Cooper Parry didn’t slow down in 2024. Continuing our fast-growth trajectory, we completed 11 deals in less than two years. Now, we’re proud to say we have over 1,450 talented people, including 128 Partners across the UK, with superhubs in the Midlands, London, the North and Thames Valley.
To kick off the new year, we’re shining a spotlight on the CP team in one of those superhubs.
It’s the home of Oasis, the Hacienda’s birthplace, the city where the Industrial Revolution and suffragette movement began, and the location of Rebelution 4 – our big bang event in the North, taking place on Thursday 27 February.
You’ll find all the details on that below. Now, without further ado, let’s introduce CP’s Manchester crew.
THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE
Our Manchester team consists of over 170 team members and 15 Partners. The office is located in the heart of Manchester city centre, surrounded by the buzz of growing businesses, exceptional talent and entrepreneurs – making it the perfect spot as we aim to become the leading adviser to the mid-market.
HOW CAN THEY HELP?
Our team offer market-leading support across Audit, Business Services & Outsourcing, Deals, Private Client Tax, Business Tax, Innovation, Tech & High Growth, Wealth Management, Law, Sustainability Advisory and Digital Tech Consultancy.
SECTOR SPECIALISMS
At CP, we work closely with businesses and individuals from a wide range of industries. When our Manchester team joined CP in 2024, our sector expertise became broader and deeper, thanks to their outstanding presence in sectors including Tech, Automotive, Manufacturing, Property, Professional Services, Wholesale and Retail, Health and Social Care, Financial Services, Creative and Media and Construction.
HEAR FROM THE CREW
We asked a few of our Manchester CPers to reflect on 2024 and tell us about the exciting things ahead for 2025.
David Kendrick, Head of North, said:
“2024 was some year for us as a business. Not only did we celebrate 44 promotions, welcomed 32 new starters and delivered record growth, we of course joined forces with Cooper Parry to further propel our service offering. 2025 will no doubt be equally exciting with plans to significantly grow the team and secure our status as the number 1 professional advisory firm in the North West!”
Dan Thomas, Business Services & Outsourcing Manager, said:
“2024 was a year of outstanding growth for the Business Services & Outsourcing (BS&O) team in Manchester. We levelled up our outsourcing game through adopting new software and processes to improve on our “outsourced finance team” offering. This led to some fantastic client feedback which we’re super proud of. I think the word is out now – when it comes to supporting early-stage SMEs on a high growth trajectory, nobody does it better than we do.
Over the next 12 months, we’re excited to grow alongside our clients. Our focus is to help them achieve their goals through our comprehensive strategic finance, tax, and accounting advice. There’s some seriously amazing innovation happening in Manchester right now, and we can’t wait to share in the journey.”
Hannah Davies, Business Development Director, said:
“2024 was a landmark year for us as a team and as a business. Cooper Parry’s commitment to growth and innovation has been inspiring, and I’m proud to be a part of a team that’s leading the way. We’ve grown organically by over 10% each year, while strategic PE-backed acquisitions have accelerated our trajectory, taking us beyond our £150m turnover target.
Being part of this growth story as the fastest growing accountancy firm in the UK, disrupting the traditional accountancy landscape, is hugely exciting. 2025 promises even more opportunities to support our clients, grow our team and solidify our position as the number one adviser to the mid-market firms!”
Sarah Whalley, Private Client Tax Partner, said:
“2024 started on a personal high for me, with the birth of my son, Noah, but it didn’t take long for me to be immersed back into the world of tax, at what was a highly speculative and uncertain time, with the Labour government coming into power and the hotly anticipated October 2024 budget ahead. Following this, we’re seeing an unprecedented demand for private client advice from old and new clients, keeping us on track for those ambitious growth targets!
Over the coming months, the team are looking forward to helping more clients explore and navigate these complex changes.
The transition to Cooper Parry also brings new opportunities and allows us to share in a wealth of knowledge from our new teammates, which can only strengthen our private client offering.”
REBELUTION 4: MEET OUR MCR TEAM
To celebrate our arrival in Manchester, we’re hosting a one-of-a-kind evening for the North West business community at Diecast on Thursday 27 February, 6 – 10pm.
It’s networking minus the snoozefest. And we’re bringing along some of Manchester’s best-loved figures and putting on incredible live entertainment to make sure that’s the case.
So, if you’d like to meet our MCR team and get a glimpse into our huge plans in the North, secure your place here.
