Choosing an accountant is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. With detailed knowledge of your business finances your accountant is key to helping you create the future you’ve always wanted. Building a strong relationship where they are on hand to help you every step of the way can really make the difference to your success.
Chemistry is just as important in a professional relationship as it is in a personal one, you should be able to connect with your accountant, feel relaxed talking to them and comfortable to reach out whenever need them. Your relationship with your accountant shouldn’t be a chore, if you dread having to contact them or even avoid picking up the phone to talk to them it might be time to think about a switch! Here at Gooding Accounts relationships are at the very heart of our business. Our team take the time to get to know our clients beyond just the numbers, learning about their personal goals as well as their business ambitions, empowering them to build the future they dream of.
From day one it’s important that your accountant is on hand to guide you every step of the way. An open, honest relationship will help to build trust and ensure that your accountant understands you business, enabling them to guide you through any challenges you may have along the way. At Gooding Accounts we believe that no question is too small and our friendly and approachable team are always on the other end of the phone ready to talk you through your query.
It’s important to choose an accountant who can provide all the services you need, or might need as your business grows. You might consider whether you’ll need a professional bookkeeper to free up your time, or whether you’ll need help taking the load of weekly or monthly payroll should you take on more employees. Making the right decision when you select your accountant can ensure that they will grow with you and help you avoid having to move on as your business develops.
You might consider looking for an accountant whose values reflect those of your own business. Do they treat their team with respect, are they given all the opportunity to grow and develop, do they relish a challenge and think outside of the box to solve problems? Taking on an accountant who has the same values as you can help build the foundation of a great working relationship.
It’s important to find an accountant who contacts you rather than sitting back and waiting for you reach out to them. As a busy business owner, it’s easy for details to get overlooked in favour of the day-to-day operations of your business. That’s why it’s valuable to have an accountant who’s in contact with you and with an in-depth knowledge of your business finances – whether that’s simply to prompt you that it’s time to complete your tax return or advise you on changes that will have significant impact your finances. Here at Gooding Accounts we’re more than just a ‘once a year’ accountant, we believe that our expert team can really help add value to your business by understanding your business and your plans for the future.
If your accountant isn’t consistently adding real value to your business and supporting your growth every step of the way, it might be time to ask whether they’re still the right fit for you.
A truly proactive accountant should be supporting you in all of the the following ways:
Our friendly and helpful approach to accountancy, ensures that you understand and are in tune with your finances. Our committed team will communicate with you every step of the way so that you understand the position of your financial affairs – get in touch today.
