Do I need an accountant?

If you are a Freelancer or Contractor the answer is a resounding yes. Tax is complicated and there are a multitude of tax traps to fall into to catch out the unwary. The tax penalties and interest can build to significant amounts extremely quickly, not to mention the stress of an investigation. It is also clearly beneficial to be set up tax efficiently from the start to ensure you only pay the tax that you need to.

The best accountant to choose is a specialist in the sector that you trade in and one that is local to where you either work or live, as face to face meetings are sometimes necessary.

If you are a Freelancer or Contractor then a contractor specialist accountant that is local, offers you face to face meetings, is regulated by a professional body (ACCA, ACA) and is accredited by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) should be your first choice for your contractor accounting needs.

You should also consider fees. Fixed fee accountancy gives you certainty over your fee charges and no nasty surprises. A dedicated point of contact within the firm is vital, your want your own dedicated accountant, you do not want to be passed from pillar to post with your problems as your time is valuable.

Freelancer Accounting is a specialist provider of fixed fee accountancy services to Freelancers and Contractors in London and the South East of England.

We understand that tax is complicated and offer you face to face meetings at an office location convenient to you.

You will have your own dedicated accountant as a point of contact.

We are accredited by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) and are an ACCA Practice, so you never have to worry about you tax and accounting affairs again.

If you are thinking of contracting or an existing contractor and would like further advice, please do not hesitate to get in touch, Martyn@freelanceraccounting.com or call 0800 1357157