Recommend an accountant?

**Vito** · 24 April 2007, 09:22

I use 1st Accountancy and am more than happy with their service...(Darren is a poster on here)

**Kyajae** · 24 April 2007, 09:35

Originally posted by Vito

I use 1st Accountancy and am more than happy with their service...(Darren is a poster on here)

Is this their website?

http://www.london-1st.co.uk/Main.aspx

I'm looking to sack my current accountant

**Vito** · 24 April 2007, 09:58

Sorry...my mistake, I'd forgotten that they have changed their name...

They are now called 'Upton & Co.'...

Web address as follows: http://www.uptonaccountants.com/

**marcosscriven** · 24 April 2007, 12:06

I wouldn't touch a company whose website does not have a clear contact page, stating their address and direct dial numbers (as supposed to pay us every time you call 0845 numbers)

I also wouldn't recommend the guy that did their website, Roskakori. Looks like something from a free webdesign package on a 1990s magazine coverdisk!

**Vito** · 24 April 2007, 12:14

I tend to judge accountants by their ability to do my accounts...but I guess everyone wants different things...

**Epiphone** · 24 April 2007, 13:37

Originally posted by marcosscriven

I wouldn't touch a company whose website does not have a clear contact page, stating their address and direct dial numbers (as supposed to pay us every time you call 0845 numbers)

I also wouldn't recommend the guy that did their website, Roskakori. Looks like something from a free webdesign package on a 1990s magazine coverdisk!

Yep, Darren's website is unfortunately a bit poor. You could always call on 01924 369 691 and have a chat. He'll answer your questions and whenever I've had to call I've always had the answers quickly and, more importantly, in a manner I can understand.

**Bluebird** · 24 April 2007, 14:00

SJD or Nixon Williams

You'll find the answer in hundreds of posts on these pages...

**Darren@UptonAccountants** · 24 April 2007, 15:00

Originally posted by Epiphone

Yep, Darren's website is unfortunately a bit poor. You could always call on 01924 369 691 and have a chat. He'll answer your questions and whenever I've had to call I've always had the answers quickly and, more importantly, in a manner I can understand.

Very true, the new website is currently in draft and awaiting a bit more input before unleashing on the world!

**Mr Pancamo** · 24 April 2007, 21:03

Originally posted by SoupDragon

OK, thanks to the good advice on this board, I am going to trade through a limited company instead of an umbrella...

Can anyone recommend an accountant whose services they are content with?

I have run my own limited company before - but I used "360" who appointed me an account manager that did most things for me. They also told me I was inside IR35. I am hoping that my next contract will be outside IR35 so I guess things will be different.

How about SJD accountancy? Fit the bill for me?

I recommend Darren @ Upton too....excellent service, always friendly and prompt replies to any questions.

Recommend an accountant?