About Mac X Accounting
MAC X was created to offer something different. A more personal, relationship-led accountancy practice for owner-managed and family-run businesses that want more than a once-a-year conversation.
We work alongside business owners to help them understand their numbers, make better decisions and plan for what comes next. Because good accountancy is not just about preparing accounts. It is about helping businesses move forward.
I didn’t want to build just another accountancy firm
Mark Craddock, Founder & director
MAC X Group was founded in October 2024, with MAC X Accounting launching in October 2025 as part of a wider vision to offer something more than a traditional accountancy service.
The focus is, and always has been, on building strong relationships, giving straightforward advice and supporting business owners in a way that actually makes a difference day to day.
The business is led by Mark Craddock FCCA, who previously worked as a Regional Managing Partner within a top 10 accountancy firm. Having built and grown a successful firm from the ground up, Mark now leads MAC X with years of experience working closely with owner-managed and family-run businesses.
Since launching, MAC X has grown quickly, building a team of six and achieving Xero Gold Partner status within just six months. It is a strong reflection of the team’s experience, approach and focus, but also of the kind of business MAC X is here to build.
One that is independent, personal and genuinely invested in the businesses it works with.
How We Work With Clients
We get to know the business
We keep the conversation going
We explain what the numbers mean
We ask better questions
We adapt to your goals
We sit on the same side of the table
What makes MAC X different is not just what we do, but how we work with the businesses around us.
More than year-end accounts
Compliance is important. Your accounts need to be right, your tax needs to be handled properly, VAT returns need to be submitted and deadlines need to be met.
But that is the minimum you should expect from your accountant.
The real value comes from what happens beyond that. Once the accounts are finished, what do they actually mean? What do they tell us about the business? What needs attention? What should we be planning for next?
We help clients look beyond the past and use their numbers to make better decisions going forward. That might include management accounts, cash flow planning, forecasts, cloud accounting, tax planning, remuneration planning or simply having regular conversations that help keep the business moving in the right direction.
It should never feel like “here are your accounts” and then silence until the next deadline. It should feel like proper support from people who understand what you are trying to build.
Different businesses with different goals
No two businesses are trying to achieve exactly the same thing. Some want to grow quickly, some want more control, some are thinking about succession, and others simply want the business to feel easier to manage.
That is why accountancy should never feel one-size-fits-all. The advice needs to fit the business, the owner and what they are trying to build.
Meet Dave
Roofer
Dave is busy on site, winning work and keeping customers happy, but he wants to understand why the business feels busy without profit feeling where it should be.
He may need help with cash flow, VAT, pricing, whether to go limited, or when to take on support.
Meet James and Anna
Family business owners
James and Anna run an established family business that has been built over years, but now they are thinking about the next stage.
They may need support with succession, structure, reporting and making sure the business is ready for the future.
Meet Tom
Growing business owner
Tom wants to scale, but growth brings new decisions around staff, cash flow, tax, management accounts and systems.
He needs someone who can help him understand what is happening now, and what needs to happen next.
Different goals. The right support to get you there.
Whether you’re trying to get better control of the day-to-day, grow your business, plan for the future or simply make sense of the numbers, MAC X is here to help.
We take the time to understand where your business is now, where you want it to go, and give you the accounting, advice and support you need along the way.
Meet our founder
Mark Craddock FCCA
Founder & director
I’ve always believed people deal with people.
Qualifications matter, experience matters and the technical work has to be right, but relationships matter just as much.
MAC X was not created simply to build another accountancy practice. It was created to build a business where clients feel supported, where the team enjoys coming to work, and where we are genuinely invested in helping businesses achieve their goals.
For me, good accountancy is about understanding the business, asking the right questions and helping people make decisions with more confidence. That is what still motivates me every day.
Our team
As an ACCA registered firm, you can be confident that your accounts are being handled by a fully qualified team focused on accuracy, compliance and consistency.
Sally Craddock ACIPP
Director
Sally's Bio
Sally is CIPP qualified and plays a key role across the business, overseeing payroll, company secretarial services, and the day-to-day running of finance, administration and HR at MAC X.
With a background that includes 16 years at a high street bank and 15 years as a School Business Leader within education, she brings a wealth of experience and a strong organisational approach to everything she does.
Outside of work, she spends her time with family and friends and enjoys gardening.
Liam Cooper ACCA
Associate Director
Liam's Bio
Liam has over 11 years’ experience working with owner-managed and SME businesses, having trained within both a family firm and a top 10 accountancy practice.
He works closely with clients on day-to-day queries, strategy planning and reviewing systems and processes to help businesses get more from their operations, alongside supporting with accounts and tax compliance.
Liam enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and supporting them through every stage of their journey, from incorporation through to growth and exit.
Harry Mackenzie ACCA
Associate Director
Harry's Bio
Harry is ACCA qualified and has been working in accountancy since 2015, gaining experience both in practice and in-house within a high-net-worth family office. This has given him a strong commercial understanding alongside technical expertise.
He works with a wide range of clients across sectors including property, construction, engineering and hospitality, supporting businesses with advice and solutions across different areas of their operations.
Harry enjoys building relationships with clients and seeing their progress over time as their businesses develop.
Amy Cox ACCA
Associate Director
Amy's Bio
She manages her own client portfolio, supporting with accounts, tax, VAT and bookkeeping, while also providing advice to help businesses grow and improve.
Amy enjoys working closely with clients and being part of their journey as their businesses develop over time.
Chloe Parker MAAT
Accounts Associate
Chloe's Bio
Chloe is AAT Level 4 qualified and has gained experience working in practice, including within a family-run firm before joining MAC X.
She supports clients with bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation, working across a variety of businesses and industries.
Chloe enjoys the variety in her role and being part of a close team. Outside of work, she has a strong interest in theatre and enjoys spending time with family.
Tyler Denton ACA
Senior Qualified Accountant
Xero gold partner
ACCA Registered
Trusted partnerships
Long-term support
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Our accreditations and software partners
Trust matters when you are choosing an accountant, and so does knowing the technical work is being handled properly.
MAC X Accounting is an ACCA registered firm, giving clients confidence that their accounts, tax and compliance work is being handled by a qualified team with the right professional standards in place.
We are also a Xero Gold Partner, a status achieved within six months of launching MAC X Accounting. For us, that is not just a badge. It reflects the way we use modern systems to help clients get better visibility over their numbers, improve processes and have more useful conversations throughout the year.
We also work with Sage and other accounting systems, depending on what is right for the business.
Building something that lasts
MAC X is not being built to become another national accountancy firm, or to be swallowed up into something that loses the reason it was created in the first place.
It is being built to remain independent, create opportunities for the team, and build lasting relationships with clients who value a more personal way of working.
That matters because business owners need to know the people around them are invested in the long term too. If we are helping clients plan for growth, succession, acquisition or exit, then we need to apply that same thinking to our own business.
The aim is to build something with proper foundations, clear values and a team that can keep developing over time. A business that supports clients now, but is also built to support them in the future.
Let’s start the conversation
Whether you are looking for a new accountant, planning your next stage of growth or simply want someone to challenge your thinking, we would love to hear your story.
Because every successful business starts with a conversation.