Midlands Enterprise Awards 2021

43 | Midlands Enterprise Awards 2021 Offering expert business advice and support, delivered by friendly local teams as part of a dynamic national network, TaxAssist is the go-to for all tax and accountancy needs. We speak to Paul Simpson of the Market Harborough franchise and find out more about the services its provides. Paul Simpson runs the Market Harborough franchise of TaxAssist Accountants. Not only is Paul a financial services expert, and has been for more than 30 years, but he can also take the pain out of your bookkeeping, helping you to build the business of your dreams and grow the business too. “After developing several firms in South Leicestershire, including my own, I now use my experience to help you,” he explains. “I am here to help you and your business thrive.” Offering a tax and accountancy service that reflects the way the world works today means that you will receive expert business advice and support, delivered by a friendly and local team, as part of the dynamic national network. TaxAssist Accountants in Market Harborough is focused on providing a personal and professional service and works with a whole host of different types of clients. Typically it aids start-ups, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, landlords, contractors, freelancers and individual taxpayers. Being experts in several accounting packages, such as QuickBooks, Xero and Dext, means that Paul and the team can ensure you are ready and compliant for Making Tax Digital. Although this is the maiden year of the business, Paul already has big plans for growth and expansion and has leased an initial three shops in Market Harborough, Lutterworth, and Blaby, as well as looking to lease two further shops in Wigston and Narborough. “Although the business only started trading on March 15th 2021, I am already looking to take on Best Personal Accountancy Firm – East Midlands 10 staff this year, and have already won almost 100 new clients, as well as having received multiple five-star reviews through Google My Business.” There are four compelling reasons to use Paul’s services with the top of the list being trust. “We’re part of a national franchise which was established in 1995 and has more than 350 offices and shops in the UK,” says Paul. As well as this, he offers a personal and friendly service, can save you money with fixed fees and value-added services, plus he is empathetic to the plight of the small business, providing flexible appointments and monthly payment plans. Paul places a huge emphasis on teamwork and explains that his dedicated staff all work together to ensure that the client is at the centre of everything in order to achieve the best results. “We communicate well and this is an essential feature on all team members,” he says. Reflected in his strong ethos of teamwork is the fact that TaxAssist Market Harborough was recently awarded the accolade of Best Personal Accountancy Firm – East Midlands in the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2021. And, despite having only been in operation for a few months, Paul already has big plans for the future of his franchise which are already well underway. “We plan to grow to have five shops or offices in five locations in the next five years. We also aim to have 1,000 clients to our name.” Contact: Paul Simpson Company: TaxAssist Accountants Website: www.taxassist.co.uk/market-harborough Jul21053