# UHY Hacker Young

The UHY Hacker Young Group is a leading Group of UK chartered accountants, with 96 partners and 720 professional staff operating from 20 offices across the UK. Established in London in 1925, the group is also a founding member of UHY International, the 19th largest international network of accounting firms with more than 330 offices located in almost 100 countries across the globe.

## History

UHY Hacker Young was founded by Johnny Rubens and Mark Hacker, both qualified accountants, who opened their first office in Chancery Lane, London. Initially focusing on assisting individuals with financial difficulties, they expanded their services over the years to include tax advice and compliance. In 1961, a merger with Stuart Young & Co led to the adoption of the name Hacker, Rubens, Phillips & Young, which was later shortened to Hacker Young. The firm continued to grow, opening offices in Manchester and Nottingham in the mid-1960s, marking the beginning of a national network.
Since its foundation, the firm has offered a broad range of services, including bookkeeping and auditing, tax compliance and advice, corporate recovery and company secretarial services. UHY Hacker Young has also helped companies float on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) since its inception in 1995, providing them with advice on pre-IPO fund-raising, admissions, due diligence and tax assistance and planning.

## Services

UHY Hacker Young offers a wide array of services, including:
* Audit and assurance
* Business advisory and accounting
* Corporate finance
* Corporate tax and VAT
* Private client services
* Turnaround and recovery
* Cloud accounting
* Services for international businesses
* Tax investigations
These services cater to various sectors, such as charities, academies, manufacturing, healthcare, property, technology, and more.

## Offices

The UHY Hacker Young Group comprises 20 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These 20 offices are known under the following titles:
* UHY Hacker Young - London, Nottingham, Abergavenny, Ashford, Birmingham, Brighton & Hove, Bristol, Broadstairs, Chester, Newport, Sittingbourne, Sheffield & Winchester
* UHY BPR Heaton - Leeds
* UHY Calvert Smith - York
* UHY Hacker Young Fitch - Belfast
* UHY Ross Brooke - Abingdon, Hungerford, Newbury, Swindon

## Branding and purpose
### Helping you prosper

According to the UHY Hacker Young, "helping you prosper" is the key purpose behind the company’s approach to client service, internal culture, and community engagement.
The firm describes its methodology as solutions-focused, aiming to support clients in achieving commercially viable outcomes while adhering to regulatory standards. UHY Hacker Young positions itself as an organisation that embraces change, encourages professional development, and seeks continuous improvement. The firm acknowledges that prosperity extends beyond financial success and aims to understand and support the unique goals of its clients, employees, and wider communities.

### 2024 rebrand

In October 2024, UHY Hacker Young unveiled a new brand and corporate identity, reflecting the firm's evolution and future direction. The rebranding aligns with their commitment to helping clients prosper and signifies a renewed focus on growth and innovation.