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Complete Accountancy Plus

Complete Accountancy Plus

Poole, Dorset, South West England, BH13 6JD

Complete Accountancy Plus are a local independent firm of accountants with an extensive and varied range of clients. We offer a professional and highly personal service from our office in Branksome Park. The use of advanced technology enhances our efficiency and saves our clients time and expense. less

Dexter & Sharpe

Dexter & Sharpe

Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, LN9

Operating from six offices in traditional market towns across the county of Lincolnshire we are committed to helping our clients grow their businesses. These are extremely challenging times for business owners and our role is much more than just tax and compliance support - our clients need real and practical solutions to the problems they are facing on a daily basis. less

Webb

Webb

Wells, Somerset, South West England, BA5 2LA

Welcome to Webb & Company, accountants in Somerset, providing a personalised service to local 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. Selecting the right firm of accountants is one of the most important decisions a business will make. less

Prevail Accountancy

Prevail Accountancy

Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL16 1TU

Every organisation must be in control of its costs, profits and cash flow all the time. Prevail Accountancy will help you to organise and control business processes and costs allocated to them. As Chartered Management Accountants representing CIMA Institute, recognisable all over the world, we offer the best professional quality service you can rely on. less

K Wilson Associates

K Wilson Associates

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, East England, LU7 2YG

He has many years experience both in practice, with a predecessor of Ernst & Young, and in industry, working in manufacturing and distribution companies with turnover ranging from £3m to £120m. Where circumstances require, K Wilson Associates utilise a network of associates with specialist experience in key business areas to enhance the service it provides to its clients. less

C W A Accountants

C W A Accountants

Archway, North London, London, N19 4HT

CWA is a firm of professional Accountants in Islington, who believe that the needs of our clients are paramount. We offer a wide range of accounting, taxation and bookkeeping services for established businesses and business start ups. We are committed to providing a friendly, personal service combined with professional advice of the highest quality. We offer our clients a unique range of skills and knowledge that go beyond those of a traditional accountant. less

Smithfields Accountants

Smithfields Accountants

Farringdon, City of London, London, EC1M 6PN

The firm is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, and is a registered auditor, authorised to carry out audits under company law and other statutes. The firm is authorised to conduct a range of investment business activities, but we would normally refer clients to an Independent Financial Advisor for their investment needs. Elias Poli BSc, ARCS, FCA, who has worked in general practice since 1976, and is one of our founder members. less

Abacus Accountants, Worcester

Abacus Accountants, Worcester

Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands, WR3 8NR

Welcome to abacus 98 Ltd, a firm dedicated to providing a professional service, helping you to develop your business. We see our role as business advisers in a modern environment, whilst maintaining traditional accounting services. Our clients come from a wide cross-section of business sectors, but all have one thing in common, they all recognise the need for professional, independent advice, adding value to their businesses. less

Anthony Russel

Anthony Russel

Braintree, Essex, East England, CM77 8YG

Just because they are an accountant it does not mean they truly understand the world of business. In fact many accountants are poor business owners. A true commercial accountant understands the levers behind the numbers. They know that the numbers are the results of the 'game' and not the game itself. They really want to help you grow your business. This means they are constantly adding value to your business by pro-actively working with you towards your business goals. less

D S G Chartered Accountants

D S G Chartered Accountants

Bootle, Merseyside, North West England, L20 3DL

If you're an owner of an independent established business or family business, you will need a team who understand both your personal and business aims and ambitions. We are here to help you minimise your tax liabilities. With many years experience, we are here to help you with the compliance burden, tax planning and provide solutions to business issues specific to professional practices. less

S & J Accounting

S & J Accounting

Camberley, Surrey, South East England, GU15 4LD

I want to make your life easier by taking it off your hands! Don't lie awake at night worrying about not having enough hours in the day or enough knowledge to do all that is legally required of you - ask me - I'll be delighted to help in any way I can. less

F L B Accountants

F L B Accountants

Windsor, Berkshire, South East England, SL4 1TG

Originally established in 2008 the team was enriched during 2011 when the FLB merged with Foreman & Hill, a firm of Chartered Accountants who have been providing proactive accounting and taxation services to owner managed business throughout the Thames Valley and London for the past 50 years. Today we are a dynamic practice offering more than just the traditional accountancy services. We understand that entrepreneurs are driven by vision and thrive on change. less

Foster Lewis Stone

Foster Lewis Stone

Wealdstone, North West London, London, HA3 0QP

The partners, Martin Lewis, Michael Stone and Laurence Pinkus, each have over forty years of practical experience in advising their clients in a variety of specialist matters including accounts preparation, tax advice, book-keeping, auditing, VAT advice and payroll services. Foster Lewis Stone is more than just a firm of accountants. We understand that preparing your accounts is only a small part of your concerns and we go that extra mile to help you in all financial matters. less

Tranter Lowe (Oakengates)

Tranter Lowe (Oakengates)

Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF2 6EF

The national minimum wage (NMW) for adults will increase by 20p to £6.70 on 1 October 2015, the government has announced. This represents the largest real-terms increase in the NMW in 8 years. The apprentice rate will also see a record increase of 57 pence to £3.30. The government has rejected the recommendations of the. less

Taybank

Taybank

Dundee, Scotland, Scotland, DD2 1TY

Taybank Taxation & Accountancy is owned and run by Ian Riley. He worked for the Inland Revenue for 21 years, 12 of those as a tax inspector before setting up the practice in 1997. Taybank Taxation & Accountancy provides a friendly efficient service aimed at those who do not require the expense or formality of a high street accountant. The practice specialises in accounts preparation, Self Assessment Returns, VAT Returns, payroll, and help with Inland Revenue Investigations. 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