A local, ACCA-regulated firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Slough, with a straightforward, no-jargon approach to your finances.
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, personal advice — helping you with everything from self-assessment tax returns to VAT and payroll. Talk to our team about your accounts, tax, or business growth — we're here to make it simple.
While our office is based at Unit 2, 20 Woodland Avenue in Slough, our support reaches well beyond the town centre. We work with sole traders, contractors, landlords, and limited companies across Langley, Windsor, Maidenhead, Burnham, Taplow, Beaconsfield, Bracknell, Reading, and the wider Berkshire and Thames Valley area. Wherever you're 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.
There are several reasons Slough businesses trust us with their accounts — here are just a few.
Direct Assist Accountants is led by Sohail, alongside an ACCA-qualified team with hands-on experience across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and corporation tax. We've built our reputation the old-fashioned way — by understanding each client's business properly, staying available when they need us, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Whether you're a first-time freelancer filing your first tax return or a growing limited company managing payroll and VAT, you'll always know exactly who's handling your accounts — no call centres, no passing you between departments, just a dedicated accountant who knows your business.
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I had a very positive experience with Direct Assist Accountants. They took the time to fully understand my situation and provided clear, practical advice that helped resolve my tax matters, including issues related to a non-resident entity. Sohail was particularly helpful — patient, knowledgeable, and clear in his explanations throughout the process. I felt well supported and confident in the advice I received. I would happily recommend Direct Assist Accountants to anyone looking for professional and reliable tax support
very good accountants. Especially Hifza is pro .
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.
Amazing services. Very corporative and helpful.
Direct Assist Chartered Accountants has provided exceptional service from start to finish. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of accounting and taxation make them stand out. I appreciate how clearly they explain every step, ensuring complete transparency in the process. Their proactive approach, accuracy in documentation, and timely follow-ups have made my financial matters completely hassle-free. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to delivering value to their clients. I strongly recommend Direct Assist Accountant to anyone looking for trustworthy and high-quality accounting services.
Direct Assist Accountants was founded in 2014 in Slough, Berkshire. What started as a small local practice has grown into a trusted firm supporting over 2,000 businesses across Slough, Berkshire, and the wider UK, filing more than 1,000 tax returns every year.
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