When searching for an accountant in Leicester what do you need to take into consideration? As a business owner choosing your accountant can be one of the most important decisions you ever make as a good one will be able to save you money where as a bad one will be an added burden.

There are literally hundreds of accountants in Leicester to choose, however how do you know which one will be most suited for you business?

Each accountant in Leicester will be slightly different and it is important you find one that suits your needs.

If you’re a small SME then maybe you need more of a personal 1 to 1 service. However if you are a multimillion-pound turnover Limited company your needs are going to be totally different.

Before choosing an accountant in Leicester make sure you spend a bit of time researching exactly what it is you are looking for. Write a list of questions, identify from the start exactly what the chargers will be. It is important you know if you will be charged more for VAT, PAYEE , Corporation tax, personal tax completion and so on.

When choosing accountants in Leicester I would advise you get a fixed price from the start. Agree a price that covers everything you want because if you don’t, before you know it your bill can be in the thousands. You will have to negotiate to get a fixed price however it is your business therefore take it seriously from the start and keep your costs as low as possible and this involves getting a good deal with your accountant in Leicester.

This is the approach I took when looking for an accountant in Leicester and thus far it has worked for me.

Whilst many people are happy to see their accountants once a year, I wanted to ensure we had a firm of accountants in Leicester we could call on when needed. I also wanted to ensure that our accountants would contact us to provide any advise and tax planning advice as soon as possible.

Fortunately, we have engaged Adam Longley. Adam Longley Accountants is a small firm of accountants in Syston, Leicestershire. They have provided us with ongoing advise from the start taking the time to meet us and fully understand our business and our businesses needs. All advise  is relayed to us in plain English rather than in accountancy talk. In addition, all advise and meetings are included in their fixed fees. I know many businesses friends are put off from calling their accountants as they are worried as soon as they pick up the phone, their bills start increasing!

They offer a full range of accountancy services from the preparation of the accounts, corporation tax, PAYE, VAT and bookkeeping and wages. They also offer tax planning advice which is imperative when running as successful business, if you are looking for an accountant in Leicester, they are definitely worth a call.

Many people see having an accountant as a necessary evil! Its something they have to have but they feel it is an unnecessary cost, however this needn’t be the case. With Adam Longley Accountants, their advise has been invaluable and have saved us several thousand pounds with their advise and planning. This leaves me more valuable time for doing what I do best and running my business.

So if you are looking for a friendly, personal and professional firm of accountants in Leicester, I cannot recommend Adam Longley Accountants Limited enough. Find out more about them here