One of the longest-established accountants Manchester businesses rely on will speak at ExCeL London this November
LONDON, UK. October 14th, 2026 – Nearly 100 years after first opening its doors in Greater Manchester, Wilds Chartered Accountants is taking its expertise to one of the UK’s biggest business stages. The firm has been one of the accountants Manchester businesses have relied on for generations.
This November, the firm will be exhibiting at The Business Show at ExCeL London, where Managing Director Lyanne Jones has been invited to speak on a topic that will resonate with business owners across the country: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”
For a firm whose roots are firmly planted in the North West, the appearance represents far more than a trip to the capital. It reflects how the business world has changed and how professional advisers have evolved alongside it. Where companies in the South East might once have turned automatically to London accountants, many now choose their adviser on expertise and fit rather than location.
While Wilds has been supporting businesses since the 1930s, its client base now stretches far beyond Greater Manchester. It works with companies across the UK through a combination of face-to-face meetings, technology and ongoing proactive advice.
“In many ways, geography no longer matters,” said Lyanne Jones. “Business owners want advisers who understand their ambitions, challenge them when necessary and help them make better decisions. Whether they’re based in Manchester, London or anywhere in between, those needs are the same.”
Her session will explore the realities currently facing UK businesses, cutting through the headlines to discuss the opportunities and challenges business owners encounter every day. From economic uncertainty and rising costs to growth opportunities, business planning and resilience, the talk promises an honest and practical perspective from someone who spends her days working alongside ambitious entrepreneurs.
The invitation to speak places Wilds alongside business leaders from across the country, but the firm believes its story is different.
Having spent decades building long-term relationships with owner-managed and family businesses, Wilds has developed a reputation for combining traditional values with modern advice. The firm works across accountancy, tax, payroll, bookkeeping and strategic advisory services. It offers the calibre of business advisory London firms are known for, alongside the personal, long-term relationships of an established regional practice. That helps clients navigate both the day-to-day challenges of running a business and the bigger decisions that shape their future.
For Lyanne Jones, the opportunity to address a national audience is also a chance to showcase the strength of regional businesses.
Visitors to The Business Show will be able to meet the Wilds team throughout the two-day event. They can learn more about the firm’s approach and hear first-hand why a Manchester practice approaching its centenary believes the future for UK business has never been more exciting.
As Wilds prepares to take to the stage in London, the message is simple: great advice, strong relationships and ambitious thinking are not defined by postcode.
After almost a century in business, that philosophy continues to drive the firm forward.
To learn more about Wilds, visit their website – wilds-charteredaccountants.com.
