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Thank you for all the 5* reviews!

We are incredibly grateful to the many clients who take the time to leave reviews and share their experiences of working with our team.

We are particularly proud that many of the comments we receive mention the professionalism of our team, the quality of our advice and the personal relationships we build with clients over many years.

Murray Patt, Managing Director of Alexander Knight & Co, said:

“We genuinely appreciate every review that our clients leave. We know people are busy, so the fact that they take the time to share positive feedback means a great deal to everyone across the business.

“Our team works hard to provide a high level of service, and it’s always rewarding to hear that our efforts are making a difference. On behalf of everyone at Alexander Knight & Co, thank you for your continued support and kind words.”

Below, we’ve highlighted a selection of recent reviews from clients. We would like to thank each and every one of them for their feedback and for choosing Alexander Knight & Co as their trusted accountancy partner.

Peter Clarkson, Think Hire

“The team at Alexander Knight have been absolutely fantastic over the last 3.5 years. They have always been at the end of the phone for informal advice, and have been a true audit / business partner. I really value the service provided, and they take away any worries of compliance requirements, so that I can focus on the core business.”

David Gee, Dave Draws:

“We have been with Alexander Knight & Co since 2018 and I would highly recommend them. They have always been helpful and professional but also very approachable and open to answering any questions we may have. Murray and his entire team go above and beyond to provide a great service and have also given us valuable advice over the years.”

Joe Trueman, Premier Arches:

“Excellent service from the team at AK. They are attentive, listen to our needs and support us. The team respond fast, and their advice is very valuable to us.”

Michael Howe, SWH Property:

“Professional, reliable and on the money, all delivered in a friendly approachable manner.”

Emma Clarke, Emma Clarke:

“As ever, excellent service. Very highly recommended.”

Dan Masters, Mastery Associates:

“Murray and his team are brilliant. For over 10 years, I have had excellent service and prompt replies to any queries. Murray also has a way of making complex things simple to understand. Highly recommended.”

 

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Celebrating long standing client relationships

At Alexander Knight & Co, we believe strong client relationships are built over time through trust, consistency and a genuine understanding of the businesses and individuals we support.

This year, we are delighted to be recognising some of our longest-standing clients by distributing a series of specially commissioned commemorative wine gift boxes to clients who have been with the firm for ten years or more.

In total, more than 75 gift boxes are being presented, reflecting the remarkable loyalty of clients who have chosen to work with Alexander Knight & Co over many years and, in many cases, throughout multiple stages of their business journey.

The initiative forms part of our ongoing commitment to recognising the importance of long-term relationships and expressing appreciation to those clients who have placed their trust in us over the past decade and beyond.

While the gifts themselves are a small gesture, they represent something much more significant – the enduring partnerships that have helped shape the firm’s success.

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

“As accountants, we are often privileged to support clients through some of the most important moments in their business and personal lives. We see businesses launch, grow, recruit staff, expand, navigate challenges and plan for the future.

“When a client has remained with us for ten years or more, it represents a relationship built on trust, communication and shared success. We felt it was important to recognise that commitment and thank those clients who have continued to place their confidence in us year after year.”

The fact that more than 75 clients qualify for the commemorative gifts is, according to the firm, a reflection of the strength of its client relationships and the personalised service that has become synonymous with our approach.

Murray added:

“We never take client loyalty for granted. The accountancy profession is highly competitive and clients have more choice than ever before. The fact that so many clients have stayed with us for such a long period is something we’re incredibly proud of.

“These gifts are simply our way of saying thank you. We genuinely value every client relationship and look forward to continuing to support their ambitions for many years to come.”

The commemorative wine gift boxes are being distributed throughout the summer and will be presented to qualifying clients as a token of appreciation for their long-standing support.

Pictured below are the specially commissioned commemorative wine gift boxes being presented to some of those clients who have been with Alexander Knight & Co for ten years or more.

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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

Phil Eckersley, Founder and Managing Director of Bridgewater Home Care

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.

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Alexander Knight & Co clients feature in this year’s ‘Sunday Times Hundred 2025’…again!

Alexander Knight & Co is delighted to congratulate two of our longstanding clients—Open Partners and Think Hire—for once again securing places on this year’s prestigious Sunday Times Hundred 2025.

Both firms have been with our practice for several years, and we couldn’t be prouder of their exceptional achievements.

Open Partners – 45th place

  • Turnover: £50.6 million
  • Three‑year growth: 96%
    Capturing 45th position, Open demonstrates sustained commercial momentum and strong leadership. Their remarkable growth underlines a successful scale-up strategy.

Think Hire – 77th place

  • Turnover: £9.5 million
  • Three‑year growth: 67.68%
    Think Hire’s representation reflects its innovative approach to off‑grid energy solutions and a robust expansion trajectory.

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

“We’re incredibly proud of both Open and Think Hire. Each has been a valued client for many years, and seeing their transformation and relentless growth has been immensely rewarding.

“Their success is testament to their vision, dedication, and strategic execution and we’re honoured to support them on this journey.”

The Sunday Times Hundred 2025 recognises the UK’s fastest‑growing privately‑owned companies, each with revenues under £250 million and verified profitability.

The average growth across the top 100 firms this year stands at 111% over three years. Open’s 96% growth and Think Hire’s 67.68% are impressive indicators of their strong momentum and competitive positioning in their respective sectors.

Alexander Knight & Co has been proud to support both businesses for multiple years, assisting with financial strategy, tax planning, and compliance.

We celebrate their continued success and look forward to further milestones ahead.

As both companies embark on the next phase of their journeys, whether deepening market penetration, innovating service delivery, or exploring international expansion they can count on our team as a reliable and committed partner.

You can see the full list here.

Congratulations to Open and Think Hire!

 

 

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IDT appoints Alexander Knight & Co as accountants

We are delighted to welcome aboard Warrington-based IDT Support Solutions Ltd (IDT) as a new client.

IDT offers flexible IT support, efficient IT project delivery with expert consultation and solutions. They can act as a client’s IT department or supplement an existing IT function. In both cases, they aim to create long-term partnerships that add value through a combination of high-quality day to day support and well-considered strategic advice.

At Alexander Knight & Co we use them as our IT department, having worked with them for a number of years.

IDT was founded in 1997 by Colin Hepplestone, who is still heavily involved in day to day matters and the strategic direction of the business.

The firm has grown progressively from two people to an established team with big ideas.

Colin Hepplestone, managing director of IDT, said:

“We are delighted to appoint Alexander Knight & Co as our new accountants. We are impressed with their track record of working with information technology companies like ourselves and the fact they share our growth oriented and client focused approach to business.”

 

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Epigram completes successful management buyout (MBO)

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Our client Epigram, has completed a management buy-out (MBO) as part of the next phase in the company’s growth strategy and we are delighted to have supported the management team on the deal.

Epigram

The leadership of Epigram has completed a successful MBO of the business.

The Manchester-headquartered agency, which was founded by Nicky Owen in the early 1990s, has been active in the creative sector for over 30 years. In 2018, experienced legal marketing director Susan Siddall (née Pettit) came into the business to continue the growth of the company, kickstarting a succession plan for the agency.

The MBO sees the final part of that plan complete, with the buy-out of Nicky Owen’s shares by CEO Susan Siddall, bringing Epigram under sole ownership.

Founded in 1993, Epigram quickly established itself as the go-to agency for the legal sector, having carved out a niche through its deep understanding of partnership structures and law firm culture, as well as its requirement for tight turnarounds and high-quality creative work. Over the years, the business continued to grow organically through its work with some of the world’s best-known law firms including Linklaters, DWF LLP, DLA Piper, Addleshaw Goddard, Eversheds Sutherland and Osborne Clarke.

Since joining the business, Susan has played a key role in diversifying Epigram’s client portfolio, securing notable appointments to the Cultural Campaign supporting the Commonwealth Games in 2022, as well as bringing onboard a number of regional law firms including Pannone Corporate, Rusell Cooke and Taylor Wessing.

Under Susan’s leadership, the company has also expanded its client roster beyond the legal sector to work with global brands like Knight Frank and Kraft Heinz, as well as developing online and interactive offerings, guiding clients through the complexities of digital design and emerging AI tools.

Speaking of the news, Susan commented:

“I am pleased to announce the successful completion of this MBO which marks the next stage in our growth journey and would like to reassure our clients and partners that we remain committed to delivering high-quality, innovative and tailored design solutions.

“It is very much business as usual and we will continue to operate with the same team of talented designers, values and culture that have made Epigram such a trusted and respected creative partner over the last 30 years.”

Reflecting on the transition, Nicky, who will retire from the business to focus on her work in the charity sector, said:

“Having built Epigram from the ground up, it’s incredibly important to me that the company continues to thrive and grow. I have full trust in Susan’s ability to build on the foundations we’ve laid together in recent years.

“Her vision and dedication to both our clients and the team are exactly what Epigram needs to enter this next phase of growth. I’m excited to see how she will steer the company towards even greater success in the future.”

Susan added:

“Nicky has created an incredibly strong foundation, and as we move into this new chapter, I am more committed than ever to driving Epigram’s success. We have ambitious goals ahead and, with the continued talent, dedication and creativity of our team, I am confident we will achieve them.”

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

We were delighted to provide advice to Susan and the brilliant Epigram team on this successful MBO. The team is now perfectly poised for more growth and success in the future.

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Two Alexander Knight & Co clients achieve prestigious ‘Sunday Times Hundred 2024’ status

Alexander Knight & Co is thrilled to see that two of our clients, Think Hire and Open Communication Partners, have been recognised among the top 100 fastest growing companies in the UK by The Sunday Times.

This achievement highlights our commitment to supporting fast-growing, ambitious businesses and cements our reputation as the advisors of choice for entrepreneurs.

We are proud that of only 7 companies from Greater Manchester who made the top 100 list of the Sunday Times Hundred 2024  – two of them are clients of our practice.

Think Hire

Think Hire, based in Oldham, secured the impressive 30th position on the full list with a growth rate of 130.17 percent. Their innovative solutions and dedication to excellence have propelled them to new heights in the industry. We have had the pleasure of working closely with Think Hire, providing the financial and strategic accountancy guidance necessary to support their rapid expansion as it looks to build on its turnover of £6.5m.

Open Communication Partners 

Open Communication Partners, headquartered in Manchester, claimed the 33rd spot on the full list with a remarkable growth rate of 124.41 percent. Its commitment to delivering top-notch communication, data and marketing solutions has set them apart in a competitive market. We are proud to have played a part in the journey, offering expert advice and accountancy services tailored to their needs as the company continues to evolve and build upon its latest reported turnover of £29.5m.

Accountants for entrepreneurs

The inclusion of our clients Think Hire and Open Communication Partners in The Sunday Times Hundred 2024 is certainly a testament to the hard work and dedication of their management teams and their people. It also underscores the value of our partnership with them.

At Alexander Knight & Co, we are dedicated to helping businesses achieve their full potential through our comprehensive accounting and advisory services.

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

“We are incredibly proud of Think Hire and Open Communication Partners for their outstanding growth and success. Their inclusion in The Sunday Times Hundred 2024 is a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and innovation. At Alexander Knight & Co, we strive to provide the best possible support for our clients, and it’s hugely gratifying to see their success stories unfold.”

Looking ahead

As we celebrate the success of Think Hire and Open Communication Partners, we remain committed to fostering the growth of all our clients.

Our goal is to continue being the trusted advisors for fast-growing, ambitious companies across the UK. We believe that with the right guidance and support, there are no limits to what our clients can achieve.

Congratulations to Think Hire and Open Communication Partners, and here’s to many more years of shared success and growth!

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Clancy Consulting appoints Alexander Knight & Co

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Alexander Knight & Co is delighted to have been appointed by Clancy Consulting to provide audit and accountancy services.

With roots going all the way back to 1972, Clancy has been delivering industry leading engineering for more than fifty years. Founded by Brian Clancy in South Manchester, the business started out life trading as The Brian Clancy Partnership.

Initially focused on providing civil and structural engineering services in the North West, the Clancy of today has evolved to include 10 offices across the UK. Clancy has also developed international links and has expanded globally by partnering with local firms in India and Oman.

Clancy’s multidisciplinary engineering services, national expertise and local knowledge are renowned amongst its broad client base, evidenced by the many clients who have retained their services for multiple decades.

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

Murray Patt of Alexander Knight & Co.

“Clancy Consulting is a forward-thinking practice and a leader in the field. We are delighted to have been appointed by this dynamic and growing organisation and we are looking forward to developing a positive relationship.”

You can find out more about Clancy Consulting here.

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A success story in exporting to the USA

We were delighted to catch up with the team at GaraDry, an innovative product design company, which won a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise earlier this year.

GaraDry designs, manufactures, and sells the world’s largest range of threshold seals for residential garage doors and commercial doors.

We caught up with founder Ashley Smith who was happy to share some of his key experiences in cracking open the giant American marketplace…

“We launched our USA subsidiary in the USA in 2017 (GaraDry LLC), to handle strong interest from Americans in our products and we also launched a fulfilment centre in Tennessee to ship transatlantic orders quickly.

“People shouldn’t be frightened of exporting to the USA. My view, as an online retailer is that it should be as easy to sell your goods in Baltimore as it is in Blackpool if you have the right infrastructure, processes and people on your team.

“The impact of fluctuating exchange rates can make a huge difference to the viability of your export model. As well as margins being heavily dependent on these fluctuations, you’ve also got inflation to contend with on both sides of the pond.

“Shipping costs have stabilised recently but there was a time last year when the cost of a container to the States tripled in the space of just a few short months. The volume of containers to the USA reduced, putting up prices for everyone. You need to be very prepared for these kinds of issues which are largely out of your control.

“Overall, business is very good for us in the USA, The American public has taken to our products very well and we have a brilliant relationship with our customers in the USA.

“We see the USA as a key market for our range of products and we are constantly evolving our sales and marketing processes to generate more sales right across the USA.

“We’re really pleased we’ve got Alexander Knight & Co as our accountants and having the right professional advisers on board makes a huge difference to our success.”

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

“There is huge demand for the GaraDry range of garage seals in the USA and we are delighted to be their accountants and support them in their growth journey in the USA.

“As part of our membership of MGI, the global accounting network, we have first class contacts across the USA and can make introductions to the right people who can assist on the ground if you want to export to the States.”

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Thank you

We’d like to say a massive “THANK YOU” to many of our clients who have retained us for more than TEN years. We’re really pleased that this loyal client base is comprised of businesses within a wide variety of industry sectors including: 

  • Civil engineering 
  • Digital marketing 
  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical engineers 
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Legal 
  • Childcare
  • Transport & Logistics 
  • Media 
  • Wholesaler 
  • Retail 
  • Technology 
  • Property 

Thank you for your ongoing support – it means the world to our team!

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