We’re delighted to welcome respected Birmingham firm MDP to bk plus, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing national expansion.
This move sees us open our first city centre office in the Midlands, bringing us back to the heart of where our business began just five years ago in Walsall. What started as a single-office firm has now grown to 35 offices and more than 700 people, making bk plus one of the fastest-growing independent accountancy and advisory firms in the UK.
MDP brings with it deep local knowledge, long-standing client relationships and a strong reputation for trusted advice to SMEs and owner-managed businesses across Birmingham. Their team will continue operating from their existing office in the city centre, now supported by the full resources, specialist expertise and national reach that our network offers.
Reflecting on the move, Arran Jones, Partner at MDP, said:
“We’re excited to be joining bk plus at such a pivotal time in its journey. Our clients will continue to receive the same personal service and advice they trust, but now with access to even more services, specialists and national support. We’ve found a true cultural fit in bk plus, and this next chapter brings fantastic opportunities for our clients and our team.”
This addition to our group caps off a transformative year in which we have strengthened our presence across Scotland, Yorkshire, the North West and the South West through a series of strategic acquisitions. With seven offices in Scotland alone and a rapidly expanding footprint across every major UK region, we remain committed to building a national firm by investing in local people, local offices and maintaining our client-first values.
Shaun Knight, said:
“MDP is an important step in our journey, not just because of their quality and reputation, but because it brings us into Birmingham city centre for the first time. It’s a return to our Midlands roots with a renewed focus on supporting SMEs in the places where we started. The team at MDP are experienced, trusted and fully aligned with our values. We’re delighted to welcome them to bk plus.”
David Whale, Partner at MDP, added further insight into the firm’s history and the alignment between our two businesses:
“The teams at MDP have worked together for over 45 years to build one of the best independent corporate accountancy practices in Birmingham City Centre servicing the SME market. Eighty percent of our team have only ever worked for MDP, and we are proud to have helped more than 100 individuals achieve chartered accountant status.
We have always focused on delivering proactive, high-quality advice that helps clients achieve both their personal and financial goals, which has supported our organic growth to a 50-strong team.
When bk plus approached us, it was clear that both businesses shared similar goals and values. Our senior teams have known each other personally and professionally for over 20 years. bk plus brings additional resources, expertise and technology, while MDP offers a strong foundation for bk plus to cement its brand within Birmingham’s corporate SME environment. I’m proud to be part of the joining of these great firms.”
As we continue to expand, our focus remains unchanged: partnering with like-minded firms that share our commitment to practical, client-focused advice. Every new office strengthens our collective capability, but it’s the people, our teams and our clients that make this growth meaningful.