Wigan accountancy firm Fairhurst, with a history of more than 80 years, joins Affinia
Key facts
- Buyer
- Affinia (backed by RedBird Capital Partners)
- Target
- Wigan-based chartered accountancy firm with a history dating back more than 80 years
- Exit route
- Investor-backed
- Sector
- Professional services
- Region
- North West
- Deal date
- 3 November 2026
Affinia, the accountancy group backed by investment firm RedBird Capital Partners, has acquired Fairhurst Accountants, a Wigan-based chartered accountancy firm with a history dating back more than 80 years.
Affinia has grown rapidly through acquisitions since it was formed in 2024, and now employs around 1,600 people across more than 30 offices following a series of deals, including its recent combination with Wilson Partners.
The deal is the latest example of private equity-backed groups buying long-established independent practices, as consolidation continues across the UK accountancy profession.
Originally reported by Business Sale Report