After a career spanning 25 years looking after finance in the marketing services industry, Martin Thomas decided it was time to fulfil a lifetime ambition and run his own show.
Working for big players in the PR and marketing services industry, including as European CFO for Weber Shandwick and FD of Burson Marsteller, spending two years in Frankfurt, four years in Hong Kong and three years in New York, Martin was looking for an opportunity to channel his creative passion and accountancy knowledge into running his own business.
After extensive research into all the options available, Martin, a qualified chartered accountant, decided to join TaxAssist Accountants.
“When I made the big decision to step out by myself, the initial and obvious route was to become a sole practitioner,” said Martin. “But starting up a new business in central London can be paved with pitfalls, so I started looking into different options.
“The TaxAssist Accountants brand offered a much stronger and more immediate profile than M. Thomas FCA, in terms of attracting small businesses and individuals needing accounts and tax returns, which is my target market. Also the help and advice the TaxAssist Accountants Support Centre could offer me in terms of tax knowledge and marketing was indispensable.
