Up front budget: £500,000
Current turn over circa: £1,500,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.2x GRF
Established since: 2010
Additional Notes:
My client is an established firm with a strong focus on client care and staff fulfilment, and they are coming to market seeking like-minded practices to join their business.
They are an experienced acquirer with a proven track record of client retention exceeding 90%, demonstrating their ability to transition clients smoothly while strengthening relationships in the process.
With a highly experienced and qualified team in place, they offer a well-rounded service spanning compliance, advisory, and tax planning, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support.
My client successfully operates a multi-office model and is therefore open to retaining existing premises (subject to location) and staff. This provides reassurance that there will be strong continuity and consistent care throughout the transition.
They also offer flexibility for you to either step away entirely after a handover period or remain involved in a consultancy role, allowing you to shape a tailored exit or partnership arrangement that suits your plans.
Vendor requirements:
Turnover £200,000+
Established 10 years+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181425 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £1,500,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
My client has successfully acquired on four occasions and consistently achieved retention rates in excess of 90%, giving you reassurance that your clients and team will experience a smooth and positive transition.
Offering a full suite of services, from compliance, bookkeeping and payroll through to advisory, tax and financial planning, your clients will be well supported across all their needs.
A strong emphasis is placed on staff wellbeing and culture, with regular team events, in-house training and clear career development, ensuring your team feels valued and has opportunities to progress. For junior partners or ambitious managers, there is a clear pathway to step up.
Behind the acquisition is a well-established team of qualified and experienced professionals who pride themselves on building long-standing client relationships, meaning clients continue to receive a highly personal and attentive service.
Flexibility is available around your own exit, whether you wish to remain involved in a consultancy role or move on swiftly, giving you peace of mind.
The buyer is also willing to retain your team and, where suitable, would consider keeping your premises to maintain continuity for both staff and clients.
Vendor requirements:
- Turnover £300,000+
- Established 10 years+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181380 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £250,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
This buyer is a well-established firm with over two decades of experience in the local area, offering your clients reassurance that they will be joining a reputable and trusted practice.
My client has successfully acquired firms in the past and brings a strong track record of integration and continuity, helping to protect and enhance your client relationships post-sale.
With funds already in place, they are in a position to move quickly and efficiently, reducing delays and offering certainty around completion.
This practice boasts a highly qualified team of chartered accountants and tax advisors, ensuring your clients continue to receive expert support across all areas of compliance and advisory.
They place real emphasis on team culture and development, regularly hosting staff events and providing clear pathways for career progression - helping to retain and motivate your people beyond the sale.
My client is open to a flexible exit strategy, whether you prefer a swift handover or would like to stay involved on a longer-term consultancy basis, giving you full control over your transition.
They are seeking a firm that can be fully portable into their office, ensuring a smooth operational fit and minimal disruption to service.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181368 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £250,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since:
Locations: Bristol,Somerset
Additional Notes:
A well-established professional services firm with a strong local reputation is seeking to expand into the accountancy sector, offering vendors the opportunity to be part of a broader, client-focused advisory proposition.
With funds readily available, my client is able to progress transactions at a pace that suits you, offering both security and flexibility throughout the process.
There is a firm commitment to retaining existing staff wherever possible, ensuring continuity for your team and safeguarding the client experience. Depending on location, the buyer is also open to retaining your current premises, providing further reassurance.
By integrating accountancy and financial advisory services, this buyer aims to create a seamless, holistic offering for clients, giving them a single trusted destination for their long-term financial planning needs.
Client care is at the heart of this firm’s ethos, and their approach is centred on preserving the high standards and personal relationships that your clients value most.
Their familiarity with the regional landscape ensures a cultural alignment with your client base and local networks, helping to make the transition feel natural and respectful to your legacy.
The wider group brings robust infrastructure in areas such as compliance, operations and client onboarding, which can ease the administrative burden on your team and allow more focus on service delivery.
Having successfully acquired and retained businesses in the past, my client brings proven experience in managing transitions sensitively and effectively, giving you confidence in their ability to settle and retain your clients.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181367 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1980
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm based on the South Coast. With a loyal client base and strong community ties, they offer you the chance to hand over your practice to a trusted firm that will respect your legacy and continue delivering the high standards your clients expect.
The firm provides a full suite of services, including accounts preparation, tax compliance and planning, business advisory, and payroll. They also offer expertise in advanced tax and audit. This gives you the opportunity to enhance the service offering available to your clients, while knowing they’ll be looked after with the same care and attention.
With a stable, experienced team and a reputation for continuity and client care, the firm enjoys excellent staff and client retention. Their well-established systems and efficiently run office offer you peace of mind that your clients will be supported seamlessly during and after the transition.
Importantly, my client is committed to retaining your team and offers you the flexibility to structure your exit on your terms—whether that’s a short handover or continued involvement in a consultancy capacity. This approach ensures continuity for your clients and team while giving you control over how and when you step back.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181347 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £2,000,000
Current turn over circa: £5,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
My client is a well-established and trusted acquirer actively seeking to purchase or partner with firms that are known for delivering outstanding service to their clients.
Depending on the region, particularly within key towns and cities throughout the Cornwall, my client is open to keeping your existing premises and is committed to retaining your team—helping ensure stability and continuity during your transition.
The acquiring firm prioritises employee wellbeing, offering a supportive environment that includes access to mental health resources, ongoing training programmes, career progression pathways, flexible working options, and more.
A variety of deal structures are available depending on the size of your practice. Whether you're looking to exit fully or stay involved by retaining equity, my client offers the flexibility to meet your personal and professional goals—while benefiting from centralised support in compliance, HR, recruitment, and related areas.
With funding readily available, the buyer is equipped to move in line with your preferred timeline, offering a smooth and stress-free process.
In addition to core accountancy services, the firm offers a wide spectrum of additional expertise, including business advisory, complex tax planning, audit services, and more.
Seller Criteria:
- Annual turnover of £750,000 or more
- At least 10 years of trading history
- Principal must be willing to provide a friendly and supportive handover, at a minimum
- My client will pay a premium for those based in Truro
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181333 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £1,000,000
Current turn over circa: £3,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2010
Additional Notes:
- Supported by a secured funding line, this firm is primed for swift action, offering flexible payment terms tailored to your unique needs.
- With a proven history in successful acquisitions, they consistently achieve strong client retention and growth, ensuring a smooth transition and safeguarding the future of your clients.
- My client is prepared to acquire 100% of your business from day one, though, depending on your firm’s size, they may offer an opportunity for you to retain equity moving forward.
- Outside of this they can be flexible on your exit plans, allowing you to leave after a short warm handover or staying on in a longer term consultancy role, giving you complete flexibility to suit your needs.
- This firm is committed to retaining employees, providing significant growth and career development opportunities to ensure long-term job security and advancement.
- My client is fully equipped for MTD and has a robust, proven process in place to seamlessly transition your clients, ensuring they are well-supported and compliant with the upcoming regulations.
- A wide range of services—from bookkeeping, payroll, and basic compliance to audit, advanced tax advice, and more—can be offered to your portfolio, providing tailored support wherever it's needed.
Seller Requirements
- Turnover £200,000+
- Principal must be willing to offer warm handover
- Must be based in Devon or Cornwall
- Established 10 years+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181301 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £600,000
Current turn over circa: £4,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes:
- My client is a highly respected buyer entering the market with the goal of acquiring or partnering with firms that prioritise exceptional client service.
- Depending on location, my client is open to retaining your premises, particularly if situated in a major town or city across the South West, and is committed to retaining your staff, providing you with peace of mind as you transition.
- The firm places a strong emphasis on employee welfare, offering a range of support services such as mental health assistance, continuous training, career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and more.
- My client offers the flexibility to sell the entire firm or retain equity (this is dependant n the size of your practice), allowing you to tailor your exit strategy while benefiting from centralised support in key areas like compliance, HR, recruitment, and more.
- With cash readily available, my client can move at your pace, allowing you to set realistic timelines for a smooth transition.
- In addition to the core services, the practice provides a broad range of additional services, including accounts and tax support, business consultancy, advanced tax advice, auditing, and more.
Seller Requirements:
- Minimum turnover of £200,000
- Established for 10+ years
- Principal must be willing to provide a warm handover, at a minimum
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181299 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £700,000
Cash offer: up to 1.2x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Devon
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.2x GRF for the right businesses.
- Funding in place ready to go so can move forward flexibly at your own pace.
- Acquired before with proven track record ensuring high retention.
- Plenty of capacity to take on additional work ensuring quality and personal service is maintained.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181295 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £450,000
Cash offer: up to 1.2x GRF
Established since: 2000
Locations: Devon
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.2x GRF for the right businesses
- Acquired before with a proven track record meaning you are more likely to receive every penny for the business
- This is a firm which prides itself on its friendly, family feel ensuring strong client relationships are protected
- Flexible approach to acquisitions open to taking on staff and offices
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181291 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £250,000
Current turn over circa: £200,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2020
Additional Notes:
- Both practice and industry experience offering a unique service to clients that combines general compliance and advisory where appropriate.
- They offer a flexible exit strategy, allowing you to either stay on in a consultancy role or transition after a short handover period.
- With cash readily available, they are prepared to act quickly.
- They also offer full support with MTD (Making Tax Digital) transition for clients.
- Will eagerly retain your team and location offering excellent continuity for all involved.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181195 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1995
Additional Notes: - My client, a well-established practice, is actively seeking to expand through acquisitions and is looking for a client-focused, friendly business to acquire.
- With an outstanding acquisition track record and a retention rate exceeding 90%, they demonstrate a keen attention to detail and expertise in successful integrations. You can be confident that your practice will be in safe hands moving forward.
- The buyer has a full, experienced team in place, with strong client relationships. Their commitment to providing personalised, tailored services has contributed to consistent year-on-year growth.
- They offer a flexible exit strategy, allowing you to either stay on in a consultancy role or transition after a short handover period.
- With cash readily available, they are prepared to act quickly.
- They also offer full support with MTD (Making Tax Digital) transition for clients.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180834 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £100,000
Current turn over circa: £2,000,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 1990
Additional Notes: - My client, a highly experienced and well-established Chartered practice, is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in Central Bristol, East Bristol, and Bath.
- With extensive experience in acquisitions, this efficient and knowledgeable practice is prepared to offer up to 1.3x GRF for the right business. They are offering 50% upfront, with full completion within two years. They are particularly interested in client fee blocks, with or without staff, and are open to considering premises depending on location.
- Boasting over 30 years of expertise, the firm's principal brings a wealth of professional training, qualifications, and hands-on business experience. The firm’s proactive, client-focused approach is supported by a friendly, well-trained, and highly motivated team, dedicated to providing clients with exceptional advice and support.
- Excellent acquisition track record with retention rates in excess of 95% demonstrating their understanding of the process and the care taken in ensuring a smooth transition.
- With a focus on long-term client relationships, the firm prides itself on delivering high service standards and alleviating the stress of accounting for clients. Specialising in both personal and corporate tax, the practice offers a comprehensive suite of services, including statutory accounting, VAT, management accounting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, business planning, bookkeeping, and payroll, alongside numerous value-added services.
- While the firm has grown organically, it is now seeking to leverage the success of previous acquisitions to extend its services to a broader client base and further expand its skilled team.
- This is an excellent opportunity for those considering an exit from the industry, offering a highly regarded, client-focused business that will expertly care for your clients.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 177245 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £600,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2000
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right businesses
- Cash funded so can move forward flexibly at your own pace
- Fully qualified and experienced team in place with plenty of capacity to take on additional work
- This is a very client centric and personable firm, ensuring client goodwill is protected
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181235 ask for Lauren Burnham
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £700,000
Cash offer: up to 1.2x GRF
Established since: 2014
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.2x GRF for the right businesses
- Cash funded so can move forward flexibly at your own pace
- This is a digital forward thinking firm which prides itself on its client centric and professional approach ensuring goodwill is protected
- This firm has grown organically at an exceptional rate and is well adept at taking on lots of new work
- Qualified and experienced team in place
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181230 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £900,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since:
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right businesses
- Cash funded so can move forward flexibly
- Strong qualified and experienced team in place with plenty of capacity to take on additional work whilst protecting a client centric way of working
- This business is chartered and audit registered
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181228 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £150,000
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Cash offer: up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2017
Locations: Oxfordshire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.3x GRF for the right businesses
- Cash funded so can move forward flexibly at a pace to suit your needs
- This is a technologically savvy and efficient firm able to sympathetically help assist clients shift towards MTD
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181219 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £350,000
Current turn over circa: £1,000,000
Cash offer: up to 1.4x GRF
Established since: 2016
Locations: Wiltshire
Additional Notes:
- Prepared to pay up to 1.4x GRF
- Cash funded so can move forward flexibly at your own pace
- This is a dynamic, technology driven and client centric firm with a strong focus on consultancy and advisory
- Very flexible approach to acquisitions so open to taking on staff, premises and work with principals post sale to find a flexible exit strategy to suit your needs.
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181196 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £200,000
Current turn over circa: £800,000
Cash offer: Up to 1.3x GRF
Established since: 2012
Additional Notes:
- My client has fantastic acquisition experience with retention rates in excess of 90% across the board demonstrating their knowledge and capability to ensure a smooth transaction for all involved
- Cash available allowing them to move quickly
- Full team in place including qualified staff giving your team and clients additional resource going forward
- Will eagerly retain premises and staff
- Can offer you a flexible exit to suit your retirement needs but would ideally be looking for atleast a warm handover of 6-12 months depending on the size and nature of your practice
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 181094 ask for Abi Barker
Up front budget: £300,000
Current turn over circa: £300,000
Cash offer: up to 1.6x GRF
Established since: 2019
Additional Notes:
- My client has acquired on three occasions and held strong retention rates across the board demonstrating their understanding on how to successfully integrate a new portfolio
- This firm will pay a premium of up to 1.6x GRF for a fully remote practice that can be ported into the current structure
- Will eagerly retain staff and happily offer the vendor a flexible exit to suit their retirement plans
- Cash funded purchaser giving you the opportunity to move quickly with the sale
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 180866 ask for Abi Barker
Retiring Accountant
Unit 6
Highfield Business Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2RN
01765 698 699
