Salisbury's acquires HB Chartered Accountants in Mold to mark 40 years in business
North Wales chartered accountancy firm Salisbury's has acquired HB Chartered Accountants in Mold, adding a sixth office and bringing its headcount to close to 50. The deal coincides with the firm's 40th anniversary.
SME Funded launches to close construction and manufacturing finance gap for UK small businesses
UK specialist finance platform SME Funded has launched to connect construction and manufacturing SMEs with more than 130 lenders alongside its own deployed capital. The platform was founded by construction M&A expert Bradley Lay.
Clonmel chartered accountant co-founds Complete Sports Management to bring financial structure to Irish jockeys
Clonmel chartered accountant JP Wynne has co-founded Complete Sports Management, a full-service agency for Irish jockeys covering tax, accounts, financial planning, and commercial representation. Ruby Walsh and Fran Berry are co-founders.
Xeinadin acquires Kilkenny firm Carrigan O'Dwyer to deepen Irish southeast presence
UK accountancy and advisory firm Xeinadin has acquired Kilkenny-based Carrigan O'Dwyer, a specialist in high-growth sectors including cyber security, pharmacy, and technology. The deal gives Xeinadin a second Kilkenny office and 32 nationwide.
Almac Group posts record £1.1bn revenue and £139m profit in year to September 2025
Northern Ireland-based global pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Almac Group has reported record revenue of £1.1bn and pre-tax profit of £139m for the year ended 30 September 2025. Both figures are the highest in the company's history.
No Safety Net: What the AA's Savings Research Means for Finance and Accountancy Leaders
AA research finds one in ten adults have no savings buffer, while Ireland's Q4 2025 saving rate hit a decade-low quarterly figure, signalling a financial resilience challenge every accountancy leader must address.
Azets acquires Alextra to strengthen North West England footprint with three new offices
UK and Ireland accountancy group Azets has acquired Alextra, a North West England practice with offices in Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, and Warrington, adding around 70 staff. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Accountants Plus marks 25 years with new Motherwell headquarters and £4m turnover target
Scottish accountancy firm Accountants Plus has marked its 25th year in business by moving into a new 18,000 sq ft three-storey headquarters in Motherwell. The firm targets £4m turnover in 2027.
Dublin fintech Barespace launches embedded finance platform to close SME funding gap in beauty sector
Dublin-founded AI-powered software firm Barespace has launched Barespace Capital, an embedded finance platform giving hair and beauty salon owners direct access to growth funding. The firm has raised €4.68m in total funding to date.
NFP Ireland acquires Metis Ireland in €15m deal to expand private wealth division
NFP Ireland, the Irish arm of New York-based Aon company NFP, has acquired Limerick-founded financial planning firm Metis Ireland in a deal reportedly valued at €15m. Metis managing director Carl Widger joins NFP as head of Wealth and Financial Planning.
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