No matter how small your business is, it's always recommended to have an accountant. To help explain why having an accountant is essential, there are some things you should consider before hiring one. First, make sure you understand how much work will be involved in managing your finances. An accountant can save you hours of work, and thousands of pounds that you could pay due to errors in your financial statements or surpassing deadlines. Secondly, without an accountant, how can you know about the latest governmental business-supporting funds available and that you are eligible for without the hassle? Thirdly, many small businesses get in trouble with the tax office as a result of their lack of expertise in taxation or accounting.
Does having an accountant seem more sensible for your small business now?
If you're looking for an accountant, there are several things to consider before choosing one. First, make sure you understand what services you need. Do you just need tax preparation? Or do you need more comprehensive accounting services? Second, ask yourself how much money you have available to pay for these services. Third, talk with people who've used accountants in the past. Finally, check out online reviews of local accountants. You can use sites like Google Business Reviews, to learn more about the quality of service provided by different accountants.
Although these tips can be quite useful, nothing will make you more determined to work with one accountant over the other, than booking a discovery call with them. By doing so, the accounting firm can answer all your questions, get to know your business and provide an accurate proposal of the accounting services you will need.
A modern accountant should be:
Certified and experienced, utilises technology at the core of their services and has strategic business knowledge that goes beyond just explaining numbers. Modern accountants can drastically take your business from where you are to where you want to be!
Being a small business makes this transition smoother. Do you know who else has these qualities?
At Elena Meskhi & Co., we breathe technology and want our clients to experience the benefits of automation. Get in touch to learn how we can help you automate your financial processes.
If you're looking for an accountant who will work closely with you to ensure your business runs smoothly, then you've come to the right place. Our team of modern accountants are experts at helping small businesses thrive. We offer a free initial discovery call so you can find out more about us before you sign up for our services.