Bridgewater Home Care UK appoints Alexander Knight & Co as its new accountants

Bridgewater Home Care UK has appointed Alexander Knight & Co to provide accounting, tax, outsourcing and advice to its growing national franchise network.

We will work closely with Bridgewater’s leadership team to provide financial oversight, reporting and advisory support as the organisation continues to expand its network of home care businesses nationwide.

The relationship will be led by Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, who will oversee the firm’s work with Bridgewater and provide strategic financial guidance to the franchise as the business continues to scale.

As part of the support provided to the franchise, Jane Marquez, of Alexander Knight & Co, will be responsible for the outsourcing service.

Jane will support day-to-day finance queries and help ensure franchise partners have access to clear reporting and practical financial guidance, drawing on the wider expertise of the Alexander Knight & Co team.

Phil Eckersley, Founder and Managing Director of Bridgewater Home Care, said:

“As our franchise network continues to grow, it is important that we have the right professional partners in place to support both our head office team and our franchisees. Alexander Knight & Co impressed us with their experience advising entrepreneurial businesses and their practical, approachable style. We are looking forward to working with Murray and the wider team as we continue to develop the Bridgewater network.”

Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, added:

“Bridgewater Home Care has built a strong and values-led franchise network and we are delighted to have been appointed as the new accountants. Our role will be to provide the financial oversight and support needed as the business continues to grow, while ensuring franchise partners across the network have access to clear, reliable financial guidance. We are excited to play a positive role in its growth strategy.”

As part of the arrangement, Alexander Knight & Co will provide ongoing accounting support to the Bridgewater Home Care UK network, helping ensure franchisees benefit from robust financial systems, compliance support and practical advice as they grow their businesses.