UK a accountancy firm Hurst has set sights on expansion, with goals to double its size and reach £20m turnover by 2028.
Echoing this sentiment, Hurst managing partner Tim Potter said: “There is plenty of scope for further expansion for Hurst both in the north west and beyond.”
The firm’s recent move to a new flagship headquarters in Stockport has enabled the expansion of its staff headcount from 120 to an anticipated 170 in the coming years.
Its growth strategy includes broadening its national client base, extensive hiring, launching new service lines, and technology investments.
Hurst reported a 13.5% growth in its fee income to £9m in the financial year ending 31 March 2024, while in the current year, it is on track to surpass £11m.
Potter said that the firm has “solid” foundations to drive growth in a “measured way”.
He noted: “Over the past 12 months we have invested in the business on a significant scale, with our new offices, key appointments, new service lines and by embedding new technologies within the firm, including AI-driven digital platforms.
“This programme will continue to enable us to further enhance our service offering. We have also stepped up our leadership training provision with a global provider to nurture the next generation of senior leaders, and will be launching a bespoke proposition to help clients integrate and develop their AI offering within their businesses, and adding further service lines.
Hurst’s recent initiatives include the introduction of a private client tax service led by partner Karen Chadwick, aimed at business owners and high net worth individuals. Additionally, a corporate tax compliance service has been established under the leadership of Ellen Feetum.
In addition, the firm launched Hurst Corporate Finance as a standalone brand in 2025, as well as making investments to increase use of AI-driven digital platforms for data management and resource planning.
