Four M

bk plus is an accountancy firm that provides a range of financial and advisory services across the United Kingdom. The firm's origins include Four M, which has become part of bk plus. Operating as bk plus Limited, the company is registered in England and Wales under company number 09701168, with VAT Registration Number 372 2194 05. The firm's registered office is located at Azzurri House, Walsall Business Park, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RB.

bk plus aims to offer clear advice and expert insight to its clients, supporting businesses at various stages of their development and in diverse situations. The firm was established in 2021, beginning with a small team and a single office situated in the West Midlands. Since its inception, bk plus has experienced growth, now comprising over 600 individuals and operating from more than 30 offices located throughout the UK. This expansion reflects a commitment to building a firm that provides business owners with the necessary support, fostering local relationships, and ensuring a consistent team.

The firm's approach focuses on enabling clients to maintain control, plan effectively for the future, and make informed decisions with confidence. bk plus has partnered with Palatine Private Equity, a collaboration based on shared ambition, philosophy, and a dedication to delivering high-quality professional services to the SME sector through a regional model. bk plus offers a comprehensive suite of accounting and business services designed to meet the varied needs of its clientele. These services include Accounting & Business Services, Auditing, Banking & Restructuring, Bookkeeping, and guidance for Buying or Selling a Business.

The firm also provides expertise in Cloud Accounting, Corporate Finance, Payroll management, Personal & Corporate Tax Advisory, Probate & Estate Administration, and VAT services. The firm's professionals work to understand each client's business to provide tailored accounting, tax, and business advice. The firm serves a diverse array of sectors, demonstrating its broad industry knowledge and specialized support. These sectors encompass Charities & Not-For-Profits, Construction, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Leisure, Manufacturing & Engineering, Professional Services, Property, Recruitment, and Retail.

Within the Property sector, bk plus focuses on building client relationships and applying its expertise in property tax and accounting. The firm assists clients in expanding their real estate agency or property company, acknowledging the property industry's volatility, legislative changes, and shifting market conditions. Services offered to property businesses include restructuring, back-office accounting, capital allowances, property and debt transactions, VAT advisory, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) advice, demergers, and disposals. The firm's property services are centred on financial and tax issues pertinent to property businesses, rather than the specific provision or management of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

The strategic growth plan for bk plus involves supporting a buy-and-build strategy through the acquisition of regional practices, which helps to increase scale and expand the firm's geographical reach. This strategy also includes broadening the service offering by acquiring businesses in complementary service lines and recruiting specialist professionals. The firm invests in technology to enhance client data capture and analysis, aiming to drive strategic cross-selling opportunities and improve the efficiency of back-office functions. Additionally, bk plus leverages sales and marketing strategies to foster organic growth opportunities across its operations.