Xeinadin has acquired Bennett Whitehouse, a Brierley Hill–based accountancy practice specialising in franchise payroll and service charge accounting.
Founded in 2018 by Gavin Whitehouse, Bennett Whitehouse has grown from a single-person operation to a 40-strong team over six years.
The acquisition brings the firm into Xeinadin’s integrated network of more than 100 offices nationwide while retaining its local presence. About half of the Bennett Whitehouse workforce has been with Whitehouse for more than 20 years, underscoring the practice’s emphasis on long-term relationships and continuity.
Bennett Whitehouse has established two national specialisms: providing payroll services to franchise businesses and delivering commercial and residential service charge certification and accounts.
Both are supported by proprietary software designed to automate processes, including a bespoke service charge workflow and a payroll automation system under development.
Gavin Whitehouse, CEO and founder of Bennett Whitehouse, said:
“I’ve worked with some of my team for more than 20 years, and many of our clients have been with us just as long. This move is about making sure those relationships are protected for the future. We’ll still be the same people our clients know and trust, but now we’ll have the backing of Xeinadin’s national network with deeper expertise in areas like tax and VAT, and the resources to grow in a way that’s sustainable for everyone. It’s also going to be a real lift for our team; better benefits, more opportunities, and the reassurance of being part of something bigger.”
The integration will allow Bennett Whitehouse to broaden its tax and VAT advisory capabilities, collaborate more closely with Xeinadin specialists in service charges, and pursue larger franchise payroll projects. Clients will continue to work with the same core team, supported by Xeinadin’s nationwide network and digital tools.
Derry Crowley, CEO of Xeinadin, said:
“Gavin has built a practice with a national reputation in two very specialised areas, run by people who’ve chosen to work together for decades. That loyalty, both within the team and from clients, is rare. It’s exactly the kind of culture we want in Xeinadin. By combining their expertise with our national platform, we can help Bennett Whitehouse do more of what they already do brilliantly, whether that’s scaling their payroll operation, targeting bigger service charge contracts, or giving clients access to the full breadth of advisory services they now have at their fingertips.”