Reply to: Any recommendations? Friendly accountant Leeds area.

[TestMangler]

Normally it will be cheaper to use a specialist (online) contractor accountant than a local firm. .

That has got to be the most inaccurate piece of advice I've seen on here. ant that is saying something.

[NC35]

I will advice you to look for a freelance accountant.

Don't know how this works for forum rules etc.... But is there any way we can contact each other???

You sound like what I need

Think you can PM me - I don't have the privileges to PM you

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[NC35]

Are you based on Authsthorpe Road, Cross Gates?

If its me your asking no sorry, Farsley near Pudsey... Why do you think you know me?

[SimonMac]

Are you based on Authsthorpe Road, Cross Gates?

[prudent consulting limited]

LOL

Loving it too.... Perhaps the other third is admin only???

Mentioned it as I cut my teeth working in practice towards CIMA - only to go into industry which has led me to where I am now, part qualified.
Not up to date with current legislation and tax efficient setups...

As mentioned most work doesn't require a qualified accountant - hence doing it myself.

Buckle Barton, forgot about them in Horsforth. Will try them today thank you.

I will advice you to look for a freelance accountant which is much cheaper. They can charge you on pay as you go basis and no need to tie yourself up with any long term contract. You only contact him when you need and most of the time they advise you on the phone for free. Many of you IT contractors don't need these high street accountants as your affairs are pretty straight forward. You really need an accountant like your self who will understand you and help you achieve what you want from your business and your life not someone who will only have a transactional sales/purchase ledger relationship. I am a freelance accountant my self and most of my clients are locuum doctors who apart from assisting them with their accounts or tax issues have now also become my personal friends and this makes me understand their circumstances better. I will advice you to look for a freelance accountant.

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[NC35]

Loving the work with numbers here.

LOL

Loving it too.... Perhaps the other third is admin only???

Mentioned it as I cut my teeth working in practice towards CIMA - only to go into industry which has led me to where I am now, part qualified.
Not up to date with current legislation and tax efficient setups...

As mentioned most work doesn't require a qualified accountant - hence doing it myself.

Buckle Barton, forgot about them in Horsforth. Will try them today thank you.

[prudent consulting limited]

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[Epiphone]

If you need face to face have a look at Buckle Barton

[Pondlife]

4. A third of our staff are qualified and a further third are at various stages of training.

Loving the work with numbers here.

[Nixon Williams]

I will give them a call and see where we go. But I would prefer a small accountant in Leeds rather than a large firm that relies upon a myriad of "trainee accountants" to do all their work...

1. We deal with clients throughout the UK, they are always welcome to meet up with us face to face if they wish, but generally they find that this is not necessary.

2. We do use trainee accountants, that is how we end with qualified accountants, but all trainees work is supervised by a qualified accountant.

3. Most work does not require a qualified accountant, I doubt ANY accountancy practice will use qualified accountants for VAT returns etc. Think about if you need a flu jab, it does not require a doctor to do this, a practice nurse is able to do this, accountancy is no different.

4. A third of our staff are qualified and a further third are at various stages of training.

I hope this assists with your understanding.

Alan

[NC35]

I live close to Leeds, but I can't recommend a local accountant, I don't need face to face meetings as all of my questions are answered on the phone or email.

Admittedly Nixon Williams are only about 80 miles from where I live, but I can't see when I'd ever especially want/need to go in person.

Think I must be an old git....

I will give them a call and see where we go. But I would prefer a small accountant in Leeds rather than a large firm that relies upon a myriad of "trainee accountants" to do all their work...

[TykeMerc]

I live close to Leeds, but I can't recommend a local accountant, I don't need face to face meetings as all of my questions are answered on the phone or email.

Admittedly Nixon Williams are only about 80 miles from where I live, but I can't see when I'd ever especially want/need to go in person.

[NC35]

BUMP!!! Accountants in Leeds

I'm looking to do the same newbie and from Leeds. Have you found one yet?

Nope not yet. Thought someone on here would come up with a local recommendation.
For the moment I am going to do some DIY accounts when I find a bit more time I will call a few accountants.

So as a BUMP for this thread....

Still looking for a recommendation for an accountant in Leeds...
Not looking for monthly accountant.
Just someone to help me set up, don't know if to go limited or sole trader.
Compile unaudited at the end of the year.
Help with Tax affairs etc...

[SimonAB]

Any luck?

I'm looking to do the same newbie and from Leeds. Have you found one yet?

[Danielsjdaccountancy]

Yes hello daniel

Its £150 a month with SJD and £75 with Nixxon

Thanks but no thanks

£105+VAT including free face to face meetings in any major city.