Azets acquires Naylor Wintergill
Following the acquisition, Azets added 67 people to its team, including eight partners
Azets has acquired Naylor Wintersgill, a chartered accountant and tax advisor firm based in Yorkshire.
The acquisition is Azets’ 11th in the past year and will see Azets open two new offices in its UK network, which now totals 90.
Naylor Wintersgill, which will rebrand as Azets with immediate effect, delivers accounting, audit, corporate finance, tax, payroll, and HR advisory services to SMEs, private clients, and not-for-profit organisations across the Yorkshire region.
Azets said that the acquisition sees Azets “expand” its presence and “deepen” its advisory expertise in Yorkshire.
Clients of Naylor Wintersgill will gain access to additional specialist expertise and a “greater breadth” of services, both in the UK and internationally, as well as Azets’ investment in technology.
Following the acquisition, Azets will add 67 people to its team, including eight partners.
Managing director Victoria Wainwright, who started her accountancy career as Naylor Wintersgill’s first apprentice in 1991, will continue to lead the team as office managing partner.
She said: “The team at Naylor Wintersgill are thrilled to be joining Azets. This is a brilliant opportunity to strengthen our services offering to SMEs and owner-managed businesses in Yorkshire. It is also an opportunity for our team to be part of a much larger ecosystem, creating even more value for our clients.”
“We will continue to build on the achievements of Naylor Wintersgill, delivering the same high-quality level of service, with the advantage of being able to offer more specialist advice and be part of a growing group that offers new and exciting opportunities for our clients and our people. It was clear from the start that Azets’ culture and values align closely with our own, and we are confident that this acquisition is the perfect fit for our future growth.”
Peter Gallanagh, regional CEO for Azets’ UK North region, added: “I’d like to offer a warm welcome to our new colleagues and clients from Naylor Wintersgill as we embark on this exciting journey together. This acquisition offers a platform for Azets to keep building its regional presence in Yorkshire and leverage shared skills in support of our SME clients.
“Like Azets, Victoria and her team have a strong reputation for delivering a full range of quality professional services and support to clients through a collaborative relationship built on trust and confidence.”
