Accountants in South Wales

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

I think it's very much a case of what suits you. The important thing is your accountant understands your needs. For many that is provided by a contractor specialist. For others it's a local guy. Some are lucky and have a contractor specialist who is also local.

[Forgotmylogin]

I looked at the "Contractor" accountants and they don't provide the service I wanted. I use a local accountancy (Langdowns) who are fantastic.

Even though most people on here don't feel it necessary, I find it useful to take up their invite of going into the office (to see my fully qualified, named accountant) once a year to go through the books, look at upcoming changes to legislation, discuss my business needs, etc.
I can call or email them at any time and expect a response within 24 hours (even at weekends). They were willing to listen to my feelings on levels of risk in terms of structure and advise appropriately.

My guy understands contract work, and also treats me like a real business. I had a local accountant previously, who also understood the contract world, but was a dodgy little work-shy git, always advising questionable practice while taking an age to respond to anything. So local guys can be crap, but so can online only, contractor only accountants.

[Fred Bloggs]

Pop up offices? A bit misleading that for someone looking for a local accountant.

[northernladuk]

Ah, but it's not a real manned office, just one of its many pop up offices to give the pretence that it has offices all over the UK.

Ah.. It appears you are correct. Good spot.

[Waldorf]

BTW SJD are in Cardiff so you get the best out of both worlds.


http://www.sjdaccountancy.com/office...untant-cardiff

Ah, but it's not a real manned office, just one of its many pop up offices to give the pretence that it has offices all over the UK.

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

Dunno about South Wales bit there are a lot of smaller firms throughout the UK specialising in contractors. You may get the best of both worlds: Small but expert.

[dchantry]

Thanks guys. I used Nixon Williams a few years ago. They were fine but remote but I guess if there is no benefit then maybe use them again.

[psychocandy]

Nah get one of the national ones. Mines 200+ miles away. Never even spoken to him but service is excellent.

Beware of local people who want a slice of the pie and are clueless.....

Theres a particularly crap one in Pontypridd. IPSE registered too (dont get me started on that one).

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

And, if they are useless you can come on here and slate them. That keeps them on their toes.

[The Spartan]

Hi,
Does anyone know of a good IT contract accountant in Newport, or Cardiff in South Wales? I'd like someone local as opposed to some of the bigger well known ones.

Like NLUK said, you're probably making a big mistake by possibly going local. There are plenty of firms on here who are tried and tested. Their customer service is also second to none plus they're a specialized and tuned into to what contractors do.

[northernladuk]

I have to say I think you are making a mistake. I used a local one and he was utter tulip. I've used two of the bigger contractor accountant firms and they have been excellent. Haven't needed to see either of them in 7 years.

Is there any particular reason you want them to be local so we can try prove to you it's not required?

BTW SJD are in Cardiff so you get the best out of both worlds.


http://www.sjdaccountancy.com/office...untant-cardiff

[dchantry]

Hi,
Does anyone know of a good IT contract accountant in Newport, or Cardiff in South Wales? I'd like someone local as opposed to some of the bigger well known ones.