Retiring Accountant - Accountancy Practices Sellers London & South East

Accountancy Practices for Sale In London & South East

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Current turn over circa: £150,000

Offers over: £195,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1

Locations: Essex

Additional Notes:
- This portfolio is comprised entirely of limited companies with average fees of £1,200+ and a low demographic of 45-50 demonstrating the quality of fee base you'd be acquiring

- The clients are being serviced remotely giving you the flexibility to port this straight into your office and benefit from low overheads and synergy savings providing an excellent return on your investment

- Currently turning down work akin to £10,000 per month demonstrating the vast opportunity available for a firm with more resource

- Full handover will be provided

- It would be favourable from a handover perspective if a purchaser was located across Essex or wider East Anglia but not essential

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31502

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Current turn over circa: £750,000

Offers over: £937,500

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Locations: Greater London

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market to offer their well established practice that can be ported straight into your office across the London area and is eager to find a friendly and professional firm that has acquisition experience to continue client and staff relationships

- Excellent portfolio comprised strongly of limited companies with average fees in excess of £2,500 and a low client age of 45, demonstrating the quality of clients you'd be taking on

- This firm has been making fantastic use of online software for over ten years and boasts a loyal team that work from home and process to complement the modern, cloud based approach to accountancy

- The practice is geared towards compliance, which leaves ample opportunity to offer consultancy services

- Principal will happily stay on for a warm handover and will offer a consultancy agreement giving you plenty of flexibility to find an exit that works for both parties

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £1,100,000+
- Established for over 8 years
- Acquisition experience not essential but will be heavily favoured in the shortlisting process
- As firm is making great use of online software, the purchaser will need to be technologically inclined

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30703

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Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £700,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- My client, a creative accountancy firm, comes to the market with a view to finding a practice with experience in the industry or one who is looking to enter into the space

- Large majority of the portfolio is limited companies with average fees of £5,000+ for compliance demonstrating the quality of the portfolio you'd be taking on

- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including advanced tax advice and consultancy work including management accounts and quarterly reviews

- Full team of staff in place to help support the sale and service clients going forward

- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements to ensure the strongest retention rates possible

- 100% of clients are using Xero providing an easy and efficient transition for those utilising the software

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must retain staff
- Chartered practice
- Turnover £700,000+

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31482

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Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £72,000

Established: 30 to 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market for the first time due to retirement and is looking for a friendly firm to take over current relationships that is ideally located in Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Halstead, Colchester and surrounding areas

- The portfolio is made up of less than 25 clients demonstrating the quality of the fees in place

- Ample opportunities to improve efficiencies through further usage of software giving you an immediate value leap for clients

- Principal happy to provide a short warm handover to help ensure client retention

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31481

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Current turn over circa: £850,000

Offers over: £1,105,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes:
My client comes to the market due to retirement and is looking for a friendly firm that prioritises client care and relationships whilst offering a quality service

Large majority of clients are limited companies with average fees ranging between £2-3,000 for compliance demonstrating the quality of the portfolio

Ample opportunity to offer additional services, specifically in consultancy, advanced tax advice and financial services

Roughly 35-40% of the fee base is on monthly direct debit giving you instant cash flow from day one

Full team in place to support the transition and continue client relationships going forward

Principal happy to offer a warm handover to ensure the strongest retention rates

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
Turnover £1,500,000+
Must retain local presence
Acquisition experience is ideal but not essential
Client focused practice

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31478

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Current turn over circa: £600,000

Offers over: £780,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes: My client is a well established practice coming to the market for the first time due to retirement with a view to finding a friendly and approachable firm who will prioritise client needs and will continue relationships going forward

The portfolio is mostly comprised of limited companies with average fees in excess of £1,500 demonstrating the quality you’d be bringing on

With a main focus on compliance, this firm leaves ample opportunity to offer additional services including financial advisory, advanced tax and consultancy work

The practice boasts an experienced team who hold great relationships and take great care in providing an excellent service which alongside a good stream of referrals has helped contribute to a healthy annual growth of 5-10%

The principal is happy to offer a warm handover or longer term consultancy to suit your needs and ensure the strongest retention rates, helping contribute to a smooth transition for all involved

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must retain current premises
- Proof of cash and/or funding for the offer amount
- Must retain staff

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31468

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Current turn over circa: £45,000

Offers over: £54,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market to offer their cloud based business with a view to finding a firm that is either based in or happy to hold a presence in central Southampton, Romsey, North Baddesley, Eastleigh and surrounding areas

- Roughly 25% of the firm is made up of limited companies and the rest is comprised heavily of individual personal tax clients with a handful of sole traders

- Light touch work that would need the equivalent of one full time member of staff to manage

- Full handover provided to ensure a smooth transition for all involved, contributing to stronger retention rates

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Chartered firm
- Locations as above
- Proof of cash or financing for the offer amount

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31364

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Current turn over circa: £750,000

Offers over: £975,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes:
- My client is a high quality firm coming to the market for the first time due to retirement with a focus on finding a friendly and professional purchaser to continue client relationships

- The portfolio is strongly comprised of limited companies with average fees between £1,500-2,500 and a low demographic of 45 demonstrating the quality of the business you'd be taking on

- This practice boasts a qualified and well experienced team who offer a bespoke service to clients and take pride in their roles which has contributed to their consistent 10-15% annual growth

- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including consultancy and advanced tax advice

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover in the coming years to ensure a smooth transition for all parties, but will consider a shorter period if that aligns better with your business plans

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- £1.5mil+ turnover
- Must provide audits inhouse
- Must retain local presence

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31462

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Current turn over circa: £170,000

Offers over: £221,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Surrey

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with strong average fees of £1200 and a healthy profit margin of 50%

- The majority of clients are based within the local area so it is an excellent opportunity to further develop your own business in this region

- You will benefit from staff who hold strong relationships with the clients ensuring continuity and high retention

- My client comes to the market to explore suitable opportunities with a view to complete early 2025

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31461

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Current turn over circa: £350,000

Offers over: £490,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with a view to finding a purchaser who offers a personal service and puts an emphasis on client relationships

- The portfolio is predominantly comprised of limited companies and holds an average age of 45 giving you strong longevity in the business going forward

- Ample opportunity to offer consultancy work

- Clients are dealt with almost entirely remotely giving you the opportunity to port this into your office across London and benefit from additional synergy savings

- Excellent use of online software

- Qualified team who play a key role in offering a tailored service to clients which has contributed to consistent year on year growth

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £700,000+
- Established 5+ years
- Must have cash or proof of financing for the offer amount
- Minimum of 50% upfront
- Acquisition experience is ideal but not essential

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31458

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Current turn over circa: £160,000

Offers over: £192,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market for the first time due to retirement with a view to finding a friendly firm that puts emphasis on client relationships

- They offer a client base that is made up predominantly of limited companies with a focus on compliance, leaving ample scope to offer additional services where appropriate

- This business boasts a strong history of over 20 years in the area giving you an excellent foundation to further build your practice on

- This principal is making use of software including Keytime, Quickbooks and Xero however there is still room to introduce additional processes and efficiencies to give you a strong return on your investment for many years to come

- Clients are used to dealing with the firm remotely meaning the portfolio can be ported into your practice based across the Surrey and North Hampshire areas

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31455

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Current turn over circa: £160,000

Offers over: £208,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes: - Majority limited companies with healthy average fees of over £1000 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50 demonstrating the quality of the portfolio

- Making strong use of software including Xero and Tax Calc

- This firm boasts experienced members of staff ensuring continuity for clients and strong retention

- Majority of clients based within the London area so this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your own business in this region

- Option to take on an office space should you require it

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA qualified
- Own an existing firm established five years or longer

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31443

Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £420,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes:
- Client base almost entirely comprised of limited companies with average fees of £1,500-2,000 and a low demographic of 45 giving you an excellent foundation to further build on

- Majority of services focus on compliance leaving ample opportunity to offer additional work including tax advice

- Would be portable into your office in Saffron Walden, Linton, Haverhill, Newmarket, Cambridge, Waterbeach, Ely, St Ives, Huntingdon, Royson and surrounding areas - alternatively you could make use of their office space in the local area

- Team in place to support transition who hold great relationships and offer an excellent service to clients giving you the added benefit of continuity to support the transition period

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover to encourage the strongest retention rates possible

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £750,000+
- Proof of cash or financing for offer amount
- Must maintain presence in the local area
- Firm must be offering a personal service to clients that can be continued with this acquisition
- Minimum 50% upfront payment

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31327

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Current turn over circa: £400,000

Offers over: £490,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Additional Notes:
- My client has a strong reputation in the area after more than two decades in the locality and provides an excellent client base for you to further develop

- 75% of the clients are comfortable using online software giving you the flexibility to either retain the current location or port into your office across Mid and South Hampshire

- Low average client age of 45-50 demonstrating the longevity available

- With a focus on compliance, this firm leaves ample opportunity for you to offer additional services such as consultancy work and advanced tax advice

- Full team of staff that would be available during the handover to ensure a seamless transition and help contribute to strong overall retention

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £500k +
- Proof of cash of financing for the offer amount
- Minimum of 50% for the first payment

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31431

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Current turn over circa: £700,000

Offers over: £875,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: West Sussex

Additional Notes:
- My client, a reputable firm in the area comes to the market for the first time due to retirement with a view to finding a friendly and professional purchaser that will retain staff and premises

- Majority limited companies with healthy average fees of roughly £2,000-2,500 spread across low risk industries giving you a strong base to further develop your practice on

- Good mixture of qualified and experienced staff who hold long relationships with clients and take pride in offering a tailored service contributing to consistent year on year retention

- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including consultancy work and tax advice, with a few clients nearing the audit threshold demonstrating the future growth potential

- My client is happy to offer a warm handover between 6-24 months to ensure maximum client satisfaction and retention going forward providing additional security to your investment

BUYER REQUIRMENTS:
- Turnover £1mil +
- MUST retain staff and local presence
- Acquisition experience is preferred but not essential

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30733

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Current turn over circa: £200,000

Offers over: £260,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Berkshire

Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with strong average fees of £1,000 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50 demonstrating the quality and longevity in the portfolio

- Clients are mostly dealt with remotely so there are no overheads to inherit regarding an office space or staff so this can be ported straight onto your bottom line

- Making strong use of software including Sage, Xero and IRIS ensuring a smooth and seamless transition

- Top three clients generate a total of £28,000 of fees demonstrating the low risk nature of this opportunity

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain existing principal

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31417

Current turn over circa: £150,000

Offers over: £202,500

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes:
- Majority of clients made up of limited companies and high net worth individuals with average fees in excess of £2,000

- Limited consultancy work or tax planning offered leaving you with ample opportunity for additional growth

- Averages five new enquiries per month demonstrating the reputation and potential for you to enjoy

- Over 50% of clients on monthly direct debit giving you instant cashflow

- Benefits from a team of loyal staff that hold strong relationships with clients giving you an added level of continuity, helping to contribute to stronger retention rates

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

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Firm turnover £500,000+
- Experience and ideally expertise in property
- Will retain staff members
- Proof of cash of funding for the offer amount
- Acquisition experience

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31115

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Current turn over circa: £200,000

Offers over: £260,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Kent

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

- All clients are based locally within the Kent area so an excellent opportunity to develop your business in this region

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

- The business has been growing well simply from word of mouth referrals without the need for advertisement

- Making strong use of software ensuring a seamless transition as we move towards MTD

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31408

Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £390,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes:
- This portfolio is made up almost entirely of limited companies with average fees of £2-3,000 and the remainder is comprised of high income individuals demonstrating the quality you'll be taking on

- Adjusted profit margin of 60%+ giving you a strong return on your investment in a shorter period

- With a main focus on compliance this practice offers ample opportunity to upsell additional services, predominantly consultancy such as management accounts, service reporting and tax advice which would be welcomed by clients

- Existing Principal is turning down WOM referral work akin to 2 per week due to lack of time for additional clients, demonstrating the untapped growth potential

- With 100% of the client base managed remotely through the use of online software and no lease to assume, this practice can be ported across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and into London

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Proof of cash/funding for offer amount
- Practice established for 3+ years
- Tech focused ethos
- Acquisition experience would be ideal but not essential

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31399

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Current turn over circa: £1,300,000

Offers over: £3,000,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes:
- Excellent profitability in excess of 50% giving you a strong return on your investment going forward

- 75% of the fees are made up of audit work with the remainder as general practice

- Circa 50 clients demonstrating the quality nature of the firm and future potential to offer additional services

- Full team in place to support a transition who hold strong client relationships helping contribute to higher retention rates

- Principal happy to offer warm handover to suit your needs

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31385

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