R T Marke and Co acquires Kirk Hills
The acquisition was completed on 1 June and will also boost the service offerings for small to medium-sized enterprises in the South West
R T Marke and Co Chartered Accountants has announced its acquisition of Exeter-based firm Kirk Hills, marking a “significant” milestone that expands its presence in Devon and Cornwall.
R T Marke & Co. Chartered Accountants, which is part of the Sumer Group, was initially founded in 1985.
The acquisition was completed on 1 June and will also boost the service offerings for small to medium-sized enterprises in the South West.
Kirk Hills partners, David Kirk, Adrian Hills, Sarah Chamberlain and the Exeter team have joined R T Marke and Co and will continue to provide their current service to their existing clients.
As a result of the acquisition, the 45-person team will benefit from increased opportunities for career development, across both Bideford and Exeter offices.
Kirk said: “The decision to join forces with R T Marke and Co brings significant benefits to our clients and team. It will enable us to continue our proactive and forward-thinking approach to business advisory services.
“Our clients will continue to receive the highest standard of personal service, whilst also having opportunities to benefit from additional services and the skills of a larger local firm.”
Neil Marke, MD of R T Marke and Co, added: “We see an increasing demand for SME support in our region, so this acquisition ensures we bring together the highest degree of specialist services to our growing portfolio. Kirk Hills are a long-established accountancy practice in Exeter, with an exceptional reputation.
“The shared desire to help SMEs grow their businesses and their complementary client mix means that we’re in a strong position to guide and advise the community of entrepreneurs in the South West.”
Sumer is a top 15 UK accountancy practice that has 10 regional accountancy Hubs, with more than 40 offices, and over 1,300 colleagues dedicated to championing SMEs.
Sumer Hubs include Carpenter Box, Cowgills, EQ Chartered Accountants, Jerroms, Monahans, RMT Accountants and Business Advisors, R.T. Marke and Co Ltd, Scrutton Bland, Simmons Gainsford Group and Sumer Northern Ireland.
