Accountancy firm secures £35m facility to continue buy-and-build strategy

Wilson Partners, an acquisitive Berkshire-based accountancy and corporate finance firm, has secured a £35 million facility from a partner which has funded seven acquisitions for the firm over the past two years.

The company’s latest committed acquisition facility with Triple Point Private Credit and equity partner Fordhouse will enable it to continue its buy-and-build growth strategy, as it seeks to establish itself as a top 20 firm in the UK accountancy rankings.

Wilson Partners first collaborated with Triple Point Private Credit in February 2023 and it has since completed acquisitions including KRE Corporate Recovery and Max Accountants. The firm now employs more than 350 staff across the South of England and beyond.

Dominic Reason, Triple Point Head of SME Debt Finance, commented: "This is a business with a clear strategy, a high-quality management team, and a proven track record of disciplined execution. Our latest facility is designed to support their continued growth and alignment with their ambitions."

Adam Wardle, Director, Group M&A at Wilson Partners (pictured), said that Triple Point had been “a responsive and collaborative partner throughout our journey”, with the firm’s understanding of Wilson Partners’ strategy and ability to provide flexible capital being “instrumental in enabling us to scale at pace while maintaining our culture and client focus.”

Wardle continued: "The accountancy sector continues to see strong consolidation activity with private equity playing a pivotal role. We believe we are well-positioned to capitalise on this trend with a robust M&A pipeline and a disciplined approach to integration and value creation."

In the year to August 31 2024, Wiseman Topco Limited, which trades under the Wilson Partners and KRE brands, reported turnover of £16.5 million, up from £11 million a year earlier, while operating profit increased from £673,000 to £1.8 million.

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