Around 80% of accountants said they were prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ for clients during the new tax year period, showed research by Intuit QuickBooks.

This period can be a stressful and busy time for accountants, with many small business owners finding it incredibly difficult, second only to the busy January self assessment filing period.

As a result, 78% of accounting professionals said they were prepared to take on more work to reduce the stress on their clients.

However, the added pressure also meant that more than half (60%) sacrificed having a good work/life balance, and 44% lost a good night’s sleep.

The stress experienced during the new tax tear period also contributed to burnout among accountants, affecting 50% of those surveyed. It also made it less likely for people to enter the profession (41%).