Mercer & Hole

Mercer & Hole marked its 120th anniversary in February 2025, indicating origins in 1905. It is an independent accountancy and advisory firm with four offices in London, St Albans, Rickmansworth and Milton Keynes, serving businesses, individuals, families and trustees.

Its work spans audit and assurance, corporate and business tax, corporate finance, restructuring, virtual finance, private client tax, trusts and financial planning. Corporate finance services include buying and selling businesses, due diligence, valuations, financial modelling, tax structuring and raising finance.

The firm is particularly strong in private client and estate-planning work, combining private client tax with financial planning on issues such as inheritance tax, trusts, retirement, Court of Protection matters and succession. For graduates, its training routes cover audit, tax and corporate restructuring, with professional qualifications supported alongside paid employment.