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Outsource Mergers and Acquisition Support in the UK

Get market-leading advisors consult you on the true commercial potential, processes and long-term strategic goals of your M&A plans.

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How We Help – A Tailored Approach

Growth through acquisition is one of the fastest ways for accounting firms to scale, diversify services, and strengthen their market position. For many small and mid-sized firms, it’s a proven route to rapid, sustainable expansion.

At QX, our M&A support team partners with you through every stage, including planning, target evaluation, negotiation assistance, and deal completion. You get seamless access to specialist transactional and advisory support to help you make informed, value-driven decisions.

We also guide firms on whether acquisition, merger, or strategic partnership is the right growth path, helping you assess risks, overcome potential hurdles, and plan a smooth integration.

With QX, you gain expert M&A support that enhances capacity, reduces complexity, and maximises value from every opportunity.

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Identify:

We pinpoint gaps in your current processes and determine where our support is needed.

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Analyse:

We conduct a thorough analysis of your specific requirements.

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Deliver:

We provide a foolproof solution, customised to meet the unique needs of your business.

How We Streamline Your M&A Processing

We simplify each step, ensuring seamless integration from initial scope to final delivery. Our process is designed to enhance your efficiency and reduce your workload.

Scope of Work

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  • Developing an acquisition strategy
  • Identifying suitable targets
  • Assessment of targets and pricing
  • Preparation and review of business plans
  • Preparation of financial forecasts and financial modelling
  • Funding and capital raising
  • Advising on alternative deal structures from tax and commercial aspects
  • Approaching vendors to open negotiations
  • Negotiating with the vendor
  • Due diligence
  • Transaction and project management to completion
  • Implementation of post-acquisition plan

What We’ll Need

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  • Last year Audit working papers
  • Last year’s signed accounts
  • Last year’s disclosure and other checklist
  • Changes in the board and group structure

What You’ll Get

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  • Financial Forecast Report
  • Valuation Reports
  • Due Diligence Report

  • Developing an acquisition strategy
  • Identifying suitable targets
  • Assessment of targets and pricing
  • Preparation and review of business plans
  • Preparation of financial forecasts and financial modelling
  • Funding and capital raising
  • Advising on alternative deal structures from tax and commercial aspects
  • Approaching vendors to open negotiations
  • Negotiating with the vendor
  • Due diligence
  • Transaction and project management to completion
  • Implementation of post-acquisition plan

  • Last year Audit working papers
  • Last year’s signed accounts
  • Last year’s disclosure and other checklist
  • Changes in the board and group structure

  • Financial Forecast Report
  • Valuation Reports
  • Due Diligence Report

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Backed by two decades of experience and a 96% CSAT score, we’re the go-to choice for 350+ accounting firms managing high-volume M&A workload with confidence.

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Discover the QXAS Difference in M&A Outsourcing

Experience unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and security tailored to elevate your firm’s M&A operations

Market Leaders in Outsourcing   
Market Leaders in Outsourcing
Managed FTE Solutions
Four-eyed Review Process
Four-eyed Review Process
Top-notch Talent
Top-notch Talent
Data Security Assured
100% Data Security Assured
Seamless Integration
Tighter Reporting & Governance
Tighter Reporting & Governance
Consistently high CSAT Scores
Consistently high CSAT Scores (>96%)

Software Capabilities

Your software, our expertise – the QX team of expert accountants and advisors is trained to use the tools you trust, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.

FAQs

Have questions? Find answers to all your doubts about outsourcing and discover how QX’s strategic expertise can help transform your practice.

We provide end-to-end M&A outsourcing support, from acquisition strategy and target evaluation to due diligence assistance, negotiation support, deal structuring, transaction advisory, and post-deal integration planning.

If your firm lacks in-house M&A expertise, is facing a busy deal pipeline, or wants to avoid hiring permanent M&A specialists, outsourcing makes sense. It’s also useful when you need flexible, scalable support for one-off deals or sporadic merger activity.

We begin with a consultation to assess your needs, followed by an agreed scope of work. Once onboarded, our specialist team collaborates with your firm, handling research, analysis, documentation and reporting, while keeping you informed at every stage of the transaction.

Yes. As part of our advisory services, we help you evaluate the pros and cons of each route (acquisition vs. merger vs. partnership), analysing financial, operational, and strategic impacts to identify the best path for your firm’s growth.

Outsourcing offers flexibility and scalability, reduces the need for hiring full-time M&A specialists, lowers overheads, and gives you access to experienced professionals only when you need them. It also speeds up deal preparation and lets your core team stay focused on client service and advisory work.

Yes. We follow robust data-security protocols, secure data transfer methods, and confidentiality agreements, the same way we manage sensitive data for our accounting and bookkeeping services.

Small to mid-sized accounting firms, or those expanding regionally or via acquisitions, especially those without a dedicated M&A department, will find the greatest value. Also, firms looking to scale quickly without adding fixed overhead.

Cost depends on the scope of work (single transaction vs. ongoing support), complexity of the deal, and level of advisory required. We provide tailored quotes based on your requirements, ensuring you pay only for what you need.

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