TaxAssist announces additional Franchise Development Manager to support growing network

Samantha Skyring, previously one of TaxAssist’s Technical Managers, moves to new position

TaxAssist Accountants has strengthened the support for its 200-strong network of accountants with Samantha Skyring joining Steve Mack and Phil Jesse in the Franchise Development Team.

Samantha, who is ACCA qualified joined TaxAssist Accountants in 2014, having previously worked as a senior accountant in practice. For the past three years, she has gained an in-depth knowledge of the network, delivered training, provided technical assistance and undertaken due diligence visits.

Samantha said: “I’m really excited by my new role. I love being out on the road, travelling all over the UK, visiting franchisees and helping them to grow and develop their businesses. I will be using my experience in practice to help ensure systems and processes are being effectively used to maximise efficiency and profitability in an ever-changing industry.”

Sarah Robertson, TaxAssist Accountants’ Group Operations Director, added: “In the three years I’ve known Samantha, she’s made a real impression on both her colleagues at the Norwich-based Support Centre and the franchisees and their staff around the network, with her warm, friendly manner, and ability to effectively communicate her vast wealth of knowledge. She is an excellent addition to the Franchise Development Team and will provide first class support to our network.”

“TaxAssist Accountants is operating in an industry undergoing huge changes, particularly with Making Tax Digital on the horizon. I am looking forward to working with Samantha to ensure that our network remains ahead of the game in terms of their offering to clients, their business development, compliance, efficiency and ultimately operating a successful and profitable practice.”