Ask HN: accountant recommendation in (north) London?

1 points by sdrinf 15y ago ↗ HN

As a self-employed, I've been doing my taxes on my own for the past year; however, recently contracting seems to be booming, so it would really make a difference to make this tax-efficient. Particular painpoints are evaluating whether on the basis of getting paid via dividends from a shell corp would be most tax-efficient if routed through an LTD to me, or via self-employment; for this, I need an accountant who's 1, generalist enough to know these trade-offs; and 2, will not try to auto-upsell me through incorporation costs for better commission.

So, here I turn to the nice community of HN: how would you find an honest accountant, preferably located in North London?

Personal recommendations are also welcome.

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ColinWright 15y ago ↗

I use an accountant in Cambridge. Virtually all our work is done via email with the occasional visit in person. I have found him to be efficient, clear, competent, and understanding.

Reply here if you want me to email his details to you.

sdrinf 15y ago ↗

Thanks for the offer, but I'd really prefer London for the occasional visit -opportunity cost is a PITA, as they say, and half a day downtime for an hour of consultation is not acceptable.

Understood. I've not met many accountants who work as effectively almost entirely by email, but if you want more regular face-to-face then you need someone close by.

Good Luck! Will you report your findings/decision?

Will do, thanks :)