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Having established that 1st online are based just over a mile from my house, and seeing a few recommendations, and considering their use of FreeAgent, I've gone with their 60 quid packageComment
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Any of these recommended accountants use xero or even sage?
I have tried the demo of freeagent. It is a great product but does make accounting way too easy (which is ideal for contracting). That level of demystification is too scary for me having been used to sage or other double entry bookeeping systems for about 20yrs. Too much is hidden under the hood.
In FreeAgent, I can't see options for taking periodic backups so you can re-enter info again. It seems the data is locked in once payments are processed. I have not looked at the payroll part but I am certain that it will be far easier with dealing with yearEnds compared to my sage Instant payrollComment
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Originally posted by css_jay99 View PostAny of these recommended accountants use xero or even sage?
I have tried the demo of freeagent. It is a great product but does make accounting way too easy (which is ideal for contracting). That level of demystification is too scary for me having been used to sage or other double entry bookeeping systems for about 20yrs. Too much is hidden under the hood.
In FreeAgent, I can't see options for taking periodic backups so you can re-enter info again. It seems the data is locked in once payments are processed. I have not looked at the payroll part but I am certain that it will be far easier with dealing with yearEnds compared to my sage Instant payrollPublic Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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At RHJ we use Sage, Freeagent and Xero, Plus are Xero Certified.
If you have an accountant maybe speak to them about what system you want to use and they should be able to advise.
On personal note
I do recommend Freeagent for contractors and Xero is more suited to SME's although i do have contractors who use Xero and love it!
Sage well that is another storyComment
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Originally posted by css_jay99 View PostAny of these recommended accountants use xero or even sage?
I have tried the demo of freeagent. It is a great product but does make accounting way too easy (which is ideal for contracting). That level of demystification is too scary for me having been used to sage or other double entry bookeeping systems for about 20yrs. Too much is hidden under the hood.
In FreeAgent, I can't see options for taking periodic backups so you can re-enter info again. It seems the data is locked in once payments are processed. I have not looked at the payroll part but I am certain that it will be far easier with dealing with yearEnds compared to my sage Instant payrollComment
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Nod to LeeP Financial
I moved away from the very large 'production-line' firm that wins awards year on year to a smaller firm; I wasn't really happy with the very minimum engagement. The difference has been huge and confirmed, in my opinion, that the 'award winning' firm struggled to address aspects of my accounts effectively. Anyway, I'm now back on track.
LeeP Financial are in the Peterborough & Huntingdon area, but they have clients, like myself, who are elsewhere in the country.
I would recommend anyone to give the smaller firms a go.Comment
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not SJD, not NW.
I've had the same experience. For me, SJD & NW are basically the same production line firms, generic email responses, slow response times, poor attention to detail from probably-overworked junior accountants.Lisa: "Gary, you can't blame yourself for what gorillas did."Comment
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Originally posted by babybel View PostI've had the same experience. For me, SJD & NW are basically the same production line firms, generic email responses, slow response times, poor attention to detail from probably-overworked junior accountants.Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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