Is it time to break up with your Accountant

It’s safe to say most people have found themselves in the position where they get that nagging feeling something just isn’t quite right.

Be it neglect, financial loss, forgetting important dates, picking up the bill for unexpected events, or just generally feeling unloved. If these points sound familiar, then it might be time to look elsewhere.

Yes it can be an uncomfortable time, but deep down you know what you need to do. We’re not talking about your love life, we’re talking about your contractor accountant!

Loyalty between contractors and accountants is high, with 49% of businesses staying with the same supplier for more than 10 years. Contractors build up a solid relationship with their accountant, which can make it more difficult to consider looking elsewhere should the relationship take a turn for the worse, or if their business requirements change and their current accountant simply cannot provide the new services they need.

Other issues can include simply being let down or receiving poor service. Here’s a list of the top five reasons why our new clients have decided to leave their old accountant behind and join Intouch:

1.     My current accountant is never consistent!

At Intouch you will ever only deal with your dedicated Personal Accountant and their close advisers, meaning that the details of your account are always known and ready to be discussed in confidence. Your account will never be passed to someone who is not aware of your circumstances.

2.     I can never get hold of my accountant!

When you join Intouch you’ll have direct contact details for your Personal Accountant, meaning you can reach them at any time and receive advice tailored to your circumstances.

3.     I get charged for essential extras!

At Intouch our service is all-inclusive, meaning that we will never charge  you for those essential extras you need in order to contract successfully. This includes unlimited advice from your Personal Accountant, 24/7 access to our online portal, all tax and account matters you have to deal with throughout the year, unlimited IR35 contract risk assessments, and so much more. For a full list of what’s included, take a look at our price and services.

4.     They file my important documents late!

Our Personal Accountants and online portal are there to guide you and remind you of any important impending dates. So as long you have fulfilled your director’s responsibilities when it comes to keeping the portal up to date, and adhered to the deadline dates as set out by your Personal Accountant, they will NEVER miss a deadline for submission.

5.     They don’t care about me or my personal circumstances!

Our Personal Accountants take the time to get to know you, and make sure they understand your circumstances. Changing contract? They will perform a contract risk assessment for IR35. Having a baby? They will advise you on your maternity pay. They’re with you every step of the way, and make sure that any changes in your circumstances have the least effect on your take home pay.

So if you’ve decided that enough is enough and you’re ready to make the move, what’s the best way to go about it? The normal process is for you to advise your accountant that you no longer wish them to act for you. We can advise you on what to write should you need any support.

You’ve done it! What’s the next step?

Once your old accountant has received the letter it is up to them to ensure that all of your data and information is transferred over to us. Your dedicated Personal Accountant at Intouch will liaise with them directly to make sure the process runs smoothly, meaning that your letter should be the last communication you will need to have with them.

Your dedicated Intouch accountant will be with you through every step of the way, so if you have any questions they will be ready to answer them and guide you through this process.

Thinking about switching?

If you think now is the time to switch accountants, why not give one of our advisers a call on 01202 901 385 to discuss your current situation and the options available to you.

We also have a couple of calculators available free of charge to help you gauge how much you will save, and if there will be any catch up fess when you join Intouch:

·         Use our catch up fees calculator to see how little it will cost to switch over to Intouch.

·         Use our cost comparison calculator to see how much you could be better off each month by switching to Intouch Accounting.

Special Offer! If you decide to join us by 30th September 2015 we will give you a discount of 25% off your catch up fees, meaning that you’ll save even more in the long run. Got a friend that’s recommended us? If they’re already an Intouch monthly client, simply mention their name when you sign up and they’ll automatically receive a £150 Amazon voucher.

Either call us today on 01202 901 385, or visit our website to find out more about our services and fantastic accountancy team.

Remember! Don’t stay in a bad accountancy relationship any longer than you need to, or one that doesn’t have the skill sets you require in order to contract successfully. Make the change today to Intouch for complete support, guidance and compliancy. You’ll never look elsewhere for your contractor accountancy needs.