Wed, 10 Sep 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
A Staffordshire-based accountancy firm has expanded with the strategic acquisition of a local counterpart, supported by a six figure loan. Tax and accountancy specialist Bradleys’ takeover of Ballance and Lowbridge Accountants was described as a “key strategic acquisition” for the firm.
A Leonard Curtis funding team, led by Birmingham-based Business Development Manager Craig Jones, secured a six-figure loan from Funding Circle to support the acquisition, with the deal completing within eight weeks.
Bradleys, which is based in Hednesford and was founded in 1991, is led by Managing Director Phil Bradley. The company has built a client base spanning sole traders, partnerships and limited companies operating across a range of sectors.
The firm has now expanded with the acquisition of Ballance and Lowbridge, a fellow Hednesford-based firm that was established in 1990. The company acts for more than 650 clients, ranging from individuals and sole traders to medium-sized limited companies, providing tax advice, payroll and pensions, accountancy services and company formation and secretarial services.
Bradleys Managing Director Phil Bradley commented: “This is a key strategic acquisition for us as our practice continues to expand. We have known the team behind Ballance and Lowbridge for many years and the timing was ideal for both businesses. The Leonard Curtis team were excellent throughout, helping to ensure the deal was completed quickly and efficiently.”
Leonard Curtis Business Development Manager Craig Jones said that the deal was “a well-aligned, strategic purchase for Bradleys”. Jones added that the funding team was able to work with Bradleys to “deliver a funding solution that allowed the deal to progress smoothly, navigating the complex funding market to secure the right solution for our client.”
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