Concerned that switching accountants seems like is a daunting and time-consuming task? Allow us to put your mind at ease by answering some of the most common misconceptions.

Won't it be a hassle?


Not at all. In fact, all it should take from you is one letter which we can help you with. We'll sort out the rest without bothering you unless absolutely necessary. It shouldn't cost you anything either – your existing accountant is not normally allowed to charge you for handing over your information.

I've just had my accounts done so I may as well wait till next year.

The sooner we look at your affairs the more time we've got to make suggestions and implement measures to save you time and money before the year end arrives. Accounting isn't just about reporting what's happened in the year – it's also about making sure you're best prepared for the years ahead.

My accountant is the only one who can make sense of my finances.

We know every business has their own way of doing things but we've decades of experience across all types of industry and have never met records we couldn't get to the bottom of. If your accounts really are in a bit of a tangle, we can help you put simple systems in place to ensure they never get that way again. A fresh pair of eyes is often all it takes to see the easier, more efficient way of doing things.


I've got a bookkeeper so I don't need an accountant.

This may well be true if you've got a particularly experienced and knowledgeable bookkeeperand relatively simple accounts. Book a free consultation with us and, if this is the case, we'll advise you to maintain the status quo.

However, in our experience we find that many bookkeepers do not have the training and experience to finalise accounts and tax computations. They may overlook key ways of saving you money or you may end up with unexpected tax liabilities and penalties. In addition to being fully qualified chartered accountants, we stay up-to-date with the ever-changing tax and accounting regulations through regular training.

I'm waiting for my accountant to complete last year's accounts.

If you've been waiting a while your accountant may be putting you at risk of missing certain submission dates. We'll pull out all the stops to meet your deadlines and help you avoid any penalties or tax investigations. And because your final accounts are produced promptly, you're left with more time to plan for the year ahead.

I've heard switching accountants often triggers a tax investigation from HMRC.

The Revenue do have certain factors they look at when it comes to deciding who to investigate, but targeting someone because they've changed accountants isn’t one of them.