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The Institute Of Financial Accountants

The Institute Of Financial Accountants

Sevenoaks, Kent, South East England, TN13 1AS

The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is an internationally recognised professional accountancy membership body, whose members work for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or who run or work in small and medium-sized accounting practices (SMPs) that advise SMEs. less

Hodsons Accountants

Hodsons Accountants

Worthing, West Sussex, South East England, BN14 7QL

As a long-established general practice great emphasis is placed not only on the breadth and quality of our advice but also on the level of our personal service. We are part of a network with over 400 independent accountancy firms throughout the UK offering tax planning and business advisory solutions. We can offer specialist added-value services within the areas of wealth creation, wealth management, general accountancy and business management. less

Hopkins & Hopkins

Hopkins & Hopkins

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, East England, LU7 1EL

Whatever your needs, we can help. Hopkins & Hopkins is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Aspley Guise (Bedfordshire) offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. At Hopkins & Hopkins we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. We work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely, individual advice on how to improve your business and personal wealth. less

JWP Solutions

JWP Solutions

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU1 4QD

Are you looking for a bookkeeper or accountant in Guildford? At JWP Solutions we pride ourselves in offering cost effective accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services to small and medium sized organisations based in Surrey, including Aldershot, Camberley, Cobham, Cranleigh, Dorking, Farnborough, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Leatherhead and Woking. less

Castle Johns

Castle Johns

Ashford, Kent, South East England, TN23 7UR

We are an established firm of chartered accountants providing a wide range of accountancy and taxation services. We have many years of experience and due to this Castle Johns Chartered Accountants have built a successful reputation for being a reliable accounting service. We are a small and friendly team who work off repeat recommendations from existing clients; we take great pride in our work, so you can rest assured that you'll receive nothing but an honest and reliable service. less

NGJ Bookkeeping & Payroll

NGJ Bookkeeping & Payroll

Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, North East England, DH4 5RJ

As any small business grows, the burden of accounts processing increases. New staff to fill the needs of expansion bring with them the need for comprehensive bookkeeping, payroll and tax services that can soon run out of control if not managed properly. Why not let NGJ Bookkeeping & Payroll Ltd. of Tyne & Wear handle the hard work on a regular basis? NGJ specialises in dealing with small and start-up companies and we can help keep a firm grip on your financial recording. less

Imperial Accountants

Imperial Accountants

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East England, HP13 5HA

Being an innovation-based firm of Accountants based at the heart of Thames Valley, we provide unique and tailor made professional Accountancy services ranging from book-keeping, payroll, audit, and tax services to business development and management services. In addition, we fulfil your outsourcing requirements as well as provide continuous support with regards to day to day business challenges. less

Litchfields Chartered Accountants

Litchfields Chartered Accountants

Barbican, City of London, London, EC2A 4PX

Litchfields is a firm with a difference. Providing audit, accounting, tax and consulting services, we advise clients from owner managed businesses to large firms with a national presence. We pride ourselves in designing our services to ensure you are able to give more time and focus on your business. We are large enough to advise on complex matters, yet small enough to ensure that you are provided with an exceptional level of personal service. less

D Allen Bookkeeping Services

D Allen Bookkeeping Services

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, S61 2AN

Welcome to the website of D Allen Bookkeeping Services in Rotherham, a professional, friendly and reliable Bookkeeping Service in Rotherham. D Allen Bookkeeping Services offer extensive Sage Training Courses to customers. If you're in search of Sage Training Courses and require the services of an experienced and friendly bookkeeper, then here at D Allen Bookkeeping Services we are undoubtedly one of the region's most specialised bookkeepers that you can rely on for your Sage Training Courses. less

Tax Link

Tax Link

Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML9 2AG

Since being established in 1996 we have constantly strived to build on our excellent and envied reputation for providing both first class advice and customer service. Our clients are so diverse that there is no 'typical' Tax Link client - they include businesses of all shapes and sizes with one, important, common factor - they are all treated as individuals by our friendly and professional staff in order to achieve and, indeed, exceed their business goals. less

BeyondProfit

BeyondProfit

Dunstable, Bedfordshire, East England, LU6 1SU

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

Ian Walker & Co

Ian Walker & Co

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO10 5GA

We are Independent Chartered Accountants with offices located within the Heslington East Campus at the University of York. We offer our clients a comprehensive range of professional services. Our approach is to provide timely, accurate and friendly support to you and your business. less

APJ Accountancy

APJ Accountancy

Edgware, North West London, London, HA8 6AW

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 (really strong) relationship with you. We even invest our own money to ensure our business clients get full access to one of the world's leading marketing and business growth systems( The Business Growth System). less

Hornby J F

Hornby J F

Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England, LA12 7AJ

From our modern offices on the edge of the Lake District, we specialise in providing a comprehensive high quality range of business and financial services to entrepreneurs, owner managed businesses, partnerships, limited companies and individuals. We have substantial across-the-board expertise in all aspects of general practice. Our services are founded on very high standards of personal care and regular partner involvement. less

Smailes Goldie

Smailes Goldie

Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8BA

Our seven partners are highly experienced and their collective expertise means Smailes Goldie can help and advise you no matter what your financial needs. Our clients remain our top priority and we continually provide expert advice on all aspects of personal and business finance. 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