Do you need to appoint an accountant for your limited company?
If you are thinking of becoming a limited company contractor, choosing an accountant to look after your tax affairs will typically be one of your first tasks. But, do you have to appoint an accountant?...
View ArticleHow to choose a contractor accountancy firm
Selecting the right accountant is an important step in starting out a contractor. A good accountant will ensure that your company meets all of its statutory and legal obligations. They will also make...
View ArticleTypical duties of a specialist contractor accountant
If you are a limited company contractor, you will need to hire a specialist accountant to handle your affairs. Here are some of the typical duties you can expect your accountant to carry out for you...
View ArticleContractor accountant fees – what are the typical costs?
When choosing a contractor accountant, we always suggest that the monthly cost is a significant, but not the only factor you should consider when selecting what is probably your most important advisor...
View ArticleHow do you know if an accountant is ‘qualified’?
There are few things more worrying than trusting somebody else with your money, but when you choose an accountant you’re effectively doing just that. Whether you need someone who can manage your...
View ArticleThe best online accountancy software for contractors
With so many different products available, how do you know which bookkeeping software is best for your contracting business? Our quick guide provides a few key pointers that should make it easier to...
View ArticleShould accountants charge to bring your old accounting records up to scratch?
During your career as a contractor, unless you’re extremely fortunate, you’re likely to change accountants at some stage. From our experience, this is often due to poor service, particularly lax...
View ArticleYour company annual accounts – the basics, and filing deadlines
As a limited company director, you must ensure that your company’s accounts are prepared following the end of each financial year, and meet the filing deadlines for both Companies House and HMRC. When...
View ArticleWhat should I do if I want to change my accountant?
If you are planning on contracting as a career, chances are you will employ several accountants before you find one which you are entirely comfortable with. The process of changing accountants is...
View ArticleWhat is an IR35 accountant?
In recent years, an increasing number of contractor accountants have marketed themselves as ‘IR35 accountants’. Have these firms suddenly been gifted a silver bullet against IR35, or is this just a...
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