Retiring Accountant - Accountancy Practices Buyers London & South East

Accountancy Practices Buyers London & South East

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Up front budget: £1,000,000

Current turn over circa: £3,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- My client is a highly experienced acquirer actively seeking to acquire a practice that prioritises client relationships and team development.

- Sufficient cash available to proceed quickly, or at a pace that suits you, ensuring a smooth transaction.

- Robust support infrastructure, providing centralised resources for compliance, HR, marketing, and more. Additionally, a local team with surplus capacity is in place, ensuring your clients will be well looked after moving forward.

- My client has successfully completed multiple acquisitions, with retention rates consistently exceeding 90%. This demonstrates their commitment to delivering high-quality services and offers reassurance for the future of your practice.

- Depending on your exit strategy, my client can offer the option to sell the entire business or retain equity, providing full flexibility to meet your specific goals.

- Eager to retain existing staff and open to considering additional office space (location permitting), ensuring strong continuity and peace of mind for both clients and employees.

Vendor Requirements:
- Turnover: £300,000+
- Established: 10+ years
- Willing to offer a smooth handover

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181289 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £500,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well-established practice coming back to the market with plans to accelerate growth by partnering with like-minded, client-focused firms that prioritise caring for their teams.

- Backed by a proven track record in acquisitions, this firm has demonstrated an impressive client retention rate of over 90%. They have the systems in place to ensure a seamless, stress-free transition for all parties involved.

- My client is open to considering the office location (depending on circumstances), ensuring continuity for both staff and clients.

- With available cash, this practice is able to act swiftly without the delays typically associated with bank financing, providing you with confidence in the security and reliability of your deal.

- This practice is committed to retaining your team and offering exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development, ensuring they’ll be well-supported in the future.

- With a strong presence in the Berkshire area for over two decades, this firm has earned the trust of clients through their proven service and capabilities, giving you peace of mind your own portfolio will be in good hands going forward.

- A wide range of additional services will be available to your clients, including full-service compliance, MTD support, advisory services, and advanced tax advice, tailored to meet their specific needs.

- Due to capacity, my client can offer you the option to stay on in a long term consultancy role or walk away after a short handover, giving you ultimate flexibility in your exit plans.

Vendor Requirements:
- Turnover £150,000+
- Established 10 years+
- Happy to offer warm handover

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181167 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £6,000,000

Current turn over circa: £70,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.5x GRF or 7x EBITDA

Established since: 1960

Locations: Greater London

Additional Notes:
- My client is a top 100, well-established accountancy practice actively seeking like-minded firms looking for centralised support and a succession strategy.

- Backed by private equity, this firm is positioned to move quickly, offering flexible payment terms tailored to meet your specific needs.

- With a proven track record in acquisitions, they boast strong retention and growth rates, demonstrating a thoughtful, seamless transition process that ensures the future security of your clients.

- You have the option to retain equity, allowing you to cash out while still maintaining control of your practice.

- Clients benefit from centralised resources, unlocking valuable cross-selling opportunities to foster future growth.

- Employees are offered significant growth and progression opportunities, ensuring their security and long-term career development.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181278 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £3,000,000

Current turn over circa: £10,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.5x GRF or 8x EBITDA

Established since: 2005

Additional Notes: - My client is a highly successful and rapidly growing practice, both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and is now seeking the next firm to join their expanding team.

- This practice features a well-structured, centralised team designed to support key areas such as compliance, HR, marketing, and more, allowing you and your staff to focus on the work you enjoy.

- They are open to considering multiple valuation methods, including EBITDA or GRF, to align with your business's unique needs and valuation preferences.

- There is the opportunity to stay on in a long-term consultancy role, offering you flexibility and control over your exit strategy.

- The practice is committed to retaining your staff and, depending on location, can offer the possibility of keeping an additional office space to ensure continuity for everyone involved.

- A broad range of services are offered, including audit, advanced tax advice, HR, financial services, and more, further enhancing the value you can provide to your clients.

- Excellent career progression opportunities for your staff, with personalised development plans and the potential for rewarding career growth.

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £1,500,000+
- Established 10yrs+
- Owner must provide a minimum 12 months handover

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181260 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £500,000

Current turn over circa: £2,500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2007

Additional Notes:
- Well established practice coming to the market to further develop their growth plans with likeminded, client-focused practices that take pride in looking after their team

- With a strong acquisition track record under their belt that demonstrates client retention in excess of 90%, this firm has the processes in place to ensure a smooth and stress free transition for all involved

- My client will eagerly retain current branding and consider the office (location dependant), providing continuity for staff and clients

- With cash available, this practice is able to move quickly without the delays associated with bank financing giving you peace of mind on the security of your deal

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be based in North London or South East London
- Turnover £300,000+
- Established for 10 years +

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181128 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £250,000

Current turn over circa: £450,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2010

Additional Notes:
- My client is a respected accountant based in Kent that is keen to further develop through acquisitions, and has an excellent track record with over 95% retention to demonstrate their commitment to smoothly transitioning over clients and staff

- Cash available allowing them to move at your practice with the deal

- Will eagerly retain staff giving your portfolio strong continuity

- Excellent mixture of practice and industry experience (ranging across a variety of sectors) from the principal which provides a unique and well rounded knowledge base for clients to tap into, so you know they're in safe hands going forward

- Making great use of software, this firm can comfortably help support your clients into the MTD era

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum turnover of £100,000+
- Principal happy to offer a warm handover as a minimum
- Ideal to have staff but not essential
- Based in Kent

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181234 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £300,000

Current turn over circa: £1,000,000

Cash offer: up to 1.4x GRF

Established since:

Locations: Bedfordshire,Buckinghamshire,Northamptonshire

Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.4x GRF for the right businesses

- Cash funded so can move forward at your own pace

- Acquired on several occasions demonstrating a proven track record

- Happy to consider taking on staff and premises for the right opportunities

- This is a fully cloud based practice able to help clients move towards MTD

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181223 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £2,500,000

Current turn over circa: £15,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 6x EBITDA

Established since: 1990

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to further developing the London and South East area through additional acquisitions and will pay a premium of up to 6x EBITDA for those that have a strong reputation in the area, maintain a quality team of staff and in which a principal would be happy to stay on for a warm handover (minimum one year)

- Good track record of acquisitions demonstrating their knowledge and understand of how to ensure a smooth transition going forward

- Will eagerly retain your staff, office space and branding, offering maximum continuity for all involved

- Can offer you the option to stay on in a longer term role giving you the ability to ease into retirement/exit

- Capital available allowing them to move quickly or at your pace with a transaction

- Full range of additional services including audit, advanced tax advice, value added consultancy services and more

- Employee framework in place designed to support and develop staff that want to progress further within the firm

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum turnover of £1,000,000
- Principal happy to offer atleast a one year handover (the longer the better)
- Based in South East England

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181206 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £100,000

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- My client is an experienced acquirer with an excellent track record, retaining in excess of 95% of clients demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how to ensure a smooth transition

- Cash available allowing them to move at your price with a transaction

- Will eagerly retain staff and happily consider an additional office subject to location

- Can offer you the opportunity to stay on in a consultancy role or leave after a warm handover, giving you complete flexibility over your exit needs

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180587 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £400,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.35x GRF

Established since: 2010

Locations: Berkshire

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well experienced practitioner with strong industry experience enabling them to offer clients a well rounded service, that comes to the market with a view to finding a friendly and well ran practice to further develop their growth plans going forward

- This firm boasts a strong, well structured team that hold fantastic relationships with clients that has contributed to continuous annual growth

- They can be flexible to your exit needs and offer you the option to walk away after a warm handover or stay on for a longer term consultancy role

- With cash and pre agreed funding this purchaser can move at your timeframes with a deal

- Will eagerly retain your staff and happily consider your office space depending on the location

- Great experience and understanding of technology meaning they can support your clients in the move towards MTD regulations

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181171 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £500,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2010

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well respected and experienced practice that comes to the market with a view to finding a practice that matches their ethos and culture, allowing for fantastic growth and assimilation in the future

- This firm boasts a wealth of acquisition experience and knowledge, giving you peace of mind your clients and staff will be transitioned smoothly to ensure the strongest retention rates possible

- With capital available my client can be flexible to your retirement and exit timeframes

- Full team in place that can offer the full host of accounting services including audit, providing your clients with complete support going forward

- Will eagerly retain staff with any acquisition

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181184 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £400,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 1990

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well established practice looking to acquire a reputable firm that offers quality service to clients and benefits from a strong staffing base

- Cash available allowing them to move quickly or at your pace with a transaction

- Full team in place, boasting a well structured accounts, tax and audit arm allowing your clients to benefit from a well rounded service

- Will eagerly retain staff and happily consider an additional premises depending on the location

- Can offer you the option to stay on in a consultancy role or kleave after a warm handover, giving you complete flexibility in your exit

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181189 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £800,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well established practice with over 20 years in the local area and comes to the market looking to find a well run, quality practice that focuses on client service

- With three successful acquisitions under that belt that yielded strong retention rates, this practice has an excellent understanding of how to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for all involved

- Cash available allowing them to move swiftly

- This firm will happily offer you the opportunity to stay on in a consultancy role or leave after a short warm handover giving you complete flexibility in your exit plans

- Will eagerly retain staff and can offer them personal and career progression plans

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 147619 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £100,000

Current turn over circa: £200,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2018

Additional Notes:
- My client is an experienced Chartered accountant with both practice and industry experience giving him a unique perspective on helping businesses grow and develop

- With cash available, they are able to move swiftly or in a timeframe to suit you

- My client will consider a premium of up to 1.3x GRF in for a practice in the Wimbledon, Putney, Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Richmond, Surbiton, Molesey, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, Epsom, Sutton and surrounding areas

- This firm would look to offer a tailored and personal service to all clients making them a safe pair of hands to continue looking after your portfolio for many years to come

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £100,000+
- Established 5-10yrs +
- Will offer a warm handover
- Located within surrounding areas listed above

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181032 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £400,000

Current turn over circa: £1,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2015

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to finding an industry specialist practice meaning a firm that has one focuses on one particular sector such as creative, entertainment, IT/technology, healthcare and more

- Strong industry and practice experience giving them excellent knowledge and foundations to further help your clients develop

- This firm has a mixture of cash and pre agreed funding allowing them to move swiftly or at your pace to get a del over the line in a reasonable timeframe

- Full team in place with experienced and qualified staff that take pride in providing a tailored service ensuring your team and clients will be well looked after going forward

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST operate within a niche/specific industry sector
- Minimum £100,000 turnover
- Established 10+ years

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181076 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £150,000

Current turn over circa: £300,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2014

Locations: West Sussex

Additional Notes:
- My client is a local family firm looking to grow and develop across the area and would specifically be interested in a practice located in the surrounding areas to Chichester

- Can offer you the option to stay on in a consultancy role or leave after a short handover giving you complete flexibility on your exit needs

- Cash available allowing them to move quickly or at your pace spread over a number months

- Will eagerly retain staff giving you peace of mind on the continuity for all involved

- Can offer additional services such as consultancy work and tax advice for your clients

- Full team in place who hold great relationships with clients that have contributed to consistent retention and offers an insight into the quality of service being provided

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181038 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £150,000

Current turn over circa: £400,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2018

Locations: West Sussex

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market to find a well established practice or block of fees in which the owner focuses on providing a tailored and personal service to clients

- With previous acquisitions under their belt that have resulted in over 95% client retention, this firm can offer you a smooth and stress free exit to help ensure a great experience for all involved

- Cash available allowing them flexibility to suit your timeframes

- Will eagerly retain staff and happily consider an additional office space depending on the locaion

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181040 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £750,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF or 6x EBITDA

Established since: 1970

Locations: Greater London

Additional Notes:
- Experienced acquirer with over five purchases under their belt which have yielded fantastic retention rates in excess of 90% demonstrating their understanding of how to look after clients and ensure a smoorth transition for all involved

- Will eagerly retain staff and happily consider a new office location

- Full team in place with experienced staff who hold qualifications including ACCA, ACA, CTA, AAT and offer services ranging from basic compliance through to advanced consultancy and high level tax planning giving your clients a strong breadth of knowledge and expertise to help grow their businesses

- This practice endeavours to provide a personalised and tailored service which has contributed to their annual organic growth, and ensures clients have a main point of contact throughout their relationship with the firm

- Cash available allowing them to move swiftly

- Can offer a principal flexibility on their exit strategy ranging from a short handover through to a longer term consultancy period, allowing you to craft a bespoke retirement to suit your needs

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178566 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £1,500,000

Current turn over circa: £6,000,000

Cash offer: 1.4x

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes: - With strong acquisition experience under their belt, my client comes to the market with a view to taking on a practice or block of fees with a turnover range between £100,000 to £1,500,000

- Cash available allowing them to move at your pace with the transactions.

- This firm will eagerly retain staff and happily consider keeping on your office space (location dependant) ensuring there is little change for all involved.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181002 ask for Abi Barker

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Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £7,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 1995

Additional Notes: - My client is a well-established firm with a proven track record of successful acquisitions, boasting impressive retention rates exceeding 94%. Their deep understanding of the acquisition process ensures a smooth, stress-free exit for you.

- With readily available funds, they are capable of moving quickly to close deals.

- Committed to maintaining continuity, they eagerly retain existing staff and are open to considering your current office space.

- This firm is particularly interested in owners seeking a gradual, long-term exit strategy. They offer a phased transition over several years, allowing you to gradually wind down from practice while assisting in client handovers.

- They provide a comprehensive range of services, including compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, advanced tax advice, business consultancy, wealth management, mortgage and pensions advice, and more. This ensures your clients receive expert support and knowledge to grow their businesses.

- The firm is dedicated to employee development, offering extensive training and support throughout their careers. They foster a warm, inclusive working environment, making them a great place to be a part of.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180795 ask for Abi Barker

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