Derbyshire accountants merge with regional group to enhance client services offer

A Derbyshire firm of accountants has joined a regional accountancy group enabling the firm to offer an increased level of service to its clients.

Matlock based accountancy practice, Malcolm J Harris Ltd, have merged with Buxton Chartered Accountants, SMH BullockWoodburn, and becomes part of the wider Yorkshire and Derbyshire based SMH Group.

Malcolm Harris, on behalf of Malcolm J Harris Ltd said: “We have always offered our clients a personal, proactive and customised service to meet their needs and requirements.

“However, for a smaller company the burden of increased administration, regulation, and AML, as well as looming tax legislation changes, combined with our retirement plans, has meant that we need a larger partner to continue to provide the excellent level of service we have always prided ourselves on offering to our clients.

“SMH Group have the expertise to continue to deliver the highest quality service to our clients, as well as introducing their full-service offering meaning they will be able to access all their financial requirements under one roof. I am confident the merger will be of benefit to all our clients.”

Ross Jordan, partner of SMH BullockWoodburn added: “The merger is an excellent opportunity for both firms. It provides long term security and more added value services for clients of Malcolm J Harris and allows for further growth of SMH BullockWoodburn within the wider SMH Group.

“Clients of Malcolm J Harris will now benefit from a complete range of services that they haven’t been able to access before, including our personal financial services, such as pension & investment advice, and assistance with wills & probate and Inheritance tax planning.”