Practice Group

Sell your accountancy practice — directly, confidentially, and without broker noise.

If you’re thinking about retirement, succession, or stepping back in 2026, Practice Group buys UK accountancy practices direct.
No auction. No tyre-kickers. Just a grown-up conversation with the buyer.

OUR APPROACH

Direct buyer (not a broker)
Confidential from day one
Founder Led
Clear process
Flexible exit: clean break or phased step-down
Focus on protecting clients, staff, and your legacy

Book a confidential call

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WHY SELL DIRECT?

A buyer, not a broker. That changes everything.

Selling your practice isn’t just numbers.
It’s your name, your people, and years of relationships.

Brokers have their place — but most owners don’t need the extra noise, fees, and dragged-out timelines. When you sell direct, you get:

Speed: you’re speaking to the decision-maker
Discretion: no “listing” your practice around the market
Simplicity: fewer parties, fewer delays, fewer games
Control: a deal shaped around your timeline and handover

Book a confidential call

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HOW IT WORKS

A simple 5-step process

Confidential call (20–30 mins)
We talk through your goals, timeline, client mix, team, and what a good outcome looks like.
Indicative valuation range
We give you a sensible range based on what you share — and the key drivers that move it up or down.
Light-touch due diligence
We review the essentials: recurring fees, client concentration, staffing, WIP/billing discipline, and compliance basics.
Heads of Terms
We agree price, structure, timeline, and your involvement (exit now vs phased).
Completion + handover plan
A calm transition that protects clients and staff and gets you the exit you actually want.

Deal structure
Common structures include cash + deferred, earn-out, or a phased step-down. We’ll recommend what fits your goals — not what looks clever on paper.

WHAT WE BUY

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We’re interested in:

UK accountancy practices (limited company or sole practitioner)

Strong recurring revenue (even if it’s not perfect)

Solid client relationships and decent compliance foundations

A team that cares about doing things properly

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We’re flexible on:

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Service mix (accounts, tax, VAT, payroll, etc.)

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Owner involvement (fast exit or phased)
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Heavy reliance on the owner
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Client concentration in the top 10
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Fees that don’t match the workload
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Processes living “in your head”
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Messy handover documentation (fixable)
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What usually reduces value

If it’s a total rescue job with no handover, we’re probably not the right home. If it’s a good practice that needs a cleaner operating system — that’s our lane.

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VALUATION

What’s your practice worth?

Start with a range, not a sales pitch.

Most owners want clarity on four things:

What’s a realistic valuation range?
What affects value most?
What can I fix quickly to improve it?
What deal structure suits my timeline?

Two options to start

Option 1 — Book a confidential call
Fastest route. We’ll cover the key numbers and give you direction.

Option 2 — Confidential Valuation Range Calculator (Spreadsheet)

Fill in the form and we’ll send you the spreadsheet.

GRF
recurring %
client mix
staff coun
top-10 client %
owner workload / dependency

You get:

indicative range
key risks
what to improve
suggested next steps

Book a call

Who We Are

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You’ll speak to the buyer — not a junior on a deal team.

I’m Andy. I buy practices directly and I care about the human side of these deals.
I’m not interested in squeezing a practice dry. I’m interested in building a group where clients are looked after, staff aren’t burnt out, and the business is easier to run than it’s ever been.
If you want a straight conversation about your options, I’m happy to have it — even if you decide not to sell.

My values as a buyer

Respect the legacy
Protect the team
Keep clients stable
Improve systems without wrecking culture
Say what we’ll do — then do it

FAQs

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Do you buy directly or broker deals?

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We buy directly. You speak to the buyer, which keeps things simpler and typically avoids broker fees.

How confidential is this?

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Very. Early conversations can be anonymous. We only involve staff/clients when a plan is agreed.

What size practices do you buy?

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We’re open-minded. Fit matters more than size.

How do you value a practice?

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Do I need to stay on after the sale?

What happens to my staff?

How long does it take?

What if I’m not ready to sell yet?

We start with a realistic range based on recurring fees, client mix, concentration risk, staffing, owner dependency, and retention. Final terms depend on due diligence

Not always. Some owners want a clean break. Others step down over time. We’ll build the right plan

Continuity matters. In most deals, retaining the team is part of protecting clients and service.

Depends on readiness and complexity. We can move quickly if needed — or keep it quiet and phased.

Still worth a call. Often we map a short value-uplift plan so you exit stronger.

BOOK A CALL

Book a confidential call

On the call we’ll cover:

Your timeline and ideal outcome
Key numbers (recurring fees, client mix, staffing)
Indicative valuation range
Best route: sell now, step down, or prep for a higher-value exit