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Current turn over circa: £800,000

Offers over: £960,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes:
- Majority of clients are limited companies with average fees sitting between £1,500-2,500 and a low demographic of 45 to 50 years old giving you a boarder picture of the quality you'd be taking on board

- Fantastic track record of growth with new client leads averaging out at 10-15 per month which coupled with a team who have experience in strong client conversion, demonstrates the opportunity available for you going forward

- Full team of experienced staff in place who have long term relationships with clients and take a proactive approach to service which has helped contribute to consistent year on year growth

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover to suit your needs and contribute to the strongest retention rates ranging from a short handover or a longer term consultancy roll

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £1,400,000+
- Must retain local presence
- Acquisition experience will be favoured but not essential
- Proof of cash/funding

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31513

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Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £338,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Lancashire

Additional Notes: - My client comes to the market with their well-established practice that can be ported straight into your office across the Lancashire and Nottinghamshire areas and is specifically interested in a friendly and professional firm that will continue client relationships.

- Large majority of client are limited companies with average fees of £1,250+ and a low demographic of 45-50 years demonstrating the quality of clients of the portfolio you will be taking on.

- Full team in place to help service the firm going forward and aid in a smooth transition helping contribute to the strongest retention rates possible.

- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements.

- With a focus on compliance this practice leaves plenty of opportunity to offer additional services including advisory and consultancy work.

Buyer Requirements
- Minimum of £500,000 turnover
- Proof of cash/ funding for offer amount
- Chartered status

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 23824

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £110,000

Offers over: £121,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Merseyside

Additional Notes:
- My client boasts a diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and payroll clients with healthy average fees of £1000 and a low average client age demographic of 50 demonstrating the quality in this portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Quickbooks, SAGE and VT with plenty of opportunity to streamline automation further

- You will benefit from an exceptionally loyal client base with many clients retained over 10 years demonstrating the quality of goodwill in this client base

- All new client enquiries come solely from word of mouth referrals so there is significant opportunity to grow this portfolio further through the introduction of marketing strategies in the future. The firm does not currently make use of a website.

- You will benefit from a fantastic office space based in an attractive location with plenty of footfall

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space...all of the clients are based locally and value face to face contact hence this will be essential for successful retention
- This would be the perfect opportunity for someone with technical expertise looking to set up in practice for the first time
- Must be based locally or within reasonable commuting distance of the premises

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31428

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £180,000

Offers over: £180,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes:
- This portfolio is strongly made up of monthly management accounts and payroll with a handful of year end accounts and boasts an incredibly strong average fees of £25,000 to £35,000 demonstrating the quality nature of the practice you'd be taking on

- This firm services its clients remotely giving you the unique opportunity to port it straight into your office and benefit from low overheads and synergy savings

- You will have the option to retain a team of experienced accountants or bring the work in house and utilise your own capacity

- My client is happy to offer a short warm handover to ensure strong retention rates

- This firm has made fantastic use of online software and streamlined processes meaning it can easily be scaled up within a short time period

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31492

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £66,000

Established: 3 to 5 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 1

Locations: Greater Manchester

Additional Notes:
- 50% of clients are limited companies with strong average fees of £1,200 and a very low average client age demographic of up to 45 years

- Option to take on a rented office space and member of staff should you require it

- Seller happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your needs and ensure high retention

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Buyer must have an existing established firm turnover in excess of £200,000
- Buyer must be qualified
- Highly preferable to have acquired before
- Located outside central Manchester

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31489

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On Hold Sash

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £600,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: Worcestershire

Additional Notes:
- The firm boasts healthy average fees of £900 with over 300 limited company clients demonstrating the quality within this portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Xero, IRIS and Bright Pay

- Full team of well experienced and loyal staff members ensuring continuity for the client base and high retention rates

- Top three clients fees making up roughly £12,800 demonstrating the low risk nature and security within this portfolio

- Receiving regular word of mouth referrals highlighting quality of goodwill

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office
- turnover in excess of £700,000

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31427

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Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £360,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- This is a diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and payroll with healthy average fees between £1000 - £2000 demonstrating the quality and security of the client base

- Making strong use of software including Sage, Quickbooks and Xero

- This firm boasts a full team of experienced staff ensuring continuity for the client base and high retention

- My client receives 1-2 new client enquiries each week with a typical conversion rate of 95%, so you can benefit from a firm with consistent year on year growth without the additional cost of marketing

BUYER REQUIREMENTS;
- Turnover £450,000
- Must retain premises
- Must retain staff

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31245

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Offer Sash

Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £84,000

Established: 3 to 5 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with very strong average fees of £1800 and a very low client average age demographic of up to 40

- Majority of the clients are on monthly billing structures

- Making strong use of software with clients services remotely

- Significant opportunity to grow this portfolio further with the business receiving ongoing referrals of at least one new enquiry per week

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- firm established at least 10 years
- successful acquisitions experience
- turnover in excess of £400,000

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31465

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Current turn over circa: £400,000

Offers over: £520,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Greater Manchester

Additional Notes:
- This is a quality diverse portfolio consisting of majority limited companies and payroll with a low average client age demographic of 45

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and tax calc

- You will benefit from a team of experienced and qualified staff members who hold strong relationships with the clients ensuring continuity

- Business premises available but not a condition of sale if purchasing party are based locally

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established practice which has been growing year on year through client referrals.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 23103

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Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £360,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- This is a diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and payroll with healthy average fees between £1000 - £2000 demonstrating the quality and security of the client base

- Making strong use of software including Sage, Quickbooks and Xero

- This firm boasts a full team of experienced staff ensuring continuity for the client base and high retention

- My client receives 1-2 new client enquiries each week with a typical conversion rate of 95%, so you can benefit from a firm with consistent year on year growth without the additional cost of marketing

BUYER REQUIREMENTS;
- Turnover £450,000
- Must retain premises
- Must retain staff

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31245

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Current turn over circa: £180,000

Offers over: £234,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Merseyside

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with healthy average fees between £1000 to £1500 demonstrating the quality of the portfolio you would be taking on

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Sage, Digita, Moneysoft and more

- You will benefit from a team of well experienced staff members ensuring continuity for the client base and the highest retention possible

- There is ample opportunity within this business to provided added value financial services to clients

- Option to take on an office space should you require but not essential

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31439

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £110,000

Offers over: £121,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Cheshire

Additional Notes:
- Healthy average fees of £1000 demonstrating the quality in this portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Quickbooks, SAGE and VT

- You will benefit from an exceptionally loyal client base with many clients retained over 10 years demonstrating the quality of goodwill in this client base

- All new client enquiries come solely from word of mouth referrals so there is significant opportunity to grow this portfolio further through the introduction of marketing strategies in the future

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31428

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Current turn over circa: £250,000

Offers over: £312,500

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Lancashire

Additional Notes:
- Healthy average fees of £1000

- You will benefit from a team of qualified and experienced members of staff who all hold strong relationships with the clients ensuring continuity and strong retention

- Lots of clients are on monthly billing structures ensuring instant cashflow from day one

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space


For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31435

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £110,000

Offers over: £121,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Cheshire

Additional Notes:
- Healthy average fees of £1000 demonstrating the quality in this portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Quickbooks, SAGE and VT

- You will benefit from an exceptionally loyal client base with many clients retained over 10 years demonstrating the quality of goodwill in this client base

- All new client enquiries come solely from word of mouth referrals so there is significant opportunity to grow this portfolio further through the introduction of marketing strategies in the future

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31428

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On Hold Sash

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £600,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: Worcestershire

Additional Notes:
- The firm boasts healthy average fees of £900 with over 300 limited company clients within this portfolio demonstrating the quality within this portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Xero, IRIS and Bright Pay

- You will benefit from a team of well experienced and loyal staff members ensuring continuity for the client base and high retention rates

- Top three clients fees making up roughly £12,800 demonstrating the low risk nature and security within this portfolio

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31427

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Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £78,000

Established: 3 to 5 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Lancashire

Additional Notes:
- Majority ltds with a low average client age demographic of up to 45 years

- There is plenty of opportunity to upsell services and undertake more tax consultancy work

- Making strong use of software including Xero and Quickbooks

- There are no overheads to inherit and can port straight onto your bottom line

- The business has grown solely through word of mouth referrals demonstrating the goodwill within the portfolio

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31411

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On Hold Sash

Current turn over circa: £120,000

Offers over: £156,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Staffordshire

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with healthy average fees of £1,300 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Sentra and Payroo

- You will benefit from well experienced and qualified members of staff who hold strong relationships with clients ensuring continuity for the client base

- There is opportunity within the client base to provide additional services including more high end tax planning and RND work

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must have an existing firm established for at least five years
- Good knowledge dealing with and advising owner-managed businesses

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31406

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Current turn over circa: £400,000

Offers over: £500,000

Established: 10-1 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5-10

Locations: Lancashire

Locations: Southport

Additional Notes:
- This is a chartered firm, with majority limited companies and strong average fees of £2000 demonstrating the quality in this portfolio

- The principal is happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your needs and ensure the highest retention possible

- The practice enjoys long term relationships with clients, including many for nearly a decade since the firm's formation, with the top three clients generating annual fees of over £20,000

- The majority of clients are based within 10 miles of the practice so it is an excellent opportunity to further develop your business in this region

- The firm receives ongoing referrals, with at least one enquiry every week providing ample opportunity to capitalise on the existing goodwill and relationships and ensure a strong return on your investment

- Making strong use of software including Sage and Iris

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30126

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Current turn over circa: £550,000

Offers over: £742,500

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- This firm benefits from an excellent office space with easy access providing an attractive geographical location and strong foundation in the area for your business

- You'll benefit from an experienced team of staff with qualifications including ACCA, AAT, ACA and more who take pride in providing a professional service and hold strong relationships with clients giving you the added benefit of continuity

- Over 50% of the portfolio is compromised of limited companies, with a low average client age of 45 and healthy average fees between £1,250-£1750 demonstrating the high quality nature of the business you'd be taking on

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Digita, Bright Pay and Free Agent

- My client boasts a well established firm with a strong history in the area, giving you an excellent opportunity to start or develop your North West base and will happily offer a warm handover to suit you to ensure a smooth and successful transition for all involved.

- This client would be interested in staying around in a consultancy role ensuring continuity for staff and clients, with a flexible and seamless transition

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space and staff members

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31324

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On Hold Sash

Current turn over circa: £100,000

Offers over: £120,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Warwickshire

Additional Notes:
- The firm currently focuses on bookkeeping, management accounts and payroll however the principal has indicated there is ample opportunity to take on more personal tax and year end tax return work

- Clients are serviced almost entirely remotely and the firm makes strong use of software including Taxfiler and SAGE meaning this opportunity would be portable into your own offices

- The firm boasts healthy average fees of £5,500 with the majority of clients sitting on monthly billing structures

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31373

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