Campbell Dallas goes for growth in Perthshire

0 Andy Ritchie, Charlie Carnegie and Chris Horne outside Campbell Dallas’ new £1m Perth office Accountancy firm Campbell Dallas has acquired Perthbased Bell & Company, a longestablished practice specialising in owner managed businesses and private clients.

The deal will see 20 staff and one partner transfer to Campbell Dallas, and adds some £1 million of annual fee income. Campbell Dallas recently opened a new £1m office in the centre of Perth. Total staffing in the newly enlarged office has increased to five partners and 56 staff, including nine trainees.

Andy Ritchie, head of Campbell Dallas’ Perth office, said the deal was a natural fit for both firms, and would provide clients access to a greater range of services and expertise.

Charlie Carnegie, Bell & Company’s managing partner, said: “Joining Campbell Dallas presents an exciting opportunity for our clients and staff.”

Chris Horne, managing partner at Campbell Dallas, added: “This is a solid step forward for the firm in achieving its planned growth target.”