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--v-theme-success-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-warning: 255,240,0; --v-theme-warning-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-black: 0,0,0; --v-theme-black-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-white: 255,255,255; --v-theme-white-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-bg-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-surface-bg-primary-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-bg-secondary: 242,239,231; --v-theme-surface-bg-secondary-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-bg-invert: 50,50,50; --v-theme-surface-bg-invert-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-surface-bg-accent: 118,19,110; --v-theme-surface-bg-accent-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-surface-elevated-1: 118,19,110; --v-theme-surface-elevated-1-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-surface-elevated-2: 255,232,253; --v-theme-surface-elevated-2-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-elevated-3: 119,225,244; --v-theme-surface-elevated-3-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-elevated-4: 222,250,255; --v-theme-surface-elevated-4-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-elevated-5: 41,34,135; --v-theme-surface-elevated-5-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-surface-elevated-6: 220,218,255; --v-theme-surface-elevated-6-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-elevated-primary: 242,239,231; --v-theme-surface-elevated-primary-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-surface-elevated-secondary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-surface-elevated-secondary-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-type-primary: 30,30,30; --v-theme-type-primary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-type-secondary: 50,50,50; --v-theme-type-secondary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-type-invert: 255,255,255; --v-theme-type-invert-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-type-subtle: 101,99,91; --v-theme-type-subtle-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-type-interactive: 118,19,110; --v-theme-type-interactive-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-icon-fill-eucalyptus: 92,223,176; --v-theme-icon-fill-eucalyptus-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-fill-mauve: 228,178,246; --v-theme-icon-fill-mauve-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-fill-waterspout: 142,233,216; --v-theme-icon-fill-waterspout-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-fill-peach: 248,159,131; --v-theme-icon-fill-peach-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-fill-skyblue: 132,178,246; --v-theme-icon-fill-skyblue-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-fill-topaz: 255,202,123; --v-theme-icon-fill-topaz-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-icon-stroke-primary: 30,30,30; --v-theme-icon-stroke-primary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-icon-stroke-invert: 255,255,255; --v-theme-icon-stroke-invert-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-stroke-primary: 30,30,30; --v-theme-stroke-primary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-stroke-secondary: 101,99,91; --v-theme-stroke-secondary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-stroke-invert: 255,255,255; --v-theme-stroke-invert-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-btn-primary-default: 249,203,42; --v-theme-btn-primary-default-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-btn-primary-hover: 250,209,68; --v-theme-btn-primary-hover-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-btn-secondary: 30,30,30; --v-theme-btn-secondary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-btn-ghost-inverted: 249,203,42; --v-theme-btn-ghost-inverted-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-btn-ghost-default: 118,19,110; --v-theme-btn-ghost-default-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-btn-danger-default: 203,0,0; --v-theme-btn-danger-default-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-btn-danger-hover: 224,19,19; --v-theme-btn-danger-hover-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-on-btn-primary-default: 30,30,30; --v-theme-on-btn-secondary: 30,30,30; --v-theme-link-primary: 118,19,110; --v-theme-link-primary-overlay-multiplier: 2; --v-theme-link-invert: 119,225,244; --v-theme-link-invert-overlay-multiplier: 1; --v-theme-on-background: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-bright: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-light: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-primary-darken-1: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-secondary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-secondary-darken-1: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-error: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-info: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-success: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-warning: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-black: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-white: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-bg-primary: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-bg-secondary: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-bg-invert: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-surface-bg-accent: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-1: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-2: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-3: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-4: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-5: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-6: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-primary: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-surface-elevated-secondary: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-type-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-type-secondary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-type-invert: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-type-subtle: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-type-interactive: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-eucalyptus: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-mauve: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-waterspout: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-peach: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-skyblue: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-fill-topaz: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-icon-stroke-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-icon-stroke-invert: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-stroke-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-stroke-secondary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-stroke-invert: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-btn-primary-hover: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-btn-ghost-inverted: 0,0,0; --v-theme-on-btn-ghost-default: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-btn-danger-default: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-btn-danger-hover: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-link-primary: 255,255,255; --v-theme-on-link-invert: 0,0,0; --v-border-color: 0, 0, 0; --v-border-opacity: 0.12; --v-high-emphasis-opacity: 0.87; --v-medium-emphasis-opacity: 0.6; --v-disabled-opacity: 0.38; --v-idle-opacity: 0.04; --v-hover-opacity: 0.04; --v-focus-opacity: 0.12; --v-selected-opacity: 0.08; --v-activated-opacity: 0.12; --v-pressed-opacity: 0.12; --v-dragged-opacity: 0.08; --v-theme-kbd: 33, 37, 41; --v-theme-on-kbd: 255, 255, 255; --v-theme-code: 245, 245, 245; --v-theme-on-code: 0, 0, 0; } .bg-background { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-background-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-background)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-background)) !important; } .bg-surface { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface)) !important; } .bg-surface-bright { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-bright-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-bright)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-bright)) !important; } .bg-surface-light { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-light-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-light)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-light)) !important; } .bg-surface-variant { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-variant-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-variant)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-variant)) !important; } .bg-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-primary)) !important; } .bg-primary-darken-1 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-primary-darken-1-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-primary-darken-1)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-primary-darken-1)) !important; } .bg-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-secondary)) !important; } .bg-secondary-darken-1 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-secondary-darken-1-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-secondary-darken-1)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-secondary-darken-1)) !important; } .bg-error { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-error-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-error)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-error)) !important; } .bg-info { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-info-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-info)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-info)) !important; } .bg-success { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-success-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-success)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-success)) !important; } .bg-warning { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-warning-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-warning)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-warning)) !important; } .bg-black { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-black-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-black)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-black)) !important; } .bg-white { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-white-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-white)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-white)) !important; } .bg-surface-bg-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-bg-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-bg-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-bg-primary)) !important; } .bg-surface-bg-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-bg-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-bg-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-bg-secondary)) !important; } .bg-surface-bg-invert { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-bg-invert-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-bg-invert)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-bg-invert)) !important; } .bg-surface-bg-accent { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-bg-accent-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-bg-accent)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-bg-accent)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-1 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-1-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-1)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-1)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-2 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-2-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-2)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-2)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-3 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-3-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-3)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-3)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-4 { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-4-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-4)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-4)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-primary)) !important; } .bg-surface-elevated-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-surface-elevated-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-surface-elevated-secondary)) !important; } .bg-type-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-type-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-type-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-type-primary)) !important; } .bg-type-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-type-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-type-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-type-secondary)) !important; } .bg-type-invert { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-type-invert-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-type-invert)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-type-invert)) !important; } .bg-type-subtle { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-type-subtle-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-type-subtle)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-type-subtle)) !important; } .bg-type-interactive { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-type-interactive-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-type-interactive)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-type-interactive)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-eucalyptus { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-eucalyptus-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-eucalyptus)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-eucalyptus)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-mauve { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-mauve-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-mauve)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-mauve)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-waterspout { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-waterspout-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-waterspout)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-waterspout)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-peach { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-peach-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-peach)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-peach)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-skyblue { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-skyblue-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-skyblue)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-skyblue)) !important; } .bg-icon-fill-topaz { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-fill-topaz-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-fill-topaz)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-fill-topaz)) !important; } .bg-icon-stroke-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-stroke-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-stroke-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-stroke-primary)) !important; } .bg-icon-stroke-invert { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-icon-stroke-invert-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-icon-stroke-invert)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-icon-stroke-invert)) !important; } .bg-stroke-primary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-stroke-primary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-stroke-primary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-stroke-primary)) !important; } .bg-stroke-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-stroke-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-stroke-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-stroke-secondary)) !important; } .bg-stroke-invert { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-stroke-invert-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-stroke-invert)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-stroke-invert)) !important; } .bg-btn-primary-default { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-primary-default-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-primary-default)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-primary-default)) !important; } .bg-btn-primary-hover { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-primary-hover-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-primary-hover)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-primary-hover)) !important; } .bg-btn-secondary { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-secondary-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-secondary)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-secondary)) !important; } .bg-btn-ghost-inverted { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-ghost-inverted-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-ghost-inverted)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-ghost-inverted)) !important; } .bg-btn-ghost-default { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-ghost-default-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-ghost-default)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-ghost-default)) !important; } .bg-btn-danger-default { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-danger-default-overlay-multiplier); background-color: rgb(var(--v-theme-btn-danger-default)) !important; color: rgb(var(--v-theme-on-btn-danger-default)) !important; } .bg-btn-danger-hover { --v-theme-overlay-multiplier: var(--v-theme-btn-danger-hover-overlay-multiplier); 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We reveal how to find the best UK accountant for your needs.</p></div><div class="v-row v-row--no-gutters space-y-6 md:space-y-10 lg:space-y-12" style=""><div class="v-col-sm-16 v-col-md-12 v-col-24" style=""><div class="v-expansion-panels v-theme--consumer v-expansion-panels--variant-accordion space-y-4" style=""><div class="v-expansion-panel bg-white border-black-16 border border-solid" style="--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;"><div class="v-expansion-panel__shadow elevation-0"></div><button class="v-expansion-panel-title font-bold leading-6 text-type-primary" style="--expansion-panel-title-padding:16px;--expansion-panel-title-min-height:58px;" type="button" aria-expanded="false"><span class="v-expansion-panel-title__overlay"></span><div class="v-row v-row--no-gutters align-center relative self-start" style=""><i class="v-icon notranslate v-theme--consumer me-4" style="font-size:24px;height:24px;width:24px;" aria-hidden="true"><iconify-icon class="v-icon__svg" role="img" 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essential areas like financial reporting, compliance, <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/handling-your-payroll" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>payroll</span></a>, tax efficiency, business planning and <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/business-accounting" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>more</span></a>.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Above all, a good accountant provides you with the <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors 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style="" data-v-16fa1d89><li class="u-text ms-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89>Bookkeepers manage daily tasks; accountants offer broader services like compliance and financial planning.</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89></p><ul class="u-text list-disc" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><li class="u-text ms-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89>If accounting takes over four hours weekly or you plan to grow, you may benefit from hiring a professional.</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89></p><ul class="u-text list-disc" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><li class="u-text ms-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89>Interview multiple accountants, checking their experience, qualifications, and fees for a good match.</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89></p><ul class="u-text list-disc" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><li class="u-text ms-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89>Ensure they use your accounting software and check their reputation through reviews and references.</li></ul></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><div class="sm:[&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 max-sm:hidden"><div class="v-card v-theme--consumer bg-surface-bg-accent v-card--density-default rounded-2 v-card--variant-flat sm:max-w-[75%] md:max-w-[60%] mx-auto" style=""><div class="v-card__loader"><div class="v-progress-linear v-theme--consumer v-locale--is-ltr" style="top:0;height:0;--v-progress-linear-height:2px;" role="progressbar" aria-hidden="true" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100"><div class="v-progress-linear__background" style="opacity:NaN;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__buffer" style="opacity:NaN;width:0%;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate"><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate long" style=""></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate short" style=""></div></div></div></div><div class="v-card-item px-6 pt-6 pb-5" style=""><div class="v-card-item__prepend"><i class="v-icon 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Getting started is easy, fast and free.</div><a class="v-btn v-btn--block v-theme--consumer bg-btn-primary-default v-btn--density-comfortable v-btn--size-large v-btn--variant-flat outline-secondary-charcoal u-btn" style="--v-btn-size:20px;--v-hover-opacity:0;" href="https://v2.unbiased.co.uk/enquiry/accountant" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>Find an accountant</span></a></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><h2 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="how-to-find-an-accountant-in-the-uk">How to find an accountant in the UK</h2><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">To find the best accountant for your needs you can search online directories such as ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales), ACCA (Chartered Association of Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). </p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Alternatively, you can use Unbiased's matching service to connect with an accountant directly.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">There are two ways to find an accountant on Unbiased.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">The first way is to use our <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="https://v2.unbiased.co.uk/enquiry/match-intro/accountant" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>Match</span></a> tool. Give as much details as you can about what you need, and our system will match you with the nearest accountant that’s right for you.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">The second way is to <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="https://www.unbiased.co.uk/advisers/accountant" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>use our directory search tool</span></a>. Enter your postcode to see a list of accountants nearby. You can then refine your search, if you want to find an accountant with specialist expertise.</p><h2 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="do-i-need-an-accountant-for-my-small-business">Do I need an accountant for my small business?</h2><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Unless your business remains very small, its accounting requirements will quickly become too much for you to handle alone.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Furthermore, if you are not a trained accountant, this can be costly both in time and money, as you will take longer and may make <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/personal-finance/savings-investing/top-10-most-common-financial-mistakes-to-avoid" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>costly mistakes</span></a>.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Broadly speaking, if you find you are spending more than four hours a week on the accounts or have plans for growth, then it is time to <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="https://www.unbiased.co.uk/advisers/accountant" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>contact a professional</span></a><a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/life/small-business/accountants-for-small-business" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>.</span></a></p><h2 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="what-can-an-accountant-do-for-my-business">What can an accountant do for my business?</h2><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Having an accountant frees up your time so you can focus on what you do best. It also cuts the risk to your business by reducing the likelihood of errors in tax, financial reporting and <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/small-business-compliance-uk-what-you-need-to-know" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>compliance</span></a>.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">An accountant can also actively save you money in many areas by increasing tax efficiency, improving cash flows and sourcing funding.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">In addition, they can provide invaluable general support by offering <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/financial-advice-for-business-owners-tips-for-growth-and-stability" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>general business advice</span></a>, discussing your ideas and stress-testing business plans.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Here are some of the services your accountant can provide.</p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Bookkeeping</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Helping you pay the right amount of tax</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Improving tax efficiency</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Financial compliance</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Creating / developing your business plan</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Sourcing funding for growth</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Growth management</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Extracting value from your business</li></ul><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 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about <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/business-accounting" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>accounting services</span></a>.</p><div class="sm:[&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 max-sm:hidden"><div class="v-card v-theme--consumer bg-surface-bg-accent v-card--density-default rounded-2 v-card--variant-flat sm:max-w-[75%] md:max-w-[60%] mx-auto" style=""><div 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Getting started is easy, fast and free.</div><a class="v-btn v-btn--block v-theme--consumer bg-btn-primary-default v-btn--density-comfortable v-btn--size-large v-btn--variant-flat outline-secondary-charcoal u-btn" style="--v-btn-size:20px;--v-hover-opacity:0;" href="https://v2.unbiased.co.uk/enquiry/accountant" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>Find an accountant</span></a></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><h2 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="is-this-accountant-right-for-me">Is this accountant right for me?</h2><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">It’s a good idea to meet your accountant in person. As you will be working closely together, a strong connection is important.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">You should ask about their range of services to ensure they can meet your needs, as well as talk about <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/self-assessment/what-are-the-different-types-of-accountancy-qualifications" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>their qualifications</span></a> and experience.</p><div class="[&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6"><div class="v-card v-theme--consumer border-2 border-black-8 text-type-secondary v-card--density-default rounded-2 v-card--variant-outlined" style=""><div class="v-card__loader"><div class="v-progress-linear v-theme--consumer v-locale--is-ltr" style="top:0;height:0;--v-progress-linear-height:2px;" role="progressbar" aria-hidden="true" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100"><div class="v-progress-linear__background" style="opacity:NaN;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__buffer" style="opacity:NaN;width:0%;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate"><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate long" style=""></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate short" style=""></div></div></div></div><div class="v-card-item p-6 sm:p-8 items-start" style=""><div class="v-card-item__prepend"><div class="v-avatar v-theme--consumer bg-icon-fill-eucalyptus v-avatar--density-default rounded-2 v-avatar--variant-flat" style="width:36px;height:36px;"><i class="v-icon notranslate v-theme--consumer text-icon-stroke-primary" style="font-size:20px;height:20px;width:20px;" aria-hidden="true"><iconify-icon class="v-icon__svg" role="img" ariaHidden="true" icon="ph:info-duotone"></iconify-icon></i><span class="v-avatar__underlay"></span></div></div><div class="v-card-item__content"><div class="v-card-subtitle text-body tracking-normal overflow-clip whitespace-normal pb-0" style="--v-card-subtitle-opacity:1;"><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">The most common types of accounting qualifications in the UK include:</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><ul class="u-text list-disc" style=""><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)</li><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)</li><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)</li><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Associate Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) </li><li class="u-text ms-6" style="">Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA)</li></ul></div></div></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">You should also discuss your accountant’s fees. An accountant’s job is to save you money (while protecting you from certain risks), so ask them to explain how their services will deliver value.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">How much you pay your accountant will depend on the services they provide you with.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Your method of paying may vary. Some services, such as annual accounts and bookkeeping, involve a regular monthly fee, while others, including tax planning advice, may be charged by the hour.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">If you are being charged hourly, see whether there are any easy tasks like data entry you can do before handing over more complex tasks to your accountant.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">The size of your business is also a factor, with larger businesses potentially paying more.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Find out more about <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/how-much-does-an-accountant-cost" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>the costs of accounting services</span></a>.</p><div class="[&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6"><div class="v-card v-theme--consumer border-2 border-black-8 text-type-secondary v-card--density-default rounded-2 v-card--variant-outlined" style=""><div class="v-card__loader"><div class="v-progress-linear v-theme--consumer v-locale--is-ltr" style="top:0;height:0;--v-progress-linear-height:2px;" role="progressbar" aria-hidden="true" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100"><div class="v-progress-linear__background" style="opacity:NaN;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__buffer" style="opacity:NaN;width:0%;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate"><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate long" style=""></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate short" style=""></div></div></div></div><div class="v-card-item p-6 sm:p-8 items-start" style=""><div class="v-card-item__prepend"><div class="v-avatar v-theme--consumer bg-icon-fill-eucalyptus v-avatar--density-default rounded-2 v-avatar--variant-flat" style="width:36px;height:36px;"><i class="v-icon notranslate v-theme--consumer text-icon-stroke-primary" style="font-size:20px;height:20px;width:20px;" aria-hidden="true"><iconify-icon class="v-icon__svg" role="img" ariaHidden="true" icon="ph:info-duotone"></iconify-icon></i><span class="v-avatar__underlay"></span></div></div><div class="v-card-item__content"><div class="v-card-subtitle text-body tracking-normal overflow-clip whitespace-normal pb-0" style="--v-card-subtitle-opacity:1;"><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">An accountant performing the basic accounting services will usually work for between <strong>£25 and £35 per hour</strong>.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style=""></p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">More specialist services like tax planning and business planning advice may be much more expensive, in the region of <strong>£125 to £150 per hour</strong>.</p></div></div></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="should-i-choose-a-small-firm-or-a-larger-firm">Should I choose a small firm or a larger firm?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Consider carefully if the size of your accounting firm is right for your needs. Broadly speaking, you should match like with like.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">So, if you are a contractor or <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/self-assessment/what-is-a-sole-trader-and-how-do-i-register-as-one" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>sole trader</span></a>, then a small firm will probably suit you best, but if you are a <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/starting-a-business/leading-a-successful-startup" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>fast-growing startup with a big vision</span></a>, you may want to consider a similar-sized firm to match.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="should-i-talk-to-multiple-accountants">Should I talk to multiple accountants?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Absolutely! It’s a good idea to talk to a few accountants to decide which one is the right fit for you, including whether they can add value to your business and help it grow.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="get-several-quotations-and-negotiate">Get several quotations and negotiate</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Accountants can charge you in a few different ways, so it’s worth getting a written quotation from any accountants you interview and a strong understanding of how their fee structure works.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Also, consider whether the fees and charging structure will work if the business grows – you could ask them to consider a different method of charging based on how big your company is.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="contact-references">Contact references</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">A good accountant will be happy to offer references, which you can call to confirm anything and find out more about the service they provided.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">It’s worth asking about how the client worked with the accountant, their relationship and how they added value.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="reviews-testimonials-and-reputation">Reviews, testimonials and reputation</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Sites such as Trustpilot will let you see ratings and reviews for accounting firms listed there.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Look for reviews by businesses of a similar size to yours - if the reviewer is much larger or smaller, their assessment may not be very helpful.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">An accountant should also have testimonials from their clients that they are willing to share with you.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="does-the-location-of-your-accountant-matter">Does the location of your accountant matter?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Technically, it doesn't matter too much where your accountant is based since most of their work can be conducted remotely.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">However, regular face-to-face meetings are still valuable and can be much more productive in getting added value from your accountant.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">In a face-to-face meeting, it is easier to discuss your business in broader terms and benefit from general business advice.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Therefore, if you want more than basic accounting services, it's good to be within easy travelling distance so your accountant can visit in person.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="does-your-accountant-have-relevant-expertise">Does your accountant have relevant expertise?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">You should seek an accountant who works with similarly sized businesses to your own – and if possible, work in the same sector as they’ll understand the unique challenges and opportunities.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Also, if your accountant has larger clients, this is a promising sign as they’ll likely be able to handle your business as the company grows.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="does-your-accountant-use-the-same-software">Does your accountant use the same software?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">If you’re using software, check whether your accountant uses the same one so it’s easy to share sensitive data. And if it’s cloud-based accounting software and encrypted, that’s even better.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">But if you can’t find an accountant who uses your software, ask if they would be happy to do so.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="go-online">Go online</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">You could use social media, including LinkedIn, to see if anyone can recommend an accountant.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">A drawback to this is that your friend’s accountant might not be the best fit for you. For example, the accountant may specialise in a different sector or larger firms instead of small ones.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="take-advantage-of-networking">Take advantage of networking</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">It’s a good idea to reach out to voluntary organisations for advice on finding a good accountant.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">You can also attend local business networking events where you can connect with other people who may be able to recommend someone.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="do-some-research">Do some research</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">If you have an accountant in mind, you could look at their online presence.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">It’s worth looking at their connections, how they talk about their services online, their experience and qualifications, as well as any recommendations from clients.</p><div class="[&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6"><div class="v-card v-theme--consumer bg-surface-bg-secondary v-card--density-default rounded-4 v-card--variant-flat text-type-secondary" style="--v-card-subtitle-opacity:1;" data-v-16fa1d89><div class="v-card__loader"><div class="v-progress-linear v-theme--consumer v-locale--is-ltr" style="top:0;height:0;--v-progress-linear-height:2px;" role="progressbar" aria-hidden="true" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100"><div class="v-progress-linear__background" style="opacity:NaN;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__buffer" style="opacity:NaN;width:0%;"></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate"><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate long" style=""></div><div class="v-progress-linear__indeterminate short" style=""></div></div></div></div><div class="v-card-item p-4 sm:pt-8 sm:px-8" style=""><div class="v-card-item__prepend"><div class="v-responsive v-img v-img--booting rounded-2" style="height:60px;width:60px;" aria-label data-v-16fa1d89><div class="v-responsive__sizer" style="padding-bottom:56.25%;"></div><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="60" height="60" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img class="v-img__img v-img__img--contain" style="" draggable="false" src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/256227/3b22a64405/ff89eef8d643c39d990a781367e51a884b97187c.jpeg/m/50x0/filters:format(webp):quality(20)"><div class="v-responsive__content"></div></div></div><div class="v-card-item__content"><div class="v-card-title text-heading-h5 max-sm:font-bold sm:text-body-lead sm:font-galano overflow-clip" style="">Our expert says: Why the cost of accounting isn't everything</div><div class="v-card-subtitle mt-1 text-body-sm tracking-normal overflow-clip whitespace-normal pb-0 text-[#4F4F4F]" style="">Lisa-Marie Voneshen - Senior Content Writer at Unbiased</div></div></div><div class="v-card-text text-body-sm tracking-normal px-4 sm:px-8 pb-4 sm:pb-8" style=""><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><span style="color: " data-v-16fa1d89>“Finding an accountant that’s right for you means looking at more than cost alone and talking to multiple accountants before choosing.</span></p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89></p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><span style="color: " data-v-16fa1d89>You’ll need to not only ensure they’re qualified but that they also have experience working with businesses that are similar to yours, so they can help you navigate the challenges of your sector.</span></p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89></p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="" data-v-16fa1d89><span style="color: " data-v-16fa1d89>You should also look at whether they can be flexible and expand their services in the future, especially if you have ambitious growth plans for your company.” </span></p></div><span class="v-card__underlay"></span></div></div><h2 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="what-questions-should-i-ask-my-accountant">What questions should I ask my accountant?</h2><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="1-what-do-you-charge">1. What do you charge?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Fees are an obvious place to start. However, it’s important to weigh them against what services are included and what value these might add.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="2-what-services-are-included-in-your-fees">2. What services are included in your fees?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Getting an itemised quote from your accountant will make it easier to compare them with other firms.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="3-why-should-i-choose-you-rather-than-another-accountant">3. Why should I choose you rather than another accountant?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Most accounting firms will, of course, try to persuade you to choose them. But compare their various answers to this question to see who responds with something more than a marketing spiel.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="4-will-you-assign-a-dedicated-accountant-or-contact-person-to-me">4. Will you assign a dedicated accountant or contact person to me?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Generally, it is better to have one point of contact with your accounting firm, even if more than one accountant is involved in the work. This provides continuity, builds relationships and reduces the risk of errors or missed deadlines.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="5-how-will-we-keep-in-touch">5. How will we keep in touch?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">A good accounting firm should be very rigorous about communicating with clients. Decide together how often it is necessary to communicate and what forms this can take – e.g. face-to-face meetings, phone calls, video conferencing.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">The firm should be open to regular meetings even if there seems to be nothing particular to discuss, as issues may go unnoticed until raised in conversation.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="6-what-issues-should-we-discuss-regularly">6. What issues should we discuss regularly?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Following on from the last point, it is a good idea to get your accountant’s views on the matters you should be considering on an ongoing basis.</p><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Issues might include <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/financial-year-end-reporting" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>financial reporting</span></a>, <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/business-tax" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>tax planning</span></a>, <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/chasing-payments-and-debt-recovery" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>credit control</span></a> and <a class="v-btn v-btn--active v-theme--consumer text-link-primary v-btn--density-default rounded-0 v-btn--size-default v-btn--variant-text px-0 justify-start text-left align-baseline text-wrap underline-offset-[.15em] underline decoration-1 transition-colors duration-300 before:hidden after:hidden inline [&>*]:inline decoration-current" style="height:auto;max-width:none;min-width:auto;--v-btn-size:inherit;--v-activated-opacity:0;--v-hover-opacity:0;--button-font-weight:"inherit";--button-white-space:normal;" href="/discover/tax-business/running-a-business/improve-your-cash-flow" inline="true" target="_blank"><span class="v-btn__overlay"></span><span class="v-btn__underlay"></span><span class="v-btn__content" data-no-activator>cash flow management</span></a>.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="7-are-there-any-special-considerations-for-my-type-of-business">7. Are there any special considerations for my type of business?</h3><p class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="">Asking this question will help you find out how much industry knowledge your accountant has, as well as being useful in itself. Ideally, you want an accountant with lots of experience in similar types of business, so they are well versed in the risks and opportunities.</p><h3 class="u-text [&:not(:last-child)]:mb-6" style="color:#27292E;caret-color:#27292E;" id="8-what-additional-services-do-you-provide">8. 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How will you make sure I don’t miss deadlines?",{"type":710,"content":1594},[1595],{"text":1596,"type":714},"Helping you stay on the right side of HMRC is one of your accountant’s most important roles.",{"type":710,"content":1598},[1599],{"text":1600,"type":714},"An accountant who is on the ball will be ready and eager to remind you of all your obligations rather than expect you to remember.",{"type":882,"attrs":1602,"content":1603},{"level":884},[1604],{"text":1605,"type":714},"What’s the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper?",{"type":710,"content":1607},[1608],{"text":1609,"type":714},"Bookkeepers tend to focus more on daily activities and making sure your accounting is up to date, as well as flagging unpaid debts and managing your payroll.",{"type":710,"content":1611},[1612],{"text":1613,"type":714},"Accountants offer a wider range of services and focus on compliance, as well as flagging issues with your accounts or highlighting opportunities.",{"type":710,"content":1615},[1616],{"text":1617,"type":714},"An accountant may also be helpful when it comes to auditing or if you’re considering financing.",{"type":710,"content":1619},[1620],{"text":1621,"type":714},"When you’re considering if a bookkeeper or accountant is best for you, it’s worth compiling what services you need help with. 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