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About Direct Assist Accountants

A local, ACCA regulated firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Slough, with a straightforward, no jargon approach to your finances.

Accountants Who Actually Understand Slough Businesses

Direct Assist Accountants is a Slough based firm offering practical, fixed-fee accounting for sole traders, contractors, landlords, and growing limited companies. We combine modern cloud tools like Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent with real advice, helping with everything from Self Assessment tax returns to VAT and payroll. Talk to our team about your accounts, tax, or business growth. We are here to make it simple.
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We Serve Slough and the Surrounding Areas

Our office is based at Unit 2, 20 Woodland Avenue in Slough, but our support reaches well beyond the town centre. We work with sole traders, contractors, and limited companies across Langley, Windsor, Maidenhead, and towns across Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are based, you can meet us in person at our Slough office, or connect remotely by phone, email, or video call, whichever works best for you.

See the full list of areas we cover.

Why Slough Businesses Choose Direct Assist

ACCA regulation, ACSP registration, fixed pricing, and a genuinely local team are the reasons most clients give for choosing us. See the full list of reasons on our homepage, or read on to meet the people behind the firm.

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Meet the Team Behind Direct Assist

Direct Assist Accountants is led by Sohail, alongside an ACCA qualified team with hands on experience across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and corporation tax. We built our reputation by understanding each client's business properly, staying available when they need us, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Whether you are a first-time freelancer filing your first tax return or a limited company managing payroll and VAT, you will always know exactly who is handling your accounts: a dedicated accountant who knows your business, not a rotating queue of case handlers.

Our Qualified Accountants

Real, qualified accountants, not a call centre. Here is who is actually behind your account.

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Muhammad Sohail Abbasi

Founder & Director
  • Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA)
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
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Hifza Hameed

Qualified Accountant
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting
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Adnan Imtiaz

Qualified Accountant
  • MSc Applied Accountancy
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting
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Muhammad Israr

Qualified Accountant
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting
MD

Muhammad Danish

Accountant
  • MAAT
  • AAT Qualified
Our Story

From a Single Desk in Slough to a Trusted Local Firm

2014
Direct Assist Accountants founded in Slough
2018
Reached 500+ clients across Berkshire
2022
Expanded international presence by establishing a new office in the UAE
2026
Became a registered Companies House ACSP, supporting 2,000+ businesses across Slough and the UK
1,000+
Tax Returns Filed Every Year
2,000+
Slough Businesses Helped
12+
Years Combined Experience

Our Partners

What Our Clients Say

F
10 months ago
★★★★★

Direct Assist Accountants have been incredibly reliable in managing our bookkeeping, payroll, and tax returns. Their team is always available to answer questions and explain things clearly, making our accounting stress-free. We feel confident knowing everything is handled accurately and on time. Highly recommended for any business looking for professional support in Slough!

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A
8 months ago
★★★★★

One of the most proactive accountants in Slough and the surrounding areas. They always prepare and finalize my VAT returns well in advance, allowing me to plan and manage my taxes effectively.

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T
3 years ago
★★★★★

Brilliant firm. They have been doing my accounts for over 10 years with extraordinary professional skills. Have been recommended them to a few of my associates & they sing their praises of them. We highly recommend Direct Assist Accountants.

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3 years ago · Local Guide
★★★★★

I have been using Direct Assist Accountants for a very long time. I am very happy with their services. Direct Assist Accountants is a specialist small business accountant and I have no doubt about this. They have a good reputation for providing first-class services. I am happy with them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Assist Accountants was founded in 2014 in Slough, Berkshire. What started as a small local practice has grown into a firm supporting over 2,000 businesses across Slough, Berkshire, and the wider Thames Valley, filing more than 1,000 tax returns every year.
Yes. Our team holds ACCA qualifications, and the firm is a registered Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). See our full ACCA and ACSP credentials on the homepage.
One dedicated accountant from our qualified team handles your account directly, not a rotating queue of case handlers. Meet the team above to see who that could be.
A local accountant understands the Slough business landscape, from Trading Estate logistics firms to local landlords, in a way a national call centre firm often cannot. Read more about what makes Slough’s business landscape distinct.
We support over 2,000 businesses across Slough, Berkshire, and South Buckinghamshire, filing more than 1,000 tax returns every year.
Our office is in Slough, and most clients are based across Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire, but we support clients UK wide through remote video and phone support. See all the areas we cover.

Ready When You Are

Let's Start Your Journey With Direct Assist

Now that you know a bit more about us, we would love to know more about you. Whether you are switching from another accountant, or just looking for someone who actually picks up the phone, fill in your details below and we will be in touch to talk through exactly what you need.

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