Accountancy services for the fishing and associated industries
As a Grimsby business, we understand the fishing industry
Specialist accounting for Britain's coastal industries
The fishing industry and its associated trades operate in one of the UK’s most challenging and unique business environments. From the unpredictability of catches and weather to complex quota systems and international regulations, fishing businesses face obstacles that land-based industries simply don’t encounter.
Based in Grimsby since 1946, Smethurst & Co has deep roots in the fishing industry. We’ve been supporting fishing businesses, fish processors,wholesalers and retailers and associated trades for decades, understanding both the proud traditions and modern challenges of this vital coastal industry.
Why fishing industry businesses choose Smethurst & Co
Based in Grimsby, once a large fishing port and still a major seafood and food processing hub, we’re not just accountants who happen to work with fishing businesses. We speak the industry’s language, understand its traditions, and modern challenges because we’ve grown up alongside the fishing industry.
We understand that fishing businesses often cannot plan around traditional office hours or standard business practices. Our advice reflects the operational realities of working with tides, weather, and market conditions rather than rigid accounting theory.
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Our pricing promise
What we are is fair and competitively priced. Fair in our pricing, fair throughout the work we do for you, and fair in genuinely investing time to support you and your business.