Origins dating back to 1867

BHP’s longevity spanning over 150 years is testament to the firm’s ability to anticipate, adapt and meet the changing needs of its clients and the business environment. Our significant experience means that BHP is able to provide a full portfolio of integrated accountancy, business advisory, corporate finance and tax services.

Jarvis Barber & Sons
1867

Jarvis Barber & Sons

Jarvis Barber & Sons, the ‘senior partner’ so to speak, traces its history back to a practice formed in 1867.

Sisson Platt and Co was formed
1880

Sisson Platt and Co was formed

Ransom Harrison & Lewis was founded
1910

Ransom Harrison & Lewis was founded

Barber Harrison & Platt was formed
1970

Barber Harrison & Platt was formed

Acquisition of Carlines
1991

Acquisition of Carlines

The firm acquired Carlines, one of Chesterfield’s largest firms of accountants.

Acquisition of Moore Fletcher & Co
1996

Acquisition of Moore Fletcher & Co

Acquisition of Cobden Board
1998

Acquisition of Cobden Board

Ingram Forrest Corporate Finance Merger
2006

Ingram Forrest Corporate Finance Merger

BHP merged with Ingram Forrest Corporate Finance, giving us the largest and most experienced corporate finance team in the region.

Mitchells Group Merger
2011

Mitchells Group Merger

BHP merged with Leeds and Harrogate based Mitchells Group. This has further strengthened the firm’s position as the largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Yorkshire.

Barron & Barron Merger
2013

Barron & Barron Merger

BHP merged with York based Barron & Barron to strengthen the firm’s specialist offering. The additional services enabled BHP to build upon its reputation as the key independent business advisory firm in Yorkshire.

Clough & Co Merger
2015

Clough & Co Merger

BHP merged with Cleckheaton based Clough & Co, this landmark deal created a regional practice with other 300 staff including 31 partners, across six offices. This merger positioned BHP as Yorkshire’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants.

Clough & Company's Merger
2015

Clough & Company's Merger

The Cleckheaton merger also involved Clough & Company’s Financial Services team who have now joined BHP Financial Planning Limited, whilst the two Firms’ Corporate Recovery and Insolvency teams have combined to form BHP Corporate Solutions.

GVT Chartered Accountants Merger
2016

GVT Chartered Accountants Merger

BHP merged with local Sheffield firm GVT Chartered Accountants.

Atkinsons Merger
2017

Atkinsons Merger

BHP merged with York based Atkinsons Consulting, now BHP Prosper. Since 2000, Atkinsons quickly built a reputation as a market leader for cloud accounting in the North of England.

150 years of excellence

BHP’s longevity spanning over 150 years is testament to the firm’s ability to anticipate, adapt and meet the changing needs of its clients and the business environment.

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