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Colchester-based accounting company Affinia Limited has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a fellow Essex-based firm. The acquisition of Platt Rushton, which is based in Leigh-on-Sea, gives Affinia its tenth office overall.
Platt Rushton was founded in 1989, moving to Leigh-on-Sea in 1992, and since then has built a strong local reputation for providing accessible services. The firm offers a range of services, including accounting, tax and compliance, audit and assurance and advisory and support.
The acquisition adds further capacity to Affinia’s existing network of offices, which includes sites in Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford, Halstead, Orpington, Sidcup, Harlow, Sutton and Stratford.
Affinia has completed a series of regional integrations, helping to establish itself as one of the fastest-growing firms in the UK’s Top 50, and reflecting a wider trend for consolidation among mid-sized firms in the country’s accountancy sector.
According to Affinia, Platt Rushton “aligns perfectly” with its approach to customer service and the shared ethos of the two companies means the acquisition “further strengthens our commitment to providing exceptional services and broad advice to clients.”
Affinia CEO Darren Redmayne commented: “We are delighted that Platt Rushton has become part of the Affinia family – bringing our 10th office in Leigh-on-Sea. We welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to support clients across the region, creating a positive impact on the regional economy and our local communities”.
Platt Rushton partner Graham Powling added: “For over 30 years we have taken pride in delivering exceptional accountancy services to our clients from our Leigh-on-Sea office. Finding a people-focused firm which shares our core values and goals was key when considering the perfect partner. We’re delighted to now be part of Affinia and look forward to an exciting future together.”
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