About Us

Sensible advice for sensible people

GMC was established in 1994 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local community and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors including:

• The Professions
• The Service Sector
• The Construction Industry
• Manufacturers
• Retailers

We do all the usual compliance work like general accountancy and tax but we aim to work with you more closely, providing business support on a personal level. This might be just acting as a sounding board for your ideas or it could involve more complex issues such as a detailed business plan or specialist tax advice.

Every client can enjoy fixed fees and unlimited free email support and free regular meetings, as well as fixed monthly payment options. We will accompany you to meet your bank manager – free! We will meet you to discuss your management accounts – free! We will meet you to discuss your business concerns – free! We also offer strategic planning services and using our specialist financial analysis and reporting software we can take an in depth look at what is really happening in your business and illustrate this to you in a simple and straightforward way.

We are experienced with the latest software from Iris and Sage and can help you set up the right system to manage your own bookkeeping.

We know we’re different because our clients tell us. We try to provide the services they want in the way they want them. If you’re not enjoying these benefits, we can do the same for you.

Meet the team

GMC is owned and managed by George Chipp, who qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1977, with a supporting staff of five. Away from work, George is a keen football fan who also enjoys walking as well as being a committed amateur builder with a house extension and a conservatory being his largest projects! Despite such time consuming hobbies, he has been married to Chris since 1972 and they have two children and two grand-daughters.

Magz Peacock has been with GMC since 1997 and is AAT qualified with vast accountancy experience. She is currently on maternity leave following the birth of daughter Amy.

Carole Kelly has been with GMC since 2003 after many years of office experience and moving on to gain AAT status. Since joining GMC Carole has become accustomed to working in accountancy practice in addition to her experience in industry.

Lynn Yates joined in 2004 and is experienced in all payroll matters, bookkeeping and VAT having previously worked in industry.

The first point of contact for clients is usually with receptionist Shirley Rhodes who joined GMC in 2006 after moving from Zimbabwe.

How to find us

We are situated at 18 North End, Bedale directly above Barclays Bank and opposite the Market Cross. Free parking is available in the market place and there are two pay and display car parks just a short walk away.