Top 30 Accounting Firms in UK

Currently, the number of accountancy firms is huge in the UK, but selecting the right accountancy firm is essential for every business. Whether you need an audit service, help with taxes, advice on a high value business deal, or support with accounting and bookkeeping, the firm you choose for your help can make a big difference in compliance and growth. To simplify the search for you, we have listed the top 30 accountancy firms in the UK, including their business details. This guide covers the top firms, the latest industry trends, and tips to help you choose the right partner.

Firms with the Highest Revenue

  • PwC is at the top firm with revenue of approximately over £5.8 billion, while Deloitte is near to it with revenue of around £5.6 billion.
  • EY brings in about £3.8 billion, and KPMG follows with approximately £2.96 billion in revenue.

Comparison of Top 30 Auditing Firms in UK

Firm

 Annual Turnover £m % Change YOY UK Employees No Partner No

Approximate Revenue per Partner £m
1 PWC £5.8bn 16% 26,000 1,057 5.49
2 Deloitte £5.6bn 14% 26,500 640 8.75
3 EY £3.8bn 16% 21,136 1,701 2.22
4 KPMG £2.96bn 9% 17,239 833 3.6
5 BDO £955m 16% 7,500 441 2.25
6 Grant Thornton £610m 12% 5,104 212  –
7 Evelyn Partners £600m 7% 3,600 430 1.4
8 RSM £486.3m 13% 4,700 356 1.37
9 Azets £361.6m 19.07% 3,916 379 0.95
10 Mazars £335m 16% 3,273 171 1.95
11 Moore Kingston Smith £220.1m 14% 2,150 206 1.06
12 Crowe UK £144m 13% 1400+ 98 1.46
13 MHA £140.90m 19% 1740 122 1.15
14 Begbies Traynor £121.8m 11% 1,051 80 1.52
15 Haines Watts £111m 6% 1,110 89 1.24
16 Xeinadin Group £106.8m 9.53% 1,437 93 1.14
17 Saffery Champness £105m 17.04% 903 83 1.26
18 FRP Advisory £104m 9% 551 78 1.33
19 UHY Hacker Young £74.0m 17.30% 858 73 1.01
20 Buzzacott £71.9m 16% 602 52 1.38
21 PKF £67.0m 26.77% 470 36 1.86
22 Menzies £58.4m 15.90% 579 45 1.3
23 Haysmacintyre £52.3m 14% 565 39 1.34
24 Kreston Reeves £44.5m 11.23% 462 47 0.95
25 Bishop Fleming £38.2m 15.11% 463 42 0.9
26 Quantuma £36.4m 6.60% 249 41 0.89
27 Armstrong Watson £35.5m 14% 553 36 0.98
28 Hazlewoods £34.0m 0% 490 39 0.84
29 Price Bailey £31.3m 4.60% 349 26 1.2
30 Cooper Parry £24.2m -36.80% 344 104 0.23

What the Figures Show

Different Efficiency Levels: Revenue per partner varies significantly across audit firms. For example, Deloitte makes £8.75 million per partner, which is highest. This shows some firms are very effective or focus on high-value services.

Strong Growth: Many firms are growing fast, even when the economy is tough. This shows they can adapt well to changes and use new technology successfully.

Staff and Partner Balance: The number of employees per partner is different in each firm. For example, EY and PwC have many partners, each supported by a number of employees. This may reduce the net revenue at partner level.

Economic Role: These firms bring in a lot of money, showing they are important for the UK’s professional services and the economy overall.

Main Expertise of the Top 30 Accounting Companies in UK

  • PwC: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Business Services
  • Deloitte: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Risk Advisory
  • KPMG: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Risk Management, Deal Advisory
  • EY: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Transaction Services, Consulting
  • BDO: Audit, Tax, Business Advisory, SME Services, Corporate Finance
  • Grant Thornton: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Business Consulting
  • Evelyn Partners: Wealth Management, Tax, Financial Advisory, Corporate Services
  • RSM: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Risk Advisory
  • Azets: Accounting, Payroll, Advisory, SME Services, Digital Solutions
  • Mazars: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, Financial Reporting
  • Moore Kingston Smith: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Private Clients
  • Crowe UK: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Finance
  • MHA: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Wealth Management
  • Begbies Traynor: Restructuring, Insolvency, Advisory, Corporate Recovery
  • Haines Watts: Audit, Tax, Business Advisory, Accounting Services
  • Xeinadin Group: Accounting, Tax, Business Advisory, Corporate Services
  • Saffery Champness: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Private Clients, Wealth Management
  • FRP Advisory: Restructuring, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, Advisory
  • UHY Hacker Young: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Business Consulting, Corporate Finance
  • Buzzacott: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Private Clients, Charities & Not-for-Profits
  • PKF: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Business Consulting
  • Menzies: Audit, Tax, Accounting, Advisory, SME Services
  • Haysmacintyre: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Private Clients, Not-for-Profit
  • Kreston Reeves: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, Corporate Finance
  • Bishop Fleming: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, Private Clients
  • Quantuma: Restructuring, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, Advisory
  • Armstrong Watson: Accounting, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Private Clients
  • Hazlewoods: Audit, Tax, Advisory, Private Clients, Family Businesses
  • Price Bailey: Audit, Tax, Advisory, SME Services, Accounting
  • Cooper Parry: Advisory, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Accounting

Choosing the right accountancy firm can make a big difference for your business. By understanding the data provided about the top firms, you can smartly choose the right auditing partner.

Note: This list has been prepared based on Vertix Auditing’s independent research from both online sources, like Accountancy Today, and offline sources. Readers are strongly advised to conduct their own research and due diligence before selecting an audit firm. Vertix Auditing accepts no responsibility or obligation for any decision taken based on the information presented in this article.

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