Thu, 07 May 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
Acquisitive accountancy firm Azets has added three offices and 70 colleagues with the acquisition of a North West accountancy and business advisory firm. Alextra, which has offices in Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and Warrington, has built a strong reputation for its longstanding SME client relationships and consistent organic growth.
The acquisition will see all staff from Alextra’s three offices join Azets, aside from the company’s Wealth Management division, which will continue to operate as a separate independent business.
The deal significantly boosts Azets’ presence in the North West, providing the firm with an expansion into the corridor connecting Birmingham and Manchester. The acquisition positions the firm strongly for its further planned investment and recruitment in the area.
Post-acquisition, Alextra’s senior management team will remain in place, with director Mathew Weaver becoming Azets’ Office Managing Partner for Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and Warrington. The firm will also rebrand as Azets.
Peter Gallanagh, UK&I CEO at Azets, said that Alextra was “a high-performing, well respected practice with a hugely talented team, and [...] a history of providing excellent support to SMEs both locally and across the country.
Gallanagh continued: “Alextra will be the bridge between the Midlands and North West for Azets and the team there share our approach to supporting and developing our people, our belief in first-rate client service, and our ambition to grow and evolve as a business.”
Mathew Weaver commented: “Becoming part of the group will help us with our plans to scale and grow, and we’ll benefit from access to broader infrastructure, capability and support, while maintaining our client-focused approach and local presence.”
“It’s a very exciting move which will enable us to deliver better value to our clients, work smarter, grow faster, and provide greater opportunities for our team.”
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