M. A. Smith Chartered Accountants is an exciting new firm, which recently opened, in the Newton Aycliffe area. The Principal, Mark Smith, has over 20 years experience working with owner managed businesses, charities and mutual societies. The offices are based in Heighington Village.

Mark said “In these challenging times, people need an honest, approachable accountant, they can trust and find easy to talk to and we feel we can meet this need.”

“We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, flexible, competitively priced accountancy service to businesses and individuals.”

The firm offers a full range of accountancy services including:

Accounts preparation;

Self-assessment tax returns; Corporate tax preparation; Bookkeeping; VAT returns preparation; Payroll; & Company Secretarial.

Mark offers all clients, a free initial consultation meeting which allows them to assess their clients’ needs and provide them with a high quality tailored service. They aim to provide a flexible service and are happy to arrange evening and weekend appointments to fit clients’ needs.

Mark Smith grew up in Barnard Castle, and studied in Manchester, graduating with a first-class honours degree in Accountancy and Finance in 1990. He trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1995 and has worked for a small number of local firms, gaining invaluable experience.

He lives in Heighington Village, with his wife and two young children. Mark is an active, family man, who enjoys spending time with his young family, keeping fit and socialising with friends.

If you would like more information please contact Mark on, 07557 794495, e-mail: info@masaccounts.co.uk or visit their website at www.masaccounts.co.uk.