Accountant recommendation threads inc local requests

[sergeantpluck]

Can anyone recommend an accountant for a first-time contractor? I'm very new to all this (I have a couple of outside-IR35 contracts) - no idea what I'm doing with dividends, self-assessments, and all that. I'm with BI who set me up on FreeAgent which I've got running and in order but otherwise they are not helpful at all - maybe you get what you pay for - willing to pay a bit more for some help or advice to be honest. EDIT: do I lose all my FreeAgent work if I move to another accountant? Thank you.

[GregRickshaw]

Can anyone recommend an accountant for a first-time contractor? I'm very new to all this (I have a couple of outside-IR35 contracts) - no idea what I'm doing with dividends, self-assessments, and all that. I'm with BI who set me up on FreeAgent which I've got running and in order but otherwise they are not helpful at all - maybe you get what you pay for - willing to pay a bit more for some help or advice to be honest. EDIT: do I lose all my FreeAgent work if I move to another accountant? Thank you.

I use Churchill Knight have done since 2013, they are more expensive than most but they seem very very efficient, only compared to what I hear from other contractors stories about other accountants though as I have no comparison really.

I will happily recommend CK

[JHamp82]

Can anyone recommend an accountant for a first-time contractor? I'm very new to all this (I have a couple of outside-IR35 contracts) - no idea what I'm doing with dividends, self-assessments, and all that. I'm with BI who set me up on FreeAgent which I've got running and in order but otherwise they are not helpful at all - maybe you get what you pay for - willing to pay a bit more for some help or advice to be honest. EDIT: do I lose all my FreeAgent work if I move to another accountant? Thank you.

I use Gorilla Accounting. They use FreeAgent, with same day response guarantee and direct dial of my accountant helps massively.

[chineseJohn]

My current accountant Intouch are putting their fees up to £115+VAT. Looking around for alternatives.

Qauestion for ex-Intouch client's who've moved to Gorllia Accounting, in terms of services offered they look pretty much the same apart from Intouch includes "Registered Office address service". Am I missing anything else?

[JHamp82]

My current accountant Intouch are putting their fees up to £115+VAT. Looking around for alternatives.

Qauestion for ex-Intouch client's who've moved to Gorllia Accounting, in terms of services offered they look pretty much the same apart from Intouch includes "Registered Office address service". Am I missing anything else?

I think Gorilla Accounting charge £10 plus VAT for registered office. It still works out better price wise with Gorilla Accounting. I have not used Intouch so cannot comment on their service but Gorilla Accounting uses FreeAgent which most of the contractors like me prefer as its easy to use.

[Emily at BI Accountancy]

Can anyone recommend an accountant for a first-time contractor? I'm very new to all this (I have a couple of outside-IR35 contracts) - no idea what I'm doing with dividends, self-assessments, and all that. I'm with BI who set me up on FreeAgent which I've got running and in order but otherwise they are not helpful at all - maybe you get what you pay for - willing to pay a bit more for some help or advice to be honest. EDIT: do I lose all my FreeAgent work if I move to another accountant? Thank you.

I’m sorry to hear of your recent experience, as a company we strive to ensure all of our clients receive a personal service which both informs you of what is required in the year to come and also ensures you are being as efficient as possible with your company. Please could you DM me so I can look into this further and get any issues resolved straightaway.

[cojak]

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[northernladuk]

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Also a) told us if you like gladiators and b) posted in General and survived.

[Michael at BI Accountancy]

Also a) told us if you like gladiators and b) posted in General and survived.

Can't remember if I passed this test?

I've DM'd sergeantpluck and look forward to resolving any issues they may have.

[northernladuk]

Can't remember if I passed this test?

I've DM'd sergeantpluck and look forward to resolving any issues they may have.

You bought me lunch. That will do