Looking for an accountant?

How pleased are you with your current accountant?

It’s tempting to think that all accountants are the same, but ask yourself this – what kind of service are you getting?

Extra advice and service is what separates a good accountant from a great one.

What to look for in a great accountant.

Read more below or watch our video on what to look for in a good accountant.

Can you grow with my business?

It’s important to think about what your business will need tomorrow, as well as today. Make sure your accountant has the resources to cope with your growth.

Haines Watts has extensive resources both locally and nationally, so you can be confident we have capacity and expertise to spare.

What will you charge?

It’s tempting to think that a national firm will be expensive, but that’s not the case with Haines Watts. Our practices are independent local businesses with fees that are highly competitive. We’ll show you the value of every pound you spend with us.

Do you have relevant knowledge?

Haines Watts focus exclusively on owner managed businesses and work with over 30,000 of them around the UK, across many sectors.  Why not read some of our case studies to find out the types of companies we work with?

All of our partners are owner managers themselves, so they understand not just the numbers but business issues that you face.

Will I get better advice?

If all you need is your books tidied and accounts submitted once a year, we’d be happy to help, but that’s not all we do.

If you want someone who can:

• tell you what the figures mean in simple business terms
• act for you in negotiations
• find solutions to funding issues
• liaise with HMRC on all your taxes
• help you get the right finance team in place
• be on the end of the phone whenever you need them
• understand every aspect of running a business from first hand experience

That’s what Haines Watts can do. To compare accountants, why not use our simple accountants checklist.

Who will I deal with?

We have specialists in payroll, VAT, funding, corporate finance, financial services and more. But your relationship partner will be your first point of contact. They have the business knowledge to see beyond just accountancy advice and are available to speak to at any time.

How easy is it to change accountants?

Don’t worry, changing accountant is easier than you think. We’ll get hold of the information we need from your current accountant. We’ll spend time ‘off the clock’ getting to know you and cementing our working relationship with you and your staff.

What’s next?

Don’t keep thinking ‘it’s better the devil you know’ or settling for an accountant that’s ‘good enough’. Let us show you what a difference a great accountant can make to your business.

We’re confident that whatever you need, we can provide. Contact us today.