What to look for in a accountant
- ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, or CIMA professional body membership
- Anti-money-laundering supervision confirmed
- Professional indemnity insurance with cover stated
- Engagement letter scoped clearly with fees
- Sector experience verified for your situation
- Cloud-bookkeeping fluency on the major UK platforms
Typical pricing: £300-£700 self-assessment return, £1,200-£3,500 limited company annual accounts, £40-£120 monthly fixed fee
Regulator / certification: ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, CIMA (professional bodies), HMRC AML supervision