DJH acquires SB&P to boost Liverpool presence

A North West accountancy firm has expanded its regional presence through the acquisition of a local practice to strengthen services and support business growth.

DJH has bought Bootle-based SB&P, increasing its footprint to six offices across Liverpool city centre, Ellesmere Port and the Wirral.

Bosses say the deal ensures continuity for clients, with SB&P’s local leadership team of Wendy McNulty, Rob Young and Suzanne Draper remaining in place while gaining access to a wider range of specialist services, including corporate finance, tax advisory and technology support.

Scott Heath, chief executive of DJH, said: “We’ve had a clear ambition to deepen our Liverpool presence for some time.

“Last year’s acquisition of three Haines Watts offices in the North West put a marker in the sand and we’re building on the potential in this region by going even further and bringing SB&P into the family.

“The more we learned about its clients, its team, and the values it has built the business around, the more excited we became about bringing this partnership to life. 

“This is a practice that has earned genuine trust and loyalty in Liverpool, and that’s something you can’t manufacture. 

“It perfectly complements everything we’ve already built across the region.”

Wendy added: “We’ve always believed that real relationships are at the heart of everything we do. 

“Joining DJH gives our team and our clients access to a much wider platform, while preserving the personal, advice-led culture we’ve worked so hard to build. 

“We’re excited about what this means for Liverpool.”

The acquisition marks DJH’s 19th deal since 2020 and takes its total workforce to nearly 775 across the UK and Ireland.

Backed by private equity firm Tenzing, DJH continues to pursue growth while maintaining a local-led approach, supporting businesses with tailored advice as it expands its presence across the North and beyond.

Scott added: “With billions of pounds of regeneration investment flowing into the city, a fast-growing SME sector, and a wave of businesses scaling up on the back of increasing inward investment, demand for high-quality, locally rooted professional advice has never been greater.

“Liverpool and the North West have real momentum, and we want to make sure the businesses driving that momentum have access to the very best advice.”

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