Parting company with accountant.

[reddeagle]

Hi Guys,

I am currently paying 146.88 (inc vat) for accountancy services. The accountant manages my payroll (same pay each month) and VAT returns. Flat Vat Rate) and manages letters from revenue.

I am thinking that I need to switch to another accountant and would like to know if this is something that can be done easily enough. He doesn’t offer value for money, I get no advice on anything. If I ask a question he will refer me to revenue site. I defo think I am not getting any value for money.

I was referred to this guy from a buddy who seemed to appreciate his laid back approach to things, but for me this isn't what I want.

[Ruprect]

Just instruct a new accountant and tell your existing one. They should be professional enough not to be cheesed off, and are legally obliged (I think!) to pass over your documentation quickly and efficiently; your new accountant will help with this.

[Cheshire Cat]

"laid back" is not a trait I would look for in an accountant.

[FiveTimes]

Just instruct a new accountant and tell your existing one. They should be professional enough not to be cheesed off, and are legally obliged (I think!) to pass over your documentation quickly and efficiently; your new accountant will help with this.

I'm in the process of switching, but my current accountant is very cheesed off and is being so slow its unreal.

Hopefully by the end of this week the information should be handed over and any overpayment should be returned back to me.

My new accountant did say that they have never encountered issues like this before

[Ruprect]

I'm in the process of switching, but my current accountant is very cheesed off and is being so slow its unreal.

Hopefully by the end of this week the information should be handed over and any overpayment should be returned back to me.

My new accountant did say that they have never encountered issues like this before

Sounds like you're doing the right thing by changing them then!

[BoredBloke]

I'm looking to change mine and figured April would be a good time to do it - new financial year and all that.

I did get a call from Brookson (who were a MSC) who are now offering accountancy services to my ltd company i.e. they have no involvement with my ltd company but I'm not sure given their past and how Hector and co would treat them. Tempted to just go to the likes of Nixon Williams who seem to get good feedback on here.

[Fred Bloggs]

I would switch at the end of your company trading year. That way it should be pretty painless I believe.

[NickNick]

I am currently paying 146.88 (inc vat) for accountancy services.

Is that per month or per year? If it's per month, then it's about double what I pay, if it's per year ,then it's a bargain!

NN

[Chugnut]

I'm looking to change mine and figured April would be a good time to do it - new financial year and all that.

I did get a call from Brookson (who were a MSC) who are now offering accountancy services to my ltd company i.e. they have no involvement with my ltd company but I'm not sure given their past and how Hector and co would treat them. Tempted to just go to the likes of Nixon Williams who seem to get good feedback on here.

I'm sure I remember reading that an MSC attempting to re-invent itself would still be viewed as an MSC in Hector's eyes. Go with an accountancy firm who's principle business has always been accountancy.

[Lewis]

I'm sure I remember reading that an MSC attempting to re-invent itself would still be viewed as an MSC in Hector's eyes. Go with an accountancy firm who's principle business has always been accountancy.

I agree with that. Why bother with the risk. Go with Nixon Williams, SJD, Upton or any other recommended accountant.