Menzies

What Menzies does

Menzies LLP is a UK-based Limited Liability Partnership founded in 1912, delivering full-service business advisory and accountancy services through 11 UK offices (London headquarters plus Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Farnborough, Gatwick, Heathrow, Hertfordshire, Lancashire, Solent and Woking) and a workforce of over 1,100 advisors. Its service portfolio spans core compliance work (Audit & Assurance, Tax Services, Accounts Advisory) and higher-value advisory lines (Deal Advisory covering £3m–£75m M&A transactions, Forensic Accounting, Restructuring & Insolvency, Valuations, Strategic Business Advisory and Outsourced Business Services including Cloud Accounting). The firm also operates Menzies Wealth Management as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing independent financial advice, and Menzies Employee Benefits for FCA-regulated workplace pensions and group cover. International reach is delivered through its prominent membership of HLB International, a Top 10 global network spanning 157 countries.

The business model is partner-led professional services delivery with quote-based, multi-year engagements priced on scope and complexity rather than standardised product pricing. Customer segments are diversified across mid-size and large privately-held corporates, owner-managed and family businesses, not-for-profit organisations (charities, social housing, education) and high-net-worth individuals — with 50+ M&A transactions completed annually and sector specialisation across hospitality, manufacturing, property, technology, legal and financial services. Distribution is exclusively direct (no resellers, marketplaces or self-service digital channels), with international work coordinated through the HLB network. The firm has pursued an active inorganic growth strategy, completing three acquisitions between 2021 and 2025 (Masons Accountants, Rollings Butt, Grain Sustainability), five partner appointments in 2024, and achieving Certified B Corp status in 2026.

There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform; the firm's competitive positioning rests on sector specialism, partner-led client relationships, brand heritage (113 years), HLB network access, and recurring compliance and outsourced finance function engagements. Revenue is generated almost entirely through fee-based professional services, with projected turnover of £110m for the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

Name

Menzies

Legal name

Menzies LLP

Website

https://menzies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Menzies LLP is a UK-based full-service accountancy and business advisory firm founded in 1912, employing 1,100+ advisors across 11 UK offices. It serves mid-market corporates, family businesses, not-for-profits and high-net-worth individuals via audit, tax, deal advisory (£3m–£75m M&A), restructuring, wealth management and outsourced finance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB), Management Buyouts (MBO/MBI) & Sponsor-Led Transactions Advisory (FSAEAGAI), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ), Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) (FSAAABAC)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance
• Business tax advisory
• Deal advisory
• Restructuring insolvency
• Wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit Services: Financial statement audit services for corporate and not-for-profit clients
2. Tax Services: Business tax, private client, innovation and R&D tax incentives, tax disputes and disclosures, indirect taxes
3. Accounts Advisory: Financial reporting, compliance advisory, strategic advisory services
4. Deal Advisory: M&A advisory, management buy-outs, raising business finance, transaction services and due diligence, business valuations - typically transactions £3m to £75m
5. Employer Solutions: Employment tax and compliance, global mobility, HR services, payroll, employee benefits and share schemes
6. Wealth Management: Independent financial advice through subsidiary Menzies Wealth Management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Menzies LLP is a UK business advisory and accountancy firm delivering audit and assurance, business and private client tax, accounts advisory, deal advisory (M&A, corporate finance and due diligence for transactions typically £3m–£75m), employer solutions, forensic accounting, restructuring and insolvency, valuations, strategic business advisory, outsourced business services, and wealth management. The firm operates through 11 UK offices and serves mid-market to large privately held corporates, not-for-profit organisations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Product overview

Menzies LLP is a full-service UK business advisory and accountancy firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services. The firm's core offerings include Accounts Advisory, Audit & Assurance, Deal Advisory, Employer Solutions, Forensic Accounting, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax Services, and Valuations. These services are delivered through both the core Menzies brand and subsidiary brands including Menzies Wealth Management (independent financial advice) and Menzies Employee Benefits. The firm operates through 11 UK offices and leverages the HLB International network for international coverage across 157 countries, serving mid-size and large privately held corporates, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Menzies Wealth Management: Independent financial advice subsidiary providing services to private and corporate clients across the whole of market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ deals completed per year in deal advisory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HLB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMenzies is a prominent member of HLB International, a Top 10 global network of accounting and tax firms operating in 157 countries worldwide with revenues exceeding $5 billion. This membership enables international advisory delivery, cross-border compliance services, and coordination across international borders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BDO UK: BDO UK is a top mid-tier accountancy and business advisory firm offering audit, tax, deal advisory, and consulting services to mid-market corporates. Closely comparable to Menzies in size, service mix, and UK mid-market focus, and the most relevant direct competitor for deals in the £3m–£75m range.
• Mazars UK: Mazars UK is a mid-tier international accounting and advisory firm serving mid-market and large corporates across audit, tax, and deal advisory. Overlaps directly with Menzies on service lines, target client size, and partner-led delivery model.
• Grant Thornton UK: Grant Thornton UK is a leading mid-tier firm with comparable audit, tax, deal advisory, and restructuring services for UK mid-market and large private clients. Direct competitor for Menzies' core audit and Deal Advisory franchises.
• RSM UK: RSM UK is a mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm with similar scale and service breadth across audit, tax, deal advisory, and consulting for mid-market clients. Closely comparable in service mix, target segment, and growth-by-acquisition strategy.
• Crowe UK: Crowe UK is a mid-tier accounting and advisory firm offering audit, tax, deal advisory, and consulting to mid-market UK businesses. Comparable in size, service portfolio, and focus on the UK mid-market owner-managed segment.
• Moore Kingston Smith: Moore Kingston Smith is a UK mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm with strong not-for-profit and owner-managed business client bases. Comparable to Menzies on NFP and SME sector focus and partner-led service delivery.
• PKF Smith Cooper: PKF Smith Cooper is a UK mid-tier accountancy and business advisory firm offering audit, tax, deal advisory, and restructuring across the Midlands and wider UK. Comparable in scale, regional office model, and M&A advisory specialism.
• Saffery Champness: Saffery Champness is a UK top-20 accountancy firm with audit, tax, and advisory services for private clients, family businesses, and mid-market corporates. Comparable to Menzies on mid-market and HNW private client service lines.
• Bishop Fleming: Bishop Fleming is a UK regional accountancy and advisory firm with audit, tax, and deal advisory services for owner-managed and mid-market businesses. Comparable in size, regional office footprint, and SME/mid-market focus.
• HW Fisher: HW Fisher is a UK mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm serving owner-managed businesses, HNW individuals, and mid-market corporates with audit, tax, and corporate finance services. Comparable on size, service mix, and private client wealth management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/MenziesAccountancy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/menzies-llp
• Instagraminstagram.com/menzies_llp
• Facebookfacebook.com/MenziesLLP

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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