Any benefits from getting an accountant “in-town” ?

[PAG]

As such there is no benefit in having the accountant in the same town. However, I prefer to have face to face meetings at least for first year of running the comapny.

then it will become a routine.

[gravesendboy]

makes no difference whatsever
As long as he responds to your calls , emails then there is very little reason to meet your accountant personally
I have been with my accountant over 5 years and have met him just the once !

[Maxamus]

I prefer the face-to-face approach myself. Mine is only 10miles from me. i like it. It just feels abit more real. I still use post to send him stuff, like documents recieved from HMRC and stuff.
Plus the mileage i do to see him is a business expense

[boredsenseless]

Is there any advantage ( pricewise) to choose an accountant that has an office in your city ? ( So that you can save money from postage and have them close to you )

No advantage to having them close to you in terms of cost. Arguably there is an advantage of being able to 'pop-in' to discuss issues, but that purely depends on what type of person you are. If you are happy to conduct your affairs via email, phone and letter then okay.

I prefer the personal face-to-face approach but thats my choice and it won't suit everyone

[Waldorf]

Apart from postage what will you save? Mine is 100 miles from where I live and it just isn't an issue. You never have to see them anyway.

Unless your middle name is Scrooge, just find a good accountant who deals with contractors. I can recommend www.nixonwilliams.com

[2uk]

Is there any advantage ( pricewise) to choose an accountant that has an office in your city ? ( So that you can save money from postage and have them close to you )