UK Services Tax and Accounting - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Tax and Accounting category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Tax and Accounting – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Services Tax and Accounting UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 35.9314145008
64.0685854992
35%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 41
59
41%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 1%
Transactional 0%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 33%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Services Tax and Accounting brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
taxassist.co.uk 20.51
xero.com 17.99
sage.com 16.89
thomsonreuters.com 4.84
taxeezy.co.uk 3.28
taxd.co.uk 3.11
theaccountancy.co.uk 2.39
gov.uk 1.72
zoho.com 1.51
anna.money 1.32
others 26.44
  • taxassist.co.uk - 20.51%
  • xero.com - 17.99%
  • sage.com - 16.89%
  • thomsonreuters.com - 4.84%
  • taxeezy.co.uk - 3.28%
  • taxd.co.uk - 3.11%
  • theaccountancy.co.uk - 2.39%
  • gov.uk - 1.72%
  • zoho.com - 1.51%
  • anna.money - 1.32%
  • others - 26.44%

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In the PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 26.44% click share, followed by TaxAssist at 20.51%, Xero at 17.99%, and Sage at 16.89%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Services Tax and Accounting brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date xero.com sage.com taxassist.co.uk theaccountancy.co.uk zoho.com taxd.co.uk anna.money thomsonreuters.com comparetheaccountant.com taxeezy.co.uk
2026/08/01 27.25% 24.77% 1.6% 1.27% 1.59% 2.53% 3.17% 0.15% 2.56% 1.13%
2026/08/02 23.3% 28.13% 1.76% 0.85% 4.54% 2.12% 2.4% 0.43% 2.77% 2.24%
2026/08/03 23.02% 18.43% 1.54% 14.19% 3.15% 2.76% 2.71% 1.03% 2.59% 1.44%
2026/08/04 38.34% 7.04% 2.45% 18.16% 2.3% 1.35% 2.73% 0.13% 1.71% 1.39%
2026/08/05 32.3% 13.11% 4.5% 4.05% 4.88% 1.58% 2.59% 1.65% 2.97% 1.97%
2026/08/06 29.33% 12.04% 5.84% 7.2% 3.81% 1.96% 2.47% 1% 4.04% 1.16%
2026/08/07 34.64% 11.05% 10.6% 7.78% 2.6% 1.61% 3.97% 0.48% 1.87% 2.51%
2026/08/08 20.15% 8.06% 29.95% 1.36% 4.03% 6.21% 1.54% 1.86% 0.89% 4.4%
2026/08/09 18.69% 8.43% 23.99% 0.99% 4.26% 5% 1.99% 2.05% 1.01% 7.15%
2026/08/10 15.88% 11.05% 7.76% 3.44% 7.76% 3.67% 4.5% 2.75% 1.49% 5.91%
2026/08/11 13.83% 16.9% 9.18% 5% 7.47% 4.73% 4.19% 1.44% 1.47% 2.1%
2026/08/12 14.53% 19.51% 7.83% 2.69% 7.06% 3.76% 3.25% 2.38% 2.02% 3.49%
2026/08/13 12.46% 20.58% 10.17% 2.29% 4.87% 1.96% 3.76% 2.65% 2.15% 4.45%
2026/08/14 8.89% 19.35% 17.93% 5.22% 7.82% 3.07% 3.3% 1.15% 1.22% 0.85%
2026/08/15 7.79% 16.54% 23.58% 2.43% 6.08% 3.14% 3.04% 1.89% 1.69% 3.54%
2026/08/16 9.98% 23.51% 20.02% 0.56% 6.75% 2.53% 3.29% 4.1% 3.31% 0.82%
2026/08/17 12.05% 19.15% 16.92% 2.23% 9.18% 2.71% 3.25% 2.27% 1.49% 1.98%
2026/08/18 8.02% 19.83% 13.79% 6.38% 11.01% 2.34% 3.43% 1.47% 0.92% 2.7%
2026/08/19 8.31% 17.16% 15.02% 2.6% 9.92% 6.52% 5.61% 0.76% 1.09% 2.19%
2026/08/20 10.1% 13.7% 13.51% 0.6% 10.57% 4.06% 3.13% 2.36% 2.26% 4%
2026/08/21 12.01% 22.59% 14.7% 2.84% 9.07% 5.46% 2.39% 1.05% 0.81% 1.31%
2026/08/22 7.48% 25.08% 18.05% 2.35% 7.76% 4.66% 0.68% 3.41% 1.72% 1.75%
2026/08/23 7.52% 25.63% 20.36% 0.32% 8.49% 4.46% 0.77% 2.26% 0.82% 0.84%
2026/08/24 8.83% 19.88% 17.74% 1.16% 6.87% 2.73% 1.13% 5.41% 1.02% 4.84%
2026/08/25 14.3% 26.37% 9.78% 1.18% 4.96% 4.51% 3.7% 3.13% 2.02% 1.41%
2026/08/26 17.21% 29.33% 9.22% 1.81% 2% 4.07% 4.29% 2.05% 2.38% 2.45%
2026/08/27 19.58% 29.4% 5.07% 3.34% 3.14% 2.99% 4.24% 1.29% 1.96% 0.87%
2026/08/28 16.15% 24.97% 9.62% 5.55% 4.59% 2.72% 3.55% 1.83% 1.95% 1.68%
2026/08/29 16.89% 29.56% 7.68% 0.47% 2.85% 5.07% 3.12% 0.79% 2.08% 1.52%
2026/08/30 13.72% 25.55% 12% 0.38% 5.77% 4.17% 2.31% 1.28% 2.27% 2.3%
2026/08/31 15.97% 15.62% 9.74% 8.05% 6.57% 4.99% 3.33% 2.06% 0.4% 0.14%
  • xero.com
  • sage.com
  • taxassist.co.uk
  • theaccountancy.co.uk
  • zoho.com
  • taxd.co.uk
  • anna.money
  • thomsonreuters.com
  • comparetheaccountant.com
  • taxeezy.co.uk

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In August 2026, Xero’s PPC spend share fluctuated, peaking early at 38.34% before declining to 15.97%. Sage saw a mid-month surge, ending at 15.62%. TaxAssist’s share spiked mid-month, closing at 9.74%. The month concluded with varied trends across advertisers.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Services Tax and Accounting

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/08/01 214
2026/08/02 213
2026/08/03 219
2026/08/04 204
2026/08/05 225
2026/08/06 211
2026/08/07 197
2026/08/08 188
2026/08/09 193
2026/08/10 200
2026/08/11 199
2026/08/12 207
2026/08/13 206
2026/08/14 215
2026/08/15 195
2026/08/16 202
2026/08/17 203
2026/08/18 191
2026/08/19 193
2026/08/20 190
2026/08/21 171
2026/08/22 158
2026/08/23 172
2026/08/24 166
2026/08/25 187
2026/08/26 196
2026/08/27 205
2026/08/28 210
2026/08/29 190
2026/08/30 198
2026/08/31 214

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August began with 214 advertisers, fluctuating throughout the month. A notable dip occurred mid-month, reaching a low of 158 on August 22. The month concluded with a recovery, ending at 214 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Services Tax and Accounting

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
sage.com 10.13%
thomsonreuters.com 1.22%
mollie.com 1.2%
wardwilliams.co.uk 1.12%
taxd.co.uk 1.12%
companiesmadesimple.com -1.06%
taxeezy.co.uk -1.14%
theaccountancy.co.uk -1.26%
gov.uk -2.49%
xero.com -7.59%

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Sage.com surged with a 10.13% click share increase, while xero.com faced a significant drop of 7.59%. Thomsonreuters.com and mollie.com saw modest gains, contrasting with declines for gov.uk and others.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Services Tax and Accounting Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date xero.com sage.com taxassist.co.uk thomsonreuters.com taxd.co.uk theaccountancy.co.uk zoho.com comparetheaccountant.com taxeezy.co.uk companiesmadesimple.com
2026/08/01 22.49% 27.88% 1.32% 4.39% 3.95% 0.7% 0.58% 1.66% 2.79% 0.72%
2026/08/02 25.02% 27.91% 1.54% 5.04% 3.59% 0.39% 1.5% 1.91% 4.22% 1.62%
2026/08/03 22.2% 22.27% 1.38% 5.14% 5.34% 4.95% 1.04% 2.09% 3.16% 3.98%
2026/08/04 51.42% 6.52% 2.35% 0.21% 2.22% 5.6% 0.81% 1.78% 1.67% 2.25%
2026/08/05 39.38% 11.5% 5.82% 3.52% 1.64% 2.15% 1.83% 2.09% 3.34% 1.55%
2026/08/06 32.18% 11% 9.38% 3.97% 1.96% 3% 1.11% 2.72% 1.74% 3.62%
2026/08/07 33.96% 10.05% 17.37% 0.58% 2.57% 3.4% 0.65% 1.66% 4.7% 2.94%
2026/08/08 19.25% 4.91% 42.45% 6.01% 1.96% 0.54% 0.79% 0.49% 5.86% 0.6%
2026/08/09 13.26% 6.09% 37.85% 7.22% 2.63% 0.38% 0.99% 0.58% 11.07% 1.41%
2026/08/10 12.47% 8.25% 9.27% 8.17% 4.49% 1.82% 2.29% 1.26% 10.33% 5.62%
2026/08/11 13.77% 18.87% 14.35% 2.09% 5.75% 1.91% 2.11% 1.35% 4.38% 6.4%
2026/08/12 14.88% 21.67% 12.09% 6.17% 3.93% 1.49% 1.82% 1.09% 6.1% 2.76%
2026/08/13 10.78% 21.48% 14.25% 5.76% 2.18% 1.21% 1.42% 1.79% 9.42% 0.76%
2026/08/14 7.56% 21.58% 25.01% 3.46% 4.17% 2.27% 1.95% 1.03% 2.33% 1.56%
2026/08/15 11.25% 15.02% 30.88% 2.38% 2.52% 1.07% 1.74% 1.13% 6.44% 0.81%
2026/08/16 12.66% 22.23% 27.14% 6.97% 1.91% 0.3% 1.74% 1.78% 1.84% 1.99%
2026/08/17 13.46% 18.34% 23.03% 4.77% 2.69% 1.21% 2.58% 1.19% 5.03% 0.76%
2026/08/18 8.49% 21% 23.01% 2.95% 2.2% 2.11% 3.44% 1.08% 4.37% 0.68%
2026/08/19 8.12% 16.66% 22.6% 1.24% 8.31% 1.25% 2.86% 0.96% 6.08% 1.01%
2026/08/20 16.9% 11.33% 17.44% 6.1% 3.42% 0.63% 2.63% 2.08% 4.54% 1.24%
2026/08/21 12.04% 26.54% 20.02% 2.41% 3.76% 1.12% 2.21% 0.63% 3.09% 1.89%
2026/08/22 5.38% 25.09% 25.01% 7.41% 4.67% 1% 1.9% 1.12% 3.41% 0.89%
2026/08/23 8.72% 27.04% 27.78% 7.1% 2.05% 0.08% 1.82% 0.45% 1.32% 0.79%
2026/08/24 11.1% 19.67% 24.37% 7.29% 1.65% 0.65% 1.58% 0.91% 6.04% 1.51%
2026/08/25 13.09% 29.51% 16.53% 5.87% 4.46% 0.56% 1.27% 1.4% 2.98% 0.7%
2026/08/26 14.43% 32.04% 14.42% 2.48% 5.06% 0.55% 0.51% 1.7% 4.21% 0.17%
2026/08/27 17.33% 35.53% 7.74% 3.34% 4.44% 1.72% 1.18% 1.36% 0.81% 0.14%
2026/08/28 15.69% 26.65% 14.98% 2.27% 2.92% 2.4% 1.12% 1.48% 3.58% 0.14%
2026/08/29 13.01% 31.99% 12.24% 0.96% 6.22% 0.32% 0.66% 1.47% 2.78% 0.25%
2026/08/30 12.19% 27.16% 17.97% 2.18% 4.22% 0.32% 1.39% 2.04% 4.79% 0.25%
2026/08/31 21.32% 16.06% 13.03% 5.04% 4.17% 3.1% 1.86% 0.39% 0.21% 0.13%
  • xero.com
  • sage.com
  • taxassist.co.uk
  • thomsonreuters.com
  • taxd.co.uk
  • theaccountancy.co.uk
  • zoho.com
  • comparetheaccountant.com
  • taxeezy.co.uk
  • companiesmadesimple.com

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In August 2026, Xero’s impression share peaked early, then declined, ending at 21.32%. Sage fluctuated, finishing at 16.06%. TaxAssist surged mid-month, closing at 13.03%. Thomson Reuters remained low, ending at 5.04%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Services Tax and Accounting

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Services Tax and Accounting - Last month
  1. 1
    Self Assessment Tax Return UK - Easy Tax Returns https://www.sage.com

    Free Sage Accounting Software Forever | Get Sage Accounting Today.

  2. 2
    Self-Assessment Tax Returns | TaxAssist Accountants https://www.taxassist.co.uk

    Local experts in business taxation. Book your free face-to-face consultation today.

  3. 3
    File HMRC Self Assessment - UK Self Assessment https://www.taxeezy.co.uk

    Tax Filing Made Easy For UK Residents And Non-Residents Worldwide. Only £130. Start Now!

  4. 4
    VAT Compliance Software - ONESOURCE for UK Corporates https://europe.thomsonreuters.com

    Automate VAT, GST, and sales tax filing with ONESOURCE cloud software.

  5. 5
    Income Tax Calculator: Estimate Your Tax Bill | Xero UK https://www.xero.com

    Xero Calculators Serves Up The Numbers You Need To Track Profits And Manage Your Margins.

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In the competitive landscape of tax and accounting PPC ads, Sage.com stands out with its promise of free accounting software, enticing users with simplicity and cost-effectiveness. TaxAssist.co.uk emphasizes local expertise and personal consultations, appealing to those seeking personalized service. Taxeezy.co.uk offers straightforward, affordable tax filing, targeting both UK residents and international clients. Thomson Reuters focuses on automation with ONESOURCE, catering to corporate efficiency needs. Xero.com provides tools for financial clarity, helping users manage profits and margins effectively. Each ad uniquely addresses specific user needs, showcasing diverse approaches in the industry.

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