Accountancy practices to acquire in London

Updated 9 November 2026

Looking to acquire an accountancy practice in London? Firmbase ranks 1,393 accountancy practices using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.

The median firm has 7 staff and has been in business for 13 years; 24 firms are owned by groups that have acquired several firms in this sector. Looking beyond London? Explore the full UK list of accountancy practices.

1,393

Firms

UK 6,347

25%

Every director 55+

UK 26%

45%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 36%

13

Median years in business

UK 14

7

Median headcount

UK 8

£250k to £500k

Median turnover band

UK £250k to £500k · includes our estimates

24 firms owned by 10 groups that have bought several firms in this sector. That is 2% of this list, against 3% across the UK. Groups that own firms on this list include Xeinadin, Affinity Associates and Pinksalt Partners. To have a group's name removed, email dave@firmbase.co.

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

1

Abudey & Co Accountants

London

Approach Score

90/100
  • Longest in post since 2006
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £474k
  • Net assets £257k (Sep 2024)

Company no. 05923309 · Companies House

abudey.co.uk

2

Kala Atkinson

London

Approach Score

90/100
  • In post since 2018
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £509k
  • Net assets £169k (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Jul 2025

Company no. 11565120 · Companies House

kala-atkinson.co.uk

3

Shah P.J.

Middlesex

Approach Score

90/100
  • In post since 1997
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £1m
  • Net assets £1.1m (Dec 2025)
4

Philips Accountants (southgate)

London

Approach Score

89/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £266k
  • Net assets £4k (Jul 2025)

Company no. 06647773 · Companies House

ashaccounting.co.uk

5

Taxfile

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

89/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £255k
  • Net assets £96k (Apr 2025)

Company no. 06565038 · Companies House

taxfile.co.uk

6

Buckingham

Northwood

Approach Score

89/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 10 staff · turnover est. £949k
  • Net assets £661k (Apr 2025)
  • Charge satisfied Oct 2025
7

Rawi & Associates

London

Approach Score

88/100
  • In post since 2015
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 15 staff · turnover est. £830k
  • Net assets £919 (Dec 2025)
  • Director resigned Dec 2025

Company no. 09389698 · Companies House

8

Wem & Co

Acton, London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

87/100
  • In post since 1999
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £686k
  • Net assets £707k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 03734892 · Companies House

wem.biz

9

Nagle James Associates

Harrow, Middx

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2001
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £1.1m
  • Net assets £1.1m (Mar 2025)
  • PSC register changed Mar 2025

Company no. 04182799 · Companies House

naglejames.com

10

Green and Peter Accountants

London

Approach Score

87/100
  • In post since 2014
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 13 staff · turnover est. £645k
  • Net assets £214k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 08892488 · Companies House

greenandpeter.co.uk

11

J.R. Accounts

London

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2008
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £443k
  • Net assets £157k (Apr 2025)
  • PSC register changed Mar 2026

Company no. 03548223 · Companies House

jraccounts.co.uk

12

Grays Accountants

Teddington, Middlesex

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2012
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £259k
  • Net assets £252k (Jun 2025)
13

Beckoffice

London

Approach Score

87/100
  • In post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £600k
  • Net assets £515k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 04559384 · Companies House

beckoffice.co.uk

14

TaxRefundsRUs

Hayes, Middlesex

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2000
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 14 staff · turnover est. £1.2m
  • Net assets £2.7m (Apr 2025)
15

Postsums

London

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2000
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £945k
  • Net assets £1m (Mar 2026)

Company no. 04059716 · Companies House

16

Crown Accountants

Ruislip

Approach Score

86/100
  • 1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £708k
  • Net assets £483k (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Aug 2025
17

Crowley & Co.

Surrey

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

86/100
  • In post since 2000
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £2.8m
  • Net assets £4.3m (May 2025)
18

Nicholas Peters

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

86/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59, 1 aged 50-54 · longest in post since 2005
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 22 staff · turnover est. £964k
  • Net assets £397k (Mar 2025)
  • Charge satisfied Mar 2026

Company no. 05496591 · Companies House

nicholas-peters.com

19

G C Forest & Co

Approach Score

85/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2005
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · held via a trust or firm · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £464k
  • Net assets £2.1m (Jun 2025)

Company no. 05494011 · Companies House

gcforest.co.uk

20

BBK Accountants

East HAM, London

Approach Score

85/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2018
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 16 staff · turnover £683k
  • Net assets £647k (May 2025)

Company no. 11343777 · Companies House

bbkonline.co.uk

21

Sterling Accounting

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

85/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2018
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 12 staff · turnover est. £669k
  • Net assets £612k (Jun 2025)
22

Manaktala

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

85/100
  • In post since 2010
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £491k
  • Net assets £728k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 07168937 · Companies House

23

ORM Accounting Services

Brentford

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

85/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2015
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 24 staff · turnover est. £441k
  • Net assets £1.1m (Feb 2025)
  • PSC register changed Oct 2026
24

High Glory Associates

Dartford, Kent

Approach Score

84/100
  • 1 director aged 60-64, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2012
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £88k
  • Net assets £5k (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Aug 2025 · PSC register changed Oct 2025
25

VT Software

London

Approach Score

84/100
  • 1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £1.7m
  • Net assets £1.2m (Mar 2026)
  • Director resigned Mar 2026

Company no. 02598775 · Companies House

vtsoftware.co.uk

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How this list is filtered

  • 5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
  • Registered office in London.
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How this list is built

The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.

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What it does not mean

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