Mid-tier accounting firm, William Buck has accelerated its growth in Western Sydney through a strategic merger with Champion’s Business Growth Advisers. The merger creates the largest SME focused accounting and advisory firm in the region.

Since William Buck opened its offices in Parramatta, Western Sydney has seen significant change. It’s now home to almost 230,000 SMEs and represents 25% of NSW’s Gross State Product. The merger, effective from 1 November 2022, will consolidate William Buck’s position as the ‘go to‘ advisor for these SMEs.

William Buck NSW Managing Director Nick Hatzistergos says that building the firm’s service quality and capabilities in Western Sydney was a key pillar of the firm’s strategic plan.

“Western Sydney plays a vital role in all sectors of the economy. This merger represents our long-term strategy of delivering ‘a whole of firm’ service to the West including expanded tax and wealth advisory services.

We’ve known Champion’s for a long time, and they’re an obvious fit. They’ve built a formidable firm based on a great culture amongst their people and outstanding client relationships. Their unwillingness to compromise on client service is a value shared by William Buck.”

Stephen Champion and David Freney, Directors at Champion’s said joining forces with William Buck is a win-win for both their clients and people.

“Our clients will gain access to William Buck’s deep expertise across Audit and Assurance, specialist Tax Services, Corporate Advisory and Wealth Advisory. Our team will benefit from William Buck’s expansive training and development and wellbeing programmes.”

The firm will operate from William Buck’s existing Parramatta premises which will now be home to over 50 full time professionals. Further investment in Western Sydney together with ambitious growth plans will see the firm deliver continued benefits to the area through specialist services and greater employment opportunities.