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Hanby C Michael

Hanby C Michael

Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England, DL12 8BG

C. Michael Hanby is a fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians. He has been in business in Barnard Castle, providing business services to Teesdale for more than 25 years. Accounts are prepared for clients who are sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, so whoever you are and whatever you do we are sure we can be of assistance. They are usually prepared annually, however if accounts are required for a shorter period then this is easily achieved. less

Frederick Crowther & Son

Frederick Crowther & Son

Halifax, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HX1 4PN

We have been using Crowthers payroll services for over a year and during that time we have found them to be very efficient and helpful with both the monthly payroll services and end of year procedure. They always respond promptly to any queries and have certainly made the whole payroll process much easier. We would certainly recommend their services. less

Aston Shaw Accountants

Aston Shaw Accountants

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East England, CB24 9PW

We are independent chartered certified accountants, registered auditors, tax and business advisors. With 5 offices across East Anglia and a team of over 80 people, we have been trusted and recommended by our clients since 1969. Our people make us different - energetic and enthusiastic about supporting you and your business. less

Corporate Accountancy Solutions

Corporate Accountancy Solutions

Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England, SK11 6DP

At Corporate Accountancy Solutions (CAS), thats exactly what we do for a huge range of entrepreneurial business owners who work in industries as diverse as telecommunications, marketing, construction, manufacturing and invasive weed eradication. The one thing all our owners have in common is that they are passionate about building the business they always dreamed of and everything we do is focused on enabling this to happen. less

Graham Hunt

Graham Hunt

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, East England, LU7 9NB

The organic growth of the firm over the years is testament to the fact that these aims have been met with a total of some 300 clients now entrusting their accounting and tax affairs with us as well as involving us in discussions and advice to fulfill their hopes and plans for the future. We continue to provide and improve our service offering to ensure we meet our existing and potential clients requirements as well as keeping ahead of technological and statutory requirements. less

Stamford Bookkeeping

Stamford Bookkeeping

Stamford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, PE9 2PQ

Stamford Bookkeeping was first established in 2004 by Fay Brooks who identified a need for a cost effective, no nonsense bookkeeping and accounting service. The business grew and Stamford Bookkeeping started to offer a full service of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and sole trader tax returns. This side of the business was developed, and was growing at a rapid rate and so in 2013 Fay took on a business partner, Kate Howitt to assist with this accounting work. less

Knight Goodhead

Knight Goodhead

Eastleigh, Hampshire, South East England, SO53 3DA

You would probably expect us to say just that – but you might like to know that in the UK alone, more than 50% of FTSE Finance Directors are Chartered Accountants with many then moving to become Chairman or Chief Executive. As Chartered Accountants based in Chandlers Ford near Southampton, we provide accounting services to all kinds of businesses and charities. less

J D D Chartered Accountants

J D D Chartered Accountants

Aberdeen, Scotland, Scotland, AB10 1XE

JDD is all about people. The firm has a small but dedicated team with a large range of specialities helping you achieve your goals and objectives. We offer a personal service with a rapid response to clients' requirements. We are actively recruiting new accounting and tax staff. less

Chromium Bookkeeping

Chromium Bookkeeping

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East England, PE2 8JN

Starting - and running - a small business is a challenge which can be really rewarding - a chance to focus on things you excel at and enjoy doing. Hi, my name is Carol and I am the proprietor of Chromium Bookkeeping. I chose to work for myself after several years of working for others and wanted to be able to use my own knowledge and experience to help many small businesses. less

David Waddington Accountancy

David Waddington Accountancy

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO11 2TU

Situated in Green Lane Centre, David Waddington Accountancy Services Limited offers a complete accountancy bookkeeping and payroll solution for your business. Day to day accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll and compliance can be a major headache for today's business management. Indeed, poor financial systems and planning are a major cause of many business failures. less

Inform Accounting

Inform Accounting

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, West Midlands, B72 1QY

If your business uses Xero, then using Inform Accounting in Birmingham is the only natural choice. Whether you're a start-up business, a sole-trader or a several-office super-power, our accountancy expertise works together with our exceptional Xero knowledge so that you see the difference in your bottom line. Xero saves you time with online accounting, we help save you money on your tax bill - and if you fancy coming round to see us, we'll even save you some of our posh biscuits. less

Casterbridge Hardy

Casterbridge Hardy

Dorchester, Dorset, South West England, DT1 1BE

Casterbridge Hardy LLP is a dynamic and forward looking practice which was founded by Roger Beverly-Wilson, the present Senior Partner, who created the foundation which has made the firm's expansion and continued growth possible. The services we provide include : Accountancy, Bookkeeping, PAYE, Auditing and financial planning. Policy has remained constant since the inception of the practice - we have no time for hyperbole. less

Kerry Osborne Accountancy

Kerry Osborne Accountancy

Dunstable, Bedfordshire, East England, LU6 1EN

Welcome to Kerry Osborne Accountants Ltd, established Certified Accountants for over 15 years. Based in Dunstable, Luton we also serve Leighton Buzzard, and Flitwick. We specialise in affordable accountancy for local and start-up businesses, and offer payroll, book-keeping and tax return services. Whatever the needs of your business we can assist. We offer a free first consultation and very reasonable prices, so don't hesitate to get in touch and find out how we can help. less

Franklin Chartered Accountants

Franklin Chartered Accountants

Earlsfield, South West London, London, SW18 4EJ

Choosing the right firm of Chartered Accountants is an important decision. Our advice given can be worth thousands in tax saved, accurate information for you and your business, not to mention the piece of mind of working with a firm you can trust and rely on. So, if you are looking for a friendly, professional, and proactive firm to work with, you have come to the right place. less

Murray Walne

Murray Walne

Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6EG

Murray Walne LLP is a progressive and partner-led firm of Chartered Accountants providing a complete range of services and owner-managed business of all kinds. We are a fully independent company who pride ourselves on providing a pro-active, timely and responsive service, keeping our clients both aware and up to date. Murray Walne FCA, partner, has been in private practice since 1979 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1973. 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