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Holgate Court Accountants

Holgate Court Accountants

In my early twenties (too many years ago!) I set up a small manufacturing business in the north east of England. I used to get frustrated as my accountant didn't seem to understand the problems I faced and never offered any advice. In my early thirties, I took the opportunity to go to University and then went on to qualify as a Chartered Certified Accountant. My past experience allows me to relate to and understand the problems faced by small businesses and help business owners to overcome them. less

Berry Accounting & Business Services

Berry Accounting & Business Services

Established in 1986, Berry Accounting provides a personalised service for small and medium sized businesses. Our client base covers a wide variety of business sectors and sizes, ranging from sole traders and partnerships to privately owned limited companies. less

ART Accountants

ART Accountants

We are committed to the local area with our staff based in Bath, Chippenham and Melksham. We are local people providing a local service albeit from highly experienced accountants with National firm training and expertise. ART Accountants are an experienced firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Bath and Wiltshire. We believe that our success and that of our clients is linked to the quality of the relationship that we build together. less

Your Virtual Office

Your Virtual Office

When people are setting up business there are a lot of costs involved – both in terms of finances and time! Time is priceless – you can never get time back! Time taken up by: Invoicing, Making Payments, Calling People back, Making Appointments etc can be saved! Time is by far the most important thing and YVO can help you find more time to do the important things so that you can do your work, shut the door and go home! Rents are often overpriced & rates are a government tax! less

PJK Accounting

PJK Accounting

Let the experts handle your accounting. PJK Accounting Ltd is a fully qualified accountancy firm based in Stafford, Staffordshire. With more than 10 years of experience in accounting and business, we look after you and your business interests with positive, friendly guidance. We are committed to providing the kind of personal, professional service that all clients deserve but few receive. less

New Age Accountants

New Age Accountants

New Age Accountants are a firm of down-to-earth chartered certified accountants who get on with the job in hand and deliver on time. We care about all our clients and ensure we get to know your business inside out so we can work efficiently and effectively for you. We are happy to answer all your questions, breaking them down into plain English and providing answers you will be happy with and we will not set the clock ticking every time. less

MJ Green Accountancy Services

MJ Green Accountancy Services

MJ Green Accountancy Services Limited is an independent firm of chartered certified accountants and business advisors. We offer a comprehensive range of accountancy and business advisory services to private individuals and companies in many sectors. If you are looking for a team of reliable, professional, approachable accountants who will do more than just respond to your needs - who will work with you in a proactive manner to help you succeed, we would be delighted to be of service. less

Peckitt Ogden

Peckitt Ogden

Peckitt Ogden & Co has been established for over 30 years, during this time the practice has developed its own client focused services. As we realise that every client is an individual and deserves the service that best suits their requirements. Mark Fenton FCCA took over the practice on the 1st April 2011. Mark became a partner in the summer of 2009 alongside the founding Partners Keith Peckitt and Phil Ogden. less

Randall Accounting Services

Randall Accounting Services

I am Rebecca Randall MAAT, a Licensed Member in Practice and Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). I started up my own business following 10+ years experience in the accounting industry within high profile small and medium companies. I provide accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses and sole traders in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and local surrounding areas. less

Anita Benge Accountancy Services

Anita Benge Accountancy Services

Whatever your needs, we at Anita Benge Accountancy Services can help. Anita Benge Accountancy Services is based in East Sussex and supplies accountancy services to businesses all over the UK. We are a growing business specialising in taxation and accountancy services for small to medium size businesses. With our experience we can offer technical and practical knowledge to help meet your needs and reduce tax liabilities. Our packages are tailored to suit individual companies budgets. less

Primus Accountancy

Primus Accountancy

Primus Accountancy LLP is a firm of Accountants and is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, number OC352226. A list of the members of the LLP is displayed at the registered office, The Old Police Station, 82 High Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3DA. Registered with the Association of Taxation Technicians for the purposes of anti-money laundering legislation. less

Smart Price Bookkeepers

Smart Price Bookkeepers

Smart Price Bookkeepers offers so much more than someone that just does the paperwork. We can help you to stay on top of your figures so you can make business decisions based on current information rather than historical data. Being a qualified accountant I have a different perspective to other bookkeepers. I know the information your accountant would like to receive at the end of each financial year and can complete this to save on accountancy fees. less

Booklynn Bookkeeping

Booklynn Bookkeeping

Contact Booklynn Bookkeeping Ltd for a fast efficient and friendly service, let us take some of the strain and give yourself a better work life balance. At Booklynn Bookkeeping Ltd we are flexible enough to fit our service to your needs keeping on top of your bookkeeping and reporting relevant information to you when you need it. If your bookkeeping is efficiently and correctly prepared you have better control over your finances. less

Thompson Wright

Thompson Wright

We are a well-established chartered accountancy firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire with a reputation for delivering first class services that go beyond the call of duty, working closely with you to structure your business and tax arrangements in an easy to understand package that you will have complete confidence in. We provide a completely personal service that takes care of your financial needs whilst supporting you in the pursuit of business and financial goals. less

Turnbull & Co Chartered Accountants

Turnbull & Co Chartered Accountants

Turnbull & Co Accountants Limited provide a forward thinking accounting service, enabling small business owners to achieve their goals. We want to be part of your team, to help you succeed in business. We pride ourselves on offering more than book keeping and tax services. 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
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