A good Accountant should be all of the following:
As your Accountants we promise always to work specifically for you and your business to help save you tax
Tax help
Reduce your costs anåd your tax bill.
Financial advising
Income Tax / Corporation Tax / VAT / PAYE / Tax credits / Tax refunds
Proactive accountant
We speak your language – no accounting jargon allowed!
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Practical advice on starting and growing your venture!
years experience
We specialise in helping your company reach its full potential
About us
O’Boyle Accounting & Taxation is a ‘small business’ Accountant in 4 Bingham St, Bangor, Northern Ireland. Most of our clients run small businesses so we understand what’s important to help you grow your venture. We look after companies in Bangor, Newtownards, North Down and further afield.
We have the experience gained by working with small business in a wide variety of areas. Learn more
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A Qualified accountant
Be a qualified member of one of three main Accounting bodies, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This qualification should be mentioned on all correspondence including e-mail.
Have a Practicing Certificate
You need to have at least two to three years experience dealing with clients to obtain this. You also need to have your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) up to date and you need to get at least two references from your current clients to obtain your Practicing Certificate. The fact that you have a Practicing Certificate should also be mentioned on all correspondence.
Have a Complaints Procedure, a Backup procedure
Both for IT and Personnel, Indemnity insurance and insurance to cover all of the accountant’s time in the event of a HMRC tax enquiry or inspection.
Be recommended
Be recommended by at least one of his / her present clients
Should be a Tax expert and always save you tax!
Should be a Tax expert and be up-to-date at all times on the tax laws.
They change so often so a good accountant needs to be on the ball with tax changes and should always be looking at ways of saving you money!
Should have good knowledge of your business
Should have a good knowledge of your particular type of business and should have similar clients in this area.
Be familiar with Accounting software
Should be familiar with your type of Accounting software. Ask how many of his other clients he has that use this type of software). Should encourage you to prepare your own Accounts yourself. He should make sure you use your Accounting system to run your own business in an efficient way to help you make better decisions. The best way to use an accountant is, as an advisor not as a bookkeeper!
Never ask for full payment up front
Most accountants offer a monthly standing order (as distinct from a direct debit) payment system. Because it’s a Standing Order the client has the option to cancel the payment at any time.
Save you money
Should save you money – either by reducing your tax bill, helping to reduce your other costs or increasing your turnover, should always offer proactive advice and make sure you never ever miss a deadline or receive fines from HMRC or Companies House. In fact you should always recover your accountant’s fee by savings (tax or otherwise) he has implemented or advised on in your business.
Should always give the impression you are the most important client
Should be someone you can trust, confide in and depend on, at all times. A good accountant should give the impression that you are their only client.
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O’Boyle Accounting & Taxation
”Gerry has been a real strength in terms of my business and personal accounts. I have no hesitation in recommending him and have done so.
J. Peden, Newtownards
Years of experience
We specialise in helping your company reach its full potential.
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Qualified Accountants and Technicians
We are a team of qualified Chartered Management Accountants and Technicians.
