Xeinadin acquires Bennett Whitehouse

Xeinadin has acquired Bennett Whitehouse, a Brierley Hill–based accountancy practice with expertise in franchise payroll and service charge accounting. 

Founded in 2018 by Gavin Whitehouse, Bennett Whitehouse has grown from a one-person practice to a 40-strong firm in six years. 

It will now join Xeinadin’s network of over 100 offices across the UK and Ireland, whilst retaining a “strong local presence”. 

Bennett Whitehouse has developed two national specialisms: providing payroll services to franchise businesses, and delivering commercial and residential service charge certification and accounts. 

Both areas are supported by in-house developed software designed to “automate processes and improve efficiency”, including bespoke service charge workflow tools and a new payroll automation system currently in development. 

The move will allow Bennett Whitehouse to work with Xeinadin specialists to “explore new opportunities” in franchise payroll services.

Gavin Whitehouse, CEO and founder of Bennett Whitehouse, said: “I’ve worked with some of my team for more than 20 years, and many of our clients have been with us just as long. This move is about making sure those relationships are protected for the future. 

“We’ll still be the same people our clients know and trust, but now we’ll have the backing of Xeinadin’s national network with deeper expertise in areas like tax and VAT, and the resources to grow in a way that’s sustainable for everyone. It’s also going to be a real lift for our team; better benefits, more opportunities, and the reassurance of being part of something bigger.” 

Derry Crowley, CEO of Xeinadin, added: “Gavin has built a practice with a national reputation in two very specialised areas, run by people who’ve chosen to work together for decades. That loyalty, both within the team and from clients, is rare. It’s exactly the kind of culture we want in Xeinadin. 

“By combining their expertise with our national platform, we can help Bennett Whitehouse do more of what they already do brilliantly, whether that’s scaling their payroll operation, targeting bigger service charge contracts, or giving clients access to the full breadth of advisory services they now have at their fingertips.”