Choosing an accountancy firm can be an extremely important decision whether you’re in business, a sole-trader or simply an individual looking for some financial advice. An accountant can be partly or wholly in charge of your finances and the subsequent financial decisions that you make, so it’s vitally important that you choose the right one.
But in a large city such as Bath, where do you start? With so many different firms available, choosing one can be a daunting prospect. Knowing what’s out there can be a huge help, so here’s a quick overview of some of the most popular accountancy firms available in Bath.
Robson Taylor Chartered Accountants
Robson Taylor was founded in the 1960’s and is now one of the largest independent accountancy firms in the South West. They specialise in the business sector, providing services to large private companies as well as smaller and not-for-profit organisations. They pride themselves on offering fantastic and knowledgeable advice with a holistic approach and fast response times.
Their core services are:
- Business services including company secretarial, bookkeeping/accounting, payroll and business start-up services
- Audit and assurance including statutory and voluntary audits and financial reviews
- Tax services including corporate and personal tax planning, self assessment, retirement strategies and VAT, and Specialist services including forensic accounting, project management and corporate finance.
Address: Charter House, The Square, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BH
Tel: 01225 428114
Fax: 01225 447767
Email: rtbath@robsontaylor.co.uk
Fuller Chartered Accountants
Fuller chartered accountants, formerly known as Crew + Hammond, have been operating since 1987 and pride themselves on being a modern firm offering a fresh view on issues such as tax, auditing and bookkeeping. They specialise in providing services to entrepreneurs, offering accountancy and business consultancy as well as interim management skills. They can even go so far as being non-executive directors in the realms of finance, IT and HR.
They offer background support and proactive advice to help make the most of any business, and their team of experts is always on hand to provide specialist services to start-ups and well established companies alike.
Some of the services they provide are:
- Business services including bookkeeping and accounting, business planning, payroll, HR, corporate tax planning and VAT
- Specialist services for those in the manufacturing and medical industries, and
- Personal services including personal tax planning, retirement strategies and self assessment.
Address: 4/5 Bridge St, Bath, BA2 4AS
Tel: 01225 448065
Email: info@fuller.co.uk
Pethericks & Gillard Chartered Accountants
Pethericks & Gillard is and accountancy firm that specialises in providing business and financial services to owner-managed and family-owned businesses. Unlike many accountants they are selective in the people they choose to work with and work very closely with their clients, thus ensuring both sides get a great result.
They’re not the cheapest accountants available, but this is something that they’re proud of. They believe that you can’t pay a little and get a lot, and that their services are definitely worth paying for. They offer fixed-price agreements, so you know what you’re getting into and won’t have any nasty surprises along the way.
The services they offer are as follows:
Accountants and bookkeeping, business planning and start up, company secretarial, consultancy, systems and independent financial advice, management accounts, taxation, and payroll.
Address: 124 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath, BA3 2DA
Tel: 01761 410444
Fax: 01761 411670
Email: mail@pgtax.co.uk
Roger Hatherall & Company
The Roger Hatherall accountancy firm was established in Bath in 1984, and since then claim to have forged quite a reputation. They offer a personal, one-to-one service covering all aspects of taxation and accountancy.
The services they provide are:
Accountancy and taxation, VAT, self-assessment, PAYE, bookkeeping, and payroll.
Address: 17 Belmont, Bath, Avon, BA1 5DZ
Tel: 0845 013 7935
Email: rogerhatherall@hotmail.co.uk
Moore Stephens Chartered Accountants
Moore Stephens was founded in 1907 in London, and since then has grown into having over 1,500 partners and staff all over the country, with one of their primary locations being in Bath. They cater to all sectors and pride themselves on being small enough to offer that personal service and yet large enough to have experts that specialise in all areas of accountancy and finance.
Their team of accountants can offer a wide range of services to large companies and individuals alike. Their services are broken down into the following categories:
Audit, business recovery and rescue, corporate finance, governance and risk, forensic accounting, insurance broking, outsourcing and IT consultancy, tax, trusts and estates, wealth management, VAT and personal debt solutions.
Address: 30 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2PA
Tel: 01225 486100
Fax: 01225 448198
Email: andrew.vince@moorestephens.com
Target Chartered Accountants
Target is an accountancy firm that deals primarily with owner managed and family owned businesses. Starting off as an entrepreneurial firm themselves they understand the challenges that businesses can face whilst realising that all clients and businesses are different, and offer a flexible and innovative service to help in all areas of accountancy and finance.
Their specialist team offers expert services in all sectors, including:
Corporate finance, business advisory and assurance, business and accountancy services, corporate and private client tax services, HR services and financial management.
Address: Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 9ET
Tel: 01225 486 300
Fax: 01225 486 310
Email: target@target-consulting.co.uk
Choosing The Right Accountant
As you can see, there are a number of accountancy firms available in Bath. But how should you go about choosing the firm that’s right for you? Accountants can be vital to the success of you and your business, so it’s essential that you pick the one that’s ticks all the boxes.
The first point is to make absolutely sure that they’re qualified and regulated. They’ll be in charge of the financial running of your business, so you need to be able to trust them and their abilities. They should be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, as only this will guarantee their capabilities and protect you and your interests.
Always go for an accountancy firm that specialises in the type of business you are or the sector that your business is in. That way, you can be certain that they’ll be able to provide you with a thorough and efficient service, as they’ll be better equipped to deal with your business and its finances as they’re already well-versed in the area.
If you’re an individual looking for accountancy advice or services it’s just as important to check the credentials and specialism of the accountants. Your money is important and needs to be protected by the best people you can find. Some firms may specialise in individual accountancy issues whereas others may not be so well-equipped, so do your research.
You should consult a number of firms before making your decision to compare their services and fees. It’s also worth meeting your prospective accountant face-to-face before you start any kind of working relationship, to make sure that you get on well and can trust what they do.
Always consider the fees and the way the firm charges for their services. Some may charge hourly, whereas others opt for monthly billing cycles or even a fixed price prior to commencing work. Take your budget and the amount of work required into consideration, as one way of charging could offer more for your money depending on what you’re looking for.
If you consider all of the above points it should be much easier to choose the accountancy firm that’s right for you. And, if you’re looking for a firm in the City of Bath, remember to check out those listed above as a great starting point.
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