City accountancy businesses join forces
D’Arcy Howard & Co, a firm of chartered certified accountants in Leeds, has merged with SMH BCL Accountants.
The move is designed to enhance client services, expand business development opportunities, and ensure sustained growth for the future.
The merger has led to the formation of a new entity called SMH D’Arcy Howard & Co Limited.
Riz Hussain, partner at D’Arcy Howard, said: “As part of our future planning, we have diligently sought a business partner that aligns with our culture and values.
“We believe that joining forces with SMH BCL Accountants positions us strategically to elevate our service offering and meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
SMH BCL Accountants, which forms part of the SMH Group, has a longstanding presence in Leeds and as part of the group boasts a team of chartered accountants, chartered tax advisers, independent financial advisers, and legal executives, as well as specialists in Residential Mortgages and Commercial Finance.
Clients of SMH D’Arcy Howard & Co will benefit from direct access to these additional services, allowing comprehensive financial solutions to be accessed within one group of companies.
Stacey Pocklington, partner and director of SMH BCL Accountants, added: “We are thrilled to welcome D’Arcy Howard into the SMH family. By combining our strengths and expertise, we are better positioned to deliver a seamless service to our valued clients.”
The new entity will operate from the existing SMH BCL Accountants office on Pavilion Business Park, in Lower Wortley, Leeds.
As the merger proceeds, Hussain will transition to a consulting role while continuing to serve clients alongside Pocklington and her dedicated team.
SMH Group would like to thank CMP Legal for legal advice on the transaction.
