Long-Established Northern Ireland Accountancy Practice For Sale
Accountants For Sale is delighted to bring to market a long-established and profitable accountancy practice based in Northern Ireland.
Established in 1985, the practice has developed an excellent local client base and today acts for approximately 790 clients. The business has continued to grow over the years, including through the acquisition of another accountancy client base in 2015.
The practice is forecasting turnover of approximately £400,000 for 2026, compared with approximately £360,000 in 2025, with anticipated profit of around £120,000, compared with approximately £100,000 in the previous year.
A particularly attractive feature of the practice is the highly recurring nature of its income, with the seller advising that 100% of fee income is recurring.
Client Base
The practice has approximately 790 clients, predominantly based within its local area and the wider county.
The portfolio includes approximately:
- 75 limited companies
- 675 partnerships and sole traders
- 40 tax clients
There is no particular concentration around a specific client sector, providing a broad and diversified client base.
Typical fees range from approximately £400 plus VAT to £3,000 plus VAT.
Staff & Infrastructure
The business benefits from an established team supporting the owner, including qualified accountants, accounting support, payroll and administrative staff.
The practice uses IRIS Elements for tax and accounts work, together with BrightPay for payroll.
The office premises are leased at an annual cost of approximately £10,000, providing a relatively modest property overhead for a practice of this size.
Growth & Acquisition Opportunity
This represents an attractive opportunity to acquire a substantial, long-established practice with a strong recurring client portfolio, an experienced team and good levels of profitability.
With turnover forecast to increase from approximately £360,000 to £400,000, the practice also provides an incoming purchaser with an established platform from which to continue developing the business.
The opportunity could be particularly attractive to an established regional firm seeking additional scale in Northern Ireland, or to a larger accountancy group looking to establish or strengthen its presence in the region.
Key Highlights
- Long-established practice dating back to 1985
- c.£400,000 projected turnover
- c.£120,000 projected profit
- Approximately 790 clients
- 100% recurring fee income
- Broad and diversified client portfolio
- Experienced team already in place
- IRIS Elements and BrightPay
- Relatively low premises costs
- Established local presence
- Continuing growth
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Further information will be provided to suitable interested parties following completion of the appropriate confidentiality documentation.
To discuss this opportunity, please contact Accountants For Sale on info@accountantsforsale.co.uk quoting the relevant reference number 260036.
