What to consider when choosing an accountant

What should you consider when choosing an accountant for your contracting business?

Well there are a few things you should look out for so to help you I will list as many points as I can that will hopefully assist you when you come to make your final decision.

From working with a range of accountancy companies I have come to understand that it is best you find one that knows your business and accountancy needs. Look for accountants who specialise in your area of business for example Complete Accounting specialise in accountancy solutions for contractors. This will help you to maximse your full potential and earnings.

Make sure the company you choose provides an honest and fair service and their fees are reasonable. You will find certain companies will over charge if they think they can. However you do get what you pay for and quality is quality so do some research first and check out their testimonials and reviews.

You need an accountant that is willing to be there whenever you need them. See if they offer a service that is available to you when you need them and wont charge extra for it. You may find some companies will charge for their advice.

Can the accountant provide you with fresh advise and ideas for your tax? They should be pro-active and come up with new methods for you.

It's always good to work with an accountancy company that can deal with your queries via email to save you time and money.

If possible try and get a fixed fee for your accountancy package or get a fee that does not exceed your agreement.

Can they give you a fast response? If they're in no rush to get your business now you can expect the same level of service throughout.

Do they offer exactly what you need? I have found myself in the sales process they tend to say anything to get you on board and sometimes you are pushed into singing up to a service that does not fully meet your accountancy needs. Be confident to say no and don't be shy to ask for more.

Can they guarantee deadlines for your work to be completed? This is crucial when your self-assessment and tax returns are concerned as well as bookkeeping.

Make sure your account ticks all these boxes for you, it may incur in long time heads and problems for yourself.

For contracts in the UK I would like to recommend Complete Accounting in Hale, Cheshire who are specialist accountants for contractors and offer the highest standard of service with their accountancy solutions and bespoke online software.

Have you been caught by the IR35 legislation?

In some cases the taxman isn't always right and he doesn't always have the final say whether you are caught by IR35 or not. 

This is a case that can be thought on your behalf by a professional like Complete Accounting. 

Factors are taken into consideration to decide whether a contractor is caught by IR35 which include:

• Control;
• The right to get a substitute or helper to do the job;
• Mutuality of obligations.

Other factors to consider:

• Provision of equipment;
• Financial Risk;
• Basis of Payment;
• Opportunity to profit from sound management;
• Part and parcel of the organisation;
• Right of dismissal;
• Employee benefits;
• Intention of the parties;
• Length of engagement.

The cost of employees and employers national insurance if you get it wrong are considerable as well as interest and penalties.

Complete Accounting help by offering their advice on whether or not your case will stand against H M Revenue and Customs. They have provided draft contracts for previous clients to assist and support them which has helped to increase their chances on winning their case.

Complete Accounting in Cheshire is a specialist accountancy company that deals with contractors and their accountancy needs. If you need help with your business, accounts, bookkeeping or tax problems please visit www.completeaccounting.com.

Make 2015 a more productive year for your contracting business

This year may have been a strain for you and your contracting business with having to deal with all your accounts and bookkeeping yourself, so make 2015 a more stress-free, organised and productive year by hiring someone to do it all for you.

There are many accountants and bookkeepers to choose from but ideally you need one that understands your needs as a contractor and one that solely specialises in the field of contractors and their accounts. By hiring a specialist accountant for contractors you will make things much, much easier for yourself as they will have a wealth of experience and understanding and can offer you the most efficient help and advise.

Regardless of what field your contracting business is whether you're an IT consultants or Medical Professional there will be an accountant who can help you maximise your profit and earning in the most tax efficient way.

We would like to recommend Complete Accounting in Hale, Cheshire who are a professional and specialist accountancy company for contractors. They have bespoke services to attend to all your accountancy and bookkeeping needs, they also have an online software specially for contractors.

Clients of Complete Accounting have found their services to be a "God send" by freeing up so much of their time, organising and completing all work, and giving sufficient advise when required. They also find their services to be very cost effective with accountancy packages starting from just £99.00 per month.

If you would like 2015 to be a better year contact Complete Accounting on 08454750919 or click here to fill in consultation form. You can also find out more infromation on their company and services by visiting http://www.completeaccounting.com/.

How to make more profit Business Guide from Complete Accounting

Complete Accounting have a fantastic offer available to potential clients! 

If you sign up today you get a free How To Make More Profit Business Guide worth over £500! 

This business development guide will give you the necessary knowledge, tools and strategies to help you and your business grow and earn more money. It has everything included from lead generation tools to cost saving strategies. 

This guide is ideal for owner managed businesses and contractors and will give you a life time of tips. Not only do you have the professional help of Complete Accounting, helping you with your contracting business but you have your very own manual to creating a more thriving and successful business. 

This guide has been put together by a number of world leading business men and marketing gurus who have come together to put their experiences and knowledge into one book. 

Your complete know it all business guide can give you: 

• Building an exponentially growing business quicker and easier than you ever believed possible.
• Having a whole host of proven lead generation systems to use and choose from.
• Putting in place a proven step by step marketing system that starts working immediately even if you have little or no marketing experience.
• Knowing how to get an endless stream of referrals.
• Knowing exactly how to write and format a sales letter, draft an ad, send a fax broadcast, etc.
• Converting nearly all of your prospects into paying customers.
• Selling more and more often to your existing customers.
• Having a web site that really does work for you 24/7.
• Having a clear knowledge of where you and your business are going.
• Having systems that deliver consistently to the customer every single time.
• Having an almost foolproof system that ensures you increase your client or customer base every day, week, month and year even if you are a start up small business.
• Having customers who are completely loyal to your business and not just satisfied with what you do.
• Having employees who have an attitude of "I get to go to work" rather than "I've got to go to work"
• Knowing how to minimize your costs.
• Managing your money so you are completely in control.
• Making sure you always get paid.
• Knowing where and how to raise finance and get your bank to say "yes"
• Or even knowing how to find a good product to sell in the first place.

Complete Accounting do not believe in charging their clients for this business guide as they believe their clients should have a successful business and help from their accountants. 

For contractors in the UK Complete Accounting will provide you with specialist accountancy services including tax returns, help and advise, monthly bookkeeping, VAT registration, self-assessment tax return. With their bespoke online software they can offer the most cost effective accountancy solutions for your contracting business. 

Join Complete Accounting in Hale, Cheshire today and receive multiple contracting benefits as well as your FREE Business Development Guide which is guaranteed and proven to provide success. 

Visit www.completeaccounting.com or contact 08454750919 to discuss your accountancy needs and requirements. 

Premium Package | Complete Accounting

Complete Accounting offer specialist accountancy solutions to contractors throughout the UK. Their services include two accountancy packages which cover everything you need to run your contractor business.

Their premium package includes the following:

- Company formation
- VAT registration 
- PAYE registration
- Support in setting up a bank account
- Year end statutory accounts preparation
- Corporation tax returns and filling
- Company secretarial services
- Payroll (additonal £3 per month for each additional employee)
- Self-assessment tax return (additional £5 per month for spouse or partner)
- VAT return submission
- Annual return
- Hassle free online documentation authorisation
- Contractor resource library
- Registration office 
- Tax position re-evaluated every year
- Online accounting software or standard bookkeeping using receipts, bank and email.
- Quarterly management accounts

This accountancy package is available from just £199 per month.

Complete Accounting have a wealth of experience in dealing with contractor accounts and bookkeeping enabling them to offer you the highest standard of service. Their expertise lies in understanding contractors needs and requirements, making them the ideal choice for an accountancy company.

Complete Accounting will:

- Friendly, courteous and efficient advise
- Always exceed your expectations
- Listen to what YOU are saying
- Communication with you quickly and fully
- Never surprise you with unexpected bills
- Provide honesty, integrity and transparency
- Aim for you to pay the least amount of tax payable within the law
- Provide effective and efficient advise when ever it is needed.

Please visit www.completeaccounting.com to find out more or to contact them direct you can call 08454750919 or email enquiries@completeaccounting.com

Basic Package | Complete Accounting | Accountancy Solutions for Contractors in the UK

Whether you're already a contractor or looking to become a contractor, Complete Accounting can help you.


Complete Accounting can help with all your accounting needs including book keeping and tax help, their basic package covers everything you need as a contractor to run your company. They have packages for start-ups or existing businesses, to ensure you can get all the right help you need. Complete Accounting's Basic Package is just £99 a month but you can also choose the Premium Package for just £19 extra a month.

The basic package covers: VAT and PAYE registration, support in setting up a bank account, year end statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax returns and filing, company secretarial services, VAT return submission, annual return, hassle free online documentation authorisation, contractor resource library and registered office. You can also add on for a small cost: payroll (additional £3 per month for each additional employee) and self-assessment tax return (additional £5 per month for spouse or partner).

Please visit www.completeaccounting.com or contact 08454750919 to discuss your requirements.

Can Complete Accounting help you?

Are you a contractor or looking to become a contractor? If so Complete Accounting have the perfect accountancy solutions just for you. 

Their expertise and skill set is to provide contractors across the UK with expert advice, accountancy solutions, bookkeeping and tax return services. Their wealth of experience means they can offer their services to contractors in all industries ranging from IT to medical. 

By investing in Complete Accounting and their people you are helping your business grow. develop and reach success. 

They offer very affordable fee packages for new contractors and exsisting contracotrs. Their start up services include the following:

• Business Structure. Advice on the right business structure for you, from Sole Trader to Limited Company;
• Company Formation;
• Strategic Planning. To make sure you know where you're going and how you're going to get there;
• Management Information. And key performance indicators to help you monitor how you're actually doing against your plan to allow you to make changes as you progress;
• Introductions. Introduce and help you foster relationships with key local business providers such as the banks, solicitors and other professional advisors;
• Registration. Completion of all the necessary forms to register with the tax authorities including Self-Assessment, VAT Registration and PAYE schemes if needed to help ensure you avoid all of the many fines waiting for the unwary;
• Book-Keeping Set-Up. Help in setting up your book-keeping system, or we can do it for you;
• Start Up Tax Planning Advice. which is crucial to get right before you start to ensure you pay the absolute minimum amount of tax necessary;
• Annual Accounts;

If you would like to enquire about Complete Accounting's professional accountancy solutions for contractors then please call 0845 4750919. To visit their website for more details please go to: www.completeaccounting.com