Accountancy Practices Buyers London & South East

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

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

Up front budget: £300,000

Current turn over circa: £700,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2014

Additional Notes: - My client is seeking a firm that currently operates remotely or has the capability to gradually transition to a remote work model

- The team is fully qualified, with credentials including ACCA and AAT, providing personalized and tailored services that contribute to consistent annual growth

- This firm can offer a comprehensive range of additional services, such as tax advice, consultancy, outsourced FD, and mortgage and pension advice

- With readily available funds, my client is prepared to move quickly or at your pace with the deal

- My client is particularly interested in a firm where the principal is willing to remain for at least 6 months to assist with the transition and handover of clients and staff

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180928 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £400,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2014

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a wealth of both industry and practice experience giving him a unique background to help better inform clients

- Their service focuses on providing a tailored approach to business growth to ensure clients can reach their goals and offers both in person and online support

- Cash available allowing them to move at your pace

- Will eagerly look to retain staff

- Is happy to craft a bespoke exit to suit you, ranging form a short handover to a longer term consultancy agreement

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180901 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £600,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 1970

Additional Notes:
- Well established firm with a strong track record of acquisition yielding retention rates of over 90% demonstrating their capability to successfully integrate a new client base

- Cash available allowing them to move swiftly on the right practice

- Fantastic team of qualified and experienced staff who take part in continuous development and are committed to providing an excellent service to clients

- With further capacity available in their firm, they can offer you a flexible exit to suit your retirement needs

- Will pay a premium of up to 1.3x GRF for firms with a turnover between £300,000-1,100,000 that can be brought into their offices

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180750 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £400,000

Current turn over circa: £1,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2010

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a specialism within the creative and entertainment sector and would be particularly interested in a practice with similar disciplines

- Cash available and ready to go meaning you can move swiftly

- Full team of staff in place that look to go above and beyond with their client service resulting in fantastic online reviews and strong annual retention giving you confidence your portfolio will be well looked after going forward

- Will eagerly look to retain your employees and will consider an additional office space subject to location

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180869 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- Family run practice who put an emphasis on client relationships and quality service

- Cash available allowing them to move in a timely manner to suit your exit requirements

- Will happily consider retaining staff

- This firm has good experience in slowly introducing online software giving you peace of mind your clients will be well looked after with MTD coming in to play

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180810 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £800,000

Current turn over circa: £3,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2015

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to finding a practice or block of fees and will pay a premium of up to 1.4x GRF for those based in Harrow, Wembley, Pinner, Edgeware, Bushey, Watford, Northwood and surrounding areas

- Staff will be eagerly retained and a premises will be considered, location and size dependant

- With a strong track record of acquisitions, this firm can offer you a smooth and stress free exit and will happily introduce you to previous vendors they have worked with to give you a full view on how they have handled transactions in the past

- This firm benefits from strong cash reserves giving them the capacity to move quickly when the right thing crops up

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180797 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £600,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- With cash available my client can offer you a swift and smooth exit in a timeframe tailored to your retirement needs

- This purchaser has multiple acquisitions under their belt that have yielded retention rates in excess of 95%+, demonstrating their excellent knowledge and expertise in the area

- Staff will eagerly be retained with the option for progression and further development within the practice offering your team a great opportunity to take the next step in their career

- This firm puts a strong focus on providing a personal service to clients and boasts a well resourced base of qualified staff who make this a priority, giving you peace of mind your portfolio will be looked after going forward

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180815 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £300,000

Current turn over circa: £1,200,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.35x GRF

Established since: 1980

Additional Notes:
- My client has an excellent acquisition track record holding retention of over 94% in previous purchases demonstrating their understanding of the process and their ability to ensure a seamless transition

- With cash available, this firm is able to move quickly and at your pace with the transaction

- This team hosts a qualified and well experienced team with a variety of expertise giving you confidence your clients will be well looked after going forward

- The firm will eagerly retain staff members and can offer you the opportunity of either a short handover or longer term consultancy agreement allowing for complete flexibility on your exit strategy

- My client is well versed in using technology and training clients meaning they are well positioned to help your firm transition over to MTD

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £100,000+
- Established for 10+ yrs

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180777 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £150,000

Current turn over circa: £350,000

Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2016

Locations: Surrey

Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right business

- Fully cash funded so can move forward at your own pace

- This client prides themselves on their quality of service and strong relationships with their clients. They have never lost a client and receive all of their business through word of mouth referrals without advertising. This is demonstrated by their 15% organic growth in the last year

- Will happily retain staff members and consider keeping suitable premises

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180774 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £500,000

Current turn over circa: £4,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2007

Locations: Oxfordshire

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to acquiring a business based in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire areas and depending on the size will consider retaining the location

- With a proven track record of acquisitions behind them this client can offer you a smooth and stress free exit that can be tailored to suit your retirement needs, ranging from a short warm handover through to a longer term consultancy role to give you ultimate flexibility going forward

- This firm boasts a well experienced and qualified team who take pride in offering a friendly and professional service which has helped contribute to consistent year on year growth and retention

- Cash available allowing you to move quickly

- The practice will eagerly look to retain staff members giving you peace of mind they will be well looked after and have the opportunity to progress in a larger firm

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180753 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £150,000

Current turn over circa: £550,000

Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 1980

Locations: Kent

Additional Notes:
- This firm is extremely well established in the area with multigenerational longstanding clients demonstrating the quality of relationships they nurture encouraging strong retention and a smooth transition

- Prepared to pay up 1.3x GRF and cash funded so can move forward at your own pace

- This firm operates with an open door policy with hands on partners ensuring clients receive an efficient and personal level of service

- They have acquired before successfully demonstrating their proven track record and excellent handle on the process

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180746 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £1,300,000

Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2010

Locations: Berkshire,East Sussex,Greater London,Hampshire,Kent,West Sussex

Additional Notes:
- This is a chartered and ACCA accredited firm who pride themselves on providing a professional, personal and tailored service to clients. We always tend to find clients settle better with firms with such expertise and client orientated approaches.

- This excellent level of service is demonstrated by their five star reviews online from their clients reinforcing their abilities to foster client goodwill

- This firm has acquired before with retention in excess of 97% demonstrating their proven track record and excellent handle of the acquisitions process.

- Offering a breadth of services including accountancy, tax advice, bookkeeping and payroll

- Presence across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and London so able to consider opportunities across these regions

- Making strong use of software including Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and Freeagent so able to guide clients gently and seamlessly towards MTD

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180729 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £550,000

Cash offer: up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2011

Additional Notes:
- This is a chartered firm who prides themselves on their personal and tailored service to clients. In these instances we tend to find client settle better with such client orientated service.

- Prepared to pay up to 1.4x GRF for the right opportunity and cash funded so they can move forward at your own pace

- This firm has acquired twice very successfully with retention sitting in excess of 98% demonstrating their proven track record and excellent handle on the process. This client would even be able to provide references from those past principles.

- This firm is audit registered so would be able to take on audit clients if required

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180714 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £400,000

Current turn over circa: £1,500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF

Established since: 2015

Locations: East Sussex

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well organised and personal firm that puts emphasis on attracting and developing quality employees, and will pay a premium for firms that boast a strong team and hold a local presence in Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hove, Eastbourne and surrounding areas

- With a strong background in both practice and industry, these partners offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to help support your clients through their growth journey

- Has cash available so they can move quickly and will pay a premium of up to 1.4x GRF with 50% upfront for the right practice

- This firm can offer flexibility on your exit and ideally will be looking for a minimum of a 6 months handover to ensure a smooth transition, helping contribute to strong retention rates

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180695 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £200,000

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2015

Additional Notes:
- Well rounded experience in both practice and industry meaning this firm is well placed to advise your clients on matters ranging from general compliance to FD work and complex tax (both UK and overseas)

- Will eagerly retain staff and premises to ensure the maximum retention for all parties involved giving you peace of mind your clients will see little change during and after the sale

- Can offer you a flexible exit to suit your needs such as a short handover or a long term consultancy arrangement meaning you can plan a tailored transition out of the sector in a timeframe that works with your retirement plans

- Great experience with online software and helping transition clients over so your portfolio will be in safe hands in the move towards MTD

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180655 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £500,000

Current turn over circa: £1,300,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF

Established since: 2010

Additional Notes:
- Experineced purchaser with a strong track record demonstrated through their 90%+ retention rates

- Cash available allowing them to move at your pace

- Will eagerly retain staff and can offer clear trajectories for promotion and development within the wider business

- Is specifically looking to take on a premises which will ensure continuity and a smooth transition for all involved

- Qualified team who take pride in providing a personal and tailored service giving you peace of mind your clients will be left in a safe pair of hands

- Expertise in foreign trading and tax

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180269 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £800,000

Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Cash offer: Up to 2x GRF

Established since: 2000

Additional Notes:
- My client is an award winning, experienced firm that is looking to further develop their business through an acquisition, and will pay a premium of up to 2x GRF for payroll practices

- Acquisition experience with 100% retention meaning they can offer you a smooth and stress free exit and will happily offer you the opportunity to stay on in a consultancy role tailored to your strengths and interests

- This firm takes pride in ensuring staff are looked after and offers a range of incentives and support demonstrating the care your team will be given following the purchase

SELLER REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST be a payroll bureau or selling the payroll function of their practice
- Ideally with staff
- Turnover £150,000+
- Established 5+ years

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180625 ask for Abi Barker

Up front budget: £600,000

Current turn over circa: £1,500,000

Cash offer: Up to 1.5x GRF

Established since: 2010

Additional Notes:
- My client, a family run practice, has acquired on two occasions with a 90%+ retention rates, demonstrating their understanding of the process to help ensure a smooth and stress free exit for yourself

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

- Excellent team in place with qualifications including ACA, ICAEW, CIOT and more, demonstrating the depth of knowledge in the firm that will be available to your clients

- My clients is mindful of preserving the legacy of your practice and will therefore happily retain the staff and branding going forward as they have done in the previous acquisitions

- This firm will pay a premium of up to 1.5x GRF with 70% upfront for businesses with some/all of the following:
- Portable into NW London
- Additional growth opportunity especially within consultancy, tax and audit
- Clients already comfortable using online software
- Ideally where principal is happy to offer a warm handover of 12-24months but there is flexibility here

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180637 ask for Abi Barker