DJH Acquires Thorne Widgery to Boost Midlands Reach & Tech Capabilities

Accountancy group DJH expands across the Midlands and Welsh Borders with the acquisition of tech-focused firm Thorne Widgery and its XfE software platform.

Professional services group DJH has announced a major expansion of its Midlands and Welsh Borders footprint following the acquisition of technology-led accountancy firm Thorne Widgery.

The strategic deal strengthens DJH’s regional presence while adding proprietary software capabilities to its growing national portfolio.

Expanding Regional Reach and Tech Innovation

Founded over 80 years ago, Hereford-headquartered Thorne Widgery has established itself as the largest accountancy practice in Herefordshire and Shropshire, operating across additional sites in Ludlow and Shrewsbury. The firm has built an award-winning reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses through a forward-thinking, tech-first approach.

As part of the acquisition, Thorne Widgery’s specialist education accounting platform, XfE, a bespoke software solution built specifically for schools and academy trusts, will also join the DJH group.

Scott Heath, CEO at DJH said: “What particularly excites us is the work their development team has completed in building software solutions for the academies sector. This is a real differentiator, and it opens up an exciting opportunity for us to explore how that capability could be extended into other sectors where DJH has strong expertise.”

Seamless Leadership and Expanded Client Capability

The integration will see no interruption to day-to-day client operations. Daniel Crowther, CEO of Thorne Widgery, will continue to lead the firm alongside directors Lizzie Roberts and Sam King.

Through the wider DJH group, Thorne Widgery clients will now gain direct access to a broader suite of specialist, in-house commercial services, including:

  • Estate Planning & Capital Allowances
  • R&D Tax Credits & Corporate Finance
  • Commercial Funding Solutions
  • Advanced IT & Technology Support

Speaking on the merger, Daniel Crowther noted: “DJH shares our values and our drive, and joining the group gives us the platform to go further and faster than we could independently. I am genuinely excited about what lies ahead.”

Scaling a National Footprint with Local Expertise

Backed by private equity firm Tenzing, DJH’s headcount now stands at nearly 900 people operating across 19 offices in the UK and Ireland.
Scott Heath emphasised that DJH’s growth strategy relies on maintaining strong regional leadership backed by national resource: “Our model works best when we combine the reach and resources of a national group with real, locally led expertise. Thorne Widgery’s coverage across Hereford, Ludlow, and Shrewsbury gives us the kind of connected Midlands and Welsh Borders presence we have been working towards.”

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