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Accountancy Practices for Sale North West & Cumbria

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Current turn over circa: £75,000

Offers over: £81,400

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Greater Manchester

Additional Notes:
- Young average client age demographic of 45-50

- Average fees for limited company clients sitting at £1,000

- 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 staff with strong relationships with the clients to ensure continuity

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Ideally looking for the premises and staff to be maintained

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31566 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Offer Sash

Current turn over circa: £100,000

Offers over: £110,000

Established: 3 to 5 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Greater Manchester

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with average fees for just the statutory accounts sitting at £750

- No overheads to inherit in terms of staff or an office space so you can port this one straight onto your bottom line to benefit from synergy savings

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Dext, payroll manager and more

- Clients serviced remotely and based across the UK so this opportunity will be portable across the country

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- This portfolio of clients has a specialism within the motor trade industry hence experience dealing with clients within this sector will be essential for retention

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31558 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Current turn over circa: £1,300,000

Offers over: £1,600,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Locations: Lancashire

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with an experienced team in place who will work seamlessly with a purchaser to ensure a smooth transition and encourage maximum retention of clients

- Strong percentage of limited companies with healthy average fees of £1,500+ in low risk industries giving you an idea of the quality of clients you'd be taking on

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover across the next 2-3 years giving you flexibility on timescales

- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including audit, advanced tax advice, high level consultancy and more

- Fantastic track record of annual growth through word of mouth and referrals highlighting the quality of service provided

BUYER REQUIRMENTS:
- Must retain local presence
- Must retain staff
- Proof of cash/funding for the offer amount
- Minimum 50% upfront payment

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31554 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Current turn over circa: £1,300,000

Offers over: £2,000,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well established, reputable firm across the area and they come to the market with a view to finding a friendly purchaser that understands the importance of looking after staff and providing a quality service to clients

- Strong percentage of SMEs with average fees in excess of £2,000 demonstrating quality nature of the practice

- This practice boasts a full team of staff with various qualifications who take pride in offering a personal service which has contributed to the firms consistent year on year growth

- Principal is happy to offer a warm handover to suit your needs with a view to helping ensure the strongest retention rates possible

- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including audit, advanced tax advice and more

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31547 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Current turn over circa: £350,000

Offers over: £420,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Merseyside

Additional Notes:
- Over 30% of the portfolio is limited companies with a low average client age demographic of up to 45 years old.

- This firm has been growing 10% year on year organically simply through word of mouth referrals.

- There is significant opportunity to upsell and expand services to grow the portfolio further including taking on audits, R&D work and especially through more cashflow forecasting and management accounts work.

- Majority of the clients are services remotely so this one can be ported within your existing structures to ensure synergy savings and low overheads.

-Over 90% of the portfolio is based within the local area so this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your business in this region

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31541 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Current turn over circa: £320,000

Offers over: £384,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Lancashire,Greater Manchester

Additional Notes:
- 40% limited companies with strong average fees of £1,000 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50

- There is significant opportunity to upsell and expand services further particularly relating to management accounts and FD work

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

- Full team of experienced staff in place with strong relationships with clients to ensure continuity

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31538 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Offer Sash

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 good 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

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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Sold Sash

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 ask for Max Ryder - Retiring Accountant

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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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 ask for Lauren Burnham

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