Thu, 27 Mar 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Wilson Partners, an accounting, tax and corporate finance firm, has made its first acquisition of 2025 with Rutland-based Max Accountants.
Maidenhead-based Wilson Partners said the deal would further strengthen its presence across London, Cambridge, and the South of England.
The deal which took place at the end of February 2025, is its eighth overall, bringing group revenue to £32 million and expanding its headcount to nearly 300 professionals.
The deal also significantly enhances Wilson Partners’ specialist expertise in early-stage and high-growth technology and life sciences businesses, doubling the size of its dedicated team in this space.
Max Accountants was founded in 2011 by Martin Hickman, taking advantage of the advent of cloud-based applications, such as Xero. Since then, it has increased its focus on providing services to the tech-community, who now make up over 90% of its customer base.
Allan Wilson, Managing Director at Wilson Partners, said: “This is a very exciting deal for us. With an established presence in Cambridge and a growing team supporting start-ups and high-growth tech firms, bringing the Max Accountants team on board strengthens our ability to provide expert support to these hugely important and dynamic businesses that are shaping the UK economy.”
For Max Accountants, this move aligns with their long-standing commitment to serving SMEs, start-ups, and high-growth businesses. Directors Sarah Royle & Martin Hickman added: “We’re thrilled to be joining forces with Wilson Partners. With our niche in the start-up and high-growth space, we had a lot of interest from potential partners. However, Wilson Partners’ ambition, SME focus, and people-first culture set them apart – we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”
Since securing investment in 2021, Wilson Partners has been on an ambitious growth trajectory, scaling revenues 7x. It has a goal of breaking into the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms.
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This opportunity allows you to work with highly profitable clients, each with an average portfolio size just below £500k.
This business presents a unique chance to acquire an established operation with experienced staff and existing office facilities, facilitating a seamless transition post-sale.
Although profitable, this business has quality personnel who can continue working, leading to a smoother transition post sale.
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