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Accountancy firm Fortus has announced the acquisition of Charles Stewart and Co, a firm located in central Leeds.
The acquisition enhances Fortus’ compliance capabilities and provides the firm with a foundation for further growth in the city.
In 2025 the firm has said to have hit “record” revenues, with forecasts set to exceed £10m in 2026.
Craig Herbert, Fortus group CEO, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome and integrate the talented Charles Stewart and Co team to Fortus! Ensuring that client service remains consistent and unchanged is an absolute priority for us and given our team now consists of 120 outstanding people, we’re confident of successfully navigating that challenge.
“We will now be able to leverage the combined expertise of both teams, ultimately delivering enhanced value to clients of Charles Stewart and Co. This acquisition also solidifies our presence in the city of Leeds and positions us for scalable growth in the future which, aligning with our 5-year growth strategy, focuses on us coming together with businesses driven by culture, in-house expertise and quality clients.”
Andrew Charles, former owner of Charles Stewart and Co and now a director at Fortus, added: “This acquisition is crucial for my business and for my team. Not only does it provide our clients with an array of additional services that a firm of our size has not previously been able to offer in-house, but it also gives my team the security of being part of a bigger business which will unlock many opportunities for their own personal professional growth.
“It will very much be business as usual for all concerned and I’m looking forward to working with Craig and his exceptional team in the coming years!”
