What Crossley Group does

Crossley Group is a UK chartered accountancy practice established in 1995 and headquartered in Rochester, Medway, Kent. The firm is constituted of 3 Partners and 100+ staff, many qualified in Accountancy or Tax, providing Chartered Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, and Registered Auditors services. Crossley operates as a single integrated accountancy practice delivering bespoke accountancy and taxation solutions across three specialist verticals: Third Sector (charities, not-for-profits, social enterprises), Property and Lettings (property investors and letting agents), and Commercial businesses.

The firm's commercial proposition centres on a proactive, tailored advisory approach intended to keep clients compliant, functional, and profitable. Service offerings span core accountancy, taxation advisory, and specialist sector services in nonprofit accounting, lettings accounts, and commercial business accounts. No proprietary technology, AI systems, APIs, or software products are referenced in source materials; revenue is generated entirely through traditional professional services billings, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

On 19 April 2024, Crossley Group merged with TC Group, an Accountancy Age 'Top 25' firm of business advisors and accountants. Through the merger, Crossley ceded independent ownership to TC Group Holdings Limited in exchange for access to a national UK office network and an expanded service portfolio including audit, corporate finance, HR, international, legal, payroll, R&D tax reliefs, and VAT advisory. The firm was introduced to TC Group via WJP Brokerage Limited. Post-merger, Crossley operates within the TC Group structure while maintaining its regional Medway identity.

Name

Crossley Group

Legal name

Crossley Group

Website

https://crossley.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crossley Group is a UK chartered accountancy firm based in Rochester, Medway, founded in 1995, serving Third Sector, Property and Lettings, and Commercial clients. Following its April 2024 merger with TC Group, it operates within a Top 25 accountancy platform with access to a national UK service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accountancy Services

NAICS

Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (525920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Trust Administration & Fiduciary Accounting Services (FSAAANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trust & Estate Tax Planning & Compliance (FSAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Professional accountancy services
• Taxation advisory services
• Charity accounting services
• Property lettings accounting
• Business advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Accountancy Services: Crossley Group provides professional accountancy and taxation solutions to clients across Third Sector, Property and Lettings, and Commercial sectors. Following the merger with TC Group, clients now have access to a broader range of services including audit, business accounts, corporate finance, HR services, international services, legal services, payroll, R&D tax reliefs, and VAT advisory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Crossley Group is a chartered accountancy practice delivering bespoke, high-quality accountancy and taxation solutions to clients across three core sectors: Third Sector (charities and not-for-profit organizations), Property and Lettings (property investors and letting agents), and Commercial (general businesses). The firm provides specialist compliance, audit, tax, and advisory services delivered by 3 Partners and over 100 qualified staff, with proactive and tailored engagement designed to keep clients functional, compliant, and profitable.

Product overview

Crossley Group is a unified accountancy practice that operates as a single integrated offering rather than a platform with separate modules. The company provides comprehensive accountancy and taxation services with specialist expertise across three key sectors: Third Sector (charities and not-for-profit), Property and Lettings, and Commercial businesses. All services are delivered through qualified staff (3 Partners and 100+ employees) using a proactive and tailored approach. Following the merger with TC Group in April 2024, clients now have access to TC Group's broader portfolio including Private Client Services, Business Services (Audit, Corporate Finance, HR, International, Legal, Payroll, R&D Tax Reliefs, VAT Advisory), and sector-specific expertise across Technology & Media, Medical, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and other industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crossley Group Accountancy Services Full-service accountancy practice providing bespoke, high-quality accountancy and taxation solutions for business clients, with specialist expertise across Third Sector (charities and not-for-profit), Property and Lettings, and Commercial sectors.
• Taxation Services Expert taxation solutions delivered by qualified staff, providing proactive and tailored tax advice to help business clients remain compliant and profitable.
• Third Sector Specialist Services Specialist accountancy and advisory services for not-for-profit organizations, including charities and social enterprises operating in the Third Sector.
• Property and Lettings Advisory Specialized accountancy services for property investors and letting agents, covering lettings accounts and property-related financial management.
• Commercial Sector Services Accountancy and business advisory services tailored for commercial businesses across various industries, including support for business accounts, audit, corporate taxation, and financial advisory.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2024TC Group completed a merger with Crossley Group on April 19, 2024. This strategic merger builds on TC Group's successful M&A strategy. TC Group is an Accountancy Age 'Top 25' firm of Business Advisors and Accountants. Crossley Group brings 3 Partners and 100+ staff, expanding TC Group's representation across the south-east of England and particularly in the Kent region.
• WJP Brokerage LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWJP Brokerage Limited recognized the potential synergy between TC Group and Crossley Group and made the initial introduction that led to the merger. TC Group acknowledged this brokerage firm's role in facilitating the partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Azets: Azets is a UK Top 10 accountancy and business advisory group formed through serial regional firm roll-ups. Comparable to TC Group/Crossley in business model (regional SME accountancy rolled into a national platform) and sector coverage including charities.
• UHY Hacker Young: UHY Hacker Young is a UK network of independent accountancy firms serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and charities. Comparable to Crossley in client base, sector specialisation, and the role of regional identity in client relationships.
• TC Group: TC Group is the Accountancy Age Top 25 firm that acquired Crossley Group in April 2024. It is the most direct peer as the parent platform providing the same accountancy, tax, audit, and advisory services to UK SMEs and charities, now across a national network of merged-in firms.
• PKF Smith Cooper: PKF Smith Cooper is a UK mid-tier accountancy firm serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and not-for-profit clients across the Midlands and beyond. Directly comparable in size, client mix, and the blend of compliance plus advisory work that Crossley performs.
• MHA MacIntyre Hudson: MHA is a UK Top 15 accountancy and advisory network built on a federation/merger model similar to TC Group. It is highly comparable as a mid-tier UK firm delivering audit, tax, and sector-specialist services (including charity/not-for-profit) to SMEs.
• Moore Kingston Smith: Moore Kingston Smith is a UK Top 30 accountancy firm with a particularly strong charity/not-for-profit and property sector practice — directly mirroring Crossley's Third Sector and Property/Lettings specialisms.

Broad incumbents

• Crowe UK: Crowe UK is a Top 10 national audit, tax, and advisory firm with deep charity sector expertise. A broader incumbent comparable to TC Group's combined platform into which Crossley has been folded.
• BDO UK: BDO UK is a Top 5 accountancy and advisory firm with significant mid-market and charity sector practices. A broader incumbent whose SME/mid-market service offering overlaps with Crossley's commercial client base.
• RSM UK: RSM UK is a Top 6 audit, tax, and consulting firm serving mid-market businesses and not-for-profits. A larger incumbent overlapping Crossley's SME and charity client space.
• Mazars UK: Mazars UK is a Top 10 international audit, tax, and advisory firm with a strong not-for-profit practice. A broader incumbent competing for the same charity and SME clients Crossley serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crossleygroup
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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 →

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