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Accounting Firms in the UK

Auckland & Associates
Bridport, Dorset, South West England, DT6 6NN
Our aim is to offer every client (whether a sole trader, a partnership or a larger incorporated business) a complete, tailor-made package of advice and support to meet their financial needs. With

Meyer Accountants
Northwood, North West London, London, HA6 2ET
Accountancy doesn't need to be complicated and an up hill battle, and that's what Meyer Accountancy is all about: Simplifying your accountancy needs so that you can get on with what you do best. At

S J Accountancy Services
Leamington, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV31 3NE
From the smallest of businesses to the largest of organisations, from 'start-ups' to established firms! As well as expert advice, Bedlam & Mayhem also provide Business Skills Training & IT Skills

Sivak Accountancy
Harrow, North West London, London, HA2 9TL
Our business support service includes Accountancy & Book keeping, VAT, Corporation Tax, Payroll, PAYE, Business Plan and Cash Flow. We also extend a variety of Financial Services including Commercial

CAT Accounting
CAT Accounting Ltd based in Hinckley offers a flexible and friendly approach, with services adapted to best support the needs of your business, whether you're a sole trader, a partnership or a limited

Business Management Solutions
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, East England, SG1 2DX
As you will have already gathered, we’re not like other accountancy firms. We care dearly about your financial performance and your growth and we achieve this by working hard to build a strong

Accounting For Trades
Crewe, Cheshire, North West England, CW2 6JN
Our bookkeeping and accountancy service is tailored to your needs. No matter how big or small, we are happy to take away the burden of the accounts aspect of your business. How much tax do I owe? How

Accounts & Returns
Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV34 4HS
I am very happy with the way you deal with accounts and returns for me - removing a multitude of stress from me - re paperwork etc. So much so I have recommended your services to others over the

Tax Innovations
Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, SO23 8SR
Winchester, London and the South East. Each staff member has been selected for their detailed knowledge and passion for innovation in their respective fields. Our management team is predominantly

Certax Accounting Newbury
Newbury, Berkshire, South East England, RG14 1PA
As a firm of Chartered Accountants, you are guaranteed of top quality, professional and proactive service delivered in a friendly manner. We understand that no two clients are the same so we are able

Platt Rushton Chartered Accountants
Leigh on Sea, Essex, East England, SS9 2RZ
Platt Rushton is a forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm and our team of experts can help your business grow. Our commitment to our clients means we are able to offer a much more integrated

Chapman Nash Accountancy
Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV35 8AQ
We understand that when you are looking for an accountant, what you are really looking for is a relationship. A relationship with people you can trust and who care enough to fully understand your

Standbridge Associates
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, LN2 5RP
As of midnight 03 December 2014, the slap style bands for paying stamp duty land tax have been replaced by a graduated rate scheme similar to how you pay your tax on your personal self assessment tax

Stranville John
Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA12 4AA
Stranville John is a well-established, client focused firm of Professional Accountants. Founded in 1998 and based in Johnstone, we have achieved continued significant growth over the years due to

Angus Accountancy
I act for a diverse client base which includes individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies. They cover a broad spectrum of industries from the Building and Construction Industry
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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 expertiseHow to choose an accountant?
Questions to ask an accountant
Make the most of your work with an accountant