So, what should you be looking for in an accountant and how much should you pay for this kind of service? In this day and age the first port of call is the internet when looking for any local service, including accountants and bookkeepers. But how do you know which ones can be trusted with your paperwork? In the UK there are no restrictions on who can offer accounting and bookkeeping services. They can offer accounting services in Kent whether they've got qualifications or not. Which seems a bit bizarre on the face of things.

You should take care to find a properly qualified accountant in Kent to complete your self-assessment forms correctly and professionally. The recommended minimum qualification you should look for is an AAT. Even if you have to pay a bit more for the priviledge, you can be confident that your self-assessment form is being completed accurately. The costs for accounting services can be claimed back as a tax deduction which reduces the fee somewhat. It is perfectly acceptable to use a qualified bookkeeper in Kent if you are a sole trader or a smaller business.

If you want to reach out to a number of local Kent accountants, you could always use a service called Bark. You just have to fill in a simple form and answer some basic questions. Your requirements will be distributed to accountants in the Kent area and they will be in touch with you directly.

If you are not worried about dealing with someone face to face, using an online tax returns service might be suitable and cheaper for you. More accountants are offering this modern alternative. Choose a company with a history of good service. It is a good idea to check out customer reviews and testimonials, and those on an independent should be more reliable.

If you really want the best you could go with a chartered accountant. Their expertise is better suited to high finance and bigger businesses. All that remains is to make your final choice.

HMRC offers lots of help on completing tax returns, so you might even decide to do it yourself. These days there are plenty of software packages that make tax returns even easier to do yourself. Such programs include the likes of Taxshield, Ablegatio, Capium, ACCTAX, BTCSoftware, Andica, Absolute Topup, Basetax, Sage, Keytime, Nomisma, GoSimple, TaxCalc, 123 e-Filing, Gbooks, Taxfiler, Forbes, Xero, Ajaccts, Taxforward and CalCal. Whether you do it yourself or use an accountant, your self-assessment must be submitted on time.

Kent accountants will help with year end accounts, tax investigations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate tax, consulting services, business start-ups, personal tax, charities, monthly payroll, accounting support services, contractor accounts, HMRC liaison, taxation accounting services, limited company accounting, employment law, PAYE, small business accounting, tax preparation, company formations, business outsourcing, consultancy and systems advice, assurance services, bookkeeping, financial statements, debt recovery, inheritance tax, business acquisition and disposal, investment reviews, payslips, general accounting services, VAT registrations, estate planning, corporate finance, auditing and accounting, retirement planning, HMRC submissions, capital gains tax, double entry accounting, bureau payroll services and other professional accounting services in Kent.

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