Leading accountants, Macalvins Group, today announced the acquisition of Cox Costello & Horne, a respected accountancy and advisory firm in Rickmansworth.
The deal brings together each firm’s strengths across audit, tax, accounting and business advisory, expanding Macalvins Group’s existing capacity while preserving the personal service that clients of both firms’ value.
Under the terms of the transaction, Cox Costello & Horne will continue to operate under its own name as “part of Macalvins Group”.
The acquisition sees all employees of Cox Costello & Horne remain with the firm, ensuring continuity for clients and stability for staff.
For clients, relationships and service delivery will continue as normal, with the firm retaining their existing points of contact. Cox Costello & Horne Partners will continue in their current roles, working as part of the wider Macalvins Group.
Over the coming months, the firms will integrate systems and knowledge so that clients can benefit from the latest technology, a wider pool of specialists and deeper sector expertise.
Tariq Husain, CEO of Macalvins Group, said: “Cox Costello & Horne is a firm we have long admired for its technical quality and client care.
“By bringing our teams together we can offer broader expertise, faster access to specialists and greater resilience for the businesses and private clients we support.”
Mike Cox, Managing Partner of Cox Costello & Horne, said: “Joining Macalvins Group is a natural next step in our evolution.
“Our clients will see the same trusted advisers and receive the same pragmatic, high-quality service, now backed by the additional resources and reach of a larger group.
“For our people, this creates fresh opportunities to develop and to collaborate across a wider range of disciplines.”
This acquisition follows Macalvins Group’s recent addition of Spencer Hyde, reflecting a clear strategy of building a leading, people-centred advisory business through a blend of organic growth and carefully selected acquisitions.
The Group will continue to invest in talent, technology and service innovation over the next year to enhance client experience and support long-term growth.
