Accountancy practices to acquire in Sheffield

Updated 9 November 2026

Looking to acquire an accountancy practice in Sheffield? Firmbase ranks 102 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 16 years; 7 firms are owned by groups that have acquired several firms in this sector. Looking beyond Sheffield? Explore the full Yorkshire and The Humber list of accountancy practices.

102

Firms

UK 6,347

22%

Every director 55+

UK 26%

25%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 36%

16

Median years in business

UK 14

7

Median headcount

UK 8

£250k to £500k

Median turnover band

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

7 firms owned by 3 groups that have bought several firms in this sector. That is 7% of this list, against 3% across the UK. Groups that own firms on this list include Nuvo and Xeinadin. To have a group's name removed, email dave@firmbase.co.

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

1

MSC R&D

Sheffield

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

85/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £470k
  • Net assets £782k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 06735933 · Companies House

mscrnd.com

2

Bryan Grey

Sheffield

Approach Score

83/100
  • In post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £1.1m
  • Net assets £1.7m (Dec 2025)

Company no. 04619161 · Companies House

3

Franchise Logistics

Sheffield

Approach Score

82/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £142k
  • Net assets £21k (Sep 2025)

Company no. 05232441 · Companies House

inxpressfranchise.com

4

D. Edwards-Brown

Carlton Barnsley, South Yorkshire

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

82/100
  • Longest in post since 2001
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £499k
  • Net assets £119k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 04310052 · Companies House

deb-accountants.co.uk

5

Smith Austin

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

82/100
  • Longest in post since 2010
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £425k
  • Net assets £431k (Apr 2026)

Company no. 07176646 · Companies House

smithaustin.net

6

Elite TAX Compliance

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

79/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2023
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £143k
  • Net assets £7k (Feb 2025)
  • Director resigned Sep 2025 · PSC register changed Sep 2025
7

Graham & Associates

Rotherham

Approach Score

79/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £284k
  • Net assets £153k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 04595355 · Companies House

8

Liu & Associates

Sheffield

Approach Score

77/100
  • In post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £206k
  • Net assets £290k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 07607793 · Companies House

liuandassociates.com

9

Ensynergy Technology

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

77/100

We hold older figures than Companies House

  • 1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 60-64 · longest in post since 1998
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £273k
  • Net assets £68k · newer accounts made up to Jul 2025

Company no. 03607505 · Companies House

mywealthsphere.com

10

Walters Hawson

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

77/100
  • Longest in post since 2001
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £297k
  • Net assets £191k (May 2025)
  • Charge satisfied Nov 2024
11

Axholme Associates

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

75/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £271k
  • Net assets £360k (Mar 2026)

Company no. 06444710 · Companies House

12

Roslyns

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

75/100
  • Longest in post since 2008
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 100 staff · turnover est. £4.1m
  • Net assets £1.9m (Sep 2025)
  • PSC register changed Aug 2025

Company no. 06755252 · Companies House

roslyns.co.uk

13

Branagans Accountancy Services

Sheffield

Approach Score

75/100
  • Longest in post since 2006
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £229k
  • Net assets £20k (Oct 2025)
  • Charge satisfied Mar 2025

Company no. 05965462 · Companies House

branagans.co.uk

14

Henry Bramall

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

74/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2005
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 12 staff · turnover est. £277k
  • Net assets £152k (Apr 2025)

Company no. 04697242 · Companies House

henrybramall.co.uk

15

Link-Agent

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

72/100
  • 2 directors aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64 · longest in post since 1998
  • Independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £678k
  • Net assets £238k (Jun 2025)

Company no. 01917928 · Companies House

linksagents.com

16

P&N Accountants

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

71/100
  • 1 director aged 55-59, 1 aged 50-54 · longest in post since 2008
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £242k
  • Net assets £35k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 06647187 · Companies House

pnaccountants.co.uk

17

Crozier Jones

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

71/100
  • Longest in post since 1992
  • Corporate owner
More about this firm
  • 37 staff · turnover est. £1m
  • Net assets £48k (Jan 2026)

Company no. 02773615 · Companies House

crozierjones.co.uk

18

Michael a Jarvis

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

71/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2019
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £221k
  • Net assets £101k (Sep 2025)
19

Hill & Accountants

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

70/100

We hold older figures than Companies House

  • Longest in post since 2007
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £344k
  • Net assets £5k · newer accounts made up to Dec 2025
  • PSC register changed Dec 2025
20

GBM Accounts

South Yorkshire

Approach Score

69/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2004
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £152k
  • Net assets £3k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 05036134 · Companies House

gbmaccounts.co.uk

21

A Wigglesworth

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

69/100

We hold older figures than Companies House

  • In post since 2006
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £923k
  • Net assets £437k (Mar 2021) · newer accounts made up to Dec 2025

Company no. 04700762 · Companies House

awigglesworth.co.uk

22

AMH Taxes

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

68/100

We hold older figures than Companies House

  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £219k
  • Net assets £38k · newer accounts made up to Oct 2025

Company no. 04550342 · Companies House

amhtaxes.com

23

Lewis's

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

67/100
  • Longest in post since 2005
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £377k
  • Net assets £816k (Mar 2026)

Company no. 05362548 · Companies House

24

Hollis

Sheffield

Approach Score

67/100

We hold older figures than Companies House

  • Longest in post since 2005
  • Held via a trust or firm · independent
More about this firm
  • 10 staff · turnover est. £1.2m
  • Net assets £760k · newer accounts made up to Jun 2025

Company no. 05408277 · Companies House

hollisco.co.uk

25

Down 2 Earth Accountancy

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

66/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2014
  • Independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £255k
  • Net assets £315k (Jun 2025)

Company no. 09068712 · Companies House

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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 Sheffield.
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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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At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.

What we do not cover

Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. Check audit registration on the Register of Statutory Auditors and identify the supervising body, such as ICAEW. Ownership changes can affect eligibility, so discuss the proposed structure with that body.

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