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Description
Block of IR35 fees
Goodwill sale
Seeking 1.1 x GRF
Specialising in animal healthcare sector
Strong online referral system
Excellent recommendation stream
Continuing to grow
70+ clients
Cloud based
Fixed fees
No debtors
No staff
Highly profitable
This small yet successful portfolio would make an excellent fit to a larger firm specialising in IR35 or this sector, or for a smaller cloud based practice seeking to build further.
Description
2 partners
Retiring
Established over 30 years
Seeking 1.2xGRF
Very profitable on an hourly rate basis
Each partner works circa 20 per week
Many small clients such as contractors and freelancers with fixed fees and minimal work
Also good number of larger trading business fees
Approx 600 Clients
Most clients located locally
Rented premises
2 part-time staff members
High Street location
General mix of clients
This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with a small home practice looking to move onto the high street and jump to the next level or for a similarly orientated practice to scale up with minimal overheads or for a husband and wife seeking a lifestyle practice.
Description
Multi partner firm
ICAEW
Majority of partners seeking retirement over next year or two
1 partner wants to continue for number of years but willing to sell equity stake now
Very profitable
Seeking 1.2x GRF
General practice
Highly personal service
Circa 700 clients
Most fees fixed
7 members of staff
Prominent "high street" location
Clients join by word of mouth or passing trade
This unusual situation offers a way in for a junior partner or for a similar sized or larger firm to increase their footprint
Description
Partners seeking change of career
65% share available - offers invited for a quick sale
Founded by senior partner
Established 9 years ago
FMAAT regulated
General practice
Profitable
750+ clients
Mainly sole traders
Low WIP
Most clients on payment plan
6 Staff members
Good high street location
This is an ideal opportunity for an existing firm or group to expand their footprint through purchase of a recognised local brand
Description
Established by vendor 15 years ago
Seeking to retire
Seeking GRF x 1.2
General practice
250+ clients
CIMA regulated
Several larger fees
Salaried partner seeking to remain
1 other member of staff as well as salaried partner
Highly profitable
Mainly fixed fees
Vendor available to work part-time for 6 months if required
Ideal opportunity for smaller or similar sized local firm to jump to a new level or for a larger established firm to consolidate and reduce overheads.
Description
Whole of practice for sale
GRF £430,000
Seeking in region of 1.2x GRF
Partner seeking to retire
Flexible on timing but wishes to work with a first time buyer
Available for consultancy for up to 5 years
Amenable to earn out for right candidate
Established 20 years
Approx 600 clients
Good mix of fees
General practice
Profitable
Low level of WIP
5 staff members
Premises to be retained
This is a very rare opportunity for a buyer with experience at a senior or managerial level to take over a profitable practice with quality clients and a prosperous hinterland on an earn out basis.
Description
Quick sale required due to ill health of managing partner
Part of a 3 practice firm
Established 2 years ago and still growing
100 clients
Mix of sole trader and small limited companies
Purchaser may be able to retain branding
Full support from other offices
Rented premises
1 member of staff
Ideal opportunity for small home based practice to jump to the next level and take advantage of the group name with potential to grow within a larger framework. Also suitable for established local firm to subsume into their office and strip out overheads.
Description
GRF £84,000
Chartered Tax Advisers
1 member of staff who knows all jobs thoroughly
Would need to move location within a few months
Owner taking up full time position with largest client ( excluded from sale )
Approx 200 clients
Scope for fee increases
Mix of business types
Mix of services offered
General practice
Ideal for similar sized practice seeking to move to the next level or a larger firm able to strip out overheads and absorb into existing premises
Description
Whole practice
Retirement but available up to 2 years
Seeking 1.2x GRF
Established over 30 years
Staff to be retained
Premises rented
Approx 900 clients with scope to increase fees circa 10%
Drawings of £100,000 +
Excellent opportunity for established practice of similar size to grow to next level and enjoy synergies OR for larger practice to bolt-on as part of growth strategy
Description
Partners planning retirement in next 6 months
Partners would stay involved for as long as necessary to ensure a smooth transition of clients.
A very reputable and efficiently run practice based north east of Glasgow
Offers in excess of 1 x GRF
Highly profitable
Several qualified staff
Staff and office available
Would be an ideal acquisition for a similar sized firm looking to acquire an additional office with the full infrastructure already in place or for a well-funded individual looking to buy into an excellent opportunity for partnership
Description
Whole practice
Clients nationally
Seeking 1.05 x GRF
Established over 10 years
Owner retiring
Flexible on working post-sale
Scope to reduce overheads
200+ clients
8 members of staff , recommended to retain key 3 or 4
Hospitality industry
Approved by national chains for their franchises
Can be folded into existing practice
Fully portable as key staff travel around the country
Ideal opportunity for an established practice seeking to branch into a speciality or for existing company in this sector to grow.
Description
Whole of practice
ICAEW
Established 6 years
Principal retiring early
Seeking 1.2x GRF
63 clients
Mix of sole traders and small limited companies
No staff
No premises
Mainly fixed fees
Highly profitable
Ideal opportunity for a part time practice to make the jump to full time or for a small established practice to absorb into their operation with minimal or zero overhead
Description
Multi Disciplinary Practice providing legal services as well as accountancy
Established in current format 7 years but roots go back over 25 years
Partners seeking retirement
Will sell either company or goodwill
1,000 clients
9 staff inc subcontractors and legal services
Wide range of accountancy services
Range of legal services incl wills, probate and conveyancing
One partner wishes to retain a small group of fees circa £70k
Rented premises
Owners flexible on leaving arrangements
This was one of the first firm in the UK to go MDP and has never looked back
Represents an ideal opportunity to get straight into lucrative legal services with huge cross-selling potential
Description
Whole practice for sale
Est'd 2016
Seeking GRF x 1
Small amount non-recurring fees
Partner emigrating but available for several months post-handover
110 clients
Mainly small accounts / tax returns
No premises
Ideal opportunity for part-time practitioner or for small firm seeking to gain momentum to next level
Description
Whole practice
Seeking £210,000
Partner retiring
Flexible on remaining up to a year if required
Highly profitable due to very low overheads
No staff
No premises requirement
General practice
150 clients
Description
Partner retiring
Whole of practice
Seeking 1.2x GRF
Profitable
No staff
Partner flexible on staying
200 clients
General mix of clients and work
Mainly sole traders
Established by vendor over 15 years ago
This opportunity would suit a local firm seeking to bolt-on fees or for a first time buyer looking for a solid base to grow from
Description
Due to passing of partner the family are seeking a quick sale
Asking price £75,000
Established over 20 years
ICAEW Regulated
1 member of staff , 1 contractor
Broad client mix but many contractors in IT and Management Consultancy
170 clients
No premises involved
This is a good opportunity for a first time buyer or small firm to acquire an established portfolio of clients at a price that fairly reflects the lack of availability of the seller.
Buyer must be able to complete quickly
Description
Established 28 years
Seeking retirement
400 clients
Mainly sole traders
Scope for fee uplift
1 part time admin support
1 subcontractor
Vendor available for 12 months after handover
Asking price OIRO £75,000
This opportunity is ideal for somebody seeking to move from part time practice to the next level or as a bolt-on to an existing practice with spare capacity
Description
Whole practice
Minimal overheads
Mainly tax returns and advice
No premises
Grown through recommendation
54 clients
Immediate sale sought due to retirement
£49,950 for recurring fees . Non recurring by negotiation
Ideal opportunity for first timebuyer seeking to expand or as bolt-on to existing
Description
Entire practice
Asking £49,950
Sole practitioner retiring
Profit £30,000
No staff
General practice
79 Clients
Mix of fees sizes
No premises
Near to M60
Description
Whole practice
Seeking £165,000
Partner retiring
Willing to work flexibly if required during first year
Profits £60,000
1 p/t accounting staff member to be retained
General practice
190 clients
Premises available to rent from seller
Good passing trade
Description
Whole practice
Price 1.25x GRF
Partner retiring
General practice
Established 11 years by vendor
Rented premises
ACCA regulated
1 member of staff
170 clients
Several large fees
Split evenly between sole traders & limited companies
Ideal opportunity to acquire a small but profitable practice with scope to grow. Suitable for part timer seeking to move to the next level or established firm to integrate and save overheads.
Description
Long established firm
ICAS regulated
Partners seeking succession solution
Flexibility on exit timing and options for right buyer
Well regarded with very high client retention
Over 1,000 clients
Consistent growth in recent years
Highly profitable
Motivated staff
Opportunity to grown HNW engagement
Good base from which to expand to other towns or spread footprint across Scotland
Diverse client base
Offers invited on a pro rata partnership basis
This is a rare opportunity to buy into an independent practice with a good footprint that is ripe for taking to the next level, either for an incoming senior accountant or for an existing firm with a similar ethos to consolidate its position
Description
Selling whole of practice
Asking £53,750
Established 30 years +
ICAEW
These fees are the balance of a partial retirement sale in 2016 handled by us
Partner seeks full retirement
Deal is sought now to take effect later in the year
Clients a mix of sole trader and small limited companies
General accountancy work
No staff
No premises
91 clients in total
Largest fee £1,600
This is an ideal opportunity for a small or part time practice to bolt-on additional fees and move to the next level
Description
Both partners seeking to retire to pursue other business interests
Ready to complete immediately
One or more partners flexible on consultancy post-sale
Circa 500 clients
Full range of services
Staff and rented premises to be retained
Good location with parking
Not regulated but employs qualified staff
Established over 30 years
Grown organically and by reputation
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a very well run and client-centric practice in a purpose built building. Suitable for an established firm looking to branch out geographically
Description
2 partner practice
Both partners retiring , one willing to continue as consultant
GRF £170,000
Established 1950
Seeking 1.2 x
Profitable
200 clients
Good mix of fees
General practice workload
Premises may be available by separate negotiation
This is an ideal opportunity for an existing firm to expand their regional footprint or to bring the workload into their existing operation and save establishment costs
Description
Whole practice
Asking £299,950
Principal retiring but available on a flexible or part time consultancy / advisory basis
Profits in excess of £175,000
Retention of main staff member highly recommended but not essential although their input reduces principal’s workload significantly.
Fees in excess of £5,000 for 50% of clients
Circa 35 clients
Easily relocatable into existing premises.
This niche practice enjoys a strong relationship with its clients and performs a highly focused advisory role to take smaller growing firms to the next level as well as assisting them in daily management and business decision making.
This is a rare opportunity for an established firm to jump to upscale into high margin advisory services and would suit an individual or a practice with commercial experience
Description
Whole practice
Partners seeking change of direction
Offers invited
Partners flexible on leaving date
Profits in excess of £350,000
15 Staff
General practice
Good range and size of fees
Est over 30 years
Leased premises
Over 500 clients
Low WIP
Ideal opportunity to acquire a solid practice with good reputation
Seeking to complete deal within 12 months
Description
Whole practice
Asking £265,000
Both partners retiring but available for up to a year on a consultancy / advisory basis
Profits in excess of £55,000
Staff work remotely and retention is advised
Fees range between £250 and £1,000
Circa 400 clients
Easily relocatable
Huge scope for increased profitability vast majority of work undertaken by staff as directors have spent their time on building the brand, which now is yielding fruits.
This is a specialist in tax advice and enjoys a strong relationship with leading trade organisations in its field, bringing in repeat business. It enjoys a strong established online presence leading to many enquiries on a daily basis and is more of a national brand than an accountancy practice, with huge potential for increasing income.
This is a rare opportunity for an established firm to jump to a new level by acquiring a recognised brand that is prominent in its advisory field.
Description
Block of fees
Seeking £29,995
Vendor winding down towards retirement
Very profitable
No staff
General mix of clients
No premises
Further fees expected in coming years as vendor retires fully
Ideal opportunity for first foray into practice or for somebody to bolt-on
Description
Sole practitioner
Seeking to downsize and focus on FD role
Price £125,000
General practice
Established 1994
140 Clients
Profitable
Flexible on staying on as consultant for 6 months or so
Flexible as to premises retention
2 Staff
This is an ideal opportunity for an established practice to bolt - on a mixed portfolio of quality clients as the vendor has divested the firm of the poor payers and difficult clients over the last couple of years.
Description
Fee block for sale
Established over 10 years
Asking 1.2 x GRF
Partner retiring
Very profitable
Specialised management function for SMEs
22 clients
5 staff
Rented premises but portable fees
This niche business acts as a management function for successful SMEs on a virtual FD advisory basis covering the usual financial functions an FD would be expected to cover. Clients are visited regularly but each according to their needs otherwise serviced remotely.
This is a niche opportunity for an existing firm offering similar services or for an experienced FD or management accountant to achieve their own diversified client portfolio.
Description
Established over 30 years
Very profitable
ICAEW regulated
Partners seeking to retire but available for short consultancy
Premises available to rent if required
15 Staff , 11 Fee earners
900 clients
Specialists in media, healthcare , sport and tax
Mix of sole traders , limited companies and individuals
Low WIP
Less than 2 months of fees outstanding
Scope for fee increases
Great potential for further growth as new business being turned away
This represents an ideal opportunity for large established practice to take itself to the next level or for a practice seeking to extend a regional footprint.