Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £150,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2019
Locations: Kent
Locations: Bexley
Additional Notes:
Looking to expand their organically grown practice of professional clients across the Kent and S.E. London Area and find suitable premises to move in to if possible.
FCCA Qualified principal with experience of a large City practice and now focussed on offering tailored, personalised service to sectors including Medical, Retail, Haulage and Engineering.
Familiar with most software packages and happy to adapt to fit the acquisiiton needs. Currently looking for premises so within 20 Miles of Bexley would be ideal.
Looking to use £300,000 of saving to make an acquisition between £100,000 - £500,000 of GRF
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179347 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Surrey
Additional Notes: Award Winning Employee Benefit Consultancy keen to acquire a Payroll Bureau in the London or South East.
Target Acquisition
Seeking to purchase a stand alone payroll bureau or the payroll division/business of an accountancy practice. The business should be based in London or the south east and provide payroll services for employers in our target market. We are seeking businesses with recurring income of +/- £300,000 and personnel who wish to continue working within a positive and progressive organisation that truly cares about doing the right thing for colleagues, clients and suppliers.
Opportunity
Payroll and employee benefit services are highly complementary and we believe the ability to offer consolidated advice and support services covering payroll, auto enrolment communications, pension contribution uploads and the management of employee benefit schemes would be compelling for employers. We are therefore keen to discuss acquisition and investment opportunities with like-minded businesses.
My client helps organisations design, implement and manage their employee benefits to ensure employee engagement is maximised and maintained. We act as an extension to an employer’s HR function to ensure their benefits retain, motivate and attract talent by delivering;
- Risk mitigation – avoiding nasty surprises
- Scheme administration – client can focus on what
they do best
- Governance – reassurance they are doing the
right things
- Benchmarking – is the proposition current and
relevant to the employees and competitively
priced
- Employee communication – help personnel
understand the benefits they receive and how
these can be accessed to deliver maximum value
Our target market are businesses with between 25 and 750 employees although we have clients with far larger employee headcounts.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179216 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: Up To 1.3x GRF (50% Deposit)
Established since: 2006
Locations: West Sussex,East Sussex,Kent
Locations: Brighton,Maidstone
Additional Notes: ACA + CTA qualified principle with over 20 years experience, heading a qualified and experienced 9 member team.
Clients will benefit from a proactive and approachable servicing method, that has led to a number of long standing clients and very high client retention rates.
Audit license and a bias towards tax advice and other services to the SME clients turning over £250,000 - £5,000,000. (Not crucial)
Retiring principle would enjoy a flexible payment structure, handover period length and the ability for a fast deal completion.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178827 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £250,000
Cash offer: Up To 1.4x GRF (50% deposit)
Established since: 2002
Locations: Greater London
Locations: Twickenham,Uxbridge
Additional Notes: CIMA Qualified - South West London Based Practice Owner With Previous Acquisition Experience Looking to expand with upfront budget of £500,000.
- The retiring principle would enjoy a quick and smooth sale process with an acquirer boasting high client retention rates in previous acquisition - alongside the deal being a purely cash funded proposition that gives flexibility on payment structure, terms and future part time employment.
- Existing staff will benefit from a 'family' based organisation set up and working environment. With opportunities to grow themselves as accountants and work alongside qualified and experienced staff members that are with the firm already.
- Clients would see the advantages of the practice owners tailor made and 1-2-1 service that has led to a high percentage of positive client reviews and business referrals. Alongside higher than industry average client retention rates in previous acquisition in 2019.
- Xero and Quickbooks software used throughout
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178978 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £800,000
Cash offer: To 1.3x GRF (50% deposit)
Established since: 2013
Locations: East Sussex,Hampshire
Locations: Portsmouth,Bournemouth
Additional Notes: My business has been established for 5-10 years, Preferably cloud converted with SMEs not contractors or freelancers
All parties involved will benefit from the expertise associated with the well established practice, headed by young fully qualified principle with 15 years of qualified experience.
Currently turning over circa £800,000 the principle is looking to acquire between £300,000 - £500,000 of practice to quickly give scale to his operation.
Excellent service in the London based practise has led to the firm being shortlisted for the Xero national mid size firm of the year award.
The retiring principle would benefit from industry competitive multiple figures, alongside flexibility on payment structure.
Clients will enjoy a high standard of professionalism and responsiveness. (currently guarantee a 4 hour return time for emails.)
The tech led company is ideally looking for a Xero/cloud converted practice with a number of highly skilled and qualified staff members that service high net worth SME's, based on the south coast.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179297 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2015
Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market with the view to finding a block of fees or practice and will pay a premium of up to 1.4x GRF with 50% upfront for those located in Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oxford and surrounding areas
- This acquirer has a wealth of knowledge in a variety of areas ranging from not for profits and charities to basic compliance and bookkeeping gained from long term industry and practice experience, giving you the confidence they are well placed to look after your clients going forward
- With cash available and a desire to ensure a smooth transition for yourself and the clients, this firm is happy for you to stay on working as a consultant or leave after a short handover period, giving you ultimate flexibility to suit your exit strategy needs
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178922 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Cash offer: up to 1.2x GRF
Established since: 2015
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes: - ACCA qualified practise owner with previous merger/acquisition experience and business partner looking to expand through acquisition and able to move quickly to finalise a deal on the right business.
- The retiring principle will benefit from a firm looking to use cash reserves and flexible payment/handover terms that best suit the retiring owner’s needs, alongside the ability to retain staff through excess space in Harrow based premises if needed.
- Keen to acquire a practice sharing similar values regarding quality of service and maintaining long term client relationships. With the Harrow based practise owner boasting long term client relationships in excess of 7 years that have been with the practise owner since it started trading in 2015.
- Clients will benefit from a strongly built team that have in excess of 15 years industry experience, with the company being headed by a ACCA qualified accountant boasting industry experience of 30+ years.
- Preferable clients would be those in property investment and development, restaurant and leisure businesses and IT contractors. However, the practice does also service a wide range of clients as a whole.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179286 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £250,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2011
Locations: Kent
Locations: Canterbury
Additional Notes:
My client, established for 10 years and enjoying a period of organic growth following IR35 changes is looking to use retained profits to expand within Kent and Essex through acquisition.
Your clients will benefit from qualified principals offering hands on advice supported by a team well versed in most bookkeeping packages and attentive to the needs of remote clients.
Ideal locations include Bromley, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Dover and Canterbury.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179022 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £500,000,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: To 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2014
Locations: Hertfordshire
Additional Notes: Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £250,000 Accounting
Cash offer: up to 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2014
Locations: Home Counties
Additional Notes:
- You will benefit from the security offered by an umbrella company boasting profitability of £1.4 million with previous acquisition success, looking to expand their accountancy branch through acquisition of a well-established practice.
- Your clients would benefit from being integrated into a practice comprised of Chartered Certified practicing accountants (ACCA) with a team of assistants and trainee accountants that specialise in IR35 alongside employment and payroll. Therefore, improving the chances of increased client retention rates.
- Currently operating out of modern and presentable 1500sq foot office, your staff will enjoy a comfortable and lively working environment.
- The management team have combined experience of more than 35 years in the recruitment and outsourcing sectors which has led to the extreme growth and success of the umbrella company, ultimately the clients will profit from numerous years of expert experience, in turn allowing for an increase in client growth and therefor reduce any client attrition.
- Up to 1.5x GRF can be offered for a diverse practise that is de-centralised from the owner. Pulling in anywhere from £300,000 to £1,000,000 GRF - within 30-mile radius of Watford.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179197 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2009
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes:
£100,000 Budget Available
- Strong client base
- Experienced IFA
- Flexible Budget
With a view to rapid expansion in coming months this 2009 established firm is looking to acquire a medium sized practice within the M25 to bolt on to an already strong client base towards the center of London. Comfortable contacting clients through emails and with the ability for cloud accounting a portable client base further afield is also an option.
Experienced particularly in smaller start-ups and owner managed businesses this team of qualified accountants cover a variety of needs with their experience. Looking for a varied client base to expand on their skill set a preference towards the service industry is taken but not necessary.
Comfortable with a flexible payment structure, and any necessary handover a seamless transition is ensured through this experienced firm, with multiple directors offering investment opportunities.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 176688 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £1,000,000
Current turn over circa: £3,000,000
Cash offer: Multiple of EBITDA (4-5x)
Established since: 2000
Locations: Essex,Greater London
Locations: London,Bishop's Stortford
Additional Notes: Through strategic growth my client has made several successful acquisitions and now enjoys a Tax Advisory led practice across 4 offices with combined turnover in excess of £3million.
In addition to acquisition the firms enviable reputation of excellence provides double digit organic growth too and would like to continue their growth plan through £1mil+ practice acquisitions of tax advisory and tax investigation firms.
Based in London and Essex the specific location is flexible however around London or Home Counties would be preferred.
Exact valuations will be tailored on a case by case basis however you can expect a premium price and payment plan where principals remain for 2-3 years.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178576 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £700,000
Cash offer: To 1.5x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Greater London
Locations: Walthamstow
Additional Notes:
Tax Specialist practice and Audit registration offering their clients a full suite of services from a practice with "Old Fashioned" service levels.
Prior experience includes the purchase of the current firm in the last 5 years, retaining staff and premises and boasting 95%+ client retention and working successfully with retiring principal.
looking to add fee blocks to the Walthamstow office or to purchase a practice as a going concern in Greater London of circa £250,000 - £500,000 Turnover and happy to pay a premium for well run, technology adopted practices.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179176 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2013
Locations: Surrey
Additional Notes:
ACCA Qualified and boasting annual organic growth through referrals of happy clients enjoying principal led advice and a commitment to offering real value for money.
The firm specialises in the SME market and enjoys offering a hollistic service to clients of all shapes and sizes across Surrey and into Sussex.
Keen to stress the importance of location and ideally looking for a practice up to £200,000 turnover around Epsom, Leatherhead or Crawley and particularly interested in firms as a going concern.
Staff are well versed in most software packages and happy to adapt to suit.
Retiring principles' looking for immediate or phased exits over a year or 2.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179183 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2005
Locations: Greater London
Locations: London
Additional Notes:
Established for Over 10 years, 2 partner practice in the West End and a demonstrable track record in succesfully acquiring 2 prior practices.
Specialists in Media, property, professional services such as Medical, Dental and Law.
Audit registered and the firm is probate and Atol registered.
Offer the full range of compliance services, bookkeeping, Accounts and in addition Tax Planning, IHT & Probate
Ideally acquiring turnover/GRF from £70,000-£200,000. preferably Central London or the West End and happy to absorb staff and premises if required.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179136 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £600,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x Turnover
Established since: 2012
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes:
ACA and CTA qualified with a highly competent team. Registered with the ICAEW and with an in-house audit license.
London office serving international clients with U.K. businesses and overseas individuals based in U.K. particular strength in Italians.
Full funding available currently.
This highly skilled practice offers the highest levels of advice and service to overseas businesses with U.K. operations and to reasonably high net worth non U.K. domiciled private clients.
Additional specialisations in U.K. include: import and export services with the ability to submit U.K. customs declarations in house; and international VAT.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179142 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Cash offer: To 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2013
Locations: Greater London
Additional Notes: West London Est. 2013 - £500,000 T/O
Fixed fee
Technology Focussed
Specialists in Media, Contractors, Design and Services
Established late 2013, this firm built a turnover of £40,000 in the first 4 months of trading, starting with no clients and is projected to reach £500,000 in 2021. With a strong base of circa 350 clients and a fixed fee of £85 + VAT this firm is looking to expand and improve growth through the acquisition of a freelance based firm.
Having undertaken a previous merger with a 90% client retention rate you and your clients will benefit from being part of a very client focused firm, priding themselves on their positive customer experience. With offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Stratford upon Avon this firm is willing to accommodate an acquisition of limited companies and small clients in a number of locations.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179148 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £3,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
- Well established practice with a specialised payroll bureau
- Looking specifically for payroll practice and happy to pay a premium of up to 1.4x GRF for the right thing
- With offices based across the country, location is no issue for this acquirer
- Sage and Xero bookkeeping and management accounts
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179121 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2010
Locations: Greater London
Locations: London
Additional Notes:
Audit Licensed and CTA Qualified
Through expansion and the addition of a new partner the firm is keen to acquire a practice in the SW London area or a Fee Block used to remote service in London.
Keen to acquire a practice that shares common values of high levels of service that leads to organic growth and long standing relationships.
The firm has a variety of client relationships although an interest and experience in the creative arts sector would be of particular interest.
Flexible succession strategies are available and above market valuations considered for demonstrably succesful practices.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179115 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £110,000
Cash offer: 150000
Established since: 2017
Locations: Essex
Locations: Ilford
Additional Notes:
Offering up to 1.5 times grf for the right acquisition.
This family run practice also runs a training school with his wife that staff have full access to for progression opportunities.
Started 4 years ago has grown 20% per year through purely organic growth
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179129 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £130,000
Current turn over circa: £275,000
Cash offer: 130000
Established since: 1970
Locations: Surrey
Locations: St Albans
Additional Notes:
Warchest of £130K through retained profits allowing for a significant upfront payment.
Acquired clients through referral before maintaining 95% client retention demonstrating a demonstrated ability to acquire and retain clients successfully
Offering client advice with no additional charges throughout their services.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 179128 ask for Abi Barker
Retiring Accountant
Unit 6
Highfield Business Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2RN
01765 698 699
