TaxAssist
Accountants, the largest network of accountants specialising in
providing services to small businesses, has bolstered its board of
executive directors as it continues to grow its operations both in
the UK and abroad.James Mattam, previously Senior Business Development Manager,
has been promoted to Group Business Development Director, while his
predecessor Sarah Robertson will take on wider responsibility as
Group Operations Director.
James joined TaxAssist Accountants after leaving university in
1999 and has played a key role in helping to generate business for
the TaxAssist network. He has also managed important relationships
with suppliers and partners, ensuring TaxAssist remains a leading
force in the accountancy industry and the small business
market.
His new role will see James responsible for marketing
strategy, brand development, shop fronts, practice management and
business development strategies for the UK accounting network and
international matters.
Sarah has been a director at TaxAssist since 2004 and helped
transform the business development department, which included
successfully introducing shopfront premises for many franchisees
and contributing extensively to the overall development of the
business. With her comprehensive knowledge of the network and skillset,
Sarah will bring a different dynamic to the role as she focuses on
recruiting new franchisees and making sure that TaxAssist continues
to embrace the latest technological advances.
Outgoing Group Operations Director Phil Sullivan will become
Group Finance Director, while Karl Sandall and Ray Clarke remain as
Group Chief Executive Director and Group Technical Director
respectively.
Karl said: “As the TaxAssist network grows both in the UK and
internationally, we have ensured our franchisees are able to
continue to receive support from a highly experienced and skilled
board.
“Sarah’s new role was a natural progression so she can take on
wider group responsibilities, and I am delighted we have been able
to promote James in recognition of his hard work and contributions
to the TaxAssist success story.”
