choosing an accountant

Choosing the right professional adviser for your business can seem a bit daunting. Until you have worked with someone, how can you tell whether or not they are right for you and your business? Well, you will find some useful hints to help you. And, for a step-by-step guide and decision making matrix, click here for our 'choosing an accountant' fact sheet.

our top tips to help you decide:

• decide your priorities that will represent a really good service;
• meet at least three accountants;
• check they communicate well and you be able to understand their advice;
• ensure their attitude to the authorities matches yours;
• make sure that they offer the range the services you are likely to need;
• be sure that you feel comfortable talking to them;
• ask for a fee quotation based on your projected figures;
• give yourself plenty of time to make your decision.