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  • Andrew@Wisteria
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    Originally posted by ITPRO2 View Post
    Has anyone got any experience with cheapaccounting dot co dot uk? I'm thinking of switching to them.
    I wonder if they are as good as the cheapestofthecheap dot co dot uk.

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  • northernladuk
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    Originally posted by inpots View Post
    As a matter of fact I do. They just "fired" me (letter of disengagement) as a client after only 3 months because I had the audacity to suggest they should encrypt payslips when emailing them. It wasn't even a complaint, just a single "I am disappointed" email, offer constructive feedback on how it would improve privacy and security for their clients.

    So my suggestion - stay away from them unless you want the hassle of searching for a new accountant shortly after this search.
    Not the best feedback. You got yourself fired for a fairly daft suggestion.
    Last edited by northernladuk; 30 May 2016, 14:26.

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  • inpots
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    Originally posted by ITPRO2 View Post
    Has anyone got any experience with cheapaccounting dot co dot uk? I'm thinking of switching to them.
    As a matter of fact I do. They just "fired" me (letter of disengagement) as a client after only 3 months because I had the audacity to suggest they should encrypt payslips when emailing them. It wasn't even a complaint, just a single "I am disappointed" email, offer constructive feedback on how it would improve privacy and security for their clients.

    So my suggestion - stay away from them unless you want the hassle of searching for a new accountant shortly after this search.

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  • northernladuk
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    Originally posted by ITPRO2 View Post
    Has anyone got any experience with cheapaccounting.co.uk? I'm thinking of switching to them.
    There is only one thread on here back from 2011 asking about feedback and none was given so nothing historic.

    That name though......

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  • ITPRO2
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    Has anyone got any experience with cheapaccounting dot co dot uk? I'm thinking of switching to them.
    Last edited by administrator; 16 May 2016, 11:14. Reason: Domain name tweaked.

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  • kaiser78
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    I have always used a local accountant who is not one of the big players that a lot of people of this forum use. They though also specialise in IT contractors, yet offer the local presence and personal feel that I am comfortable with.

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  • teapot418
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    Originally posted by TulipSmartGrope
    Why not try Tulip Smart Grope. With Gorilla you have to pay additional fees. Whereas with Tulip Smart Grope its one fixed fee covers all.
    I believe this thread is for recommendations from satisfied customers (ideally with post counts higher than about 3), not for accountants to recommend themselves.

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  • Fred Bloggs
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    Originally posted by lants View Post
    Hi,

    I am looking to move away from SJD. Too many costly mistakes.

    Regarding Gorilla, I note that the do not have any offices in London, whereas I am based in London.

    Will that matter ?
    Not one bit.

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  • northernladuk
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    Originally posted by lants View Post
    Hi,

    I am looking to move away from SJD. Too many costly mistakes.

    Regarding Gorilla, I note that the do not have any offices in London, whereas I am based in London.

    Will that matter ?
    Nope. I've never been to my accountant in 7 years. I was with SJD before I went to Gorilla as well. No mailing spreadsheets backwards either because they use Freeagent. They do a quarterly review when they do the VAT as well.

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  • lants
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    We have a number of people with NW. Psychocandy is for one and there are a lot if SJD'ers but there is a bit of a migration going on as they are at the more expensive end and they seem to be having some issues at present.

    I was with SJD up to a year and a bit ago and had to leave. IMO you want an accountant using Freeagent. Nice little system and everyone I know what has started using it likes it. I use, and would recommend Gorilla Accounting. Ex SJD staff so have the knowledge and have freeagent thrown in. A number of posters here use them.

    If you want to research any of these try searching the forums to see what the feedback is.

    Use SJD site:forums.contractoruk.com in Google and it will return all threads with SJD mentioned etc.
    Hi,

    I am looking to move away from SJD. Too many costly mistakes.

    Regarding Gorilla, I note that the do not have any offices in London, whereas I am based in London.

    Will that matter ?

    Leave a comment:

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