North Yorkshire accountancy firm Kenneth Easby Limited acquired by Xeinadin Group

North Yorkshire-based accountancy firm, Kenneth Easby Limited, has announced that it has been acquired by Xeinadin Group.

Kenneth Easby Limited has two offices in Bedale and Northallerton, and is led by Ken Graham, who will continue to manage the practice under the new Xeinadin ownership.

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Mr Graham, said: “We are pleased to be part of Xeinadin Group.

"Being part of a larger Group with the same ethos and focus as our own will not only benefit our customers through offering additional services but also our employees as we have wider resources and knowledge sharing at our fingertips.”

Derry Crowley CEO Xeinadin GroupDerry Crowley CEO Xeinadin Group
Derry Crowley CEO Xeinadin Group

Kenneth Easby Limited was founded in 1949 in Bedale, North Yorkshire, to provide a range of financial and business support services to owner managed businesses, the agricultural sector and high net worth individuals.

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The announcement marks the third acquisition made by the Xeinadin this year, which the firm says highlights its “sustained success in achieving the groups long-term growth strategy.”

Derry Crowley, CEO at Xeinadin Group, added: “We are pleased to have Kenneth Easby Limited join the Xeinadin Group.

"The firm is renowned for the quality of its work and is focused on the core customer groups which we are. We are delighted to be working with Ken and the team.”

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In 2023, Xeinadin also acquired Clear Vision Financial Management and Poppleton and Appleby, expanding the its national footprint.

Xeinadin was formed in 2019 through a merger of over 100 small and medium-sized accountancy practices in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The firm has more than 135 offices, and over 1,700 team members employed within the group.

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In May 2022, Xeinadin also completed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with private equity firm Exponent.

The agreement consisted ot Exponent making a significant minority investment in Xeinadin to support the business’s growth plans.

In November 2022, Xeinadin was named as the 17th largest accountancy firm in the Accountancy Age 50+50 rankings.