Current turn over circa: £45,000
Offers over: £54,000
Established: 5 to 10 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 30-50k
Number of staff: 0
Locations: Wiltshire
Additional Notes:
- Strong average fees for a limited company of £1,800 and £450 for sole traders.
- This client base is strongly focused on compliance with some bookkeeping and payroll meaning there is significant opportunity to upsell services and take on additional work particularly relating to tax consultancy and trusts work.
- Making good use of software including Tax Calc, Sage and Quickbooks
- All clients coming from word of mouth referrals and based within the local area so an excellent opportunity to further develop your business in this region
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be based locally in the Wiltshire area
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31484
Current turn over circa: £450,000
Offers over: £580,000
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Locations: West Yorkshire
Additional Notes:
- Brought to the market for the first time due to retirement
- ACCA Practice with a demonstrable track record of growth boasting a localised client base including 150 Ltd Companies.
- Top 3 clients providing fees of £12,000, £8,000 and £7,000
- Good average age demographic 45-50 yrs
- This firm benefits from a qualified and well structured team who have strong relationships with the clients and take immense pride in providing a tailored and professional service to the current portfolio
- Using software including Xero, Sage and Digita my client has very much embraced the modern era which will aid in a seamless transition in the future
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31483
Current turn over circa: £500,000
Offers over: £700,000
Established: 15 to 20 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Additional Notes:
- My client, a creative accountancy firm, comes to the market with a view to finding a practice with experience in the industry or one who is looking to enter into the space
- Large majority of the portfolio is limited companies with average fees of £5,000+ for compliance demonstrating the quality of the portfolio you'd be taking on
- Ample opportunity to offer additional services including advanced tax advice and consultancy work including management accounts and quarterly reviews
- Full team of staff in place to help support the sale and service clients going forward
- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements to ensure the strongest retention rates possible
- 100% of clients are using Xero providing an easy and efficient transition for those utilising the software
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must retain staff
- Chartered practice
- Turnover £700,000+
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31482
Current turn over circa: £60,000
Offers over: £72,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k
Number of staff: 0
Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market for the first time due to retirement and is looking for a friendly firm to take over current relationships that is ideally located in Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Halstead, Colchester and surrounding areas
- The portfolio is made up of less than 25 clients demonstrating the quality of the fees in place
- Ample opportunities to improve efficiencies through further usage of software giving you an immediate value leap for clients
- Principal happy to provide a short warm handover to help ensure client retention
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31481
Current turn over circa: £320,000
Offers over: £352,000
Established: 25 to 30 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Locations: Birmingham
Additional Notes:
- Majority limited companies with average fees of £850
- This firm currently focuses on compliance, bookkeeping and payroll but there is significant opportunity to take on additional work and upsell services including the management accounts and more consultancy work
- Currently operating on IRIS software
- Full team of experienced staff members with strong relationships with the clients ensuring continuity
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain staff
- Must retain premises
- Turnover in excess of £450,000
- Past acquisitions experience
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31480
Current turn over circa: £850,000
Offers over: £1,105,000
Established: More than 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes:
My client comes to the market due to retirement and is looking for a friendly firm that prioritises client care and relationships whilst offering a quality service
Large majority of clients are limited companies with average fees ranging between £2-3,000 for compliance demonstrating the quality of the portfolio
Ample opportunity to offer additional services, specifically in consultancy, advanced tax advice and financial services
Roughly 35-40% of the fee base is on monthly direct debit giving you instant cash flow from day one
Full team in place to support the transition and continue client relationships going forward
Principal happy to offer a warm handover to ensure the strongest retention rates
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
Turnover £1,500,000+
Must retain local presence
Acquisition experience is ideal but not essential
Client focused practice
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31478
Current turn over circa: £350,000
Offers over: £385,000
Established: 20 to 25 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Locations: Cornwall
Additional Notes:
- Strong average fees of £1,250 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50. A diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and
- Full team of experienced staff members you can benefit from with strong relationships with the clients to ensure continuity and high retention
- Adjusted profit margin of 40%
- Making strong use of software including Xero, Quickbooks and Sage
BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Must retain office space
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31476
Current turn over circa: £900,000
Offers over: £1,125,000
Established: 10 to 15 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m
Number of staff: 5 to 10
Additional Notes:
- My client comes to the market for the first time with a view to finding a friendly and proactive to continue on staff and client relationships
- Strong percentage of limited company clients with healthy average fees of £2,500+ and a low demographic age demonstrating the quality nature of the business you'd be taking on
- With a well experienced and qualified team in place that are keen on personal development, you will benefit from consistent quality work and client referrals which will continue to assist in annual growth
- The owners will happily provide a warm handover over to suit your requirements to ensure the strongest retention rates possible
BUYER REQUIRMENTS:
- Must retain local presence
- Must retain staff
- Proof of cash/funding for the offer amount
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31475
Current turn over circa: £400,000
Offers over: £520,000
Established: 30 to 35 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k
Number of staff: 3 to 5
Additional Notes:
- Adjusted 40% profitability giving you a strong return on your investment far quicker than typically seen
- Great quality client base comprised mostly of limited companies with average fees between £2-3,000 giving you a good indication of the value in the firm
- Limited consultancy offered leaving you plenty of opportunity for additional services
- Experienced and capable team with a variety of qualifications in place to manage current client relationships giving you an added level of continuity to encourage strong retention rates
- Principal happy to offer a warm handover to support the transition for all involved
BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Turnover £650,000+
- Must retain office
- Must retain staff
- Purchaser must be audit registered and offer this in house
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31254
Current turn over circa: £200,000
Offers over: £230,000
Established: 25 to 30 years
Gross Recurring Revenue: 150-200k
Number of staff: 1
Additional Notes:
FOR VALUATION PURPOSES ONLY
For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31469
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