Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £1,700,000
Cash offer: up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Derbyshire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.5x GRF for the right businesses ensuring you can leverage a premium on your business.
- Cash funded with a significant amount to put down on day one (up to 50%-60%) ensuring security and the ability to move forward quickly and flexibly at your own pace.
- This firm has acquired successful on several occasions with retention well in excess of 90-95% ensuring a strong proven track record of high retention and every penny for your life's work.
- This firm has a fantastic reputation across the Midlands, having won several awards across the years for their excellent customer service and quality of work ensuring quality goodwill and client relationships are protected going forward.
- Fully qualified and experienced team in place, mostly ACCA or CIMA ensuring clients are in safe and capable hands and continue to receive an excellent service.
- My client seeks to provide as much continuity as possible and therefore is open to retaining staff and premises for the right businesses to ensure maximum client retention.
- This firm ideally seeks a quality firm based in the Midlands, with a principal keen to offer a warm handover to smooth over the transition and maximise the likelihood of a successful acquisition.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181408 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £350,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
This buyer is looking for a practice or block of fees to either integrate into their existing offices or use as a base to expand into a new area, which gives you the reassurance of flexibility around location. They place particular value on firms with strong, long-term client relationships, ensuring your clients are placed with a purchaser who will appreciate and build upon the trust you have established.
They have successfully acquired on multiple occasions and achieved excellent retention rates in excess of 90%, giving you confidence that your clients will be well looked after. A strong team of qualified and experienced staff is already in place, ready to provide a personal and professional service that will help your clients continue to thrive.
You will have the option of remaining in a consultancy role or leaving after a warm handover, offering you complete flexibility over your future involvement. The buyer is committed to retaining staff, and depending on location, will happily consider taking on an office to maintain continuity for clients and employees alike.
As cash acquirers, they are well positioned to move quickly and are prepared to pay a premium with 50% of the consideration available upfront on day one, giving you both financial security and peace of mind.
Vendor requirements:
- Established 10+ years
- Turnover £250,000+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179976 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £1,500,000
Current turn over circa: £10,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
This East Midlands-based firm is a well-established and highly regarded practice with ambitions to grow through further acquisitions, particularly those where client care and service continuity are central.
They have successfully acquired a number of firms over recent years and have maintained excellent client and staff retention throughout, demonstrating their ability to integrate businesses smoothly while preserving what makes them successful.
With a strong presence in market towns, they understand the importance of local visibility and, depending on location, would be happy to retain your office to ensure continuity for your clients and community.
They are committed to retaining your staff, offering you peace of mind that your team will be well supported. There are clear opportunities for upskilling and career development, providing a positive future for your people.
Offering a broad range of services - including core compliance, audit, mergers and acquisitions, consultancy, and complex tax planning - your clients will benefit from an expanded service offering while continuing to receive the attentive support they’re accustomed to.
They are flexible with your own plans post-sale, whether you prefer to exit after a short handover or stay involved in a consultancy capacity, allowing you to structure the transition in a way that suits your lifestyle, financial goals, and client relationships.
Vendor requirements:
- Turnover £500,000+
- Established 10 years +
- Strong percentage of limited company clients
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181373 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £1,500,000
Current turn over circa: £3,500,000
Cash offer: 1.4
Established since: 2005
Locations: East Midlands
Additional Notes: Are you considering your next steps as a business owner? Whether you're planning to retire, reduce your day-to-day involvement, or simply explore your options, we’re currently working with a highly credible buyer actively seeking to acquire well-established businesses like yours.
Here’s why this opportunity stands out:
Attractive Valuation: Offering 1.4x Recurring Income (RI) or 6x EBITDA, ensuring a fair and competitive price for your hard work.
Experienced Acquirer: With a strong track record of successful acquisitions, this buyer understands how to integrate and grow businesses while preserving their unique identity.
Exceptional Client Retention: Proven 99% client retention rate post-acquisition—your clients will be in trusted hands.
Cash Ready: Funds are immediately available, enabling a streamlined and efficient sale process.
Minimal Disruption: The buyer’s ethos is to maintain continuity—your brand, team, and processes can remain largely unchanged.
Staff Retention: Your team, including chartered accountants, will be retained, ensuring consistency for clients and employees.
Flexible Transition: Whether you're looking to retire completely or stay involved as a consultant, the buyer will tailor a handover process that works for you.
If you’d like to have a confidential conversation or explore whether this might be the right fit for your business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181331 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: 1.3
Established since: 2005
Locations: Nottinghamshire
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 £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
- Providing general accounting, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping, advanced tax advice and more, this firm is passionate about helping business owners and individuals become even more successful and efficiently manage their accounting needs giving you peace of mind your clients will be in safe hands
- Strong capacity within the firm meaning you can leave after a warm handover or alternatively look to stay on in a consultancy role, allowing you to craft a bespoke exit to suit your retirement needs
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180868 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £250,000
Cash offer: 1.3
Established since: 2020
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 £200,000
- 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
- Providing general accounting, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping, advanced tax advice and more, this firm is passionate about helping business owners and individuals become even more successful and efficiently manage their accounting needs giving you peace of mind your clients will be in safe hands
- Strong capacity within the firm meaning you can leave after a warm handover or alternatively look to stay on in a consultancy role, allowing you to craft a bespoke exit to suit your retirement needs
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181257 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £700,000
Current turn over circa: £2,200,000
Cash offer: up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2006
Locations: East Midlands
Additional Notes: - This is a chartered firm with a fantastic reputation across the East Midlands having been nominated for local business awards and boasting many fantastic client testimonials online.
- My client has acquired on numerous occasions demonstrating a proven track record of strong client retention.
- Happy to retain offices, staff and existing principals to ensure as much continuity as possible and find a flexible exit strategy to suit your needs.
- This firm prides itself on its client centric and personal approach ensuring quality client goodwill is protected within any transaction
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181215 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £2,500,000
Current turn over circa: £11,500,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2005
Additional Notes: A well-established chartered accountancy firm is poised to enter the market, driven by a strategic vision to enhance their presence in the Midlands. Their arrival brings with it an unprecedented offer, coupled with a commitment to uphold the essence of your practice.
Here’s why you should consider this exceptional proposition:
Premium Payment and Recurring Fees: On day one, you’ll receive a premium of 50% upfront, ensuring immediate financial security. Furthermore, the buyer is prepared to offer up to 1.4 times recurring fees, maximizing the value you unlock from your firm.
Continuity and Support: Our client is eager to retain your branding, office location, and staff, ensuring seamless continuity for all involved. You can rest assured that your team will be well looked after and provided with opportunities to thrive within a larger practice environment.
Proven Track Record: With a portfolio boasting the successful acquisition of 12 businesses, our purchaser has consistently achieved an impressive client retention rate of 98%. They have a proven track record of honouring all deferred payments, instilling confidence in their commitment to your firm's success.
Additional Services: In addition to their core services, our buyer offers a range of supplementary services that could further enrich the offerings available to your clients, enhancing the overall value proposition.
This opportunity marks a pivotal moment for your firm, presenting the chance to align with a reputable partner who shares your values and is dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity.
If you’re intrigued by the prospect of exploring this partnership further, we invite you to connect with us at your earliest convenience. Our client is eager to engage with firms that are primed for growth and share their commitment to excellence.
Seize this moment to secure a future brimming with potential for yourself, your team, and your esteemed clients. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to discuss how this partnership could be mutually beneficial.
This purchaser is actively seeking firms that align with the following criteria:
- Turnover of £200,000 - £1,500,000+
- Full team in place, preferably with a management structure
- Profitability of 25%+
- Principal willing to stay on for a minimum of six months
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181006 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £250,000
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2017
Locations: Leicestershire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right businesses
- Cash funded so can move forward entirely at your own pace
- Acquired on a couple of occasions successfully demonstrating a proven track record
- This is a chartered firm with a fully ICAEW accredited team with plenty of capacity to take on additional work
- This is a very client centric firm, building very strong relationships not just within the accountancy work but on a personal basis too
- Experience with high net worth and high value clients and background in top 10 firms prior to moving into practice
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180999 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £800,000
Current turn over circa: £2,300,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 1930
Locations: East Midlands
Additional Notes:
- Chartered practice with a long established history
- An experienced acquirer with cash available
- Full range of accountancy services including Audit, full compliance services, specialist business services, Independent Financial Advice
- Focused on a high quality, tailored service proposition
-Software tailored to client preference, Xero, Freeagent, Kashflow, Sage
- Will provide vendor with flexible exit
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180598 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £2,500,000
Cash offer: up to 1.5x
Established since: 1980
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 95% demonstrating their capability and knowledge in successfully integrating a new firm
- Flexible approach to acquisitions centred around promoting the highest level of goodwill from the retiring owner
- My client offers a unique and personal service that can be tailored to your portfolio, ensuring your quality relationships are protected
- Purely cash funded acquirer with a significant amount to put down on day one (up to 50%) you can move at your own pace and won't be let down by someone who struggles with their financing
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180415 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: 1.4
Established since: 1990
Locations: Derbyshire
Additional Notes:
- Highly personable, professional and approachable firm
- Very high client retention achieved through a tailored service proposition - Face to face service and modern use of software for enhanced efficiency and client communication
- Cash available for a quick acquisition
-Software tailored to client preference, Xero, Freeagent, Kashflow, Sage
- Staff retention fully considered
- Retention of office premises fully considered
This acquirer is focused on a seamless and highly effective client transition for the greatest success for all parties
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180112 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: 1.4 x
Established since: 24
Locations: Nottinghamshire
Additional Notes:
- Long established practice
- Face to face client visits and remote servicing
- Flexible in use of software to client preference
- Wide range of clients and broad knowledge for client benefit
- Very high client retention rate
- Staff retention fully considered and anticipated
An excellent opportunity to ensure full peace of mind for those looking to retire and ensure their clients are well looked after.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180111 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Cash offer: Up To 1.4x (50%)
Established since: 2015
Locations: Suffolk
Locations: Ipswich
Additional Notes: My clients business has been established for 5-10 years, We provide full tax and end of year services, VAT, in house payroll, bookkeeping and business advisory services and are ready to scale.
Retiring Principle will benefit from flexibility on handover periods, high multiples and ease of mind knowing that their clients would be well looked after.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179743 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £150,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2010
Locations: Lincolnshire
Additional Notes: - Chartered practice
- Long established business
- Looking for either a block of fees or practice as part of their ongoing growth plans
- Principal led advice and focused on Xero.
- Fully focused on developing client relationships and taking care of clients’ interests
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179706 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £200,000
Cash offer: Up To 1.4x (50% Deposit)
Established since: 2020
Locations: Northamptonshire
Locations: Northampton
Additional Notes: Experienced Accountant Looking to grow their firm through that of an acquisition in Northamptonshire.
Clients would benefit from a personalised servicing focused on effective communication to ensure the best possible servicing.
My Client has plenty of industry experience and trained in a top 15 firm and is now looking to grow his practice through that of a compliance based firm if possible.
Retiring principles would benefit from flexible terms on handover and payment structure, with cash available ready to go.
Possibility to retain premises, staff and principle if required.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179560 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £50,000
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.6x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- Chartered practice
- Cash available and able to move quickly
- Willing to pay a premium of up to 1.6x GRF
- Flexible handover available
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179459 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £1,200,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1996
Locations: Leicester
Additional Notes:
- Experienced acquirer with historic success.
- Cash budget.
- Can retain staff.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179442 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £2,000,000
Current turn over circa: £50,000,000
Cash offer: up to 4x adjusted EBITDA
Established since: 2018
Locations: West Yorkshire,South Yorkshire,North Yorkshire,East Riding of Yorkshire,Northumberland
Additional Notes:
- Cash funded (not PE).
- Not a typical consolidator model.
- Will acquire on either EBITDA or GRF multiple.
- Will retain all staff and premises where applicable.
- Can retain proprietor.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179395 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £150,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x (50% Deposit)
Established since: 2005
Locations: Buckinghamshire
Locations: Milton Keynes
Additional Notes: Qualified and experienced practice owner looking to bolt on fees up to £150,000
The retiring principle will benefit from market competitive multiples and payment structure, with handover flexibility.
Clients will benefit from a cloud based and personalised service, headed by a FCMA qualified principle and great team
Typical client turnover between £10k/£200k
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179339 ask for Abi Barker
