Accountancy Practice The Balancer Expands into Derby with New Base at Oberoi Business Hub
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 7 July 2026
A growing accountancy practice has chosen Oberoi Business Hub as the base for its continued expansion across Derby and the wider East Midlands.
Nic Cooper, founder of The Balancer Ltd, has taken office space at Oberoi Business Hub on Pride Park as he looks to strengthen his presence in Derby and support an increasing number of clients in the area.
Having spent more than 25 years working in finance across a wide range of sectors, including senior roles as a Finance Director, Nic launched The Balancer to provide a more personal and accessible service to business owners.
"I'd spent over 25 years in finance and had seen just about everything," said Nic. "I wanted more flexibility and a better quality of life, so I started my own business. Initially, I focused on helping organisations save costs, delivering finance training and consultancy services. However, the more small businesses I worked with, the more I was asked to help with their accounts because they weren't getting the support they needed from their existing accountants. That's how The Balancer accountancy practice was born."
Today, The Balancer supports a growing portfolio of limited companies, providing annual accounts, corporation tax services, self-assessment tax returns, payroll and VAT support. Nic is supported by his part-time assistant, Ginny, and prides himself on helping business owners navigate both financial and operational challenges.
What began as a business designed to create a better work-life balance has evolved into a thriving practice with a loyal and expanding client base.
With an established office in Uttoxeter, Nic identified Derby as a key growth area and selected Oberoi Business Hub as the ideal location to support his future ambitions.
"My Derby client base is growing and I wanted a professional, accessible location where I could meet clients and continue building the business in the area," he said. "I already had business connections based at Oberoi Business Hub, so it was the obvious choice. The office gives me a fantastic platform to strengthen relationships, meet prospective clients and support the next phase of growth for The Balancer."
Welcoming Nic to the Hub, Jodie Brady, Head of Operations at Oberoi Business Hub, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Nic and The Balancer to Oberoi Business Hub. From our first conversations, it was clear that Nic shares many of the values that are important to us – building strong relationships, supporting local businesses and delivering exceptional service.
"As Nic's client base continues to grow across Derby, we are pleased that he has chosen Oberoi Business Hub as the next home for his business. We look forward to supporting him on that journey and introducing him to the wider community of businesses based here at Pride Park."
Kavita Oberoi OBE, Managing Director of Oberoi Business Hub, added:
"At Oberoi Business Hub, we are passionate about creating an environment where businesses can thrive. Nic's journey from Finance Director to successful business owner is exactly the type of entrepreneurial story we love to support.
"We continue to see strong demand from professional service businesses looking for flexible office space, access to meeting facilities and opportunities to connect with other ambitious organisations. We are delighted to welcome The Balancer to our growing business community and look forward to seeing Nic's business continue to flourish."
Located on Pride Park, Oberoi Business Hub provides serviced offices, virtual office solutions, meeting rooms and business support services for organisations ranging from start-ups and consultants to established and growing companies. The Hub is home to a diverse business community that benefits from a flexible, professional working environment and valuable networking opportunities
https://www.oberoibusinesshub.co.uk/
https://www.thebalancer.co.uk/
