Tax Assist Accountants Franchise Going International

Press release date: 19-Feb-2009

TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s leading accountancy and taxation service for small businesses is delighted to announce they have now sold the Master Franchise Licence for the Republic of Ireland to Accountants, Greg Murphy and Roddy Comyn.  

Greg and Roddy currently operate their own established and very successful accountancy practice in Dublin which will now be transformed into the Support Centre for the Republic of Ireland franchisee network.

Their current practice premises will become the Republic of Ireland’s very first TaxAssist Accountants shop front, offering all of the usual great TaxAssist services to clients.  This will be the flagship practice for Ireland and the network is expected to grow to over 50 shops overall creating many new jobs and opportunities in the process.

TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995 and now has over 160 franchisees including 79 shop fronts across the UK.  The selling of this first Master Franchise Licence in the Republic of Ireland proves that the sound and proven business model is exportable and further international expansion plans are in the pipeline.

Karl Sandall Chief Executive of TaxAssist Accountants comments “I’m incredibly pleased that we have found two excellent master franchisees who will be taking the TaxAssist Accountants brand name to the Republic of Ireland market.  I’m confident that with their ability and enthusiasm and with our experience and expertise that this will be the start of a long and successful relationship.”

If you would like to find out more about joining the TaxAssist Accountants network in either the UK or the Republic of Ireland then contact us without delay on 0800 0188297.  You can also watch a video about the franchise on our website - www.taxassist.net

TaxAssist Accountants offer a range of services specifically matched to the needs of small business. Services range from the completion of end of year accounts and annual tax returns to payroll, VAT and bookkeeping. This is further complemented by additional services designed to help small business owners maximise their financial position including debt recovery, independent financial advice and personnel (HR) services.

About Tax Assist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995, specifically to serve the tax and accountancy needs of small business.  Its Support Centre is in Norwich, and currently TaxAssist Accountants has a network of offices with over 160 accountants and tax specialists around the country.

Chief Executive - Karl Sandall FCIB

Karl spent 26 years at a senior level with a major clearing bank before joining TaxAssist Accountants on 1st January 2000 as Operations Director – taking on the role of Chief Executive in 2002.  A 'fellow' of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a School Governor and a member of the Financial Industry Group and of the Committee of the IFS School of Finance for the East of England, Karl oversees the running of the company and the whole network on a day to day basis and ensures the company continues to expand rapidly.

Business Development Director – Sarah Robertson MSc, Dip M, Chartered Marketer, MCIM FIDM

Sarah founded a successful Brand Agency ‘The Point’ in 1994 with three other Directors. ‘The Point’ became one of the foremost marketing communications agencies in the Eastern region with billings in excess of £4.5m.  Sarah has a total of 20 years experience in the marketing and advertising industry, working with a broad range of national and regional brands such as the British Red Cross, Norwich Union, Oracle, Del Monte, the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and Swinton Insurance. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing.  Sarah joined the TaxAssist Accountants Board on 1st September 2004.  Sarah is responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, shop fronts, practice management and business development strategies for franchisees.

Network Operations & Finance Director - Phil Sullivan BSc (Hons), ACIB

During a 26 year career with HSBC Bank plc Phil achieved Executive Management status and undertook roles covering a wide range of disciplines. These included corporate banking, branch retail banking, credit control, strategic planning, human resources and training. Prior to leaving HSBC Phil was Area Director for Leicestershire, a role with responsibility for all aspects of the bank's branch banking & commercial business in the county and corporate banking activities in East Midlands. He was responsible for 400 staff operating from 36 offices and a cost budget of £11m. Phil established his own business in 2006 providing corporate and commercial advisory services to selected business clients. He specialised in assisting with the creation of strategies for large transactions, including business sales, MBOs/MBIs, flotations, raising unquoted equity and exit/succession. His main business interests lie in corporate finance and management/leadership theory and practice.
After working with TaxAssist Direct Ltd for 18 months on a consultancy basis, Phil joined the Board as a full-time Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2008. His responsibilities include overall technical competency and compliance of the Network and Support Centre, internal financial control and operational integrity.