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An accountancy firm based in the Midlands has expanded with the acquisition of a firm based in Birmingham city centre. Hayward Wright said it had been looking to establish a presence in Birmingham city centre prior to its acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services.
The acquisition will see Wharfside Accountancy Services, which was founded by Rob Carroll in 2022, retain its Bridge Street office, with all clients transferring to Hayward Wright as part of the deal. Carroll will remain at the business in the role of Head of Operations, while also joining the Hayward Wright board.
Rob Carroll said that the main upside of the deal was what it would deliver for clients, who, he said, would continue to receive the same personal service, but “backed by a broader team of specialists across advisory and accountancy”.
Carroll added that the deal would generate “opportunities for further growth across Birmingham and the wider region."
Hayward Wright, a full-service accountancy and advisory firm, described the deal as aligning with its strategic growth plans, saying the acquisition enabled it to respond to increasing demand from clients and prospects for advisory and accountancy services in the city centre and throughout Greater Birmingham.
Managing Director Alistair Hayward-Wright commented: “Birmingham is the economic heart of the Midlands, and we've been on the lookout for the right opportunity to establish a presence there.”
"When we met Rob, we knew it was the right fit. What he's established in just three years is incredibly impressive, and we know he’ll be a great addition to our team. This move not only aligns with our growth plans but gives us the platform to support ambitious businesses with accountancy and advisory services right across the city centre and the West Midlands."
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