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Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hill

Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hill

Wickford, Essex, East England, SS11 7HQ

Clay Ratnage was established in East London in 1927. The Practice has been built around providing support to local family businesses and whilst this continues to comprise the largest part of our client base we now have a wide variety of clients across the UK and beyond. The philosophy of the firm has been to maintain a "general practice" approach to clients. less

Steer Accountancy

Steer Accountancy

Folkestone, Kent, South East England, CT19 6AJ

Steer Accountancy was founded to fill a gap identified in the service industry, for accountants that were not just technically competent to the highest standards, but also friendly, approachable and tuned-in to small business. At Steer we are down-to-earth accountants who pride ourselves on being able to combine our relaxed, non-corporate structure with a professional work ethic. less

P S Bookeeping & Accountancy

P S Bookeeping & Accountancy

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO2 8JY

We will help you decide on the most suitable structure for your business, sole trader, partnership, or limited company. We will help you prepare a business plan, cash flow projections and trading forecasts. We will help you complete any registration procedures with Companies House, Inland Revenue, or Customs and Excise. We can relieve you and your staff of an enormous burden by taking care of all your bookkeeping and accounting needs, including the preparation of your annual accounts. less

Macfarlane & Muir

Macfarlane & Muir

Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 7JT

We will collect from your premises all your accounting paperwork. The collection schedule will be tailored to your requirements. Once processed the documentation will be return to you. Inclusive are Supplier and bank reconciliations, preparation and / or submission of Vat Returns. For the Construction Industry Scheme we can prepare the requirements for your subcontractors and HM Revenue & Customs. For sole traders, partnerships and/or limited companies and includes business taxation. less

R. E. Froud & Associates

R. E. Froud & Associates

Frome, Somerset, South West England, BA11 3ET

R. E. Froud & Associates Ltd is a family owned firm of accountants and bookkeepers based in Frome and Trowbridge. Accountants offering a range of services to the self employed and small businesses in Frome, Trowbridge and surrounding areas, as well as nationwide by our online/postal service. less

Wagner Accountants

Wagner Accountants

Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland, EH2 4AS

We prove an invaluable business partner, available as a sounding board and source of advice on a wide range of business matters. We believe that businesses constantly need to strive to improve efficiency, drive down cost and increase sales in order to optimise margins and ensure survival. Our company has the benefit of professional, practical, hands on staff and associates, dedicated to the development of UK businesses. less

Maroon Accounts

Maroon Accounts

Leatherhead, Surrey, South East England, KT22 7AW

Maroon Accounts is a small firm of accountants and tax advisors in Surrey. We provide friendly, practical advice and we will work with you to understand your business or individual needs. Out audit and tax team have professional qualifications as well as a significant number of years of experience. less

Thomas & Young

Thomas & Young

Solihull, West Midlands, West Midlands, B90 3AD

While we have made every effort to provide accurate and up to date information on our website, the law is constantly changing and affects each person or business in different ways. The information contained within this website is no substitute for specific advice and we will not accept liability if you rely solely on information from the website. It is important that you read this page as it contains important information regarding accessing our website. less

Lakin Clark

Lakin Clark

Canterbury, Kent, South East England, CT1 3JF

Lakin Clark was established in 1982 and we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. As well as general accountancy, audit and tax skills, our partners also have individual specialist skills which enables us to provide clients with a first class service as and when required. less

Baileys Bookkeeping Services

Baileys Bookkeeping Services

Heanor, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE75 7PU

Andrew has 10 years experience in the accounting sector working in both accounts practice and as a self employed bookkeeper. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers with Diplomas in both manual and SAGE bookkeeping as well as being AAT and part ACCA qualified. Baileys Bookkeeping provides a professional and quality bookkeeping service for both individuals and businesses in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area. less

Birdie Bookkeeping

Birdie Bookkeeping

Reading, Berkshire, South East England, RG6 3UF

Our team have years of experience working with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, whether you work on your own or have staff on payroll, we have the skills and knowledge to do your book keeping in a way that that suits your business. We process your paperwork, quickly and accurately, and provide management reports that tell you how your business is performing. less

Lewis Ladd

Lewis Ladd

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, SA13 1NN

We are delighted that our Graduate trainee Richard Bourke, BSc has commenced his Association of Chartered Certified Accountants course at Gower College. Richard is a graduate of Aberystwyth Unviversity, and we wish him well. Further, we have engaged a school leaver, Miss Tasha Jenkins from Sandfields Comprehensive school, as a junior trainee. Tasha has commenced a 3 year day release course at Neath Port Talbot College. She will study for The Association of Accountancy Technicians on a 3 year course. less

Ian Watt Accounting Services

Ian Watt Accounting Services

Blackpool, Lancashire, North West England, FY1 2EP

Following a varied career including military service, computer programming and even operating a number of petrol stations, in the late 1980's Ian was employed as a business consultant specialising in accounting-related software applications for the retail oil industry, resulting in what was then the rather common problem of redundancy! In 1990 Ian established his business as a sole practitioner accountant, specialising in the provision of a personalised service to the small business community. less

KV Accountancy

KV Accountancy

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, SN4 7HH

I have also passed Sage computerised accounts with a first class pass and my IAB (Institute of Certified Book keepers) payroll exams with distinction. I believe you should feel free to call me at any time with any concerns about YOUR business, I have heard too many people who are scared to ask their accountant what the figures mean and who go away confused. less

Beaumont Seymour

Beaumont Seymour

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO3 3BZ

The partners and staff at Beaumont Seymour are dedicated to helping you achieve your financial and commercial objectives. Our business philosophy puts your needs first, minimising your liability for tax, making the most of your money, helping you put together the finances you need and providing effective and well managed business solutions and advice. We provide a friendly, personal service combined with professional advice of the highest standard. less

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Accounts will become a very important part of your business endeavours, therefore you are maybe wondering how to find the best and most reliable accountant. Since every pound counts for a business owner, you want to know where you stand by the end of every month and year, here is when a reliable and knowledgeable accountant will help you. While using accounting software can help you monitor your business costs, it is simply not enough for your business. There are many benefits of working with a reliable accountant and they extend beyond simply monitoring numbers and costs. If you make sure to choose a good, reliable, and reputable accountant, they can become the financial partner of your company for life. This is why you want to take your time and ensure the best choice when looking for an accountant.

Before you decide to hire an accountant, make sure you understand the four fundamental areas where an accountant can be much of a help.

Fundamental Areas of Accountant’s Expertise

• Accountant can help you with business advisory – An accountant should be knowledgeable about the business environment of your company, also your tax situation, financial statements, etc. Once the accountant is knowledgeable of all these aspects, they will be able to fit all pieces together and help you come up with a business plan and a personal financial plan. An accountant should be able to provide you with helpful and knowledgeable advice on different business aspects from insurance to expansion and everything in between. A reliable accountant will be able to provide you with an objective and unbiased insight and opinion.

• Accountant can help you with book-keeping and accounting – Of course, the main expertise of an accountant is accounting and book-keeping. An accountant will help you by setting bookkeeping and accounting systems to help you monitor and manage your day-to-day business records. A good system set by a reliable accountant will allow you to evaluate the profitability of your business and modify prices if required. An accountant will also help you with monitoring expenses and tracking budget, spotting trends and reducing accounting fees, etc.

• Accountant can help you with tax advice – A good accountant will also provide you with help on tax-related issues and questions in two main areas: tax compliance and tax planning.

• Accountant can help you with auditing – Auditing is a service most commonly required by a bank when it comes to loans. There are many levels of auditing and an accountant can help you with preparing financial statements, the actual audit, and other aspects of auditing.

How to Choose an Accountant?

Of course, the best and often easiest way to find a reliable accountant is by getting referrals. You can get reliable referrals for an accountant usually from your attorney, banker, or business colleague because these are the professionals, who often need to work with an accountant. While a good accountant will often work for a big company, there are many reliable and experienced specialists, who are certified public accountants and work for middle- and smaller-sized companies and businesses too. It is very important to check if the accountant has a CPA. Once you narrow down your choice and settle on an accountant professional, it is important to consider and discuss with the accountant how much of the work will be done by your company and how much of the workload will be done by the accountant. In general, an accountant will be able to help you in three broad categories: recording transactions, assembling transactions, and generating returns and financial statements. It is important to determine in which category you will need the help of the accountant.

The next step when choosing an accountant is to interview them and see how you will “click”. If you have narrowed down your choice to more than one accountant, make sure to arrange interviews with all of them. There are many questions you can ask in order to determine whether an accountant can be helpful to your business or not, most of them we will explore below.

Questions to Ask an Accountant

There are three main categories of questions you would like to ask the accounting specialists during the interview you arrange with them.

• Services – Is the accountant offering bookkeeping besides tax and auditing services? What about management consulting, estate planning? Does the accountant help with the design and implementation of a financial information system that works for your business? Does the accountant offer additional services such as analyzing transactions for loans and financing, preparing, auditing, reviewing and compiling financial statements, managing investments, representing you before tax authorities?

• Personality – You should make sure that the style of work and personality of the specialist is compatible with yours. Is the professional the right choice for handling your business? After all, you are leaving your business in their hands, you want them to be reliable and professional. Ask specialists how they will handle situations and issues relevant to you and your business. Listen to the answers and make a decision on how they will approach your company.

• Fees – Make sure to ask about service fees upfront. A reliable accountant will never be hesitant about asking such questions and they will provide you with all the information you need to make a decision. Most professionals will commonly charge by the hour. Make sure their fee system and all the costs involved in working with them works for you and your business. Get a range of quotes, if needed, and you can also make a final decision based on the budget you can use for working with an accountant. However, don’t base your decision solely on cost and mainly look for experience, professionalism, reliability.

Make the Most of Your Work with an Accountant

After you make a final choice and decide on a specialist, make sure to engage them through a letter or a document that spells out all terms of the agreement. Such a document should mention all details including the fees to be charged. Such a document will make sure that both you and the accounting specialist have the same expectations from this relationship.

Fundamental areas of accountant’s expertise
How to choose an accountant?
Questions to ask an accountant
Make the most of your work with an accountant