Alexander & Co

What Alexander & Co does

Alexander & Co is an ICAEW-regulated independent chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm headquartered in Manchester with a second office in London, founded in 1976 and marking its 50th anniversary in 2026. The firm serves entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses, family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, property investors, and SMEs across sectors including hospitality, manufacturing, retail, construction, life sciences, and emerging areas such as esports and cryptocurrency. Its core offer spans tax advisory (corporate, personal, capital gains, inheritance, international, property, R&D credits, BADR, crypto, esports), accounting and audit services, deal advisory and corporate finance (M&A, valuations, restructuring), financial advice, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance support.

The firm's technology stack is built around partner-level cloud accounting certifications — most notably Xero Gold Partner status, supplemented by QuickBooks and Sage support — used to deliver online accounting, MTD implementation, and quarterly digital reporting for clients. Notable technical differentiators are concentrated in specialist expertise rather than proprietary software: deep multi-qualification staff (ACA, ATT, CTA, TEP, ADIT, Certified Cryptocurrency Expert) deliver technical depth typically associated with larger firms, alongside regulated HMRC representation for tax investigations. An HMRC relationship and an Xero partnership are the two core alliances underpinning the practice.

Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based professional services engagements delivered via a partner-led, relationship-driven model across two UK offices, with no publicly disclosed pricing and no visible third-party/intermediary channels. Revenue has doubled organically from £1.5 million in 2014 to approximately £3 million by 2026. Distribution relies on direct partner engagement, a network of referrals from lawyers and IFAs, and content/brand marketing across LinkedIn, X, and the firm's own blog. The firm has explicitly positioned itself as an independent alternative to private equity-backed consolidators in the UK accountancy market, retaining partner ownership with no parent company or external investor backing.

Name

Alexander & Co

Legal name

Alexander & Co LLP

Website

https://alexander.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alexander & Co is an ICAEW-regulated independent chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Manchester with a London office. It serves entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and SMEs across the UK with tax, audit, accounting, deal advisory, and Making Tax Digital services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chartered Accountancy & Tax Advisory

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transaction Tax Structuring & Deal Advisory (BPAHAOAJ), Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Chartered accountancy services
• Tax advisory services
• Audit and assurance
• Corporate finance advisory
• Business advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Advisory Services: Core revenue stream from comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and advisory services including corporate tax, personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, international tax, crypto tax, esports tax, and R&D tax credits
2. Accountancy & Audit Services: Year-end accounting, forensic accounting, audit and assurance services for UK subsidiaries of overseas companies
3. Deal Advisory & Corporate Finance: M&A advisory, business valuations, restructuring, and transaction support services
4. Making Tax Digital Services: Digital transformation and MTD compliance support including software implementation and quarterly reporting

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alexander & Co is an ICAEW-regulated chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm delivering four core service lines: (1) Tax Services spanning corporate, personal, capital gains, inheritance, international, property, R&D, crypto and esports tax, (2) Accounting Services including forensic accounting, cloud-based Xero accounting and year-end accounting, (3) Audit & Assurance Services for UK subsidiaries of overseas companies, and (4) Deal Advisory covering M&A, business valuations, restructuring and corporate finance. The firm also provides independent financial advice and planning.

Product overview

Alexander & Co is an ICAEW-regulated independent accountancy and tax advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The core offering centers on Tax Services, which encompasses over 20 specialist sub-services including Corporate Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, International Tax, Personal Tax, Property Tax, and specialist areas such as Crypto Tax, Esports Tax, R&D Tax Credits, and Family Investment Companies. These are supported by Accounting Services (forensic accounting, cloud-based Xero accounting, year-end services), Audit & Assurance Services, and Business Services (Deal Advisory, M&A, business valuations, corporate finance, business restructuring). The firm operates from offices in Manchester and London, serving entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled turnover from £1.5 million to approximately £3 million since 2014 through organic growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero Gold Partner status. Alexander & Co is a Xero Gold partner providing online accounting services and cloud-based financial management solutions to clients. The firm leverages Xero's platform for MTD compliance and digital accounting services.
• HMRCcoreOthersOngoing regulatory relationship with HMRC for client tax compliance, filings, and representations. Handles tax investigations, disclosures, and negotiations with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crowe UK: Crowe UK is a mid-tier chartered accountancy and advisory firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and risk services to entrepreneurial and mid-market clients. Directly comparable to Alexander & Co in scale, client mix, and full-service professional offerings, including tax investigations and transactional advisory.
• MHA (MacIntyre Hudson): MHA is a UK top-20 chartered accountancy network providing audit, tax, advisory, and business services to SMEs and owner-managed businesses across regional hubs. Highly comparable in target client (entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses), service breadth, and regional presence.
• Haines Watts: Haines Watts is an independent UK chartered accountancy firm serving owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, and HNW individuals with tax, audit, and advisory services. Closely comparable in terms of serving entrepreneurial segments, regional offices, and independent ownership model positioning itself against PE-backed consolidators.
• Moore Kingston Smith: Moore Kingston Smith is a UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm focused on SMEs, HNW individuals, and entrepreneurial businesses. Compares closely on client segments (creative, property, owner-managed), tax-led service model, and London-anchored mid-market positioning.
• Kreston Reeves: Kreston Reeves is a UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm specializing in owner-managed businesses, charities, and HNW individuals. Compares directly on the entrepreneurial and HNW tax advisory focus that defines Alexander & Co's core segments.
• Bishop Fleming: Bishop Fleming is a UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm serving owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the South West and beyond. Comparable on relationship-led model, full-service tax and audit offering, and focus on entrepreneurial client base at the mid-market.
• Buzzacott: Buzzacott is a UK chartered accountancy firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services with particular strength in HNW, family business, charity, and private client segments. Directly comparable to Alexander & Co's HNW, family business, and tax investigation/advisory strengths.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars UK: Mazars is a major international audit, tax, and advisory firm with significant UK mid-market presence. Overlaps with Alexander & Co across audit, corporate tax, and deal advisory, but at meaningfully larger scale and as part of a broader global portfolio.
• BDO UK: BDO is a top-10 UK audit and tax advisory network serving mid-market and large corporates. Comparable in tax advisory, audit, and deal advisory capabilities but operates at substantially greater scale and broader geographic and industry footprint than Alexander & Co.
• RSM UK: RSM is a leading mid-tier audit, tax, and consulting network in the UK serving entrepreneurial and mid-market clients. Comparable client profile and service mix to Alexander & Co, but operating at meaningfully larger scale as part of a global network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alexandercoMCR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alexander-&-co-chartered-accountants/posts/?feedView=all

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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