Leaving a Accountant

[northernladuk]

If you move to a new accountant they should arrange the transfer of papers on your behalf. This will be standard practise when instructing a new accountant.

Just a word of caution here. Standard practice it should be, actually carried out everytime it is not. SJD spent over a year chasing my old accountant for the correct paperwork which in the end never appeared. To be fair the reason I transfered is the other guy was utter crap so was kind of par for the course really. May not be relevant for most cases but just assume anything and make sure it is done quickly.

[Clare@InTouch]

Just a word of caution here. Standard practice it should be, actually carried out everytime it is not. SJD spent over a year chasing my old accountant for the correct paperwork which in the end never appeared. To be fair the reason I transfered is the other guy was utter crap so was kind of par for the course really. May not be relevant for most cases but just assume anything and make sure it is done quickly.

It often depends on the accountant. If they are regulated (ICAEW, ACCA etc) then they will likely reply because otherwise you can complain to their regulating body. If they aren't regulated then there's no recourse if they decide they don't want to be professional.

[Jeremiah@RHJAccountants]

It often depends on the accountant. If they are regulated (ICAEW, ACCA etc) then they will likely reply because otherwise you can complain to their regulating body. If they aren't regulated then there's no recourse if they decide they don't want to be professional.

I agree with Claire on this.

[d000hg]

Why not see if he can offer you a bare bones service? Just a submitting service or something for the first year until you have the hang of it? If it is as simple as you say do you really need an extra package?

That could work, if you're using your Ltd for non-contracting 'proper business' work you might also look up a local accountant who will probably charge much less and can help you get set up... after a year then choose to do it yourself.