Choosing an accountant for the self employed.

[Issi]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on the above.

I've seen a couple of sites that offer accountancy services for the self -employed ( I only need one to fill in my Tax Return), and they offer an 'all-in' package for £xx a month.

There's also a couple of local reasonably sized Accountancy practices and I've also seen a few much smaller one man band practices that obviously work from home.

Not sure the best way to go forward, would it be worth phoning around the local firms asking for quotes/fees, as you would for a plasterer, or would you go on-line or for the one man band.

Any experiences or advice gratefully recieved as always.

[Eric Mc]

There are a couple of accountants on here who deal with such clients

[ewenm]

Local trusted recommendation would be my choice - my accountant is someone I can go to the pub with for a chat over a beer.

Or Eric Mc

[Eric Mc]

ewenm said:

Local trusted recommendation would be my choice - my accountant is someone I can go to the pub with for a chat over a beer.

Or Eric Mc

Mine's a "Spifire"

[ewenm]

Eric Mc said:

Mine's a "Spifire"

If you're ever in Bath, I'll treat you to a pint of Bath Ales Gem.

[Eric Mc]

I had some Bath Sales produce the other weekend - very nice.