Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £700,000
Cash offer: Up to 2x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- This firm boasts a great history of acquisition with 100% retention rates demonstrating their understanding and forward thinking strategy to transitioning clients
- Clients will benefit from a team of qualified staff and a main point of contact to ensure the quality of service is held to the highest standard
- These buyers go above and beyond to ensure a great relationship is created and maintained between both sides and will create a bespoke transition plan to suit your clients needs to ensure maximum retention
- Cash available giving you flexibility on your timelines
- Will eagerly retain staff and can offer you the opportunity to stay on in a consultancy role if interested
My client will pay a premium of up to 2x GRF with 50% paid upfront for firms with the following:
- Minimum price per payslip (including additional services such as auto enrolment) of £3.50
- No office space
- Good profitability
This is an excellent opportunity for payroll only firms or accountancy practices looking to pass on their payroll work and develop a strong working relationship with a payroll focused firm.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180532
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £450,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.35x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- Modern firm with good knowledge in helping clients transition into the digital age, giving you a great solution to concerns around MTD
- Will happily consider staff
- Can offer you a flexible exit of either a short warm handover or the opportunity to engage on a longer term consultancy agreement
- Cash available to move quickly
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180517
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £850,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2005
Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to bringing a friendly and professional firm into their current business
- Will eagerly retain staff
- Has cash allowing them to move quickly
- Well established firm with a history of great growth demonstrating the quality of their service
- Can offer you a flexible exit to suit your retirement needs
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180516
Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £3,500,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.35x GRF
Established since: 2005
Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a wealth of experience in acquisitions with a view to purchasing a high quality firm that puts emphasis on client relationships
- Cash available allowing them to move quickly or at your pace
- Will happily consider your office space and are eager to retain all staff giving you a fantastic element of continuity
- Previous retention rates in excess of 90% demonstrating their understanding of the process
- Can offer a variety of new services including complex tax advice, consultancy and more to give your clients excellent coverage on any queries
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180500
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £3,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2010
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes:
- Experienced acquirer with strong retention rates of over 93% giving you peace of mind they have a good handle on the process
- Will eagerly retain staff and are specifically interested in acquiring an additional location in South London and below
- Excellent use of cloud based software that they can help slowly integrate into your practice if needed
- Can offer a warm and flexible exit to suit your retirement needs including a consultancy role
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180478
Up front budget: £350,000
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Cash offer: up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2012
Additional Notes:
- Happy to pay up to 1.4x GRF for the right opportunity
- Past acquisitions experience with retention sitting in excess of 97%
- Cash available to move quickly with 50% paid on day one
- The retiring principal will benefit from a flexible handover period and payment approach and the ability to ensure your clients are in safe hands
- Strong practice and industry background offering a well rounded service to clients
- Will eagerly retain staff and consider a premises
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180457
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £700,000
Cash offer: up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
- Happy to pay up to 1.5x GRF for the right business so this is a genuine opportunity to leverage a premium on your business.
- Purely cash funded acquirer meaning you can move forward at your own pace but equally you're not going to be let down by someone who struggles with their financing.
- This firm is well qualified and embracing online cloud software meaning the firm would be very well placed to take on portfolios and continue an excellent level of service.
- This acquirer has acquired multiple times very successfully with retention rates sitting in excess of 90% so you have a proven track record and are much more likely to receive every penny for your life's work.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180446
Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes:
- Demonstrable track record of acquisitions that have yielded strong retention rates in excess of 95% showing their capability to provide a stress free and smooth exit
- Cash available meaning they can move at your pace with the transaction allowing you the option to craft a bespoke retirement plan
- Excellent team in place that have a wide range of qualifications including, ACCA, ACA, CIOT, AAT and more giving your clients a great pool of expertise to tap into as and when appropriate
- My client is eager to take on new premises or port your business into one of their own if you feel it would be suitable ensuring we protect continuity for clients at all costs
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180436
Up front budget: £600,000
Current turn over circa: £2,500,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
- Long established business with excellent insight into the acquisition market through industry experience
- This firm benefits from a knowledgeable team with qualifications including ACCA, ACA, CTA and AAT who offer a well rounded service to clients giving you peace of mind they will be in safe hands going forward
- Cash available allowing them to move quickly or at your pace on a longer term arrangement
- My client will eagerly retain staff members and consider an additional office space helping contribute to continuity to ensure the highest retention rates possible
- Would prefer a retiring principal to stay on for a warm handover as a minim and can offer the opportunity to work on in a consultancy role if interested
SELLING PARTY REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £400,000+
- Established 10 years +
- Warm handover OR strong management/structure in place that can help with transferring client relationships
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180424
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since:
Locations: Northamptonshire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right business and able to offer a premium of up to 50% on day one giving you a secure investment in your sale
- This firm can offer you a flexible exit from a short warm handover to a longer term consultancy role, allowing you the opportunity to craft a bespoke exit to suit your needs
- My client offers a unique and personal service that can be tailored to your portfolio, ensuring your quality relationships are protected going forward
- Software used is IRIS
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180430
Up front budget: £175,000
Current turn over circa: £850,000
Cash offer: up to 1.5x
Established since:
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.5x GRF for the right business and able to offer flexible payment terms to suit your needs
- Experienced acquirer who has held retention rates in excess of 90% demonstrating their capability and knowledge of successfully integrating a new firm
- Staff and offices will be happily retained ensuring continuity for clients and staff promoting the strongest return on every penny of your life's work
- My client offers a unique and personal service that can be tailored to your portfolio, ensuring your quality relationships are protected going forward
- This purchaser is willing to take on audit clients that will be serviced through a partner they work closely with
-Flexible approach to acquisition, able to move at your own pace centred around promoting the highest level of goodwill from the retiring owner
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180414
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- Cash available to move quickly with 50% paid on day one
- Will eagerly retain staff and consider a premises
- Strong practice and industry background offering a well rounded service to clients
- The retiring principal will benefit from a flexible handover period and payment approach and the ability to ensure your clients are left in safe hands
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180406
Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: 1.4
Established since: 2006
Locations: Hampshire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.4x GRF for the right business and able to offer a premium of up to 50% on day one giving you a secure investment in your sale
- Experienced acquirer who has held retention rates in excess of 95%. demonstrating their capability and knowledge of successfully integrating a new firm
- This firm can offer you a flexible exit from a short warm handover to a longer term consultancy role, allowing you the opportunity to craft a bespoke exit to suit your needs
- My client offers a unique and personal service that can be tailored to your portfolio, ensuring your quality relationships are protected going forward
- Staff will happily be retained and an office space will be considered depending on location
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180386
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Cash offer: 1.3x
Established since: 2010
Additional Notes:
- My client is an experienced acquirer and has the cash available allowing them to move quickly should the right thing come along
- The firm embraces technology and puts clients’ needs at the heart of their business proposition, offering tailored solutions that amalgamate face to face service with a modern delivery
- In addition to being passionate about building strong client relationships, this firm is committed to being flexible with regards to the current owner’s needs, offering a flexible handover to ensure a smooth transition
- My client is open to bring on existing staff members and has a fantastic culture among the team that allows staff to thrive and grow with the company
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180378
Up front budget: £600,000
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2010
Additional Notes:
- Well established Chartered firm coming to the market with a view to finding a friendly firm and will pay a premium for those based in Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton, Eastleigh, Romsey, Worthing, Hove, Brighton and surrounding areas
- Cash available allowing them to move quickly
- Will eagerly retain staff and consider a premises in the aforementioned areas
- Boasts a team of experienced and qualified staff that provide a personal and unique service to clients contributing to their consistent annual organic growth
- Can offer you the opportunity to leave after a short handover or stay on for an extended consultancy period offering you the ultimate flexibility to suit your exit requirements
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180208
Up front budget: £1,200,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
- Strong acquisition history with retention rates in excess of 95%
- Can offer you a flexible exit with the option to stay on for an extended consultancy period or leave after a short handover period
- Will eagerly retain staff and consider retaining the office space
- Cash available to move quickly
- Excellent team in place with qualifications including ACCA, ACA, CTA, AAT and more demonstrating the capability and capacity within the firm to offer your clients the best possible service going forward
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180174
Up front budget: £800,000
Current turn over circa: £6,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
- My client, an experienced acquirer with cash available can move quickly and offer you a flexible exit to suit your retirement needs including the option of a consultancy agreement post sale
- This firm benefits from an experienced team with qualifications including ACCA, ACA, CTA, AAT and more that take pride in their work and offer a tailored service to clients giving you the confidence they will be well looked after going forward
- Staff will be eagerly retained going forward and can be offered additional training if they are interested in undertaking and will be welcomed into a relaxed yet professional culture
- The practice has seen consistent year on year growth which is attributed to the strong local reputation demonstrating the care and quality of service they provide
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 148937
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- Cash available to move quickly
- Will eagerly retain staff
- Can offer you a flexible exit to suit your retirement needs
- Well versed in helping paper based clients transition to online software and will provide continuous support
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179825
Up front budget: £1,000,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
- Well established firm looking to expand and will pay a premium for firms based in Southampton, Portsmouth, Guildford and in between
- Will retain current premises and staff giving you the added benefit of continuity to encourage the highest retention rates possible
- Can offer you the opportunity to stay on for an extended consultancy period or walk away after a short period giving you the ultimate flexibility to suit your succession needs
- Cash available with the capacity to move at your pace
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180152
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £250,000
Cash offer: 1.5
Established since: 2019
Locations: Essex
Additional Notes:
- Chartered practice
- Cash rich acquirer
- Able to move quickly
- Eager to consider staff
- Can offer you a flexible exit
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179198
Retiring Accountant
Unit 6
Highfield Business Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2RN
01765 698 699
