Originally posted by SueEllen
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Your comment about location is of course true from the perspective of doing the work, but bollocks when considering the premise of proximity.
Having used accountants over the years remotely, I find that they are faceless & difficult to track down. I had my first Accountant (who advertised through CUK) right royally screw me over. They were in Manchester and I was in the South. So was a pain to go and challenge them.
Personally I like the 121 interaction, I like to see the person face to face and also have the opportunity to pop in and talk to someone. Hence I now prefer someone local.
Having tried a few accountants in Hampshire, the one I presently have I am more than happy with. The cost isn't the cheapest, but I am able to pop in and discuss with them Plan B's or ask about different expenses/costs/contracts/ etc I may have read or heard about. The owner of this firm(about 12 people) always gets back to me and is always happy to see me.
So if you want a decent, talk to someone, face to face, tell it like it is, and what's best for you accountant and you're in Hampshire, drop me a line and I'll provide a link.
Otherwise, go nameless & faceless.
No skin off my nose.
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