4 Reasons Why Hiring Local Accountants Makes More Sense
The internet has made it easier to work with people from all over the UK (and the world) using emails and video conferencing to stay in touch. But sometimes, using a local service just makes more sense.
This is the case when it comes to your accountant. At Keith Graham Chartered Accountants, we provide local accounting services for businesses in Hampshire and Surrey, and this local focus is one of the factors that makes us so popular with our clients.
Here are some of the main reasons why you should choose local.
1. A Personalised Service
Sometimes, talking over the phone or via email is just not good enough. You need to sit down and talk face-to-face. This is especially important when it comes to tax planning or dealing with important financial considerations for your business, which is why hiring local accountants often makes more sense.
An accountant is more than just a service provider. Our clients see us as an important business partner, providing them with advice, support and guidance, often over many years. For us, it's about building a relationship with clients, and that happens best when we meet in person.
When new clients come to us, they often say they want to work with 'accountants near me'. Accountancy services can be complex, and you often need to deal with important issues like corporation tax. A personal meeting is often best in these situations, and that's a lot easier to arrange when you work nearby.
2. Benefit from a Strong Local Reputation
We have a very strong reputation in the community, and we rely on referrals and recommendations. Our reputation among local businesses matters greatly to us, and that means you can trust us to always provide the best service.
Accountancy is based on trust. We are dealing with your finances, and you need to be able to trust your accountant fully. When you can get recommendations from other local businesses and business owners who you trust, this makes finding a suitable accountant a lot easier.
3. A More Convenient Service
Hiring local accountants is more convenient for you because you don't have to travel far to meet up with them. This saves you a lot of time when it only takes you a few hours to hold a meeting rather than an entire day.
For important situations that need to be dealt with quickly, it's better to visit in person than deal with the issue over the phone. You might need to sign documents or drop off information, and you'll save a lot of time by hiring locally.
4. Benefit from Local Knowledge
Another benefit is that local accountants have specialist local knowledge that you can benefit from. Some issues relating to your finances may have local implications, and a detailed knowledge of rules and regulations in your local area can be useful.
We have extensive knowledge of the local business scene and the big issues affecting small businesses in Hampshire and Surrey.
It never hurts to have this extra information. While all accountants will have knowledge of the latest nationwide regulations when it comes to dealing with your taxes, only a local accountant will have detailed knowledge of the specific issues affecting local businesses.
Work with a Local Accountant
It usually makes more sense to work with a local accountant. If you run a business in Surrey or Hampshire, when you work with us you can meet in person, drop off your documents, save time on meetings and enjoy our wealth of local knowledge. Call us for a no-obligation chat on 01252 312561 or you can email us at info@keith-graham.co.uk
Keith Graham is large enough to cope with a breadth of business and financial issues and small enough to care and take a personal interest in our clients' affairs. We encourage our clients to use us as a sounding board on a day-to-day basis.