TaxAssist Accountants Newbury and Theale welcomes new owner

A rewarding scalable business model for the financially astute

Run your own accounting and advisory business

Now more than ever, you might be thinking about how to make your time and income work harder for your future, so that you’re in control.

As a TaxAssist Accountants franchisee, you can run a thriving accountancy and advisory business, enjoy a growing income from your efforts, and build a valuable asset to sell when the time is right.

You will be able to deliver a suite of accounting, tax, financial and advisory services to local business owners, contractors, freelancers, and their families from your welcoming high street premises.

Franchisees have typically been accountants working both in practice and in industry, as well as in banking, financial, corporate and consulting services. Many also come from a successful business ownership background too.

If you join TaxAssist as a new start franchisee or you are converting your existing practice to TaxAssist Accountants you will need to be a qualified accountant with a practising certificate. TaxAssist can advise you on qualifications and obtaining a practising certificate if this is something you are not familiar with.

If you are purchasing a TaxAssist franchise resale and you are not an accountant with a practising certificate, then having a financial/senior management position within the banking or financial sectors or proven business background is essential. You must attend an initial training course and employ a practice manager who is a qualified accountant to manage the day-to-day operations of the business.

The Market

With the loss of the traditional bank manager and other advisory organisations, there is a gap that TaxAssist franchises are filling, as people seek a local trusted advisor for their business and personal financial affairs.

Demand is constant, with evolving tech automating many of the basic services. Franchisees and their teams harness this to deliver a suite of accounting, tax and advisory work, with a relationship-led approach.

We provide key TaxAssist branded services that will enhance the client experience and provide multiple income streams. These include Financial Planning, Tax Consulting and Payroll Services.

Extending the TaxAssist portfolio offers enormous potential for growth and creates huge value to franchisees in attracting and retaining clients. With more services in the pipeline, this enhances the brand and puts us several steps ahead of the competition.

Our technical team operate a helpdesk, as well as delivering regulatory updates for your team, and we provide specialist support and mentoring for you as the owner. You’ll always be able to access the advice you need, whenever you need it.

Your role – and our role

As a TaxAssist franchisee you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

The goal is for you to work on the business rather than in it. That way, you’re growing an asset as well as your income.

You’ll spend your time growing your business attracting new clients and leading your team of loyal staff. We’ll guide you every step of the way to maximise both your income and asset value, all you need to do is follow the proven model – just like hundreds of people have before you.

Think of us as your back-office support team, with years of experience helping people start and grow their accounting firm.
TaxAssist franchisees benefit from our:

Market leading brand with a proven product and service mix
Lead generation service and digital visibility, including website and marketing campaigns
Refined technology, systems and processes for every element of your business
Guidance setting out your business plan, a proven route to building a saleable asset
Keeping you and your business right at the leading edge of changing trends and regulations
Multi-award-winning 5* franchisee support year-after-year – independent industry survey

There are three typical routes to running your own TaxAssist:

Next steps

The TaxAssist franchise is for the financially astute, people who enjoy the reward of delivering ongoing value to their clients, forging deep mutually profitable relationships. Our next steps include:

Do you have:

Drive and determination
Commercial and financial acumen
Discipline to follow a proven, successful model
At least £40K to invest to start your new business

Over 245 accountancy practices in the UK,with another 135+ territories available

TaxAssist Accountants Financial Data

The following financial information was provided by TaxAssist Accountants to give you more information about the costs associated with a TaxAssist Accountants opportunity

Financial information – The franchise package

Franchise Fee: £19,950 + VAT for a new start franchise*

*£9,975 + VAT if you are joining TaxAssist with an existing practice with a fee bank of over £50,000.

Total Investment Required: From £100,000
Minimum Investment: £40,000

TaxAssist Accountants Newbury and Theale welcomes new owner

October 21, 2025

Chartered Accountant Hugo Mills has taken ownership of the practice at 35 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL, following its acquisition from Paul Greenan.

Hugo brings extensive experience in accountancy, finance and strategic advisory services to support the more than 500 local businesses and individuals at the practice. With a strong background not only in helping small and medium-sized enterprises achieve growth, profitability and long-term success, but also owning/running small businesses himself, Hugo is dedicated to providing tailored financial guidance that delivers real results.

“I’ve been working in the practice for a couple of weeks now and it’s been a fantastic experience,” said Hugo. “I’m enjoying collaborating with the team, connecting with existing clients and welcoming new ones who are keen to learn more about what we offer.

“Delivering a first-class responsive service is my passion. I take pride in helping businesses unlock their potential and have a strong track record in adding value to optimise growth, turnover and profitability.

“I’d encourage anyone interested in learning more about our services to get in touch for a free initial consultation. We provide an extensive range of services which include accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax planning, and broader business advisory and financial planning services.

TaxAssist Accountants Success Stories

TaxAssist Accountants Testimonials

After learning more about the strength of the TaxAssist brand and the comprehensive support on offer, I made the decision to convert my existing practice and join the network.

Beyant Khosti (TaxAssist Accountants Barnes and Putney)

I've invested in starting a new business, opened my first shop and have a growing client portfolio. Without TaxAssist, this would never have been possible.

Raza Syed (TaxAssist Accountants Southall)

Being part of a franchise network is the best of both worlds... I get to make my own decisions about the business and yet we are part of this massive network made up of the very supportive franchisor, directors and staff, as well as the other franchisees

Hannah Campbell (TaxAssist Accountants Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Fairmilehead)

I am happy to report that I now have over 400 clients, which generate an income and flexibility in how I work that could not have been achieved on the corporate ladder I stepped off. Further, I know that the practice will be a valuable asset for my future when the time is right. The shops, along with my own marketing, and the initiatives of the TaxAssist Support Centre Team, have proved invaluable in helping me to build a substantial practice.

Alex Smith, TaxAssist Accountants Plymouth and Peverell