What Sedulo does

Sedulo Group is a UK-headquartered business advisory firm founded in 2007 by Paul Cheetham-Karcz, who started the business on a credit card and has scaled it to over 200 team members across seven offices — Manchester (HQ), London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Dubai — with group turnover approaching £25m in 2025. The firm operates a holistic, multidisciplinary service model spanning audit, accounting and management information, corporate and personal tax, R&D tax relief and creative industry reliefs (via the A.I.R. division), corporate finance and M&A deal advisory, transaction services, business funding (via Sedulo Funding, with over £1bn sourced for clients), wealth management (via Sedulo Wealth), mortgage advice, payroll, company and charity secretarial services, forensic accounting, and a Strategic Finance Hub for high-growth clients.

Name

Sedulo

Legal name

Sedulo Group

Website

https://sedulo.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sedulo is a UK-headquartered business advisory firm offering accounting, tax, audit, corporate finance, R&D tax relief, wealth management, and funding services to SMEs, corporate entities, not-for-profits, and private clients across seven offices in the UK and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration (BPAHABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance (BPAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Business advisory services
• Corporate finance advisory
• Audit and tax services
• R&D tax relief
• Wealth management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Advisory Services: Sedulo generates revenue primarily through fees for professional advisory services including audit, tax, accounting, corporate finance, deal advisory, transaction services, R&D tax relief, wealth management, mortgage advice, payroll, and consultancy. Revenue is a mix of project-based fees (e.g., M&A transactions, business valuations), recurring retainers (accounting, payroll, ongoing tax), and success-based fees (deal advisory, R&D claims).
2. Recurring Accounting & Tax Services: Ongoing accountancy, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, payroll, and company secretarial services billed on a recurring basis.
3. Business Funding / Debt Advisory: Sedulo Funding acts as an intermediary, sourcing finance for businesses across cashflow loans, asset finance, invoice finance, and property finance. Revenue is generated through arrangement fees and commissions from lenders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sedulo is a UK mid-tier business advisory firm that delivers a holistic range of professional services including audit, accounting and management information, corporate and personal tax, corporate finance and deal advisory (M&A, transaction services, high growth support), R&D tax relief and creative industry reliefs (via the A.I.R division), business funding and debt advisory (Sedulo Funding), wealth management (Sedulo Wealth), mortgage advice, payroll, company and charity secretarial services, and forensic accounting. The firm serves SMEs, corporate entities, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, and private clients through seven offices across the UK and Dubai.

Product overview

Sedulo is a holistic business advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of financial and consulting services through a multi-office UK network (Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow) and international presence in Dubai. The firm operates as a unified advisory platform with distinct but interconnected service lines: core divisions include Audit, Accounting & Management Information, Tax (covering both business and personal tax), Deal Advisory/Corporate Finance (with Transaction Services and High Growth support), Funding (Sedulo Funding sub-brand covering cashflow, asset, invoice and property finance), Wealth Management (Sedulo Wealth sub-brand), and the specialist A.I.R. division (Allowances, Incentives and Reliefs) handling R&D tax incentives and creative industry reliefs. Supporting services include Mortgage Advice, Payroll, Real Estate, Company & Charity Secretarial, Forensic Accounting, Strategic Finance Hub, and Consultancy. The offering serves four primary client segments: SMEs, Corporate entities, Not-for-Profit organisations, and Private Clients. Geographic extensions include UAE advisory services covering business relocation, debt advisory, and R&D tax credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit Audit and assurance services provided by qualified professionals across multiple UK offices, serving large corporate entities, SMEs, and not-for-profit organisations.
• Accounting and Management Information Financial accounting and management information services delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and insights for business decision-making, offered on a recurring retainer basis.
• Tax Comprehensive tax advisory covering business tax (corporation tax, VAT, EIS/SEIS, EMI schemes) and personal tax (tax returns, enquiries, private client planning) delivered by qualified chartered accountants and tax advisors.
• Deal Advisory Comprehensive M&A advisory service including business disposals, private equity and debt investment, acquisitions, and management buyouts (MBOs). Provides end-to-end transaction support from initial meeting through to completion.
• Transaction Services Buy-side transaction support including target approach and appraisal, financial due diligence, business valuations, business plans, and financial forecasting for private equity funds, debt investors, legal teams, and family offices.
• High Growth Strategic support for rapidly expanding businesses, providing face-to-face monthly board meetings, KPI monitoring, cashflow focus, and strategic advice to fill the gap left by absence of dedicated Financial Director.
• Sedulo Funding Business finance specialists providing access to funding solutions including cashflow loans, asset finance, invoice finance, and property finance. The team has sourced over £1 billion for business owners.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Full lifecycle M&A advisory covering mergers, acquisitions, disposals, private equity and debt investment, and management buyouts with extensive UK, European and North American investor networks.
• Allowances, Incentives and Reliefs (A.I.R) Specialist team providing R&D tax relief claims, capital allowances, and innovation incentives. The division launched in 2025 to address rising HMRC compliance activity and complex tax relief environment, staffed by former HMRC officers, legal professionals, and sector-specific experts.
• R&D Tax Incentives Compliance-first R&D tax claim support helping innovative businesses secure research and development tax relief from HMRC. For accounting periods beginning on or after 1st April 2024, valid claims can return approximately 15% to 27% of qualifying R&D expenditure.
• Sedulo Wealth Planning-led wealth management for individuals and businesses, offering personal wealth planning, business wealth services, investment management, and financial planning. Recognised in the Times as a VouchedFor Top 10 Mid-Tier advisory firm.
• Mortgage Advice Independent mortgage advisory service with access to the whole mortgage market. In-house advisers provide purchase, remortgage and investment mortgage solutions with designated case managers throughout the process.
• Payroll Payroll processing and management services ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation administration.
• Real Estate Real estate advisory and transaction support services.
• Company and Charity Secretarial Services Compliance-focused secretarial support including Companies House filings, statutory register maintenance, annual confirmation statements, Charity Commission support, and registered office address services.
• Forensic Accounting Forensic accounting and investigation services for dispute resolution, fraud investigation, and litigation support.
• Strategic Finance Hub Strategic financial advisory service helping entrepreneurs and businesses fulfil their potential and grow, supporting every stage from growth to exit.
• Consultancy Information, technology and people consultancy including SaaS implementation, leadership mentoring through 'Be the Standard' programme (joint initiative with Kevin Sinfield OBE), and culture change strategies.
• Creative Industry Tax Reliefs Specialist advisory for creative industries claiming tax reliefs in film, animation, high-end TV, children's television, video games, theatre, orchestra, and museums & galleries sectors. HMRC paid out £1.1bn in creative industry tax relief in 2018/19.
• Tax Enquiry Experts Representation and management of HMRC tax enquiries and disputes, with some team members having previously worked in HMRC. Includes Tax Enquiry Fee Protection Service covering all work in connection with tax enquiries.
• Wealth Management Comprehensive wealth planning and management services helping individuals and families accumulate and preserve wealth across generations.
• UAE Services Business advisory services in Dubai including business relocation, individual relocation, sport and entertainment client services, UAE debt advisory, and UAE R&D tax incentives for companies operating in the UAE market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sedulo has sourced over £1bn in funding for business owners through its Sedulo Funding division.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kevin Sinfield OBEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSedulo co-founded the leadership club 'Be the Standard' with rugby legend Kevin Sinfield OBE in 2021. The initiative provides business leaders with support typically available in high-performing sports environments, including mentoring, self-development resources, and exclusive events. Paul Cheetham-Karcz serves as co-founder alongside Sinfield.
• Cityscape GlobalminorOthersSedulo actively participates in industry events and networking platforms including Cityscape Global, British Business Group Dubai, Scottish Business Council UAE, and DIFC networking events to build relationships within the UAE market and promote its cross-border advisory services.
• British Business Group DubaiminorOthersSedulo is an active participant in the British Business Group Dubai networking community, supporting UK businesses in the UAE market and building cross-border business relationships.
• Scottish Business Council UAEminorOthersSedulo participates in the Scottish Business Council UAE to support Scottish businesses expanding into the UAE and to leverage its Scottish roots following the 2026 Smith & Wallace acquisition.
• The R&D CommunitycoreTechnology or IntegrationSedulo is a proud member of The R&D Community, a professional network and training provider for R&D advisers. This membership ensures Sedulo stays ahead of the curve on new R&D tax trends, rule changes, and best practices, bringing the latest insights to its claims process.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PKF Smith Cooper: Mid-tier UK accountancy and business advisory firm providing audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D tax, wealth and forensic services. Directly comparable to Sedulo in size, multi-discipline model and focus on SMEs and entrepreneurial clients in the regions.
• MHA MacIntyre Hudson: Top 20 UK accountancy and advisory network offering audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D, wealth and recovery services. Comparable to Sedulo in multi-discipline mid-tier positioning, sector specialisms (including R&D and creative) and regional office footprint.
• Crowe UK: UK member of the Crowe Global mid-tier network, offering audit, tax, advisory, corporate finance and R&D services. Comparable to Sedulo in multi-discipline mid-tier model and SME/corporate client base, with similar geographic spread across UK cities.
• Moore Kingston Smith: London-based top 30 UK accountancy and advisory firm providing audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D and wealth management to SMEs, entrepreneurs and not-for-profits. Comparable to Sedulo in serving entrepreneurs and NFPs with a multi-discipline, partner-led model.
• Azets: UK and Nordic mid-tier accountancy and advisory group offering audit, tax, payroll, R&D, corporate finance and wealth services to SMEs and corporates. Closest scale, structure and multi-discipline model comparable to Sedulo, with an active bolt-on acquisition strategy.
• BKL: London-anchored mid-tier chartered accountancy providing audit, tax, R&D, corporate finance, wealth and advisory services. Comparable to Sedulo in multi-discipline mid-tier positioning with a strong R&D tax practice, similar to Sedulo's A.I.R. division.
• Lubbock Fine: Mid-tier London chartered accountancy offering audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D and advisory services to SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients. Comparable to Sedulo in scale, multi-discipline model and entrepreneur-focused client mix.

Broad incumbents

• Grant Thornton UK: UK arm of Grant Thornton International, a major mid-tier accountancy offering audit, tax, advisory and corporate finance. A direct competitor for mid-market and corporate mandates, and a key source of senior talent moving to firms like Sedulo.
• RSM UK: UK member of RSM Global, a major mid-tier accountancy and advisory network. Comparable to Sedulo in offering the same multi-discipline services (audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D, wealth) but at materially larger scale and with deeper international reach.
• BDO UK: UK arm of BDO Global, a top-five UK mid-tier offering audit, tax, corporate finance, R&D and advisory. Significantly larger than Sedulo but operates the same multi-discipline model against the same mid-market and corporate client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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