Although, for regulatory reasons we cannot currently call ourselves Chartered Accountants or a Chartered Firm of Accountants (due to governing body rules firms must first obtain a practice certificate, which is in addition to becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant, before one may use this title) we will be, once trading, a Chartered Firm of Accountants fully compliant and overseen by the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales). Obtaining this certificate can be a timely process and we request you patience in this matter. However, rest assured that once obtained ensures the work done is to the highest standard.

Contractor Accounting
Whether you are just starting out in business, self employed or simply need an IR35 accountant for a specific tax return, Atkinson Accountancy are a great choice. As your business (or income grows!) so will your taxation issues and it is essential to obtain specialist advice from a suitably qualified and experienced contractor accountant to ensure you pay what you need to pay and perhaps more importantly not pay for anything unnecessarily. Tax accounting and the associated issues are a very time consuming laborious practice and above all a specialised discipline which can be carried out by a specialised freelancer accountant. There have been many documented cases in the past where a business or an individual has been paying too much tax over a period of years and the error only comes to light when they engage a professional Limited Company accountant or a team of Limited Company Accountants. Obviously in a worse case scenario these overpayments can result in a business losing many thousands of pounds over a period of time and in these ultra competitive times for all areas of industry every penny really does count. If you are a business owner or need any advice about accounting then please do not hesitate to contact us either by telephone or via e-mail and our experienced team led by [xxxxx] will be able to provide you with advice, it could be the most profitable contact you make this year. Please take your time to browse our user friendly website which provides accountant information relevant to your business and in depth information about the range of services that freelancer accountancy and freelancer accountants can provide. The fact sheets detailed on our site are intended to offer a point of reference and for guidance only, the information contained within them contains the basic guidelines which the majority of people will need to follow in relation to HMRC rules and regulations and the relevant accountant role. To sum up, setting up a business and adhering to all the taxation regulations is a complex procedure and should not be attempted by the inexperienced or the uninitiated, accounting services are readily available and in the long run provide a decent return on your investment in them. Atkinson Accountancy are specialists in their field and have a wealth of specialised accountant based knowledge within a wide range of different sectors. If your business needs are IT related we can also provide a range of services appertaining to IT Contractor accountancy, IT Consultants accountancy and freelance accountancy, please contact us for more details and find out for yourself why we are widely regarded as the online home of Contractor Accountants. It should also be noted that the role encompassed by IT Contactor Accountants is significantly different from the more traditional roles that surround accountancy so care must be taken to find a specialist not only with the accredited qualifications but also the professional acumen to fulfil your business needs. If you are based in Southampton, or areas surrounding Southampton, such as Winchester, New Forest or Portsmouth, we would be happy to come and visit you to discuss you needs. If you are not based in Southampton or near Southampton, but in Southamptonshire, we may be able to arrange a convenient time to get out to see you. Unfortunately if you are based outside of the Southampton and Southamptonshire area, in order maximise efficiency and keep our fee quote as low as possible we would need to provide you with services from a distance or remotely, If you are not in the immediate Southampton area, and being in accountant in Southampton we feel it is necessary to be up-front about this particular aspect. It is quite possible to do this, however, if, like many you prefer to be able to meet your accountant in person then it is important that you are aware that we are accountants in Southampton

Freelance Accountancy
The role of freelancer accountants, contractors or otherwise, is not quite as straightforward as the job title suggests, keeping on top of the ever changing HMRC rules and regulations is a multifaceted discipline in itself. Atkinson Accountancy pride themselves on staying one step ahead, which means for you, a smooth running contractor accounting service. As previously mentioned accounting is a multifaceted discipline and the style and regulations vary greatly from business to business. For example the guidelines that an IR35 accountant would adhere to would differ significantly depending on the size of the business in question. At Atkinson Accountancy we are confident that we have the accounting solution for you or your business, from a self employed carpenter to an up and coming SME. When searching for a suitably qualified and experienced accountant your first stop would probably be the internet and although a good resource, it can be hard to find exactly the right accounting team to fit your exact specification, it makes sense to call any potential company that may suit your needs and gauge their experience in relation to situations similar to your own, ask for testimonials from previous and current clients whose business interests are comparable. An qualified and reputable accountant such as Atkinson Accountancy will be able to provide you with details regarding what type of service you need for your particular enterprise or the development stage you are currently at and if there is anything you should or should not be doing to enhance your tax contributions. If you require any specific advice about Inland Revenue issues your best option would be not to consult general contractor accountants but specialist freelancer accountancy teams with the relevant experience. To reiterate, a suitably experienced freelance accountant is essential if your business is to grow and prosper, not following or loosely following the rules and regulations can result in heavy losses and could possibly incur some type of additional penalty which would certainly outweigh any costs associated with the services of an established accounting firm. Atkinson Accountancy have all the answers to your accounting enquiries and should be your first port of call for both private enterprise advice and Limited company accountancy. The choice of accountants can be quite mind boggling so make sure you get the right advice before entering into any contractual agreement. This contractual agreement is particularly relevant within the specialist roles and duties carried out by IT Consultants Accountants.

Southampton Accountant, Southamptonshire
To conclude, if people overlook one thing when setting up or maintaining an existing business it’s the taxation issues involved. There are many websites and library resources available which provide the required information, the only problem is that the average person has no idea where to start. Some freelancer accountants may argue that the information and its relative inaccessibility is designed solely to make it hard for people to comply by the rules although this is highly questionable. Looking under ‘Inland Revenue’ or ‘HMRC’ would probably not enlighten the situation so it is essential that the services of a specialist accountant are engaged, as previously mentioned the correct advice regarding taxation issues from a business viewpoint are priceless and a good accounting team could start saving you money from day one. There are many firms out there who claim to be specialist accountants but in fact are not, always research the company thoroughly before putting pen to paper and entering into any contractual agreement, failure to do so can result in circumstances worse than having no guidance at all! A good contractor accounting firm will also take their time to assess your business needs based on the information you provide, they will also ask the right questions to ensure all bases are covered and the advice given is relevant to your situation. With Atkinson Accountancy you can be assured that you are in safe and experienced hands and the IT Contractor accountants advice you receive will be relevant, accurate and upto date. The majority of our current client base are ongoing customers who engage the services of our freelance accountancy team, especially our IR35 accountant, year after year and in our view this proves we are providing a premium service. We not only pride ourselves on our expertise and the range of contract accountants services we provide but also our customer service, we rely on client feedback in order to maintain our position amongst the leaders in the extremely competitive market of the accountancy sector. Getting the right accounting team is paramount to your businesses ongoing prosperity and here at Atkinson Accountancy we have the experienced freelancer accountancy teams to help you rise above the rest, although we cannot make your business prosper we can certainly help you on your way by providing the right accountancy related advice. Regardless of whether you require the services of an IT contractor accountant, IT consultants accountant or even a freelancer accountant, bookmark this page and add it to your favourites, it could provide a massive return on your investment. As previously mentioned, many people initially take the DIY accountancy route but this inevitably ends in disarray and confusion for all concerned, don’t take the chance, a professional firm needs accurate contractor accountants and by taking our details you have taken the first steps. As stated before you should note that we are an accountant based in Southampton, Southamptonshire and generally operate within the Southampton area, ususally within Southamptonshire, such as Portsmouth, Winchester and New Forest. If you currently have an accountant in Southampton, accountant in Portsmouth, accountant in Winchester, accountant in New Forest or an accountant elsewhere in Southamptonshire, and are unhappy with the service you are getting or are unhappy with high fees they are charging and want to find an accountant with low, discounted affordable fixed fee quotes, based in Southampton but serving the surrounding Southamptonshire, including Portsmouth, Winchester and New Forest, the please feel free to get in touch now. You can contact us by phone, email or on this website using the quick quote form above