Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £20,000
Cash offer: 1.5x
Established since: 2020
Locations: Greater Manchester
Locations: Prestwich,Manchester,Altrincham,Stockport
Additional Notes:
- Having built up a small portfolio of clients this year, this qualified accountant is looking to purchase a business within the Greater Manchester area to support their organic growth
- Opting to service their client base from your location (if you have a premises) or alternatively, travel to service your clients this purchaser will be completely flexible and is looking to provide the highest levels of continuity possible, giving you peace of mind
- With client retention in mind, this accountant is keen to have the existing principal stay on for a longer period of time to fully transition the client relationships, almost guaranteeing any installment payments
- With funding available to move forward, this purchaser will provide a fully-focused principal-led service to your clients and will focus entirely on making this process a success for all involved
- This accountant is looking for a well-established practice, whereby the principal will be fully focused on client retention and available for an extended handover
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178105 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Cash offer: 1.6x
Established since: 2019
Locations: Stockport,Ashton under Lyne,Oldham,Rochdale,Manchester
Additional Notes:
- Having built up his own practice to nearly £100,000 in just over a year, this qualified and highly reputable accountant is looking to use available personal funds to provide more clients with the outstanding level of service offered
- Bringing in at least 1 new word of mouth referral client every couple of weeks, it is clear the personal, honest and genuine service being offered is attracting clients and your clients would benefit from a principal-led, fully tailored and personal service ensuring the highest levels of retention
- Offering longer handovers if desired, retention of premises if desired and the opportunity for any staff members to continue, this purchaser will tailor and focus their proposition with respect to your needs
- With an eye for technology and a personable nature, this buyer is well-positioned to ensure the best possible transition resulting in you recieving any installment payments in full
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178110 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £200,000
Cash offer: 1.3x and up to 60% upfront
Established since: 2005
Locations: Armagh,Newry,Dungannon
Additional Notes:
- Bringing on at least 1 new client a week and having doubled the turnover of the business in the last few years, this purchaser prides themselves on being approachable, timely and offering the highest levels of personal and principal -led service possible
- With cash available and ready to move forward, this purchaser is serious and will ensure the best possible handover at the right time in the future
- Allowing longer handovers, as well as the option of retaining your premises this purchaser is willing to be incredibly flexible to fit your requirements
- This purchaser also has cross-border experience on top of a wealth of knowledge to support your clients in full
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 176481 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £2,000,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: 1.3x
Established since: 1990
Locations: Lancashire,Cumbria
Additional Notes:
- A seasoned acquirer with a gleaming track record that can boast over 99.5% retention on every single purchase to date giving you complete peace of mind that your clients will be well looked after and all deferred consideration will be paid in full
- Seeking to make no changes in the first three years to ensure the longevity of the client base your premises, staff members, modus operandi, fee charging structure and branding will remain illustrating the integrity of this purchaser
- In an acquisition just over 5 years ago this purchaser has grown the recurring income from £250,000 to nearly £1,000,000 solely through word of mouth referrals and investing in the right areas demonstrating that your business will continue on in an increased capacity from the level of attentive service provided
- As a family run business, this company places a lot of emphasis on trust and integrity which is apparent in the copious client testimonial, ensuring the whole process will be as smooth as possible
- Offering extended handover periods, this buyer offers any individual considering exit strategies the opportunity to have a face-to-face conversation including full disclosure with any of the previous retired principals, representing the true integrity of the business
- With the cash available when required this award winning accountancy firm will offer a wealth of services to your existing client base and is committed to ensuring the highest levels of success for all involved
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 178013 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £50,000
Current turn over circa: £20,000
Cash offer: 1.3x
Established since: 2019
Locations: Lancashire
Additional Notes:
- As an experienced purchaser in a previous firm, this qualified individual has the know-how and experience to make sure the whole process is as smooth as possible
- Working from home currently, this buyer is able to retain your existing location or alternatively bring on portable blocks of fees in the Lancashire area
- After 6 months of building up a client base, this purchaser has already got £20,000 worth of revenue, demonstrating the upward growth trajectory and that your clients will be left in safe hands
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177988 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £750,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 1990
Locations: Greater Manchester,Lancashire
Locations: Bolton,Rochdale,Oldham,Bury,Blackburn
Additional Notes:
- As a specialist in one-off accountancy advice this practice is looking to purchase an established general practice accountancy firm to spread the risk of the total portfolio.
- Consequently you would benefit from receiving a premium price now for the business while the market is strong alongside being able to continue working within your business on an above-market salary for the next few years before transitioning and handing over the business fulling you. Therefore, you will be exposed to minimal risk in addition to being paid above and beyond market rate to continue running your practice as it currently operating
- This firm is looking for an established practice in the aforementioned locations and surrounding areas turning over between £250,000 - £900,000 with a reasonable average staff and client tenure
- With a family orientated culture in addition to being qualified accountants this firm represents a special and unique opportunity to pan your retirement over the coming years
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177931 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £1
Current turn over circa: £1
Cash offer: 1
Established since: 1
Locations: Bristol
Additional Notes: 1
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177980 ask for
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: 1.5x
Established since: 2000
Locations: Cheshire
Additional Notes:
- With available cash to fund acquisitions, existing staff members in place and a progressive, vibrant culture this company is ideally placed to handle your clients needs and ensure the maximum levels of retention
- Specialising in consultancy services, this acquirer is looking to add to their general practice accountancy arm with opportunities in the Cheshire area
- This acquirer takes client service to the next level, with testimonials available upon request this purchaser attends business critical meetings with their clients, provides ongoing advise and support and will respond within 24 hours to any query. Hence, your clients will be left in highly capable hands resulting in a stress free and simple transition
- Committed to suiting your needs this purchaser is open to retaining staff, longer principal handovers and operating in your existing premises during the transition
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177963 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Cash offer: 1.6x
Established since: 2010
Locations: Merseyside
Locations: Liverpool
Additional Notes:
- A special purchaser that has been through the acquisitions process previously, achieving over 98% retention with a high majority of the client base remaining over 5 years later. Therefore, your clients will be left in trusting hands with a company that stresses the longer term view and will guide you through the acquisitions process alleviating any stress
- With a progressive culture built in a friendly and approachable environment, this purchaser is willing to be entirely flexible to suit your needs. They will offer longer principal handovers if desired, continue on your staff members in their forward-thinking environment and ensure that all of your requirements are met
- Organically growing through word of mouth referrals amounting to 1-2 new clients every week, it is clear this company provides a second-to-none client service proposition. With an always available policy, free consultancy advice and a face-to-face service, your clients will benefit from always getting the support they need ensuring you leave them in a safe home and receive any installment payments
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177957 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £400,000
Current turn over circa: £20,000
Cash offer: 1.5x
Established since: 2020
Locations: Cumbria
Additional Notes:
- With funding already secured, this acquirer will retain your branding, location, staff members and all existing operations including pricing structures, resulting in minimal changes and therefore maximum levels of client retention ensuring the longevity of your business moving forward
- With over 20 years worth of experience as a general practice accountant, this purchaser wants to move back into the industry from consultancy work, allowing you to leave your clients in highly experienced and capable hands
- This qualified accountant is able to be entirely flexible with respect to a principals needs, including being able to move forward on an acquisition at any time over the next year, cater for any desired handover and offer part-time consultancy arrangements
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177592 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2010
Locations: Lancashire
Additional Notes:
- Experienced acquirer that still has the majority of a client base from an acquisition over 10 years ago, demonstrating the integrity of the firm and the fact that your clients will be left in safe hands
- With the cash and know-how of acquisitions, this purchaser will be able to guide you through the process, eliminating stress and provising you with complete peace of mind
- In addition to having a strong team already, this acquirer is comfortable taking on staff members and offering longer principal handovers should this be applicable
- This firm is ideally looking for portable opportunities due to spare capacity, although will consider premises retention initially
- With annual growth and a personable, dynamic and experience led service, your clients will be left in capable hands
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177925 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £50,000
Cash offer: up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2017
Locations: Lancashire
Additional Notes:
- Spare capacity available to provide further clients with the individual personal service ensuring your clients will be left in safe hands
- With cash funding available and a strong desire to grow by acquisition, this firm will move at the retiring principals pace offering complete flexibility
- Provides a technologically driven, modern service with emphasis on the long-term vision alongside being small enough to really understand clients needs
- A high quality level of service is offered, evidenced by the organic growth of 100% to £50,000 turnover within the last 12 months, giving you peace of mind that your clients will be well looked after
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177929 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £250,000
Current turn over circa: £20,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2019
Locations: Warrington,Manchester
Additional Notes:
- An entrepreneurial business owner (that originally started in accountancy) is looking to get back into the general practice accountancy market through purchasing a business
- With a very successful family run business in an unrelated industry, this acquirer has the cash available to move forward on an acquisition, as well as the background knowledge to make the transition a success
- This acquirer will retain branding, location, staff members if appropriate and all operations and service standards, providing your clients with the minimal amount of change ensuring the longevity of the business transition
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177907 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £600,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: 1.3x
Established since: 1996
Locations: Wrexham,Conwy,Gwynedd,Denbighshire,Flintshire
Additional Notes:
- Representing the true integrity of this practice, the firm will reverse learn an acquired companys best practice policies and reverse engineer, leaving both parties clients with the best service levels possible
- As a seasoned acquirer, this company has had vast amounts of experience integrating businesses as they merge, leaving your life's work with a safe pair of hands
- Despite the large size of the business, all clients have a partner that they can speak to whenever required, giving the business the feel of a small accountancy firm, with an extended service offering as a larger firm
- In all previous acquisitions the company has achieved a client retention rate of 96%+ and demonstrating the genuine nature of the firm, you will be able to speak with previous retired owners to gain their independent opinion
- Will retain staff members and offices during the clawback period in addition to longer principal handovers representing this acquirers flexibility
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177905 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £800,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: 1.3x
Established since: 1990
Locations: Cheshire
Additional Notes:
- A seasoned acquirer with over 95% on every acquisition demonstrating the strong likelihood of receiving installment payments as well as the high level of service provided to acquired clients
- Funding available for acquisitions, so no delays are likely from external sources, making the whole process smoother
- Will retain offices as well as staff members, boasting an enthusiastic, progressive and young team
- The service is described by clients as rounded, good value and backed by experience
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177902 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £50,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2015
Locations: Blackpool
Additional Notes:
- Cash available to fund acquisitions so no delays in the process
- Provides a full face-to-face service for clients, visiting them at least twice per year to ensure the highest quality of service
- This principal is always available, on-time, focused on providing clients the best possible service and clients describe the advice as highly valuable, ensuring you will be leaving your clients in safe hands
- This individual is looking to grow their team and work in the business full-time, with a short-list of options already demonstrating flexibility and commitment
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177901 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £120,000
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Cash offer: 1.4x
Established since: 2016
Locations: Chester
Additional Notes:
- Previously acquired £10,000 GRF so understands the process and how to bed in clients making the transition as smooth as possible
- Grown by at least 20% year on year solely from client referrals so clearly will be able to provide a great service to your client base
- Looking for a portable opportunity that would fit in line with the culture of no suits, radio on, relaxed while getting the work done
- Provides all work on a fixed fee basis which is checked by the principal ensuring a quick and quality service level
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177898 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £100,000
Cash offer: 1.4x turnover
Established since: 2015
Locations: Oldham
Additional Notes:
- Consistently grown the business and built up to £100,000 from nothing in the last five years demonstrating the ability to do a good job for clients
- Committed to personally looking after clients and your clients will benefit from the owners mobile number and attention on evenings/ weekends if required
- This acquirer will make no changes within the first 12 months to ensure the top levels of retention and will happily take on existing staff members if appropriate
- The culture is described as laid-back and client focused, ensuring your clients will be left in safe hands
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177897 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £200,000
Cash offer: 1.5x
Established since: 1995
Locations: Cheshire
Additional Notes:
- Experienced acquirer that knows exactly how to onboard clients providing a proven track record to guarentee your installment payments
- Funds available to move forward on the right opportunity causing no delays during the process
- Some spare capacity within the existing team, ensuring your clients get all the attention they need
- Provides a face-to-face service described as fun, genuine and upfront
- Will consider taking on existing staff if relevant
- Will retain premises initially to ensure retention, and looking for an overall portable opportunity
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177888 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2010
Locations: Manchester
Additional Notes:
- Sustained organic growth of 15-20% per year from unique marketing proposition and consistent referrals demonstrating the firms ability to service clients well
- Looking to use available cash of £200,000, meaning no delays with external funding
- Acquired small accountancy fee blocks previously and therefore understand the process, pitfalls and best methods of client retention (achieved over 95% retention on both)
- Highly digitised practice tailoring their service to individual client requirements meaning your clients can have a combination of technological solutions with a face-to-face service
- Will retain offices in and around North and West Manchester
- Keen to keep on and develop any existing staff members in your team
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177887 ask for Lauren Burnham
Retiring Accountant
Unit 6
Highfield Business Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2RN
01765 698 699
