Reply to: Gorilla Accounting vs BI Accountcy

[Michael at BI Accountancy]

I'm currently with BI accountancy but will soon move elsewhere. Michael seems like a skilled and friendly guy but sadly he's not my accountant. The others I've spoken to including my accountant seem inexperienced and I've had to chase them repeatedly to do their job.

Firstly I am sorry to hear this, I have dropped you a PM in order to look into this further and hopefully rectify any issues.

[BrilloPad]

You? Never!!

You aren't a proper poster until you've got a ban under your belt anyway so keep at it!

Is the best poster the one with the longest ban and then returning?

Or is it still highest post count?

[Invisiblehand]

Makes me think, what happened to Alan at Broome Affinity? He was never scared to post contentious comments, though in my opinion in a good way, eg calling out shocking behaviour. Often made me smile!

Same here. I hope he starts posting again soon.

[Bodger]

I'm currently with BI accountancy but will soon move elsewhere. Michael seems like a skilled and friendly guy but sadly he's not my accountant. The others I've spoken to including my accountant seem inexperienced and I've had to chase them repeatedly to do their job.

Good to know, thanks

[Bodger]

Forgive me if I’m mistaken but isn’t BI just one fella? What happens if they become sick, have an accident etc? Gorilla assign you another accountant sharpish.

Wasn’t aware of that, thank you.

[Mscott]

I'm currently with BI accountancy but will soon move elsewhere. Michael seems like a skilled and friendly guy but sadly he's not my accountant. The others I've spoken to including my accountant seem inexperienced and I've had to chase them repeatedly to do their job.

At the moment I'm looking at Gorilla Accounting to move towards after this month.

[SoleTrader]

Forgive me if I’m mistaken but isn’t BI just one fella? What happens if they become sick, have an accident etc? Gorilla assign you another accountant sharpish.

[fiisch]

Don't know BI. Went with Gorilla six months back based on forum recommendation, and been a very happy customer ever since. They have been superb - cannot fault them.

[Maslins]

You? Never!!

You aren't a proper poster until you've got a ban under your belt anyway so keep at it!

Makes me think, what happened to Alan at Broome Affinity? He was never scared to post contentious comments, though in my opinion in a good way, eg calling out shocking behaviour. Often made me smile!

[northernladuk]

I've had a couple of slapped wrists on this forum for being a bit too opinionated/unprofessional recently, so I'd better wind my neck in

You? Never!!

You aren't a proper poster until you've got a ban under your belt anyway so keep at it!

[Maslins]

Would you have any other preferences if it was expanded beyond just those two?

I could add a few other big firms as a third option, and still recommend BI

I've had a couple of slapped wrists on this forum for being a bit too opinionated/unprofessional recently, so I'd better wind my neck in

[WordIsBond]

My personal opinion, of the two, go for BI Accountancy.

Would you have any other preferences if it was expanded beyond just those two?

[Maslins]

My personal opinion, of the two, go for BI Accountancy.

[WordIsBond]

1. Read:
Choosing a Limited Company Accountant
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...countants.html
Maybe look for other similar threads.

2. Put together a list of questions you want to ask.

3. Figure out whether there is one right answer to your questions, or multiple approaches that could work.

4. Call each accountant, tell them you have put a list of questions together to help you assess whether they'd be a good fit for you, and ask if they are willing to take some time to answer them.

5. Choose the accountant whose answers match with what you know to be true and who you think best fits with you.

You don't have to go through all your questions if you get half way through and have decided this one knows what they are about and is the right one for you. But the process should give you a pretty good idea as to whether this accountant will answer your questions clearly and isn't an idiot.

[northernladuk]

I'm with Gorilla and happy but I've also met Michael from BI a few times and he's a thoroughly capable chap and committed to his outfit so I very much doubt there is any difference in quality between the two. I'd think the only differentiator would be give them a buzz and see who gives you the warm fuzzy feeling. Either that or a coin toss.

I wouldn't take the IR35 checks as a bonus IMO. I'm not a fan of using accountants for contract checks. I'd rather pick a specialist to do it for me. Maybe completely unfounded as the accountant will farm it out.. it's just something I don't like doing. You'll also get free reviews with certain products you purchase from QDOS as well.

Remember the free reviews will be cut down ones from fully paid ones and sometimes aren't the best choice either.