MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce intention to merge
UK accounting firms MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley have announced their intention to formally merge. The combined firm will create a nationwide audit, tax and advisory practice with 1,600 partners and staff.
Founded in 1892, MHA Moore and Smalley is an independent accounting and consulting firm. It has more than 300 professionals working from hubs across the North West of England, and Kendall in the North East.
Since 2010, the firm has also been part of MHA, a UK-wide network of independent accountants and business advisers – itself part of Baker Tilly International. In the last 12 months, MHA has undergone a period of major growth – launching offices in Scotland and Wales for the first time.
As it looks to double down on this expansion, MHA has announced plans to formally integrate MHA Moore and Smalley into its operations. The move is hoped to both firms’ ability to offer clients a range of services throughout the UK.
Rakesh Shaunak, managing partner and chairman of MHA said, “The combination of MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley into a single partnership and team is a real win-win for both firms and for our people.
“All our clients will be able to access additional new resources with deep expertise across a range of sectors and services. With our strong shared cultures, the merger will also bring new development opportunities for the staff, as well as providing attractive career opportunities for potential recruits.”
Looking ahead, the merger will see MHA grow to directly employ more than 1,600 people across the UK. Meanwhile, the firm’s office tally will hit 21. MHA is itself part of the Baker Tilly International network, so the move will also look to better serve the international clients of that collective.
Graham Gordon, managing partner at MHA Moore and Smalley, added, “We adopted MHA into our name in 2017 as we began working even more closely with our MHA partners. This merger is the next strategic move for us and a significant moment for both firms. It will create an exciting new proposition for our clients and is also a great opportunity for our people to be part of a new firm with serious growth ambitions, in turn helping us to recruit even more impressive talent in the coming years.”
