Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change accountants?
Is your current accountant pro-active? Do they provide an excellent service and offering you a fair rate? Are they easily contactable, flexible and offer unlimited contact at no additional cost?
If you answered no to any of the questions, or just want to explore your options, then give us a ring. We offer a free no obligation consultation so there’s no need to make any rash decisions.
Different accountants will save you different amounts of tax and provide different levels of business advice, so it’s important to find the right accountant for you.
When is the best time to switch accountants
The best time to switch accountants is as soon as you feel you’re not getting the answers, advice, or support you need to make more money and pay less tax. Don’t wait until the end of the year — by then, it’s too late to make any meaningful changes because we can’t change history!
How difficult is it to switch accountants, and what does your onboarding process involve?
Switching accountants is actually very straightforward. All you need to do is notify your current accountant, and we can even provide a template to help ease the transition. From there, we’ll handle the rest. Within two weeks, we’ll have everything transferred over, and we’ll have put a 90-day plan in place to get you set up with your systems, processes, tax planning, and anything else we’re managing for you. Think of it like switching GPs — while it might seem complicated with all the records and knowledge they have, it’s something we handle all the time.
How do you help businesses pay less tax?
Every accountant has access to the same rules from HMRC, but the difference lies in how those rules are applied. Most accountants follow the rule book after the year has ended, simply ticking boxes to file your tax return.
We take a proactive approach by working with our clients a year in advance to understand their goals and plans. We then create a tax strategy tailored to minimise taxes throughout the year. By the time year-end arrives, we’ve already done everything possible to reduce your tax bill and know what it’s going to be.
Are your services too expensive?
Our pricing is standardised across all our clients and is based on a transparent pricing system, which we’ll share with you on the call. Our fees reflect the level of service we offer, the value we provide, and our ability to respond quickly to your needs.
Consider this: How much is it costing you not to have timely advice? How many more years can you get a tax bill and wonder if it could have been lower? How much stress comes from not having an expert who can give you peace of mind over your financial affairs?
Is your fixed quote guaranteed for more than one year
As we quote what we anticipate to be a fair fee for the value provided, if the work stays the same, then we would only anticipate normal inflationary increases.
In some cases, it is clear exactly what work is involved so we can guarantee the fee for more than one year. However, very occasionally there may be reasons why the amount of work involved exceeded what was expected but we would sit down and discuss these with you.
We’re not in the business of providing low quotes just to get your business for the first year and then raising the fees. We want you as a client who will trust us and grow with us.