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The Practice was set up in 2004 by Louise Thorpe and Gary Barham who, after many years in the corporate world, decided they wanted to set up their own business to serve the local small businesss community.

Our senior accounting team each have a wealth of accounting experience and extensive knowledge of UK taxation. Our Head Accountant, Gary Barham, previously worked for Ernst and Young, one of the big 4 global accountancy firms.  

The Directors are also experienced business managers and ensure the Practice is run efficiently and develops in line with legislative changes, market trends and client needs.

We provide a friendly and responsive service on all aspects of Accountancy and Tax, including Company Accounts, Corporation Tax Returns, Self-Assessment Tax Returns, self-employment, CIS, rental property income, VAT Returns, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Company Formations and Company secretarial services.

During the free initial consultation, we discuss your needs and provide an accountancy solution that is tailored to you.  Our dedicated staff get a real satisfaction from helping owner managed businesses success in the local area. Our staff are skilled business advisors and so, in addition to preparing the Accounts, they work with you to grow and develop your business.  Please come and talk to us about your business to see how we can help you.

We have a fixed fee policy and offer flexible payment options.  

Our overall aim is simple: To save you tax and take the stress out of meeting your HMRC tax liabilities, giving you peace of mind and letting you focus on your business and what you are good at!

We have recently expanded our business and opened offices at Marylebone and Camden Town.

TaxAssist - Highbury, Islington can be found on Blackstock Road on the corner with Riversdale Road. It is opposite the Bank of Friendship pub and the old Arsenal stadium (Highbury). The nearest tubes are Arsenal (Piccadilly line), Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington tube stations (Victoria Line). The number 4, 19 and 236 buses stop outside the shop. Client parking is limited to pay and display bays. TaxAssist - Highbury, Islington is proud to be part of the local business community, serving local peoples’ tax and accounting needs since 2004.'

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We specialise in supporting independent businesses and work with 80,684 clients. Each TaxAssist Accountant runs their own business, and are passionate about supporting you.

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