Accountancy firm adds historic practice

An accountancy group is expanding its national footprint with the addition of a long-established Midlands business.

DJH, which has offices in Huddersfield, Leeds and Sheffield, and delivers audit, tax, accounting and specialist advisory services, has acquired Nicklin, a West Midlands accountancy firm with a 90-year history. 

Bosses say the move will strengthen DJH’s regional presence, adding to its existing bases in Stoke-on-Trent and Walsall, which brings its headcount in the area to 230.

They add the acquisition marks another milestone in DJH’s ambition to become one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy groups.

Scott Heath, chief executive of DJH, said: “There are a lot of opportunities for us in the West Midlands, and this deal gives us a unique opportunity to partner with one of the area’s most respected and longest-standing firms.

“Both organisations thrive on delivering a personalised service that grows with the client, and this is something we want to build on, while offering access to a wider range of expertise.

“Continuity is extremely important to us. 

“That’s why we’re delighted members of the Nicklin senior leadership team have agreed to stay on to write the next chapter in its story.”

Mark Howell, managing director of Nicklin, added: “This is a great move for our team and our clients, who will now have access to the wider range of services and resources DJH offers.

“We’ve been serving the area for many decades and we’re fiercely passionate about giving companies, owners and GP surgeries transparent financial support to help them grow and create jobs across the region.

“Joining DJH gives us the autonomy to continue doing what we do best.

“I’m excited that having more operational support will release our team of 38 accountancy experts to spend even more time with clients.”

Backed by private equity firm Tenzing, DJH has completed 12 acquisitions in four years, with offices now spanning from Bexley, in Greater London, to Altrincham, in Greater Manchester. 

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