Reply to: Recommendations for an accountant in the Newbury area

[northernladuk]

OK maybe in a way I'm just as guilty then :-) Yes I do post crap and it does entertain me a bit that people get so wound up.

There you go then, all happy. Just be aware the last sentence is the definition of trolling so either be careful or start another sockie up to whine on.

[psychocandy]

I probably am but do you do realise you post a load of brain farts and have a pretty poor rep for posting crap so make yourself a target? You can't post anything you want and then whinge about the reactions you get to your posts. Sometimes you reap what you sow.

OK maybe in a way I'm just as guilty then :-) Yes I do post crap and it does entertain me a bit that people get so wound up.

[northernladuk]

Hmmm. I guess we're going to differ on our opinions here but, personally, I think you cross the line sometimes into being a bit of a bully. I think its obvious to most on this forum that do enjoy abusing people which, to be honest, I find a little strange.

You must admit I'm not the first to notice this. After all, it only just past 12pm today and there are probably about 5 replies to my posts having a dig. I find that a bit strange to be honest that you need to do this.

But hey ho, each to his own.

I probably am but do you do realise you post a load of brain farts and have a pretty poor rep for posting crap so make yourself a target? You can't post anything you want and then whinge about the reactions you get to your posts. Sometimes you reap what you sow.

[psychocandy]

But I also don't suffer fools very well and am a bit straight talking in RL as well so some of your persona often shows in both areas....as will yours... you just don't realise it.



Slightly off topic?? Is that the same as completely irrelevant?

Hmmm. I guess we're going to differ on our opinions here but, personally, I think you cross the line sometimes into being a bit of a bully. I think its obvious to most on this forum that do enjoy abusing people which, to be honest, I find a little strange.

You must admit I'm not the first to notice this. After all, it only just past 12pm today and there are probably about 5 replies to my posts having a dig. I find that a bit strange to be honest that you need to do this.

But hey ho, each to his own.

[northernladuk]

Jeez NLUK. How many times? Just because I post tulipe on here at times does not mean I'm like that in real life.

As I've often said, 'I'm sure you're quite a nice guy in real life - you just like acting like an arse on an internet forum because no-one can punch you....

But I also don't suffer fools very well and am a bit straight talking in RL as well so some of your persona often shows in both areas....as will yours... you just don't realise it.

Slightly OT. Nice place Newbury. Worked there on my placement year at college (many moons ago).

Bit of a culture shock living/working in such an affluent place for a young lad from the valleys where no buggers got a job.

Slightly off topic?? Is that the same as completely irrelevant?

[psychocandy]

Slightly OT. Nice place Newbury. Worked there on my placement year at college (many moons ago).

Bit of a culture shock living/working in such an affluent place for a young lad from the valleys where no buggers got a job.

[psychocandy]

Would you really put a testimonial from PC on your webpage???????? Talk about professional suicide. I'm sure NW cringes every time PC mentions them.

Jeez NLUK. How many times? Just because I post tulipe on here at times does not mean I'm like that in real life.

As I've often said, 'I'm sure you're quite a nice guy in real life - you just like acting like an arse on an internet forum because no-one can punch you....

[northernladuk]

Would you off-set tax against said babies?

Also, is this testimonial on their website? :P

Would you really put a testimonial from PC on your webpage???????? Talk about professional suicide. I'm sure NW cringes every time PC mentions them.

[AJ1982]

I'll have his babies if he wants me to :-)

Would you off-set tax against said babies?

Also, is this testimonial on their website? :P

[northernladuk]

I would agree with others - no need to local.

My accountant is 200 miles away, I've never met him, never even spoken on the phone. All done via email.

BUT he provides a BRILLIANT service (cheers Danny at NW). I'll have his babies if he wants me to :-)

Warning - I had a REALLY bad experience with a local accountant before I went to NW. Lots of local guys seem to want a piece of the pie when it comes to contractors whereas in reality they are clueless. I'd stick with a specialised contractor accountant if I were you.

Do you have a sockie account with NW as well?

[psychocandy]

I would agree with others - no need to local.

My accountant is 200 miles away, I've never met him, never even spoken on the phone. All done via email.

BUT he provides a BRILLIANT service (cheers Danny at NW). I'll have his babies if he wants me to :-)

Warning - I had a REALLY bad experience with a local accountant before I went to NW. Lots of local guys seem to want a piece of the pie when it comes to contractors whereas in reality they are clueless. I'd stick with a specialised contractor accountant if I were you.

[sababb]

Thanks for your comments, very helpful

Will be doing some research on-line before getting in touch with a couple.


Regards, Steven

[Jeremiah@RHJAccountants]

There is really no need for a local accountant in this day and age unless you require face to face meetings which will be very rare in my experience with my clients.

It is so easy to stay in contact with telephone, email, skype, what's app etc

As long as you have a contractor specialist accountant who deals with you quires in a correct an timely fashion and tailors there service to suit you.

Speak to a few accountants and see who you get on with and what are there systems online, spreadsheet etc.

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

No need for local service. Although it can be nice to have the option of a face to face, it's seldom required.

If we assume you want to do your books online, you should decide whether you want to use a market-wife solution or whether you want to he tethered to a solution specific to your accountant. Some would argue that the accountants with their own solution are more difficult to migrate from but I've certainly not seen any evidence of this. My concern is that the solutions often seem a bit clunky and the UX isn't great. If it was me, I'd get on the Freeagent website and look at the premium partners and speak to a few of the accountants in there. Don't worry about location.

DISCLOSURE: my firm is a Freeagent premium partner so I am slightly biased.

[mudskipper]

Hi

I've just decided to make the move into contracting. I've got a limited company setup, but am now looking for an accountant.

Any recommendations for an accountant in the Newbury area who has experience of working with IT contractors would be gratefully appreciated.

Many thanks.


Regards, Steven

Hi Steven

I can't recommend an accountant in Newbury, but, assuming you're operating as a typical contractor, you should consider going with a contractor accountant - they will be up to date on issues relating to contracting, and have the systems geared up to deal with your way of operating. A local accountant really isn't necessary; most of us never meet our accountant.

Speak to a few, and make a decision based on that.

Personally, I'm with InTouch; they post here regularly, and I'm very happy with their service.

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