Shorts Chartered Accountants

Shorts Chartered Accountants was founded in Chesterfield in 1890 and has grown into one of the region's leading independent accountancy firms. The firm has expanded into South Yorkshire, grown its team to over 120 people, and added new core services over the years. It now supports a growing number of national and international clients through its membership in the Praxity Global Alliance.

The firm offers a full range of accounting services, helping clients manage their finances, grow their businesses, and make better use of their time. Shorts differentiates itself through a commitment to quality service: 89% of new clients who joined in the last five years said quality of service was a key reason for making the move. The firm maintains staffing levels 15% above capacity to reduce pressure and create space for fresh thinking, collaboration, and consistently excellent client service.

Shorts serves clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, corporate services, hardware and networking, food and beverage, construction, and consumer goods. The firm works with startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise or corporate clients. Representative clients include Moody Direct, Longcliffe, Cepac, Apex Consulting Engineers, Pratap Partnership, Bullseye Superfactors Ltd, Lynn Bewley, Ashgate, Airmaster Air Conditioning Ltd, Gala Technology, and Juratek Ltd.

Google reviews give the firm a 5.0 rating based on 12 reviews. Clients consistently praise the firm's professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledgeable support. One reviewer noted that Shorts has been an essential part of their business, while another highlighted the helpfulness of the team for new business owners. The firm's proactive approach and strong client relationships are recurring themes in the feedback.

Shorts has two office locations: headquarters at Cedar House, 63 Napier Street, Sheffield, S11 8HA, and an additional office at 2 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4AA, both in the United Kingdom. The firm employs between 100 and 249 people and has a minimum project budget of $1,000 to $10,000, with hourly rates available on inquiry.