After many years I am looking for a new accountant. Mine doesn't help with even the most basic questions.
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Would anyone recommend their accountant?
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There is a thread at the top of this forum with accountant recommendations. The first post is out of date but lots of recent discussion at the end.
But.. Seems you ask.. I would recommend Gorilla Accountants. Ex SJD staff so very used to dealing with contractors, they offer Freeagent which is a great tool. Plenty of communication and always there on the phone or on the chat on their website. Not really happy with many things in life but their service is fine.
Other recommendations you'll get are InTouch, possibly SJD and I believe there are still some happy Nixon Williams people around but the latter two appear to be getting a bit expensive.
I think SJD still has a spreadsheet and the other two have their own portals.
There are a couple of accountants that post great advice on here as well I'd think about if I needed one. Am sure they will give shameless client grabbing wave tomorrow when they are back in. (part timers)'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! -
I guess you'll want to know when the best time to switch accountants is so I've copied a long thread this was discussed in recently. IMO if they aren't giving you the service you want I'd say immediately but if you can suffer it out there may be a better time..
Thread is here...
http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...recommend.html'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThere are a couple of accountants that post great advice on here as well I'd think about if I needed one. Am sure they will give shameless client grabbing wave tomorrow when they are back in. (part timers)Comment
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Originally posted by Lozza View PostAfter many years I am looking for a new accountant. Mine doesn't help with even the most basic questions.
Tell them I sent you their wayComment
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Originally posted by Lozza View PostAfter many years I am looking for a new accountant. Mine doesn't help with even the most basic questions.Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostOther recommendations you'll get are InTouch, possibly SJD and I believe there are still some happy Nixon Williams people around but the latter two appear to be getting a bit expensive.
With regards to Gorilla, the ex SJD staff do not appear very experienced."The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." CiceroComment
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I'm using CKS accounting in Essex
Chartered status, £108 per month inc & recommended - wanted to avoid the big firms as too impersonalHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by Waldorf View PostWith regards to Gorilla, the ex SJD staff do not appear very experienced.
Evidence?
Mine @ Gorilla is ACCA qualified and the service I get is second to none.Have you tried switching it off and back on again??Comment
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