McBrides Accountants

What McBrides Accountants does

McBrides Accountants, now operating as DJH Bexley following a February 2026 rebrand, is a UK accountancy practice headquartered at Nexus House, 2 Cray Road, Sidcup, Kent (DA14 5DA). Founded in 1973, it was acquired by DJH Holding Group Limited in April 2025, becoming DJH's first footprint in London and the South East. The firm provides comprehensive accountancy, audit, tax planning, corporate finance, commercial funding, payroll, R&D incentives, capital allowances, wealth management, and IT advisory services. It maintains dedicated specialisms across 12 sectors including owner-managed businesses, professional services, law firms, property businesses, shipping companies, UK subsidiaries of international companies, dental, medical, construction, and professional sports people.

The firm's product catalogue is delivered through a partner-led model: services span core compliance (accounts, audit, business and personal tax, payroll for 2-600 employees), transaction advisory (corporate finance, commercial funding), and specialist incentives (R&D, capital allowances, outsourcing, wills and estate planning). Technology stack is built on standard third-party cloud accounting platforms — Xero (Platinum Partner) and Sage — plus TAG Alliances international membership for cross-border work and Cyber Essentials certification for data security. No proprietary software, APIs, or AI capabilities are developed in-house.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model with bespoke, fee-by-engagement pricing tailored to client complexity rather than published tiered pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct office service in Sidcup, remote engagement (phone, email, video), digital marketing (website, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, X), and referral-based acquisition. Customer segmentation is horizontal — split across owner-managed businesses, individual/personal clients, and international companies — with stated industry verticals in professional services, legal, property, and shipping.

Name

McBrides Accountants

Legal name

DJH Holding Group Limited

Website

https://mcbridesllp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McBrides Accountants, now operating as DJH Bexley, is a Sidcup, London-based accountancy practice acquired by DJH in April 2025 and rebranded in February 2026. It provides accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, professional services firms, law firms, and international subsidiaries across the South East and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

Keywords

• Accountancy services
• Business advisory
• Tax planning
• Audit assurance
• Payroll bureau

Headquarters

HQ city

Sidcup

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Accounting Services: Fees generated from comprehensive accountancy, audit, tax planning, corporate finance, and business advisory services delivered to business and personal clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McBrides Accountants provides comprehensive accountancy, audit, tax planning, corporate finance, and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, professional services firms, law firms, property businesses, shipping companies, and UK subsidiaries of international companies. The firm also delivers personal tax, wealth management, wills and estate planning, payroll bureau services for businesses with 2 to 600 employees, R&D incentives, capital allowances, commercial funding, and strategic IT support, supported by twelve dedicated industry specialisms.

Product overview

DJH Bexley (formerly McBrides Accountants) is a full-service accountancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The portfolio includes core accounting services (Accounts, Audit, Business Tax, Personal Tax), transaction services (Corporate Finance, Commercial Funding), employment and payroll solutions (handling 2 to 600 employees), and specialist advisory (R&D Incentives, Capital Allowances, Wills and Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Strategic IT Support). The firm also operates a Payroll Bureau providing outsourced business services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and forecasting. Services are delivered through dedicated industry-specific specialisms covering 12 sectors including Owner Managed Businesses, Construction, Dental, Medical, Property, and Professional Sports People. The Bexley office focuses on professional services, law firms, property businesses, shipping companies, and UK subsidiaries of international companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounts Accountancy support and guidance for bookkeeping and financial reporting to help businesses measure what matters.
• Audit Specialist audit services delivering compliance confirmation along with additional analytical value for business clients.
• Business Tax Corporate tax planning and advisory services for businesses, including ongoing compliance and year-end support.
• Capital Allowances Tax relief advisory for capital investment in business assets, helping clients identify and claim available allowances.
• Commercial Funding Funding solutions to help transform businesses or accelerate growth, sourcing appropriate finance options for clients.
• Corporate Finance Advisory services for business transactions, acquisitions, and disposals, led by the Bexley corporate finance team.
• Employment Services HR and employment-related advisory services for businesses, supporting employer-side people decisions and compliance.
• Payroll Services Comprehensive payroll administration handling BACS payments, pension contributions, payslips, year-end reporting, and Construction Industry Scheme returns for businesses with 2 to 600 employees.
• R&D Incentives Advisory on HMRC tax relief for Research and Development investment, supporting claims for eligible R&D activity.
• Outsourcing Outsourced business services handling bookkeeping, management accounts, and financial forecasting for clients.
• Personal Tax Individual tax planning including self-assessment, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax advisory for personal clients.
• Wills and Estate Planning Wills, trusts, and inheritance planning advisory delivered in plain language for individuals and families.
• Strategic IT Support IT solutions and technology advisory services delivered through DJH Tech Partners.
• Wealth Management Financial planning and wealth management services for personal clients, including investment and asset structuring advice.
• Owner Managed Businesses Specialism Specialised advisory services for owner-managed businesses across the firm's service portfolio.
• Construction and Engineering Specialism Accountancy services tailored for construction and engineering firms, including sector-specific tax and advisory.
• Dental Specialism Specialised advisory services for dental practices, including practice-specific tax and performance advisory.
• Education Specialism Accountancy services for educational institutions, addressing sector-specific funding, tax, and reporting needs.
• Franchise Specialism Advisory services for franchise businesses, covering franchise-specific accounting, tax, and growth planning.
• Manufacturing Specialism Accountancy services for the manufacturing sector, including cost accounting and sector-specific tax.
• Medical Specialism Specialised services for medical professionals and practices, including NHS and private practice considerations.
• Opticians Specialism Accountancy services for optical businesses, addressing practice-specific tax and performance metrics.
• Professional Sports People Specialism Financial advisory for professional athletes, addressing career-specific income, tax, and lifestyle considerations.
• Property Specialism Specialised services for property businesses and real estate investors, including portfolio structuring and tax planning.
• Transport and Logistics Specialism Accountancy services for transport and logistics companies, including fleet and cross-border considerations.
• Wholesale and Retail Specialism Advisory services for wholesale and retail businesses, covering stock, margin, and sector-specific tax.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero Platinum Partner - providing cloud accounting software solutions to clients. Xero is a leading online accounting platform enabling businesses to manage finances, invoicing, and banking integrations.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationSage Partner - providing accounting and business management software solutions to clients. Sage offers enterprise resource planning and accounting software for businesses of various sizes.
• TIAG (TAG Alliances)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance member providing global network of accounting and business advisory firms. TAG Alliances is a worldwide alliance of accounting firms and business advisors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mazars UK: International mid-tier accountancy firm with strong UK presence. Overlaps with DJH/DJH Bexley on full-service accounting, audit, tax planning, and corporate finance for SMEs and mid-market clients.
• Crowe UK: UK mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm with multi-office national coverage. Comparable to DJH on the Top 40/50 tier with similar service lines and SME to mid-market client focus.
• BDO UK: One of the UK's largest mid-tier accountancy and business advisory firms operating nationally. Directly comparable to DJH as a Top 40 firm offering accounting, audit, tax, and corporate finance with multiple offices and industry specialisms.
• Grant Thornton UK: Top 10 UK accountancy firm with extensive regional office coverage. Directly competitive with DJH in serving owner-managed businesses and mid-market clients with audit, tax, and advisory services.
• RSM UK: Major UK mid-tier accounting and advisory network with national office footprint. Closely comparable to DJH and DJH Bexley on service breadth (audit, tax, corporate finance, consulting) and SME-to-mid-market client focus.

Direct peers

• Kreston Reeves: South East England-rooted UK Top 50 accountancy firm headquartered in Kent, serving SMEs and owner-managed businesses across London and the South East. Highly comparable on geography, client segment, and service mix.
• PKF Smith Cooper: Mid-tier UK accountancy firm operating across the Midlands and South East with strong owner-managed business focus. Comparable on regional multi-office model and service breadth including corporate finance.
• Moore Kingston Smith: UK Top 50 accountancy firm with strong London presence serving owner-managed businesses, professional services firms, and not-for-profits. Comparable on service breadth and South East client focus.
• Bishop Fleming: UK Top 50 accountancy firm with regional offices serving owner-managed businesses, professional services, and SMEs. Comparable to DJH on tier, acquisition-led growth strategy, and sector specialism approach.
• MHA (UK): Top 15 UK accountancy and advisory network. Directly comparable to DJH as a Top 40 peer built through regional acquisitions, with similar SME/mid-market focus and corporate finance expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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