Starting and Scaling a Successful Accountancy Practice: Lessons from the TaxAssist Accountants Network| 3 November
Building and Growing a Successful Accountancy Practice
Starting your own accountancy practice or taking an existing firm to the next level can bring significant opportunities, but also challenges around attracting clients, pricing, staffing, systems and creating capacity for growth.
This practical webinar will draw on experience from across the TaxAssist Accountants network to explore what it takes to build a stronger, more sustainable practice. Hosted by Samantha Skyring, Head of Network Development, alongside Will Swift, Franchise Development Manager and experienced franchisee, the session will combine industry insight with real-world experience of running and growing a practice.
This session will cover:
- The current landscape for small accountancy practices and the opportunities in the small business market
- What to consider before starting or growing your own accountancy practice
- The common pressure points faced by new and established practice owners
- How to attract, retain and support small business clients
- Why brand, marketing and local visibility matter
- The systems, processes and technology that create capacity for growth
- Moving from sole practitioner to a team-led business
- The role of mentoring, networks and support structures in accelerating progress
- Real examples and lessons from within the TaxAssist Accountants network
- Q&A and practical takeaways for attendees
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for accountants considering starting their own practice, existing practice owners looking to grow or scale, and those considering alternative routes to practice ownership, including purchasing an established practice.
Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Delivery: Online
Cost: Free of charge
About the speakers:
Samantha Skyring, Head of Network Development, TaxAssist Accountants
Samantha Skyring is Head of Network Development at TaxAssist Accountants, supporting practice owners across the network with growth, development, training and operational improvement.
Qualified in practice, Sam works closely with new and established franchisees to help them build sustainable, well-managed accountancy practices. Her role gives her insight into the real challenges faced by practice owners, including client acquisition, systems, staffing, pricing, training and creating capacity for long-term growth.
Will Swift, TaxAssist Accountant
Will joined TaxAssist Accountants as a franchisee in 2000 and has built up a substantial and successful practice from shops in Horsforth and Pudsey in West Yorkshire. His practice continues to flourish and now has a team of eight working from both offices.
He became a Franchise Development Manager for TaxAssist Accountants covering the north of England and Scotland, in December 2024. He draws on his 25 years as a franchisee to discuss and share best practice ideas and experiences, while mentoring franchisees to achieve their goals.
TaxAssist Accountants
With a TaxAssist Accountants franchise you can own a thriving accountancy, tax and advisory practice and enjoy a growing income from your efforts while building a valuable asset.
Whether you're thinking of starting your own practice, looking to buy a practice or wanting to scale an existing one, TaxAssist Accountants offers the expertise, resources and ongoing guidance you need.
As the UK's largest network of accountants specialising in supporting small and medium sized businesses, you'll benefit from an established brand, proven systems, comprehensive training, marketing support and experienced business development teams, giving you the confidence to build a successful, profitable practice with long-term growth potential.
