Current turn over circa: £500,000
Offers over: £600,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established practice coming to market and is looking for a friendly, personable firm to continue the strong relationships they have built with both clients and staff.
The portfolio has a high proportion of limited companies, with average fees of £2,000–£2,500, reflecting the quality of the work you’ll be taking on.
There is excellent scope to introduce value-added services, creating strong opportunities for fee growth without the need for advertising.
The practice has a strong, experienced team who maintain excellent client relationships, providing continuity and support throughout the transition.
The large majority of clients use Xero, and over 30% are on direct debit—demonstrating a solid operational foundation and ensuring a smooth transition.
The principal is happy to provide a warm handover to help secure the highest possible retention rates.
Buyer requirements:
Turnover £800,000+
Acquisition experience is preferred but not essential
Proof of cash/funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31908 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Offers over: £1,800,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m
Number of staff: 10 to 20
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established practice coming to the market and is seeking a professional and personal firm to continue caring for both clients and staff.
The practice benefits from a full team of experienced staff who take pride in delivering a tailored service, with strong client relationships that have contributed to consistently high retention rates year after year.
A strong proportion of the portfolio comprises limited companies with average fees in excess of £2,000, demonstrating the quality of the client base you would be acquiring.
With a core focus on compliance, there remains significant opportunity to introduce and expand additional services including audit, complex tax planning, consultancy and advisory work, helping to increase revenue streams.
The principal is committed to offering a warm handover and is open to staying on for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition and strong retention going forward.
Buyer requirements:
- Turnover £2,500,000+
- Acquisition experience is ideal but not essential
- Proof of cash/funding
- Must retain local presence and staff
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31875 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Offers over: £480,000
Established: 25 to 30 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes:
The practice is well established with an excellent reputation in the area, built through consistent word-of-mouth and organic growth, giving you confidence in the loyalty and stability of the client base you would be acquiring.
A strong percentage of clients are limited companies, with average fees between £1,000 and £2,500, which reflects the quality of the portfolio and ensures attractive revenue opportunities for you from day one.
An excellent team is already in place, holding strong client relationships and providing reassurance that continuity will be maintained to support retention and ease of transition.
There is ample opportunity to upsell additional services such as advanced tax planning, consultancy work and more, giving you clear potential to enhance profitability and grow the practice further.
The practice makes strong use of technology internally, creating efficiencies and ensuring the transfer process will be smooth and straightforward for both clients and your own operations.
The principal is happy to provide a warm handover tailored to your needs, helping you build trust with clients and achieve the best possible retention rates.
Buyer requirements:
- Turnover £750,000+
- Proof of cash/funding
- Must retain team
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31871 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £600,000
Offers over: £720,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice coming to the market with a view to finding a purchaser that will look after clients and prioritise staff relationships.
The practice has a strong reputation in the local area, with a loyal client base and excellent word-of-mouth, giving you a trusted foundation to build upon. The client portfolio is well-balanced across limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, providing a steady stream of recurring income and reducing concentration risk.
The outgoing principal is happy to offer a warm handover and remain involved on a consultancy basis if desired, giving you flexibility and continuity as you take over. An experienced and loyal team is already in place, with strong relationships across the client base to ensure service consistency from day one.
There is ample opportunity to expand service lines and increase revenue, including the introduction of advisory work, tax consultancy, and R&D tax claims.
The culture of the firm prioritises both client care and staff wellbeing, supporting strong retention and long-term goodwill - ideal for a buyer who wants to grow through acquisition without compromising on service quality or team values.
Buyer Requirements:
- Turnover £600,000+
- Retain local presence
- Proof of cash/funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31846 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Offers over: £400,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Locations: Carmarthenshire
Additional Notes:
- This is a compliance based firm, with plenty of opportunity to upsell and expand services further, particularly relating to more inheritance and tax planning advice, investments and business advisory.
- My client boasts a diverse portfolio with strong average fees for limited company clients in the region of £1,200 - £1,3000 ensuring security in any investment made.
- Making strong use of software ensuring a smooth transition as we move closer towards MTD.
- Strong team of experienced staff in place with strong relationships with clients, ensuring quality client goodwill is protected.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31834 ask for Lauren Burnham
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Offers over: £360,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Additional Notes: My client is a long-established firm now seeking a personable, client-focused buyer to maintain and nurture existing relationships.
The practice benefits from a full, well-structured team whose professionalism and consistency have underpinned steady year-on-year growth.
With a strong focus on limited companies and average fees of £1,500+, this opportunity reflects the high calibre of clients you'll be acquiring.
There’s significant potential to increase revenue through additional services such as advanced tax planning, consultancy, and audit.
The outgoing principal is committed to a thorough and friendly handover process, helping ensure excellent retention and a strong return on your investment.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31829 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Offers over: £1,250,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-quality accountancy practice with a strong base of limited company clients, many of whom pay average fees in excess of £1,500–£2,000. This demonstrates not only the quality of the client base but also the dependable recurring revenue you’d be stepping into from day one.
The experienced team is already in place and well-embedded within the client relationships, offering immediate operational continuity. Their involvement has underpinned the firm’s consistent annual growth and will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless transition for any buyer — allowing you to maintain stability while you grow into the opportunity.
The firm has been built on a solid foundation of compliance work, meaning there’s significant headroom to expand into higher-margin services such as audit, consultancy, and tax advisory. For the right buyer, this presents a clear path to uplift both revenue and profit without needing to significantly alter the core of the business.
To support a smooth and confident handover, the principal is happy to remain involved in a flexible capacity — whether through a structured handover period or ongoing consultancy support. This ensures strong client retention and a smooth bedding-in period for the new owner.
We’re looking to engage with established accountancy practice owners who have a turnover of £1.5 million or more, can provide proof of funds or funding, and are committed to maintaining a local presence to preserve the trust and continuity the firm’s clients expect.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31825 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £115,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 1
Additional Notes:
- A well-established practice is now coming to the market, seeking a friendly and professional firm that can continue providing high-quality service moving forward.
- The portfolio is primarily made up of limited companies, with strong average fees, providing an excellent foundation to either develop or establish your own practice.
- The principal is happy to offer a warm handover, ensuring the strongest possible continuity for both clients and staff.
Buyer Requirements
- Must have or retain Plymouth location
- Proof of cash/funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31756 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Offers over: £360,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established and highly regarded practice known for delivering exceptional bookkeeping services. They are seeking a like-minded firm to take over and continue nurturing existing client relationships.
The practice is supported by an experienced and dedicated team who pride themselves on providing a personalised, high-quality service—an approach that has driven consistent year-on-year growth.
With a strong focus on bookkeeping and payroll, there is significant opportunity to introduce and upsell additional services, further enhancing revenue potential.
The majority of clients are on monthly direct debit arrangements, ensuring immediate and reliable cashflow from day one.
The principal is committed to a smooth and flexible handover, tailored to your preferences, to ensure continuity and maximise client retention.
Buyer requirements:
- Must retain a local presence
- Must maintain current staff
- Proof of cash/funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31806 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: 3 to 5
Additional Notes:
My client is a long-established and reputable accountancy firm that has steadily modernised in recent years. They are now seeking a purchaser who can continue supporting the firm’s growth and development.
The practice has a healthy client base with a strong proportion of limited companies, generating average fees of £1,200-1,500+ (service dependent). This reflects both the quality of work delivered and the untapped potential for expansion.
Currently focused on core compliance services, there is significant scope to increase revenue through additional offerings such as payroll, bookkeeping, and advisory services.
The firm is fully portable across South Devon, offering buyers the opportunity to realise synergy savings and enhance overall profitability.
The outgoing principal is committed to a warm and supportive handover, ensuring excellent client retention and a smooth transition.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31804 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £50,000
Offers over: £57,500
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 30-50k
Number of staff: 0
Additional Notes:
This is a boutique portfolio coming to market, with the vendor seeking a friendly and professional acquirer committed to maintaining trusted client relationships and ensuring a smooth, well-managed handover.
Comprising fewer than 20 clients, the portfolio boasts strong average fees in excess of £2,000—reflecting a high-quality client base and offering a solid foundation for further growth.
The current service mix is primarily focused on compliance work, including year-end accounts and self-assessment, presenting clear opportunities for an acquirer to introduce additional service lines such as bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory support.
Buyer requirements:
- 50% payment on completion, with the balance payable within 12 months
- Proof of cash or funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 22911 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £3,000,000
Offers over: £3,500,000
Established: More than 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: More than 2m
Number of staff: 10 to 20
Additional Notes: My client is actively seeking a well-resourced and forward-thinking purchaser to support their continued growth and strategic ambitions.
The existing principals are committed to remaining in the business post-transition, providing a valuable sense of continuity and leadership stability.
The practice benefits from a highly structured and qualified team, known for delivering tailored services and cultivating strong client relationships. This has been a key driver behind the firm’s consistent year-on-year growth.
The client base presents low risk, with average fees ranging between £2,000 and £5,000—reflecting the high quality of the portfolio.
There is significant opportunity to further grow revenue through the introduction or expansion of additional services such as audit, advanced tax planning, consultancy, and more.
Buyer Requirements:
- Turnover £5,000,000+
- Can offer retained equity/rollover to current owners
- Will maintain local presence
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31779 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £115,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 1
Additional Notes:
- A well-established practice is now coming to the market, seeking a friendly and professional firm that can continue providing high-quality service moving forward.
- The portfolio is primarily made up of limited companies, with strong average fees, providing an excellent foundation to either develop or establish your own practice.
- The principal is happy to offer a warm handover, ensuring the strongest possible continuity for both clients and staff.
Buyer Requirements
- Must have or retain Plymouth location
- Proof of cash/funding
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31756 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £900,000
Offers over: £1,080,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes:
- My client is entering the market for the first time, seeking a friendly and approachable firm to manage both staff and client relationships going forward.
- The business is supported by an experienced and well-structured team dedicated to delivering a tailored, personalised service, which has contributed to consistent annual growth.
- The principal is happy to offer a warm handover or remain involved for an extended period to ensure seamless continuity, maximising your return on investment.
- A large portion of the client base consists of limited companies, with average fees ranging from £1,500 to £3,000, showcasing the high calibre of clients you’ll be working with.
- With a strong local reputation, the practice offers a solid foundation for further business development.
- There are significant opportunities for upselling services such as advanced tax advice, consultancy, audit, and more.
Buyer Requirements:
- Turnover of £1,000,000+
- Proof of cash/funding
- Must retain local premises
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31735 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £70,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Locations: Cornwall,Devon
Additional Notes:
- Average fees for limited company clients usually between £750-1000 with the largest fee on the book sitting at £5,000
- This is a compliance based firm with the usual mixed sector client base with plenty of scope for growth and to expand services further, particularly in relation to tax planning, pensions and inheritance
- Team of experienced and qualified staff with strong client relationships to ensure continuity
- Principal retiring but happy to offer warm handover to ensure high client retention and security in your investment
- Portable within the local area so not essential to retain the premises enabling you to benefit from synergy savings
- Majority of clients based locally so an excellent opportunity to further expand your business in this region
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Clients still bringing in paper records so will need a buyer who is happy to work in this manner
- Must be based locally if not retaining the premises to ensure client contact
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31670 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £150,000
Offers over: £180,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Additional Notes:
- The firm is an established, client-focused practice known for its commitment to high-quality service, seeking a purchaser who can continue this approach and build upon the strong reputation in the market.
- A significant portion of the client base consists of limited companies, with average fees ranging from £1,300 to £4,000, showcasing the quality and value of the portfolio being taken on.
- While the practice mainly focuses on compliance, there are ample opportunities to upsell additional services, such as advanced tax planning, advisory work, and more, offering growth potential.
- With over 30 years of experience in the area, this firm presents a fantastic opportunity for further business development and allows the buyer to leverage the goodwill built within the local community.
- The principal is happy to provide a warm handover, ensuring a smooth transition and strong retention rates moving forward.
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must already have or looking to retain a local presence
- Proof of cash/funding
- Turnover £100,000+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31717 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Offers over: £390,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Additional Notes:
- My client, a high-quality remote practice, has come to the market seeking a personable and professional firm to seamlessly take over current client relationships.
- The portfolio primarily consists of limited companies, with average fees ranging from £1,500 to £3,000. The client base has an average age of 45, reflecting the high calibre of clients you'll be inheriting.
- The business benefits from consistent referrals from an established client base. Currently, marketing efforts are minimal, presenting significant potential for growth and expansion in this area.
- The owner is committed to providing a smooth handover and is eager to support the new owner in driving the business forward.
Buyer Requirements:
- Annual turnover of £500,000+.
- Client-focused firm ethos.
- Acquisition experience is preferred but not required.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31240 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £2,500,000
Offers over: £3,000,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: More than 2m
Number of staff: 20 to 50
Additional Notes: - Well-established practice seeking a professional and approachable firm to provide additional centralised resources to support the continued growth of the business and assist with staff development.
- Principal is fully committed to a smooth transition, offering a comprehensive handover and staying involved for many years to ensure the successful integration and ongoing growth of the practice.
- The practice boasts a highly skilled, well-structured team with strong, long-standing relationships with clients. They provide a personalised, tailored service that has contributed significantly to their excellent local reputation.
- With a robust business development strategy in place, the practice has achieved consistent annual growth of 10% or more.
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £4,000,000+
- Proof of cash/funding
- Must retain local presence
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31699 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £75,000
Offers over: £82,500
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k
Number of staff: 0
Locations: Devon,Cornwall
Additional Notes:
- Good quality client base with average fees for limited companies of £1,000 and largest fees no more than £4,000 meaning this is a low risk, secure client bank
- No overheads to inherit in terms of office space or staff so you can port this one within your existing structures and benefit from the synergy savings
- Making strong use of software including Free Agent and Bright Pay
- Not currently VAT registered
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be based locally as a good chunk of clients are local appreciating a local presence
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30104 ask for Abi Barker
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Offers over: £70,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k
Number of staff: 1 to 3
Locations: Devon
Additional Notes:
- Average fees for limited company clients usually between £750-1000 with the largest fee on the book sitting at £5,000
- This is a compliance based firm with the usual mixed sector client base with plenty of scope for growth and to expand services further, particularly in relation to tax planning, pensions and inheritance
- Team of experienced and qualified staff with strong client relationships to ensure continuity
- Principal retiring but happy to offer warm handover to ensure high client retention and security in your investment
- Portable within the local area so not essential to retain the premises enabling you to benefit from synergy savings
- Majority of clients based locally so an excellent opportunity to further expand your business in this region
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Clients still bringing in paper records so will need a buyer who is happy to work in this manner
- Must be based locally if not retaining the premises to ensure client contact
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31670 ask for Abi Barker
Retiring Accountant
Unit 6
Highfield Business Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2RN
01765 698 699
