Rickard Luckin

What Rickard Luckin does

Rickard Luckin is an Essex-based chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm operating from offices in Basildon, Chelmsford, and Leigh-on-Sea. Formed in 2015 through the merger of Bird Luckin and Rickard Keen, the firm now employs over 150 staff, including more than 30 accounting apprentices studying ACA, ACA-CTA, ATT-CTA, and AAT professional qualifications. The firm holds ICAEW accreditation for audit and probate work, ACCA Platinum employer status, and is a member of the MGI Worldwide international accountancy network.

The firm's service portfolio spans the full accountancy and tax lifecycle: accounts preparation, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate finance, estate and probate services, financial services, forensic accounting and dispute resolution, international services, payroll and pensions, tax compliance, and tax planning. Sector specialisations include agriculture, charities and not-for-profit, construction and property, education, legal firms, manufacturing, and family-owned businesses. Service delivery is relationship-led via direct client engagement at its three offices, supplemented by professional referrals and the MGI Worldwide network for cross-border work. Technical infrastructure is described as industry-standard accounting and tax software with no proprietary technology platform.

Rickard Luckin generates revenue through professional services fees on a bespoke, quote- or fixed-fee basis with multi-year client engagements. The go-to-market is sales-led, targeting new businesses, established businesses, business buyers and sellers, and private (high-net-worth) clients across Essex and surrounding regions. The firm is privately held, registered in England and Wales as Rickard Luckin Limited (company number 09745189), with no external ownership, private equity, or venture capital involvement identified. Management is led by Managing Director Steve Revill (appointed August 2025), alongside Finance Director Michael Killick and People Director Kate Bell.

Name

Rickard Luckin

Legal name

Rickard Luckin Limited

Website

https://rickardluckin.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rickard Luckin is an Essex-based chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm offering accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and sector-specialist services to businesses, private clients, and not-for-profits across the UK, with over 150 staff across three offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Southend-on-sea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Accountancy Services: Fees generated from providing comprehensive accounting, audit, tax compliance, tax planning, business advisory, corporate finance, estate and probate, forensic accounting, international services, payroll and pensions, and financial services to individuals and businesses across Essex and beyond.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rickard Luckin is an Essex-based accountancy and tax advisory firm providing preparation of company accounts, statutory audit and assurance reviews, tax compliance and tax planning, business advisory, corporate finance, estate and probate, financial planning, forensic accounting and dispute resolution, payroll and pensions, and international services delivered through the MGI Worldwide network. Services are tailored by client life-stage (new businesses, established businesses, business buyers and sellers) and by sector specialism including agriculture, charities, construction, education, legal firms, manufacturing and family-owned enterprises.

Product overview

Rickard Luckin is an accountancy and tax advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services through a platform of core accounting, audit, tax, and advisory offerings. The core service portfolio includes Accounts/Company Accounts, Audit & Assurance Reviews, Business Advisory, Corporate Finance, Estate & Probate Services, Financial Services, Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution, International Services, Payroll & Pensions, Tax Compliance, and Tax Planning. The firm also delivers specialized sector-specific services for Agriculture, Charities & Not-for-Profit, Construction/Land & Property, Education, Legal Firms, Manufacturing, and Family-owned Businesses. Client segments span New Business, Established Business, and those Buying or Selling a Business. The firm supports its service delivery through client portal access (One Click), the Essex Business Podcast for thought leadership, and a structured Trainee Programme for professional qualification development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounts / Company Accounts Preparation and management of statutory company accounts, relieving clients of the administrative burden of financial statement preparation. For owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and other entities across Essex.
• Audit & Assurance Reviews Comprehensive statutory audit and assurance services providing insight into financial performance backed by technical expertise. Delivered under ICAEW audit registration for UK businesses requiring audited accounts.
• Business Advisory Strategic business consulting and planning to help clients bring their objectives within reach, covering financial strategy, growth, performance improvement and exit or succession planning for established businesses.
• Corporate Finance Advisory services for financial and investment decisions including support for mergers, acquisitions, disposals, business valuations and deal structuring, supplemented by the Attain Corporate Finance LLP joint venture launched in February 2026.
• Estate & Probate Services ICAEW-accredited probate specialist services providing support during estate administration and probate processes for executors, trustees and private clients.
• Financial Services Professional financial planning services for individuals and businesses designed to secure their future financial position, regulated by ICAEW for investment business activities.
• Forensic Accounting & Dispute Resolution Expert forensic accounting services for dispute resolution and litigation support, providing expert analysis for contentious matters.
• International Services International accounting and tax advisory delivered through the firm's MGI Worldwide membership network of independent accountancy firms, providing cross-border support for clients with international requirements.
• Payroll & Pensions Complete payroll and pensions management service ensuring compliance for businesses and employees, covering PAYE, pensions auto-enrolment and ongoing payroll administration.
• Tax Compliance Guidance and support for total tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns and ensuring regulatory adherence for personal, corporate and VAT obligations.
• Tax Planning Strategic tax planning advice and recommendations to help clients minimise tax liabilities and achieve their financial aims, spanning income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, IHT, reliefs and reliefs-based structuring.

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MGI WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs members of MGI Worldwide, Rickard Luckin provides international accounting and tax services through a network of independent professional firms worldwide. This enables the firm to support clients with cross-border requirements while maintaining local Essex presence.
• Essex Community FoundationminorOthersRickard Luckin partners with Essex Community Foundation for charitable fundraising initiatives. The 10k Your Way campaign aims to raise £10,000 for local charities through the foundation.
• Family Business UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to research and celebrate the oldest family firms across Essex, promoting awareness of family business succession and challenges.
• FSB EssexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of FSB Essex's inaugural Business Bootcamp: Make your Small Business Count initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RSM UK: Top-10 UK accounting, audit, tax, and consulting firm with national coverage and full corporate finance capability. Overlaps with Rickard Luckin on SME and mid-market advisory but operates at materially larger scale.
• Crowe UK (Crowe U.K. LLP): Larger UK Top-10 accountancy network offering full-service audit, tax, advisory, and corporate finance. Wider geographic footprint and broader service portfolio than Rickard Luckin, but overlaps on SME, charity, and private client segments.
• Baker Tilly UK: Mid-tier Top-10 UK accountancy firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and corporate finance to mid-market and SME clients. Overlapping sector coverage including not-for-profit and owner-managed businesses.

Regional players

• Whiting & Partners: East of England regional accountancy firm offering accounts, tax, audit, and business advisory to SMEs and private clients. Comparable size and geographic proximity, particularly overlapping in Essex and Cambridgeshire markets.
• Larking Gowen: Essex-based accountancy firm of comparable size offering accounts, audit, tax, and advisory services to local SMEs and private clients. Direct geographical overlap in Essex, competing for similar local market.

Direct peers

• Moore Kingston Smith: Mid-sized UK accounting and advisory firm serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and private clients in London and the South East. Comparable service mix including corporate finance, audit, tax planning, and sector specialisms.
• PKF Francis Clark: Mid-tier UK accountancy firm offering accounts, audit, tax, and corporate finance services to SMEs and private clients, with sector specialists including agriculture, charities, and legal. Comparable in mid-market regional positioning.
• MHA (MHA MacIntyre Hudson): Top-15 UK accountancy and advisory network with regional offices similar in scale and SME focus. Comparable core services and sector specialism coverage, including probate and tax planning.
• Kreston Reeves: South East England accountancy and advisory firm offering accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and probate services to SMEs, charities, and private clients. Comparable in size and regional concentration.
• Bishop Fleming: UK regional accountancy and tax advisory firm with a similar headcount band and full-service offering (accounts, audit, tax, advisory) targeting SMEs and private clients across the South/South West of England. Closest peer by size, structure, and segment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rickardluckin
• Facebookfacebook.com/rickardluckin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rickard-luckin

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Rickard Luckin