TaxAssist Accountants Franchise

Join an award-winning accountancy franchise

More than 200 franchisees have successfully made the move into self-employment, so ask yourself:

• Do you have the ambition to run your own accountancy franchise?
• Are you looking to escape corporate life?
• Are you looking for that ideal work-life balance?
• Are you looking to build a valuable asset that could secure your future?
• Are you ready for a NEW challenge?

At TaxAssist Accountants, we can provide you with the opportunity to do all the above.

Who are TaxAssist Accountants?

TaxAssist Accountants is the largest and most successful franchise accountancy network in the UK with over 280 shops and offices across the country, servicing more than 65,000 clients.

Our business specialises in servicing the needs of small businesses and self-employed individuals, a burgeoning sector that has traditionally been over-charged and under-serviced.

Operating from unique shopfronts, our franchisees provide an accessible and welcoming location for small business clients to meet with an accountant at their convenience.

We are MULTI-AWARD WINNERS in both the accountancy and franchise industry:

• Full members of the British Franchise Association (bfa)
• Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners at the bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards
• five-time winners of the Smith & Henderson 5* Satisfaction Award
• Winners of the Smith & Henderson Awards – Best Franchise, Continuous Improvement and Best Larger Franchise
• Winner of the ‘Most Innovative Tax Team of the Year’ Award
• Best Training & Support award winners at Best Franchise Awards
• AIA Winner of The Accountancy Firm of the Year Award

Resilient sales growth

Sales across the network continue to grow and franchisees should aim to build up turnover and profits consistently, aiming after 5 years for a turnover of £300,000+.

Those franchisees who are continuing to be proactive with networking and marketing strategies, are pushing past the £500,000 turnover level.

“The key thing is that being part of a successful franchise has meant that my business has grown much, much quicker than it would have done otherwise. If you were to ask me, would I do it all again?... I’d say yes in a heartbeat! I wish I could have done it sooner!”

Richard Brookes – TaxAssist Accountants Cambridge

Why the demand in TaxAssist Accountants?

The small business market is huge in the UK.

According to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, over 99% of businesses were Small or Medium sized in 2017 and 96% were micro-businesses employing 0-9 employees.

Every small business needs to have an annual set of accounts prepared. Very few business people have the knowledge or inclination to prepare their own accounts, hence the ever-increasing demand for accountancy services.

“After the successful establishment of my first office, I am planning to expand my territory and open two more outlets. I am also planning to invest in new territories around the area by opening more shops within three years.”

Nadeem Iqbal – TaxAssist Accountants Walthamstow, London

Accredited training, support and continuing development

Our six-week intensive training course, delivered by qualified in-house experts, covers all aspects of the TaxAssist Accountants business model and prepares new franchisees for successfully trading.

We will show you how to:

• Market yourself, recruit and retain your clients
• Competently complete year end and monthly/quarterly accounts and tax computations
• Complete Self-Assessment tax returns and various other tax forms
• Operate bookkeeping and VAT software and be able to advise your clients
• Run an efficient office/shopfront and business with the support of IT, marketing and eventually staff
• In short – how to run and grow a successful, sustainable and profitable business

This is followed up by further training in months 2, 3 and 6, as well as ongoing regional courses and visits by our Franchise Development Managers.

“The initial training was both as rewarding technically as it was entertaining. It was professionally presented and enjoyable, with the trainers and staff having a personable management style.”

Roger Mills – TaxAssist Accountants Bourton On The Water

Your local shop with big-brand credibility

Visibility, credibility, walk-in business and brand reinforcement are just a few of the benefits that operating from a shop front premises bring.

Having a visible presence within the business community helps build awareness of your TaxAssist practice. Stand out from the crowd with our fresh approach to accountancy.

Next steps

Do YOU have the ambition to run your own accountancy franchise?

Attend one of our popular Discovery Days, which are hosted at our UK Support Centre.

You will discover more about our business model, the support we provide and how you can build a successful and profitable business.

Book your place today.