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Accounts Assist UK Franchise

Company Facts

Established in 2008, Accounts Assist franchise provides a bookkeeping service. This is a home-based, white collar franchise, that is a provisional member of the British Franchise Association.

How much does a Accounts Assist franchise cost?

An Accounts Assist fanchise costs from £14,995. On a monthly basis, you are required to pay a 10% service fee of turnover and a 1% marketing fee.

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About Us

Anita Brook set up Accounts Assist in 2008. The practice was so successful that decision was made to franchise the concept and methodology. Accounts Assist (UK) Ltd has recently won the 2010 Bright Sparc Award for “Best Business Support to Technology Companies”. Anita also writes regular blogs for Financial Mail’s Women’s Forum and Marie Claire. She also writes for The Telegraph, Start your Business Magazine and Better Business Magazine.

Accounts Assist is a book-keeping franchise, which has been accepted by the bfa for provisional membership.

Are you ready to be part of the Accounts Assist franchise family?

Accounts Assist is a franchise you can count on. No accountancy experience is necessary as you will receive comprehensive support each step of the way when you become an Accounts Assist franchise owner.

There are 5 good reasons for becoming an Accounts Assist franchise owner.

1 - easy to set up

Registration of a limited company - We will set up a limited company for your franchise
Quick start guide - We will provide you with a simple guide to getting started that takes you day by day through your first two months in business
Easy to use manual - Our straightforward manual covers everything you need to know, from setting up and following processes to managing staff and maintaining standards
Bespoke training - All new franchise holders are enrolled on an initial one-week intensive training course covering everything you need to run your business, including Bookkeeping, Management and Sage training
Lead generation - you will be provided with 10 leads

2 - equipment and resources

Pre-installed computer equipment - All Accounts Assist franchise owners are supplied with a laptop pre-loaded with Sage Accounting and all other necessary software, as well as a printer
Business stationery - You will receive Accounts Assist information packs for you to pass to prospective clients, as well as letterheads, compliment slips and business cards
Template documents - Our pro forma letters and forms provide you with a basis for producing all common documentation you will need in the course of running your franchise
Fully-functional webpage - You will be provided with a professional quality webpage, bearing the Accounts Assist branding, as well as an Accounts Assist branded email address

3 - ongoing support

Dedicated account manager - You’ll be assigned a named contact who you call direct whenever you need advice on running your franchise
Technical support - As a franchise holder, you and your staff will be given access both online and by telephone to our technical support team, on hand to give advice whenever you need it
Legislative bulletins - You’ll receive regular newsletters, keeping you informed about any changes that affect your business, along with advice on any action you should take
Annual general meetings - Quarterly meetings are held at Head Office where all franchisees come together with key management staff to discuss business development, performance, marketing, action points, etc. There is also an Annual General Meeting.

Making Money magazine said “as long as a person remains an Accounts Assist franchisee they can expect ongoing support in every area of their business”.

4 - marketing support

Launch campaign for your franchise - When you’re ready to start trading, Accounts Assist will help manage a PR campaign to raise awareness of your franchise
Ongoing marketing support - As a franchise holder, you will have access to advice, guidance and professional designed marketing materials to help you manage your ongoing marketing strategy
National PR and marketing - Accounts Assist engages potential clients on an ongoing basis through PR and marketing activity. As a franchise holder, you’ll benefit from the interest this generates

5 - joining is easy!

Do you want to become an Accounts Assist franchise owner and enjoy the great reputation and improved work-life balance this brings?

The investment required to purchase an Accounts Assist franchise is just £14,995+VAT. Ongoing there is a monthly service fee of just 10% of turnover, with a monthly marketing fee of 1%.

Funding is available from NatWest subject to status.

Read what our franchisee have to say

Accounts Assist was a good choice for me. The training was thorough, interesting and tailored to suit my experience. I have received good service from them and their support in answering any questions raised has been brilliant. I would recommend them.
ROHIT SHUKLA, LEICESTER

Having spent 25 years working for others I decided that I wanted more of a work/life balance. The Accounts Assist franchise offered me this. It is up to me whether I go flat out and build a mini empire, tick over and pay the bills or something in between. There are no pressures to meet targets and the set-up/ongoing costs are the lowest in the market. In spite of this the central team is always there to offer technical and marketing support.
ALAN REWHORN, HUDDERSFIELD

Making the leap from being a Finance Director to self-employed accountant can be a daunting prospect. I soon realised that I needed help in getting my first clients, putting together quotes and pricing for my services, choosing the right software, and last but not least I would need a good website and stationery to help me project a professional image. The team at Accounts Assist has been invaluable in providing me with tools to do a first-rate job, providing me with multi-company book-keeping and payroll software plus in-house training and a technical helpline for queries. They have provided me with initial client appointments and even accompanied me on my first appointment. The people at Accounts Assist have been very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic, proving the old adage that as a franchisee you are “working for yourself but not by yourself”.

TREVOR PEARSON, IPSWICH