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Choosing a Specialist Accountant for a Contracting Business-Things to Know

by Shams Urrehman Accounting Services
It is true that all accountants can maintain books (perform Book-keeping functions) , nonetheless, it is always an added advantage to have a specialist. Why? Well, probably because a specialist could specifically take care of your financial needs that are specific to your needs. Some of the most reasons to hire Accountants for Contractors in London lies on the following:

I.    Qualifications


1.    Tax Laws: Although all accountants are capable of having an access to the tax laws, only a specialist would have a complete understanding of the laws that are dictated towards the contractors and/or freelancers.

2.    Accounting Knowledge: An accountant who specializes in contracting business would better be able to understand the how’s of the operation of a contractor’s business as well as the  types of  transactions that have been made. It is a specialist who can understand the contractor’s expenses, provide sound advice concerning the appropriate VAT scheme required by the contractor.

3.    Money Is Saved: The Contractor Accountants helps in finding out deductions, and hence protecting his/her employer from the same thereby saving lots of money from the tax deductions.
 
4.    Accounting Done Online: Through a sound online accounting system, now a specialist can save a lot of time for both, you as well as him/ her -self and can easily avoid manual/ paper work.

5.    Certifications:  It is essential that the accountant is certified either by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and/or Institute of Chartered Accountants; if working in London, England and Wales.

6.    Confirmed With MSC Legislation: Prior to hiring a contractor accountant, it is essential that it is affirmed and confirmed that the accountants provide legitimate tasks as well as avoid Managed Services Company rules.

There are plenty of other reasons to hire specialists for contractors.  However, it is important that you know the following, before you hire a Specialist:

II.    Money Matters


1.    How Much Does He Charge?

The monthly fees that are charged by most of the contractor accounting firms charge range from 50 Pounds to 120 Pounds per month for all the services provided by them.

2.    What does the fee include?

In order that the contractor may have full knowledge of any hidden excesses to be paid, it is always advisable to have a complete list of services that the accounting firm provides as well as the tasks that they can complete within a year.

In case you are a contractor and are searching for accountants in London, you could definitely go for Accounts Direct, for your accountancy needs. They seem to be quite well-known in this field.


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