Transaction tax
- Due diligence

Staying ahead in manufacturing and engineering

As a competitive sector subject to many changes, manufacturers are met with various challenges that need expertise and strategic foresight:

  • Industry 4.0: Companies are embracing technologies like IoT, cloud computing, analytics, AI, and machine learning, revolutionising production processes and operations.
  • Net Zero: As the world moves towards sustainability, rethinking strategies is crucial for aligning with environmental goals.
  • Generative AI: Innovations such as AI open doors to fresh ideas, automated processes and smoother operations, injecting new life into the industry.
  • Supply chain accounting challenges: Manufacturers must rethink strategies for resilience and efficiency with the changing global landscape.

By keeping up with trends, understanding our client’s pain points, and actively contributing to industry roundtables, our team understands the sector and can support you to ensure your business thrives.

Other specialist teams

Academies

Our strong, well-established, dedicated academies audit team comprise over 30 specialist sector staff, including two partners and nine audit managers, located throughout our five offices. The Academies accounts team can support you with your annual compliance, tax, and advisory services needs.

Academies
Charities & Not-For-Profit

Our team has a wealth of specific expertise and experience in providing auditing, accounting, business and tax advisory services to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Charities and Not-For-Profit
Landed Estates & Agriculture

From small family farms to large landed estates, we provide taxation, accounting and business advice which is built on our highly personalised service.

Landed Estates and Agriculture
Property & Construction

BHP has extensive experience advising clients in the property and construction sector, including property investors, developers, builders and contractors.

Property and Construction
Healthcare

Our wealth of expertise and experience allows us to provide excellent advisory, accounting and tax planning services to the healthcare industry.

Healthcare
Tech

At BHP, we have a highly experienced team that works closely with a wide range of clients in specialist areas, including marketing and IT companies, web development specialists and tech manufacturing companies.

Tech
Pensions Assurance

Experts in audit and advisory services to occupational pension schemes and everything in-between.

Business funding Pensions Assurance
Retail & Wholesale

At BHP we have many years of experience advising across a range of retailers from single department stores to fast growing chains; from family-owned to private equity-backed businesses; from value retailers to top market brands.

Retail and Wholesale

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