bk plus strengthens South West and West Midlands presence with Alliance Accountants

bk plus, the fast-growing accountancy firm specialising in the SME sector, has announced the addition of Alliance Accountants to its expanding national group, and furthering its investment in the South West and West Midlands.

With offices in Cheltenham and Ross-on-Wye, Alliance Accountants has built trusted relationships with businesses across the region and is known for its approachable service, strong technical expertise and personal client care.

The move brings together two like-minded firms with shared values and enhances bk plus’s ability to support local SMEs.

This is a latest in a series of acquisitions by bk plus and brings its headcount to over 770 professionals working across 38 offices UK-wide.

Importantly, it also adds to bk plus’s existing presence in Cheltenham where it already operates from Manor Park Business Centre.

The combined local teams will continue to provide the same client-first service while gaining access to wider expertise across audit, accounts, tax, restructuring and specialist advisory.

Shaun Knight, CEO of bk plus, said: “Alliance is exactly the kind of firm we look to partner with – strong values, deep client relationships and a real connection to the region. Ronan and the team are trusted advisors in their local market, and this addition strengthens our offering across both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. We’re proud to be building something different at bk plus – regional teams, locally embedded, nationally supported, and always focused on SMEs.”

Richard Thomas, Partner at Palatine Private Equity, said: “Alliance brings real regional strength to bk plus in the South West and West Midlands. There’s clear demand from well-run regional firms that want access to greater resources and expertise while maintaining the local relationships that define them.

“This is another example of bk plus executing on that proposition – building national scale through firms that are genuinely embedded in their communities.”

Founded in 2021 bk plus has rapidly established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent, partner-led accountancy groups. The firm provides audit, accounts, tax, restructuring and specialist advisory services, supporting thousands of owner-managed businesses nationwide.