Current turn over circa: £350,000
Offers over: £385,000
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Locations: Peterborough
Additional Notes: • Targeted Clientele: The majority of the clients are limited companies, with average fees starting at £2,400+, showcasing the high-calibre nature of the portfolio. The demographic is predominantly in the 45-50 age range, ensuring you’re working with a mature and financially stable client base.
• Long-Term Relationships: My client is specifically looking for firms that value building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships. The clients have the potential to be ported seamlessly into your office, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum continuity.
• Comprehensive Support: A full team is already in place to assist in servicing the firm and ensuring a smooth transition. This dedicated support will help maintain high retention rates and ensure the ongoing success of the firm.
• Flexible Handover: The principal is happy to offer a warm and flexible handover tailored to suit your firm’s specific needs, ensuring that you are fully supported throughout the process.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31710 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £90,000
Offers over: £117,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 0
Locations: Greater Manchester
Additional Notes: - Good quality client base with strong fees up to £5,000
- There are no overheads to inherit in terms of an office space or staff so this one can be ported straight onto your bottom line
- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to ensure strong retention
- 60% of the portfolio is based within the local area with the rest of clients located across the UK
- Making some use of software including Xero, Sage and VT with opportunity to streamline efficiencies further.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30461 ask for Lauren Burnham
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Offers over: £390,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Additional Notes:
- My client, a high-quality remote practice, has come to the market seeking a personable and professional firm to seamlessly take over current client relationships.
- The portfolio primarily consists of limited companies, with average fees ranging from £1,500 to £3,000. The client base has an average age of 45, reflecting the high calibre of clients you'll be inheriting.
- The business benefits from consistent referrals from an established client base. Currently, marketing efforts are minimal, presenting significant potential for growth and expansion in this area.
- The owner is committed to providing a smooth handover and is eager to support the new owner in driving the business forward.
Buyer Requirements:
- Annual turnover of £500,000+.
- Client-focused firm ethos.
- Acquisition experience is preferred but not required.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31240 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Offers over: £600,000
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Additional Notes: - My client is seeking a reputable, well-established buyer who understands the importance of nurturing long-term relationships with both staff and clients.
- A strong proportion of limited companies are served, with healthy average fees ranging from £1,000 to £2,500. The client base predominantly consists of individuals aged 45-50 demonstrating the quality and potential for sustained longevity.
- There are ample upsell opportunities for additional services, including advanced tax planning, advisory, audit, and more.
- This practice has a solid understanding of modern technology, boasting a skilled and well-structured workforce that takes pride in delivering a personalised service. This commitment has contributed to consistent annual growth.
- The principal is willing to offer a smooth, supportive handover to ensure seamless continuity and a strong transition.
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST retain local presence
- Minimum 50% upfront payment
- Proof of cash/funding
- Turnover £750,000+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31706 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £580,000
Offers over: £630,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Locations: Lanarkshire
Additional Notes: Targeted Clientele: The majority of the clients are limited companies, with average fees starting at £1,000+, showcasing the high-caliber nature of the portfolio. The demographic is predominantly in the 45-50 age range, ensuring you’re working with a mature and financially stable client base.
Long-Term Relationships: My client is specifically looking for firms that value building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships. The clients have the potential to be ported seamlessly into your office, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum continuity.
Comprehensive Support: A full team is already in place to assist in servicing the firm and ensuring a smooth transition. This dedicated support will help maintain high retention rates and ensure the ongoing success of the firm.
Flexible Handover: The principal is happy to offer a warm and flexible handover tailored to suit your firm’s specific needs, ensuring that you are fully supported throughout the process.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31035 ask for Max Ryder - Retiring Accountant
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Offers over: £1,235,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Locations: Nottinghamshire
Additional Notes: • Client Base & Portfolio Quality: Our client is specifically seeking well-established, reputable, and professional firms with a strong track record of client retention. The aim is to continue fostering these client relationships, especially in Nottingham, where clients could potentially be ported directly to your office or keep the existing office.
• Demographics & Fees: The majority of clients within the portfolio are limited companies, with average fees of £1,600 or more. The portfolio boasts a high-quality demographic, primarily in the 45-50 age group, ensuring that the clients you would inherit are well-established and financially stable.
• Team Support & Transition: A full team is in place to support the ongoing service of the firm, ensuring a smooth transition and contributing to excellent client retention rates.
Handover: One of the principals is fully prepared to offer a warm, flexible handover, customised to your specific needs, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing client satisfaction. The other principal is interested in continuing on a consultancy basis to provide additional support and expertise as needed.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31704 ask for Max Ryder - Retiring Accountant
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £120,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 0
Additional Notes: Key Highlights:
High-Value Client Base: Serving predominantly limited companies, this firm boasts an impressive average fee of over £1,500. The clients, typically aged between 45-50, are loyal and well-established, ensuring long-term value and client retention.
Remote Service Capabilities: 80% of the firm’s clients are serviced remotely, making this a great opportunity for an established accounting firm or an entrepreneur looking to launch their own practice. With the right infrastructure, this portfolio could be easily managed anywhere in Peterborough.
Seamless Transition: The current principal is committed to providing a smooth and tailored handover process. You'll receive full support to ensure a seamless transition as you take over the business with confidence.
This is an excellent opportunity to inherit a well-maintained, high-value client base while enjoying flexibility in how you choose to manage and grow the firm.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31701 ask for Max Ryder - Retiring Accountant
Current turn over circa: £2,500,000
Offers over: £3,000,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: More than 2m
Number of staff: 20 to 50
Additional Notes: - Well-established practice seeking a professional and approachable firm to provide additional centralised resources to support the continued growth of the business and assist with staff development.
- Principal is fully committed to a smooth transition, offering a comprehensive handover and staying involved for many years to ensure the successful integration and ongoing growth of the practice.
- The practice boasts a highly skilled, well-structured team with strong, long-standing relationships with clients. They provide a personalised, tailored service that has contributed significantly to their excellent local reputation.
- With a robust business development strategy in place, the practice has achieved consistent annual growth of 10% or more.
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £4,000,000+
- Proof of cash/funding
- Must retain local presence
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31699 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £115,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 0
Locations: Aberdeenshire
Additional Notes: - Young average client age demographic of 45-50
- Average fees for limited company clients sitting at £1,300
- This firm regularly receives between 2-4 new client enquiries/referrals every month through their fantastic reputation in the local area so there is ample opportunity to grow this portfolio further
- Over 90% of the portfolio's clients are based in the local area so this is an excellent opportunity to develop your own business in this region
- You will benefit from a warm introduction from the owner who has strong relationships with the clients to ensure continuity and maximum client retention.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31695 ask for Lauren Burnham
Current turn over circa: £75,000
Offers over: £82,500
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k
Number of staff: 0
Locations: Devon,Cornwall
Additional Notes:
- Good quality client base with average fees for limited companies of £1,000 and largest fees no more than £4,000 meaning this is a low risk, secure client bank
- No overheads to inherit in terms of office space or staff so you can port this one within your existing structures and benefit from the synergy savings
- Making strong use of software including Free Agent and Bright Pay
- Not currently VAT registered
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be based locally as a good chunk of clients are local appreciating a local presence
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30104 ask for Abi Barker
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