An accountancy firm headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent has made its first acquisition in the south as it looks to move into the sector’s ‘top 20’.
DJH has acquired Bexley-based McBrides Chartered Accountants in a deal that springboards it into London and the South.
The group will tap into McBrides’ regional presence and specialisms in guiding professional services, law firms, property businesses, shipping companies and UK subsidiaries of international companies.
Tenzing-backed DJH will, in turn, provide access to dedicated teams across a range of services, including R&D tax credits, capital allowances, commercial funding, HR and IT.
Existing McBrides Managing Partner Tanya Hamilton will continue to lead the business with the partner team.
Scott Heath, Chief Executive Officer of DJH, said: “It has always been our aspiration to have a substantial office in the South and the partnership with McBrides gives us an immediate presence in the region with a business that shares our values of teamwork, client service and trust.
“As soon as Chief Operating Officer James Beardmore and I met Tanya and the partner team, a strong relationship developed, and we knew we could create the perfect foundations that support existing clients whilst giving us the opportunity to grow in the area.”
He continued: “Together, we are edging closer to moving into the top 20 accountancy firms in the UK.”
DJH is based at Festival Park and has offices across the Midlands, North West and Yorkshire.
The company has made 10 acquisitions in three years, with its team growing to include 580 people.
Tanya said: “Joining DJH is a major milestone in our journey, providing an opportunity to strengthen our services, giving new and exciting opportunities for further growth, while also delivering more investment in technology as well as the training, recruitment and wellbeing of our team.
“Being part of a top 40 UK accountancy firm, that shares our vision and values, is going to help us create the best possible place to work and provide further enhanced services to our clients.”
