Changing accountant is easier than you think.
A change of accountant should mean a better relationship, not just a different name on the return. We agree your support, guide the handover and keep the conversation going on WhatsApp.
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Have a conversation
You: one call or emailTell us about your situation and what isn't working with your current arrangement. We agree the services you actually need and a clear fixed fee.
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Sign up and verify
You: sign and upload IDWe send your engagement letter and complete standard identity checks. This is a legal requirement for every accountant in the UK.
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We contact your old accountant
Us: handled for youWe send a professional clearance request asking for the information we need for current and earlier periods. With your permission, we coordinate the professional handover.
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We take it from here
Us: ongoingWe arrange HMRC authorisation, review how your existing records are kept and agree responsibilities. You have a named accountant and WhatsApp for ongoing conversations.
Answered.
Is it awkward telling my current accountant?
No. We send the request on your behalf. It's a routine professional process.
Can I switch partway through the year?
Yes. We pick up from wherever your records are, including any work your previous accountant hasn't finished.
Will anything get missed?
We review what's been filed and what's outstanding before we take over, so nothing falls through the gaps.
What if my records are a mess?
That's common. We'll tell you what's needed and help bring things up to date.
Great value.
Even better conversations.
Your accountant shouldn’t feel like someone you only hear from once a year. WhatsApp is our preferred way to keep in touch: smaller questions, more often, and conversations that actually move things forward.
A clear fee pays for the work. Staying connected makes that work more useful to you.
Let’s talk about what you needAsk it while it’s on your mind.
Talk it through.
Understand your next move.
More contact. More context. Better conversations.
“Switching to Howarths was the best business decision we made last year. They spotted thousands in overpaid VAT inside the first month.”
Sarah Mahmood · Founder, Cotswold Coffee Co.
Better support. A fee that makes sense.
Tell us what isn’t working with your current arrangement. We’ll explain the handover and agree the support and fee before you make the move.