Accountancy firm makes an acquisition to strengthen mid-market offering

ACCOUNTANCY company Hentons have bought up Rawlinsons Chartered Accountants.

With around 60 employees, the acquisition of Rawlinsons will bolster Hentons SME credentials.

The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see Hentons associate partner Pav Bagri will work with Rawlinsons principal Richard Hayter to lead the new client portfolio.

The existing team from Rawlinsons will also join Hentons, which has offices in Leeds and Sheffield.

Nadeem Ahmed, managing partner at Hentons said: “Rawlinsons is a firm with a long history and great reputation in the Yorkshire business community.

“This move will benefit both firms’ clients by widening the ranges of services and depth of talent available.”

Mr Hayter of Rawlinsons, said: “By bringing both businesses together we can accelerate growth, and strengthen our position in the mid-market.

“Hentons has a talented team of business and tax advisors, who provide entrepreneurs with real value to their business.”