Kreston Reeves

What Kreston Reeves does

Kreston Reeves LLP is a UK-based Limited Liability Partnership providing accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance, wealth management, legal, and advisory services to businesses, charities, not-for-profits, and private individuals. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in London (Shoreditch), the firm operates through seven offices across London and the South East of England — Brighton, Chichester, Horsham, Chatham, Canterbury, and Sandwich — and delivers international services through the Kreston Global network. The firm operates through multiple regulated entities, including Kreston Reeves Audit LLP, Kreston Reeves Private Client LLP, and Seeker Probate Services LLP, with regulation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The service portfolio spans twelve vertical sector specialisations (including Life Sciences, Real Estate, Manufacturing, FCA Regulated Firms, Franchising, Agriculture, Professional Practices, and City of London Livery Companies) and a broad functional catalogue covering accounts and outsourcing (bookkeeping, payroll, cloud accounting, virtual finance team), audit and assurance (including listed entity and group audits), corporate finance (buy-side, sell-side, due diligence, management buyouts, capital markets, reporting accountant), taxation (corporate, personal, VAT, international, R&D, HMRC dispute support), forensic accounting and litigation support, legal services (wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney), restructuring and turnaround, and ESG advisory and CSRD reporting. Technology is centred on cloud-based online accounting delivery, digital service platforms, and client-facing diagnostic tools such as Business Diagnostics.

Kreston Reeves operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market via its physical office network, supplemented by content marketing, SEO, email newsletters, webinars, and LinkedIn presence. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on fixed-fee, hourly, or project-based pricing across a diversified mid-market client base. In 2026, the firm joined the AAB Group, becoming its hub in London and the South East, expanding access to group-level resources while retaining the Kreston Reeves brand.

Name

Kreston Reeves

Legal name

Kreston Reeves LLP

Website

https://krestonreeves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kreston Reeves is a UK professional services firm providing accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance, wealth management, legal, and advisory services to SMEs, charities, and private individuals across seven offices in London and the South East. Since 2026, it operates as the London and South East hub of the AAB Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Estate Planning & Trust Structuring Advisory (FSAEAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insolvency & Turnaround Advisory (SME/Mid-Market Debtor-Side) (FSAEAFAK), Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH), Financial Coaching & Budgeting Advisory (FSAEAAAH)

Keywords

• Accounting and audit services
• Tax advisory compliance
• Corporate finance advisory
• Wealth management planning
• Business restructuring advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: Revenue generated from providing accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance, wealth management, legal, and advisory services to businesses and individuals. Services are typically billed on fixed fees, hourly rates, or project-based pricing depending on service type.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreston Reeves is a UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm providing accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance, wealth management, legal, forensic accounting, ESG advisory, and business restructuring services. It delivers these offerings through seven offices across London and the South East, supported by cloud-based online accounting solutions and a dedicated client care team model. The firm serves businesses, charities, not-for-profits, sector-specific clients, and private individuals, with international reach through the Kreston Global network.

Product overview

Kreston Reeves offers a comprehensive suite of professional services organized around core accounting, audit, corporate finance, taxation, wealth management, and advisory offerings. The firm's portfolio includes accounts and outsourcing services (book-keeping, payroll, cloud accounting), audit and assurance, business valuations, corporate finance advisory, ESG reporting, forensic accounting, legal services (probate, wills, trusts), restructuring and transformation, strategic support, and taxation services. The company also provides specialized tools like Business Diagnostics for performance analysis. Services are delivered through multiple UK offices (London, Kent, Sussex) with global reach through the Kreston international network. Kreston Reeves is part of the AAB Group and is regulated by ICAEW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounts and Outsourcing
• Audit and Assurance
• Business, Asset and Share Valuations
• Corporate Finance
• ESG Advisory and Reporting Services
• Financial Planning
• Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support
• Legal Services
• Restructuring and Transformation
• Strategic Support and Advisory
• Taxation Services
• Wealth Management
• Debt Funding

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• AAB GroupcoreOthersKreston Reeves joined the AAB Group, becoming the firm's hub in London and the South East. This acquisition positions Kreston Reeves as part of a larger accounting and advisory group with expanded resources and network capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crowe UK: UK accounting and advisory firm within the Crowe Global network providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Direct comparable as a mid-tier firm with international affiliation and similar SME focus.
• MHA (MacIntyre Hudson): Top-30 UK accountancy and advisory firm with multiple offices. Direct competitor for SME, mid-market, and HNW clients with comparable audit, tax, and advisory offerings across regional markets.
• RSM UK: Mid-tier international accounting network's UK firm offering audit, tax, and consulting to mid-market clients. Comparable scale, service breadth, and international affiliation model to Kreston Reeves.
• Saffery Champness: Top-20 UK accountancy firm with strong private client and HNW focus. Highly comparable in targeting owner-managed businesses, private individuals/families, and charity/education sectors with similar partner-led model.
• Mazars UK: International audit, tax, and advisory firm with strong UK presence. Direct competitor in the mid-tier accountancy market with similar service portfolio and mid-market client focus.
• Azets: UK and European accountancy and advisory group with multiple offices and recent private equity backing. Comparable in providing accounting, audit, tax, and advisory to SMEs and mid-market clients across regions.
• PKF Smith Cooper: Mid-tier UK accountancy firm with regional office presence and full-service offering. Comparable in targeting owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and mid-market corporates with similar service mix.
• Bishop Fleming: UK regional accountancy firm serving South West and other regions with similar SME, charity, and private client focus. Comparable mid-tier positioning, service mix, and relationship-driven model.
• Moore Kingston Smith: London-based mid-tier accountancy firm with similar service mix including charity, HNW private client, and corporate advisory focus. Comparable scale, regional positioning, and target client mix.
• BDO UK: Top-10 UK accountancy and advisory firm offering audit, tax, and advisory across multiple sectors. Direct mid-tier competitor for similar SME, mid-market, and corporate clients with comparable service breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KrestonReeves
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCf-fr7J-jCDHLst7D7nGSlA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kreston-reeves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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