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Quay Accounts

Quay Accounts

Exeter, Devon, South West England, EX1 1JG

Quay Accountants Exeter are a small and dedicated team of professionals who have many years of experience between them in operating and maintaining successful businesses, both large and small, here in the South West. We always aim to fully understand our client’s needs and then advise accordingly. We will provide as much or as little input as is required by the client. less

Williams Denton

Williams Denton

Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, LL30 2RB

The original firm of Hugh E Edwards & Co was formed in 1926 and was one of the first accountancy firms in Bangor. Since then the firm has grown taking over a number of other accountancy practices and currently operates from offices in Bangor & Llandudno. In 2002 the practice incorporated and Williams Denton Cyf was established. Today we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to business and personal clients alike. less

Stephen Hill Partnership

Stephen Hill Partnership

Gillingham, Kent, South East England, ME7 2YY

Welcome to the Stephen Hill Partnership, accountants in Medway, providing a personalised service to business owners and individuals. For help with any of your accountancy and tax needs, please give us a call. All initial consultations are free of charge. less

Landsborough Accounting Services

Landsborough Accounting Services

Godalming, Surrey, South East England, GU7 2NU

Landsborough Accounting Services Ltd are established accountants in Surrey that are committed to going the extra mile for our customers. Whether you are a start-up business, sole trader, partnership or individual needing tax advice, we have the expertise to handle your requirements and help ease the burden of dealing with your business finances. less

Accountants In North London

Accountants In North London

Brent, North West London, London, HA9 9LJ

I am a chartered Tax Accountant based in Wembley and I run a small Accountancy company and tax consultancy firm from my home in North London. I deal mainly but not exclusively with small companies and individuals who operate as Sole Traders and I help individuals with their self assessment returns. I offer a very informal service and I have helped many sort out their tax affairs over the years. less

The Modern Accountant

The Modern Accountant

Prestwich, Greater Manchester, North West England, M25 9NF

UHY HACKER YOUNG has appointed Simon Barker as a partner in its London business advisory services team. Formerly partner at KPMG, Barker has more than 20 years' experience providing outsourcing, financial reporting and audit services and advice to companies, primarily in the food and drink, retail and consumer brands, airline, pharmaceutical and business services sectors. He has also worked as a finance consultant to businesses and charities such as Mind and. less

AGM Chartered Accountants

AGM Chartered Accountants

Perivale, West London, London, UB6 0AA

In today's complex financial and business world, everyone needs reliable, professional help managing their personal and business finances. Not only is it necessary to ensure that everything is accounted for in compliance with the various statutory requirements, it is also important to make the most of every opportunity to maximize your income and minimize your expenditure. At AGM Accountants we help you get the best out of your situation. less

Waltons Clark Whitehill

Waltons Clark Whitehill

Hartlepool, County Durham, North East England, TS24 0UX

Waltons Clark Whitehill was founded in 1885 by W T Walton and has grown to become one of the major accounting firms in the Tees Valley and the North East of England. Our team of four directors and over 40 team members pride ourselves on promoting our friendly, approachable and professional style as trusted business partners, building strong and long term relationships. less

RFJ Bookkeeping For Childminders

RFJ Bookkeeping For Childminders

Fareham, Hampshire, South East England, PO14 3DB

I hold both the Association of Accounting Technicians and Association of International Bookkeepers qualifications, so you can be assured that your business is in safe hands. We offer a free initial consultation allowing us to assess your exact requirements, and how we can best help you. This will include the range of services you wish us to undertake for you, as well as the information you require as management information to run your business. less

Nunn

Nunn

Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England, CH41 4EZ

We are a small, friendly, family run business with a great deal of experience of payroll services, and general accountancy services in Wirral and the Merseyside area. Whatever your business, whether you require advice on start-up procedures, or you are a domestic client, we have the necessary skills and expertise to cater for your every need. We give proactive advice to our customers, and will uphold our company's strong reputation for excellent customer service. less

P B A Accountants

P B A Accountants

Hungerford, Berkshire, South East England, RG17 0DL

Setting up a new business is exciting, but it can be scary and time consuming too. We won't dampen your enthusiasm - we think new businesses are great - but we will help you think things through, get everything organised and avoid expensive mistakes. The world of tax is complicated and challenging but getting it right is important because it can have a massive impact. less

Rouse Partners

Rouse Partners

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, South East England, HP9 1QL

At Rouse Partners we are an award-winning firm of accountants in Buckinghamshire, providing accountancy, tax, audit and advisory services for individuals and ambitious businesses in London and the UK. Are you setting up a business or in need of an accountant who can offer fresh ideas? At every stage of the business lifecycle we are entrepreneurial and forward thinking, with the mindset and resources to help you succeed. less

Weston Whalley & Jackson

Weston Whalley & Jackson

Skipton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD23 1EE

Weston, Whalley & Jackson was established in 1908 and is currently the oldest practising firm of chartered accountants in Skipton. Being placed in the heart of the Dales, naturally one of the firms specialities is the preparation of farming accounts, nevertheless we offer the complete accountancy service to everyone, be it a self assessment Tax Return, a sole trader, partnership, small limited company, charity or, in fact, any conceivable business so long as it is legal! less

Moore & Smalley

Moore & Smalley

Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, LA9 7RL

Moore and Smalley is a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services. We have offices in Preston, Blackpool, East Midlands, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancaster and Southport, with 250 partners and staff providing trusted advice to clients across the UK. We are also part of a global network of firms, helping clients with international trade matters. Trusted thinking is at the heart of everything we do. less

Bertram Todd

Bertram Todd

Wokingham, Berkshire, South East England, RG41 2YE

Our expert team are based in Wokingham but regularly deal with clients from surrounding areas such as Crowthorne, Bracknell, Reading and London. Bertram Todd are Chartered Accountants in Wokingham and are able to work with both commercial and private clients giving advice on a huge range of financial and accounting subjects. 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