bk plus strengthens presence with addition of Crowther Chartered Accountants

bk plus has strengthened its Yorkshire footprint with the addition of Crowther Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm based in Huddersfield.

Founded in 1995 and led by Managing Director Steve Crowther, the practice has built a strong reputation advising owner-managed businesses across West Yorkshire. The firm delivers accounts, tax planning, management reporting, payroll and strategic business advice.

bk plus first entered the Yorkshire market in 2023 with the opening of its Halifax office, and has since built a growing regional presence with further offices in Brighouse, Keighley and Sheffield.

The addition of Crowther Chartered Accountants deepens that footprint, bringing a trusted local team and an established client base into the group.

The Crowther team will continue to operate from their Huddersfield office, maintaining continuity for clients whilst gaining access to the wider expertise and specialist capabilities of the bk plus group.

Richard Thomas, Partner at Palatine Private Equity, said: “Yorkshire is one of the most active markets for owner-managed businesses in the UK, and having the right local presence matters enormously. Crowther has spent nearly three decades building genuine trust with businesses in and around Huddersfield. That kind of embedded, long-standing relationship is exactly what bk plus looks for in a partner firm.

“We are backing the group to become the natural home for ambitious, high-quality regional accountancy firms, and Crowther is an excellent addition.”

Shaun Knight, CEO of bk plus, said “I’m delighted to welcome Steve and his colleagues in Huddersfield to bk plus. We’re building real depth across the region, and the addition of Steve and the team really adds strength to our service offering in this area of the country”.

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.