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Accountancy Practice Business Sales

Buying or selling an accountancy practice can be complicated. Fortunately, our agents make the process much more straightforward. Get in touch to start the process.

Use our unrivalled skillset to buy or sell an accountancy practice

Now could be the ideal time to buy a firm in the accountancy space, with further growth expected in the future. The optimistic outlook of the sector also means owners can sell their firms for high fees, with many prospective owners seeking established businesses to take over.

Whether you are an interested buyer or existing owner, please call 0113 340 9840 or use our contact form to learn more about how we operate. Our team will also be on hand to answer your questions.

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What accountancy practice business types can I buy or sell?

We are pleased to offer support for freehold and leasehold accountancy practice sales. However, it is important to understand the nuances of the two to ensure you make the right investment.

Freehold accountancy practices

Choosing freehold accountancy practices means you take ownership of the firm, its assets and premises. Typically, you can expect to pay a larger fee when you acquire one of these company types.

Learn more about buying and selling freehold businesses

Leasehold accountancy practices

With leasehold accountancy practices, you will be buying just the business itself. You will, therefore, need to make rental arrangements with the building’s landlord before you occupy the space. This could be by taking over the existing owner's lease or agreeing to new terms for a fixed period.

Learn more about buying or selling leasehold businesses

“With decades of experience in accountancy practice sales, we understand the nuances that drive successful outcomes for both buyers and sellers.”

Paul Williamson

Partner

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How are accountancy practice valuations completed?

To understand the true value of an accountancy practice, appraisers must assess its trading potential. A trade-related valuation should be completed to learn about factors like turnover, profit and staff costs. If property and assets are included in the transaction, they will also be evaluated and included in the asking price.

Learn how business valuations are usually completed

The steps to buying or selling an accountancy practice

Buying an accountancy practice

  1. Find a firm you would like to buy, or ask us to help you
  2. Request more information about a business you are interested in, and sign a non-disclosure agreement if the sale is confidential
  3. Arrange your finances or secure additional funding
  4. Enter negotiations with current owners
  5. Agree on a fee and complete the sale

Read our in-depth how to buy a business guide to learn more

Selling an accountancy practice

  1. Prepare your accountancy practice for sale
  2. Instruct us to sell your firm
  3. Get your business valued
  4. Allow us to find a buyer. We will either use confidential methods or online marketing strategies
  5. Agree on terms and conditions with potential buyers
  6. Accept an offer and transfer the company to the new owner 

Read our in-depth how to sell a business guide to learn more

Why use Eddisons Business Sales to buy or sell an accountancy practice

With around 75 years of professional experience and knowledge of various sectors, we are confident we can support your investment or sale plans. Here are a handful of reasons you can depend on Eddisons Business Sales:

  • We are fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
  • No fees are paid until the transaction is completed
  • Past customers tend to rate us highly after using our services
  • We have a successful history, selling over 40,000 businesses to date
  • Our teams can help you secure additional funds if required

Instruct us to help with your accountancy practice business purchase or sale

Take advantage of our expertise to simplify the accountancy practice buying or selling process. Get started by calling 0113 340 9840 or completing the form below.

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Please complete the fields below to tell us about your enquiry. Our agents will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

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Tel: 0113 340 9840
Eddisons Head Office

2nd Floor, 10 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

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