Getting a good accountant in London
London presents particular challenges for finding an accountant. It is home for the very smallest to the very largest firms. So it can be tough to know which one to choose.
The good news is it is probably one of the most competitive areas. So often London accountants really bend over backwards to help their clients. And of course London is home to a depth of talent and expertise.
We are often emailed by clients asking if London accountants charge more. While this can be a worry, in fact this may well not be the case, especially if you use a competitive bidding process, as on our site. We provide 4 quotes usually within 12 hours — and its free to use.
Each accounting quote comes with ebay style feedback scores so you can see how previous clients rated each firm.
Take a look at our page suggesting how to choose an accountant as many of the tips in there apply to London accounting firms too.
While the overheads are clearly higher in London, there is such a high rate of people setting up new businesses that London accountants can be super competitive — thus the costs don't have to be so high. And the intense competitive nature of the industry is also key — this is the aspect which drives our site, with London accountants bidding for your work.
Also good news is that London is home to genuine centres of accounting excellence. If for example you are South African, resident in the UK but married to a German, running a business importing wine, you'll find the expert for you in London — and one who can probably speak Afrikaans too!
With so much choice it can be difficult to pick the right London accountant. Generally choosing a London accountant involves the same principles as elsewhere in the country. But given the level of competition you can afford to be more choosey — so write as specific an ad as you can. So if you want a tax expert on employee bonuses (for example) say so — because we'll still be able to provide many different quotes
In summary
- Go for a London accounting firm roughly your size. If you are a new business start-up, you can probably do better than going straight to PWC and asking for a quote!
- Select a shortlist of London accountants with good feedback. Use our ebay style rating systems for this. Don't be afraid to consider online accountants too.
- Speak to your shortlisted London accountants before making your final choice. A face to face meeting might be the most useful if you have time
London accounts can be the best in the world. So make an informed choice. We'll present you with all the key information on the firms — and it costs nothing. So get started now — you have nothing to lose!