Accountants?

[johnhamilton0]

Hi guys,

Was wondering if anyone could give me some assistance. I'm will be setting up a Limited company and need to appoint an accountant. Has anyone had experience of this , as I'm looking to find out what is an appropriate cost for their services. What I would need them to do is basically as much as they can, so filling end of year accounts, all tax issues and some PAYE for the comapny directors.
I've had a quote for about £1000 for all the work which gets paid after the first year. Is this the sort of ball park for an accountant dealing with a limited company. I know i could probably find cheaper but they seemed very good.

Cheers for any help.


John

 

[Joyous]

That seems about right, you might be able to get it cheaper but not much. I wouldn't have though the the quote included bookkeeping so be prepared to do it yourself or pay to have it done.

I have a package on my site for start-up limited companies that starts at just under that. Click here to have a look. It's not exactly what you've been quoted for but it can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Regards

Joy

 

[10Yetis]

Two words... "Speak to Alan" (and that is why we need an accountant!)

He is an accountant on here who has helped us out no-end. He not only helps with the accounting side of things but he is a great business mentor as well which we find really handy as a start up business.

I have lost count of the amount of times I have rang him with a seemingly 'end of the world' problem (usually on a Friday night at 6pm) and he comes up trumps with valuable answers.

I will stop before I gush any further. :lol:

 

[johnhamilton0]

i take it you use "Alan" as your accountant?

I'd just like to add the £1000 includes VAT.

Cheers.


John

 

[Jayne]

Both Alan and Joy are very good!

£1000 is quite a good price, especially if that includes VAT! It's almost too go to be true. Mine is nearly that per year and I do my own books and my own VAT.

Jayne

PS. Forgot to say, i'm not a Ltd company, I believe Ltd is more expensive for your books doing, lot more work involved.

 

[Hayles]

Hi

Whatever you do, go with someone who's been recommended. I've had a nightmare with accountants and bookkeepers and if you don't get one that knows what they're doing they can cost you hundreds/thousands to get it put right.

Ultimately they can cost you your company as the VAT, tax and PAYE records are your responsibility in the revenue's eyes - no excuses!

Joy and Alpha have been recommended by lots of people on here so if I were you I'd go with one of them, or take up lots of references (ideally from companies who have similar needs to yours).

Hayles

 

[lgylsen]

Two words... "Speak to Alan" (and that is why we need an accountant!)

Andy

Whats Alan's last name and is he in London?

 

[10Yetis]

yep, he is our accountant...

He is a mod on here, look in top left corner.

The business name is alpha business services. Have a chat with him about client list, he has loads all over the shop, not just London.

 

[Rob Holmes]

Whats Alan's last name and is he in London?

Heres his profile..

http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=572

We're in West Kent - and he looks after us very well indeed. He's clear, concise, friendly and tells it how it is.

He has already stopped me making some big mistakes - now most things get run by him (except when I want to do something I know he'd disapprove of)

Rob

 

[10Yetis]

rob, so its not just me then, :lol:

he talks us out of buying gadgets that we try to convince him are essential... like the coffee machine and expresso maker

 

[Jayne]

rob, so its not just me then, :lol:

he talks us out of buying gadgets that we try to convince him are essential... like the coffee machine and expresso maker

Lol.. those are essentials for my biz, you need a food shop :lol:

Well my biz for 6 more days..whipee!

Jayne