Accountancy Practices for Sale In London & South East

Current turn over circa: £100,000

Offers over: £130,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes:
- Premium quality block of fees comprised almost entirely of limited companies with average fees in excess of £3,000

- My client is happy to provide a full handover to ensure the highest retention rates possible

- With a 50% profit margin that can be ported straight onto your bottom line, this opportunity will provide you with a strong return on your investment in less than 2 years

- Plenty of opportunity for further expansion through additional consultancy/advisory services

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30940 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £135,000

Offers over: £137,500

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Suffolk

Locations: Ipswich

Additional Notes: The practice briefly comprises;

200 clients;
100 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £800 +VAT
70 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £400 + VAT
190 Tax returns - Typical Fee £175
8 Partnerships - Typical Fee £600
40 Payroll - Typical Fee £40 pm
Young average client age of up to 45-50

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30936 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £60,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Buckinghamshire

Locations: Milton Keynes

Additional Notes: The practice briefly comprises;

70 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £800
40 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £200
1 Partnership - Typical Fee £
25 Payroll - Typical Fee £
Tax returns - Typical Fee £150
Average client age of 50/55

Portable within Milton Keynes

Circa £45,000 EBITDA

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30931 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £70,000

Offers over: £84,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 1

Locations: Buckinghamshire

Locations: Milton Keynes

Additional Notes: The practice briefly comprises;

145 clients;
52 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £500 + VAT
47 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £400 + VAT
3 Partnerships - Typical Fee £700
33 Payroll - Typical Fee £120
157 Tax returns - Typical Fee £100
Average client age of 50/55

Circa £54,000 EBITDA (Including Directors Salary)

- Boasting a very strong relationship with the client base.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30930 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £1,100,000

Offers over: £1,000,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Locations: Greater London

Locations: London

Additional Notes: The practice briefly comprises;

633 clients;
340 Ltd Co's -
24 Sole Traders -
3 Partnerships -
12 Audits -
271 Tax returns -
60 Payroll -

Avg Fee (Every Client Included) = £1772 (Full Client Breakdown Available after first meeting.

Young average client age of 45-55

13 members of experienced staff headed by Principle and Wife
(Tax/Bookkeeping/Accounting)

Lease in London Area with 2 year Break Clause (£51,000 per annum)

Circa £375,000 EBITDA

The acquirer will benefit from a 2/3 year handover period with the retiring principle. Alongside a strong team of qualified staff with great relationships with long standing clients that have allowed for the 'decentralised' running of the practice.

Clients familiar with standard back office systems - IRIS

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30926 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £650,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Greater London

Locations: London

Additional Notes: Principle of the firm looking to exit and pursue other business interests.

The practice briefly comprises;

600 clients;
400 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £1100.00
200 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £600.00
Young average client age of up to 45
2 Senior Accountants / 2 Junior Accountants

Circa £260,000 EBITDA

100% of the clients are paying monthly via Go Cardless - which generates £40,000 every month.

A large Majority of clients are Turkish Speaking - Would be beneficial if this resonated to the buying party.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30907 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £200,000

Offers over: £240,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Norfolk

Additional Notes: - Block of fees portable within Norwich

- This portfolio boasts a strong percentage of limited companies with an average fee ranging between £1,200 to £1,500, demonstrating the quality of the client base

- Providing accounts, business and personal tax services, payroll and Audits

- Average age of clients at roughly 45 giving you a strong return on your investment

- No consultancy offered so plenty of opportunity to add value

- Qualified staff members available to support the transition and help continue client relationships

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30880 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £200,000

Offers over: £240,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Norfolk

Additional Notes: - Block of fees portable within Norwich

- This portfolio boasts a strong percentage of limited companies with an average fee ranging between £1,200 to £1,500, demonstrating the quality of the client base

- Providing accounts, business and personal tax services, payroll and Audits

- Average age of clients at roughly 45 giving you a strong return on your investment

- No consultancy offered so plenty of opportunity to add value

- Qualified staff members available to support the transition and help continue client relationships

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30880 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £200,000

Offers over: £240,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Norfolk

Additional Notes: - Block of fees portable within Norwich

- This portfolio boasts a strong percentage of limited companies with an average fee ranging between £1,200 to £1,500, demonstrating the quality of the client base

- Providing accounts, business and personal tax services, payroll and Audits

- Average age of clients at roughly 45 giving you a strong return on your investment

- No consultancy offered so plenty of opportunity to add value

- Qualified staff members available to support the transition and help continue client relationships

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30880 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £130,000

Offers over: £141,600

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: Berkshire

Locations: Slough

Additional Notes: Retiring principle looking for succession to their well established practice.

The practice briefly comprises;

12 clients;
12 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £10,000
6 Payrolls

Young average client age of up to 50

Very Strong EBITDA figure of £80,000

Preferably a medium sized accountancy firm with some experience with dealing with AMERICAN clients. - A buyer that can service audits would be beneficial.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30875 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £360,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Cambridgeshire

Locations: Peterborough

Additional Notes: Retiring principles looking for succession to their well established practice.

The practice briefly comprises;

60 clients;
50 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £2000
7 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £650
2 Partnerships - Typical Fee £850
48 Payroll - Part of the Fee
Average client age between 50-55

Very Strong EBITDA figure of £180,000

My client is looking for a firm with a relaxed approach that would synergise well with the client base and current servicing model.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30874 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £175,000

Offers over: £174,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Surrey

Locations: Croydon

Additional Notes: Ideal acquisition to augment into South London or bolt on to existing local footprint practice.

£145,000 Fee Income comprising of;

70 Ltd's
30 ST's
25 Payroll's

Generating EBITDA Circa £45,000

The principal is happy to be retained for a thorough handover of client relationships.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30870 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £120,000

Offers over: £150,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Buckinghamshire

Additional Notes: - This portfolio boasts a strong percentage of limited companies with an average fee ranging between £1,200 to £1,500, demonstrating the quality of the client base.

- 98% is serviced remotely, easily absorbed into your current practice.

- With the majority of the work comprising of compliance and bookkeeping, there is plenty of opportunity for further growth and a specific need within the client base for Consulting services going forward.

-No staff or premises, no overheads to inherit.

- An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established practice/block of fees.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30865 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £460,000

Offers over: £575,000

Established: 30 to 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: Norfolk

Locations: Norwich

Additional Notes: My Client is looking for a firm with an Audit license, that has some experience with international clients and proficient with tax knowledge internationally. Servicing style of looking after the clients and helping them grow is ideal.

The practice briefly comprises;

350 clients;
100 Ltd Co's - Typical (Mean) Fee £3500.00
230 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £400.00
10 Partnerships - Typical Fee £800
85 Payrolls - Typical Fee £880
4 Audits - Typical Fee £4000
350 Tax returns - Typical Fee £180.00
Young average client age of 45-50
9 members of staff headed by 3 highly qualified managers/seniors.

Circa £100,000 EBITDA

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30854 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £360,000

Established: 1 to 3 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Hertfordshire

Locations: Stevenage

Additional Notes: My Client is looking for a buying party with a great local reputation and understanding in the property sector, that focuses on a proactive approach.

The practice briefly comprises;

355 clients;
325 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £1400.00
30 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £195.00
30 Tax returns - Typical Fee £195.00
30 Payrolls - Typical Fee £25 per Month
Young average client age of 45
4 members of staff headed by 2 highly qualified managers.
and a practice manager.

95% serviced remotely

Circa £125,000 EBITDA

There is scope to increase client fees according to the retiring principle.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30853 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £850,000

Offers over: £977,500

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: Greater London

Locations: London

Additional Notes: The practice briefly comprises;

550 clients;
272 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £2500.00
51 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £1500.00
11 Partnerships
26 Payroll - Typical Fee £ Outsourced (small mark up)
198 Tax returns - Typical Fee £300.00 min - £3,000 complicated
Young average client age of 40
(Tax/Bookkeeping/Accounting/Payroll)


The acquirer will benefit from a flexible handover period with the retiring principle and access to continued help from two fully qualified directors.

Clients familiar with standard back office systems - Xero, QBO, IRIS, SAGE

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30844 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £60,000

Offers over: £84,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: Greater London

Locations: London

Additional Notes: Retiring principles looking for succession to their well established and profitable practice in the next 12 months.

The practice briefly comprises;

12 clients;
12 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £4000.00
Young average client age of up to 45


(management accounts and year ends - vat returns - year end tax complications and filing of tax - payroll for any number of employees - opening of bank accounts )

London Presence Ideal
Circa £20,000 EBITDA (- Directors Remunerations)

The acquirer will benefit from a well managed business, in consideration of its size with a
- Solid corporate client base -
- All recurring work.
- Managed in the cloud and online
- Opportunity to cross sell services
- International link with French, German and scandenavian speaking clients

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30833 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £400,000

Offers over: £520,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: Greater London

Locations: London

Additional Notes: 50/50 Payment Structure Required.

The practice briefly comprises;

260 clients;
250 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £1500.00
10 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £1000.00
Young average client age of up to 45

Compliance only firm with 100% of clients paying Monthly.
Portable practice within central London Boundaries
Circa £190,000 EBITDA

Acquirer must have a fully cloud based practice with preference for those using Free Agent Software (this software will need to be retained for these clients)

Buyer would benefit from a great set of clients all well trained to software that would require someone to simply come in and take over.

Principle is looking to peruse other business interests.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30832 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £36,000

Offers over: £43,200

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 30-50k

Number of staff: 1

Locations: Essex

Locations: Colchester

Additional Notes: Retiring principle and wife looking for succession to their well established practice.

The practice briefly comprises;

87 clients;
65 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £600
15 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £250
5 Tax returns - Typical Fee £90
2 Partnerships - Typical Fee £700
Young average client age of up to 40

Great opportunity to bolt on a young client base, heavily weighted to LTD's with plenty of scope to cross sell services.

Local firm/Presence is ideal.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30820 ask for Abi Barker

Current turn over circa: £450,000

Offers over: £516,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Cambridgeshire

Locations: Cambridge

Additional Notes: Retiring principle looking for succession to their well established practice.

The practice briefly comprises;

550 clients;
120 Ltd Co's - Typical Fee £2000
44 Sole Traders - Typical Fee £450
280 Tax returns - Typical Fee £250
6 Partnerships - Typical Fee £1200
100 Payroll - Typical Fee £450
Young average client age of up to 45

Very Strong EBITDA figure of £230,000

My client is looking for a local firm and is looking to stay on board to help with the handover through that of a couple of days a week work.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30819 ask for Abi Barker