Accountant – What to Look For?

If you are a contractor and decide to work through your own Limited Company, choosing the right accountant is essential. The right accountant can help your company meet all of its tax and legal obligations.

Our highly trained teams provide a first rate service. You can benefit from free, unlimited expert advice from professionals dedicated to helping you maximise your pay.

Whether you choose to go for a limited company or umbrella company for your payroll and accounting solution, we’ll ensure you are supported through each step.

We suggest that you look for an experienced contractor accountant. They can help you set up your limited company, liaise with the tax authorities and handle the administration hassle for you. Most specialist accountants will also inform you of the latest changes in legislation, such as IR35 and any other responsibilities you will have as the director of your own limited company.

Make sure you ask the following questions when speaking to a new accountant:

• Are they specialists in the contractor and freelancer sector?
• Do they charge a set up cost or close down fee?
• Is there a tie-in period?
• Do they offer a fixed fee that is based on your requirements?
• What kind of administrative support do they provide?
• Are you paying to use the accountant’s software package or will you receive a full package support from real people?
• Do they have an online portal?
• Do they offer any additional services, for example completing your personal tax return?

Churchill Knight provides self-employed professionals with specialist contractor accountancy services since 1998. Whatever industry you work in, we’re sure we can help you save time.