Our Buyer Questionnaire

We are keen to ensure that we will only contact you with businesses that are going to be a good match for your specific requirements. Please complete this fully and we can save you time and help you to speak with those firms that meet your requirements and are going to be of real interest.

I Am a Buyer

Accountants For Sale can help to ease the process of finding and purchasing a business, providing expertise, access to resources, and support that can be instrumental in helping you to make a successful acquisition.

Why use us to buy

Why Use Us to Buy an Accountancy Practice?

If you’re looking to buy an accountancy practice, we offer a tailored and efficient approach designed to save you time, money, and effort:

  • Understanding Your Needs: We work closely with you to understand exactly what you are looking for in an accountancy practice—and just as importantly, what you’re not looking for. Through a detailed fact-finding process, we identify your ideal practice size, budget, and preferred location for acquisitions.
  • Exclusive Opportunities: Many of the accountancy practices we work with are not publicly listed for sale, giving you access to exclusive acquisition opportunities. Additionally, we can help you discreetly approach targeted practices that align with your goals.
  • Transparent and Competitive Fees: Our brokerage fee is fully transparent and designed to be highly competitive, ensuring you receive excellent value throughout the process.
  • Expert Advice and Support: With our in-house Chartered Accountancy expertise, we provide valuable insights on deal structures and negotiations, helping you achieve your acquisition goals efficiently.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business through acquisitions or secure a strategic purchase, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Looking to sell your accountancy practice instead? Click here to learn how we can help.

We found the right buyer at the right value.

Selling an accountancy firm is something you only do once, and I wanted to get it right. Simon guided us through every stage, providing clear advice and connecting us with well-matched buyers. We met several strong candidates and ultimately chose a firm that shared our culture and values. The deal structure was excellent, and I have no hesitation recommending Accountants for Sale.

Sarah L, Partner, London
No wasted time, just results.

What I valued most was how efficiently Simon eliminated unsuitable buyers. Every introduction was relevant, serious, and properly vetted. That saved us a huge amount of time and stress. We ended up with a deal that reflected the true value of the practice, and the transition for our clients has been seamless.

John P, Practice seller, Midlands

A smooth, professional sale from start to finish.

Simon Read was incredibly thorough and knowledgeable throughout the whole process of selling my practice. We were introduced to several serious and suitable buyers, and Simon ensured that time-wasters were filtered out early. Thanks to his expertise, we achieved a fantastic deal, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Mark H, Former practice owner, Manchester
Professional, discreet and highly effective.

The sale of my accountancy business was handled with professionalism and discretion. Simon was always available to answer questions, and his advice gave me confidence at each step. We were introduced to the right kind of firms and ended up with a deal that exceeded my expectations. A first-class service.

David K, Retiring partner, Yorkshire
Expert guidance and a great result.

Simon’s market knowledge was evident from day one. He understood what I wanted from an exit and helped position the practice for maximum value. We received multiple offers from credible buyers, and Simon helped negotiate terms that worked for everyone. I’d recommend Accountants for Sale to any firm owner considering an exit.

Linda R, Sole practitioner, Surrey

You may already be a seasoned and experienced buyer but if you are unfamiliar with the process here are some things to consider:

• Is this your first acquisition or do you have a track record?
If you have bought a practice or fees before this can certainly help put the vendors mind at rest. From previous experience you will know how to integrate fees, clients and be able to maximise retention.

• Do you have the funds in place?
It is a massive advantage if you are ready to proceed and the seller will usually give priority to that buyer. Even if you need to borrow or obtain funding it is worth getting this in place.

• Will you take on the sellers office/premises?
We will ask the seller if this is a requirement or not and we won’t introduce a firm to you if this isn’t an option for you.

• Do I have to take on the vendors team?
If there are existing staff in place then this needs to be considered carefully. If you don’t want or need to take them then there might significant redundancy payments having to be made by the vendor. However if they are required then they will need to be transferred into your business. We have a number of HR professionals who we can recommend and advise you.

• Where in the country are you looking to buy and what is your budget?
The number of practices available will vary dramatically depending on where you are located. However, once we understand where you are looking we can start to identify and introduce you to suitable opportunities.