About
One accountant. Your accountant.
Call and you'll get me, not a receptionist. Email and I'll reply. There's no account manager between you and the person doing the work.
Why I set this up
Accounting and tax,minus the stress.
John Donegan, founder
A big part of this job is listening. Some weeks I'm a part-time therapist who happens to do tax returns.
John Donegan, founder
Setting up my own practice has been a goal since before I started in accountancy. Most people who run a business didn't start it to spend evenings on spreadsheets. They started it because they're good at something else.
My job is to be proactive. Regular bookkeeping, updates on profit and loss, and advice on tax through the year rather than a surprise in January. If you're starting out, I'll set you up properly from the outset. If you're further down the line, I'll get you on the right path.
I've worked with businesses in property, technology and entertainment as well as general practice, so there's a fair chance I've seen your situation before. Either way, I'll explain it in plain English. Nobody should feel like they're talking to their accountant from a scary place.
How I work
A few things you can hold me to.
Friendly first
You should be able to talk to me normally. Ask the daft question. It's never daft.
Plain English
If I use a word you don't know, that's on me. Ask, and I'll explain it properly. No eye-rolling.
Prompt answers
Infrequent contact is the biggest complaint people have about accountants. You'll hear from me through the year, and quickly when you ask.
You'll know the cost first
I'll tell you what it costs before any work starts, and put it in writing. No surprises on the invoice.
What happens next
From first call to first filing.
You tell me about the business. I tell you what needs doing, what it costs and when. Then I get on with it and keep you posted through the year.
- 01
A relaxed call
A chat about where you are, what you need and what's bugging you.
- 02
A clear quote
A written price for exactly what we agreed. Nothing starts until you say yes.
- 03
Handover
I collect what I need from you and, if you have one, from your previous accountant.
- 04
Through the year
Regular updates, questions answered promptly, and tax planned through the year, not after it.
Whatever state your paperwork's in, I've seen worse.
I once took on someone who hadn't done anything with their accounts for sixteen years, and went back and prepared the lot. I've also backdated a VAT return covering nearly seven years. So if you've got a shoebox of receipts and a sinking feeling, you're in good company. No lectures, just a plan to get it sorted.