Why do we contact your old accountant?
For any new client starting with us, one of the first things we need to do is to contact your old accountant. It might seem odd at first, but we do this both as a professional requirement, and as a way to make the handover as smooth as possible. Let’s dive into why we...
Why we ask for access to your Xero account
Before we send you a proposal to officially bring you on board as a Starfish client (woohoo!), we’ll ask you for access to your Xero account. If it’s your first time working with an accountant, we don’t blame you if it comes as a bit of a surprise! Your financial...
Why Payrolling Benefits could work for you
If you have ever had a job with perks or benefits for working there, like a company car, medical insurance or gym membership then you will have been sent a P11D. It’s that annoying document that you get sent at some point between April and July after the tax year...
How much personal info should I share with my accountant?
An excellent accountant is so much more than just your “numbers person”. We’re your sounding board, problem-solver and support system to help you overcome any challenges as you run your business. Except, it’s not just limited to business. We want to hear what’s really...
What to do while waiting for your VAT registration number
You’re probably reading this blog wondering why on earth HMRC are taking so long to send your VAT registration number. You’re not alone! It’s a problem that frustrates a lot of business owners. Recently HMRC have been much slower than they used to be. Unfortunately,...Follow Starfish Accounting
