We’re continuing to grow nationally with the addition of two long-established regional accountancy practices — Geens Chartered Accountants and Wells Richardson—reinforcing our position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy and advisory groups for SMEs.
Together, these two firms bring nearly 250 years of combined experience and a reputation built on generations of trusted relationships with local businesses and families.
Geens Chartered Accountants, founded in 1884, is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most respected practices, known for its deep community roots and long-standing client relationships. Their arrival expands our footprint in Staffordshire and introduces a new specialist service in probate and estate administration. Licensed by the ICAEW, Geens brings recognised expertise that strengthens our private-client and advisory offering.
Wells Richardson, based in Sheffield and established in 1916, is equally well known for its hands-on support of SMEs across South Yorkshire. Their proactive approach, strong local reputation and people-first culture align closely with our values and further enhance our presence in the North.
These additions also mark the launch of our new probate and estate administration service, expanding our capability to support clients and families through every stage of life and business.
“We’ve focused on sustainable, people-first growth — partnering with firms that share our values and local focus,” said Shaun Knight. “These new teams bring exceptional expertise and regional strength to our business, while our new probate and estate administration service means we can now support clients and families through every stage of life and business.”
While welcoming Geens and Wells Richardson marks another major milestone in our journey, there’s more to come. As Shaun adds:
“Even as 2025 draws to a close, we still have a few more exciting moves to announce — and 2026 looks set to be an even bigger year for bk plus.”
We continue to invest in our regional offices, technology and like-minded teams that share our mission to deliver practical, relationship-driven advice backed by national expertise.
Today, we operate from 33 offices, employ more than 650 professionals, and continue to expand our capability and reach across the UK.