PAYE & NI Payment Question

[rich2k]

Swapping should be easy, it's generally just a case of signing new engagement letters and passing an ID check to ensure you're not on the FBI most wanted list or money laundering. Check your new accountant isn't going to charge you for catch up work.

If both accountants are regulated then you shouldn't have any problems at all.

my current accountant is a family friend who does runs his own accountancy on the side, i havent signed an engagement letter i dont think?! would this make it easier

[Clare@InTouch]

my current accountant is a family friend who does runs his own accountancy on the side, i havent signed an engagement letter i dont think?! would this make it easier

It makes it easier to sue him if he does something wrong!

If you've only been trading since July last year then there's not much to hand over, you'll just need to give your new accountant details of what's happened to date. It should be easy.

[rich2k]

haha cheers claire!

Just gonna try and word an email in the nicest possible way lol

[northernladuk]

my current accountant is a family friend who does runs his own accountancy on the side, i havent signed an engagement letter i dont think?! would this make it easier

Family and business do not mix. Walk away and do it the proper way. He won't think twice about walking off if he f's it up for you I bet.

[rich2k]

Family and business do not mix. Walk away and do it the proper way. He won't think twice about walking off if he f's it up for you I bet.

Very valid point, it seems that my emails texts are second rate so im going to take your advice.

[SallyPlanIT]

haha cheers claire!

Just gonna try and word an email in the nicest possible way lol

It's a good idea to move swiftly on this and get the new accountant to review that you have maximised your income to gain tax advantages before the fiscal year end 5th April.

[Sausage Surprise]

I'm guessing your family friend hasn't registered you for flat rate VAT either.

[rich2k]

Nope didnt register for flat rate vat either

Ive informed him i no longer need him and spoke to an accountant recommended by two close friends who have been IT contractors for years, within just a ten minute call i felt a lot more confident about the situation and have forwarded all information to her to review.

Thanks for all your advice