TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s leading accountancy and taxation service for small businesses recently celebrated their 12th Annual Conference in style at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth.
The event while covering the current market issues concerning the impending recession remained a motivational and upbeat day – reinforcing the message that TaxAssist Accountants is a good sound business offering services that will continue to be in demand throughout these uncertain times.
The Annual Conference attracted the largest turnout ever of its national network of accountants with over 350 attendees, sponsors and branded service partners. Guests celebrated in style with a formal black tie Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The awards were presented to the winners by comedian, Ronnie Corbett. 
Karl Sandall, Chief Executive comments, “We were delighted to celebrate our conference with Ronnie Corbett, our entire network and their staff. It’s always an enjoyable event, and provides a great opportunity for franchisees to get to know each other, share ideas and experiences and to reinforce the message that TaxAssist Accountants is now a major force to be reckoned with.”
If you would like to find out more about joining the TaxAssist Accountants network, then contact us without delay on 0800 0188297. You can also watch a video about the franchise on our website at www.taxassist.net
TaxAssist Accountants is the largest network of accountants in the UK offering 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.
TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995, specifically to serve the tax and accountancy needs of small business in the UK. 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.
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