Affinia acquires Platt Rushton, expanding UK advisory network
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Leigh-on-Sea accountancy firm Platt Rushton has been acquired by Affinia, marking a milestone in the regional firm’s history and signaling a new chapter as it becomes part of one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing integrated advisory groups.
While specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, it brings Platt Rushton’s three decades of local expertise into Affinia’s expanding network, now comprising ten offices across the East and Southeast.
“For over 30 years we have taken pride in delivering exceptional accountancy services to our clients from our Leigh-on-Sea office. Finding a people-focused firm which shares our core values and goals was key when considering the perfect partner. We’re delighted to now be part of Affinia and look forward to an exciting future together,” said Graham Powling, Partner at Platt Rushton.
Affinia’s growing regional footprint
Affinia’s acquisition of Platt Rushton is its latest move in a series of regional integrations, reflecting the ongoing consolidation trend among mid-sized accountancy firms in the UK. With the addition of the Leigh-on-Sea office, Affinia now operates ten locations, strengthening its presence in the East and Southeast and reinforcing its status as a Top 50 firm.
Affinia CEO Darren Redmayne commented, “We are delighted that Platt Rushton has become part of the Affinia family – bringing our 10th office in Leigh-on-Sea. We welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to support clients across the region and delivering positive impact on the regional economy and our local communities.”
Services and reach
Platt Rushton, founded in 1989 and based in Leigh-on-Sea since 1992, built a reputation for accessible, client-focused accountancy and advisory services. The firm offers a range of services, including accountancy, tax planning, business advisory services, and audit support.
Affinia, meanwhile, provides integrated accounting, tax, and business advisory services to over 7,000 clients. With more than 400 employees, the group has set ambitious targets to double its workforce and turnover within five years, leveraging its broad service offering and regional scale.
