I am looking to sell my Book-keeping business, established 2005 as a sole trader, and then went Limited in 2014. Registered for VAT. Client base is 14/18, some Limited, others Sole traders. Book-keeping activities involve VAT returns, Payroll, CIS returns, Self assessment returns, year ends to TB. Clients are seen weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly. The top 5 clients income ranges from £4k - £25k, with the average of £7k per company pa. I would really like a thorough handover of clients as their relationships are very important, and this is a business whereby I look after their day to day needs, rather than just ploughing through bundles of paperwork, its a real two way relationship that i have built up over many years (all customers have been with me for 5-15 years) and I would be grateful for that relationship and trust to continue.
All processed via Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll , but clients are happy to use whatever software is available as they don't have back office Sage software themselves, its just that Sage is my preference.
Turnover circa £75K, with net profits at £65/68K. Looking for offers in excess of £65k. Location is Dorset/Hampshire borders.
I am selling due to relocation (500 miles away) , whereby I will not be able to visit clients regularly and fulfill my duties.