When it comes to switching accountants, many businesses are under the incorrect assumption that the process is complex and difficult.
But changing accountant is actually very straightforward.
At Raw, we’re an accountancy firm who can help you switch from your previous accountant to our experienced chartered accountants in as little as seven days. We’ll handle all the legwork for you, including liaising with your current accountant, so that you can focus on running your business with minimal disruption as the switch takes place.
Switch with us – our process
Step 1
Book a call, this free consultation gives us both a chance to get to know one another. You can learn more about our services and how we work as we look to understand more about your business.
Step 2
If it’s a good fit, then we’ll give you a fixed fee quote upfront so that you know what our services will cost. Once you give us the go ahead we’ll get to work.
Step 3
Once you’re ready to go, we’ll complete our client take on procedures and send you our engagement letter. This is usually complete in 1 day.
Step 4
Once you’re signed up, we’ll take care of everything. We’ll contact your previous accountant to pass us the information we need, register as your agent with HMRC, get access to your cloud accounting software and everything else we need.
The best bit: We can do all of this in 7 days or less.
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What are the signs you should leave your existing accountant?
If you’re looking to change accountants, you probably already know that something is wrong. However, if you feel you are:
- Getting poor advice or slow replies to queries
- Being unsupported with business growth opportunities
- Being bombarded with confusing financial jargon
- Losing confidence in your business finances
- Don’t have the information you need to make decisions
- Paying too much tax as a limited company
- Spending too much time on bookkeeping and admin
It’s probably time to change to a new accountant.
No, it’s not too good to be true. We really will handle everything for you from beginning to end, including filling out our client take on process; contacting your existing accountant; registering as your agent with HMRC; sending an engagement letter for professional clearance; and getting our services ready to go. All in just seven days.
Small business accountants like us at Raw Accounting change all that by offering our expert tax guidance to make sure you’re operating in the most tax efficient way, avoiding any tax investigation fears. We’ll take care of filing tax returns, ensure that your paperwork is correctly completed, and even use our tax knowledge to save you money through utilising tax relief schemes offered by HMRC and Companies House.
We provide everything you need to keep your business finances in great shape. From year end accounting services to bookkeeping, VAT and more. Plus, you’ll have access to your own dedicated accountant to help answer all of your questions, when you need us.
That’s where we step in as accountants for small businesses. We assist small businesses with their bookkeeping by maintaining up to date financial records through monitoring various accounts, transactions, and reports. We’ll keep track of the company’s finances, such as cash flow, bank reconciliations, and profit and loss statements to ensure small business owners no longer need to worry about company bills or tax liabilities.
People are at the core of almost every business, and it’s up to you to ensure that they are paid. Fortunately, we’ve got years of experience helping businesses and limited companies with up to 50 employees, pay their people promptly and complete all pension filings. We relieve you of the burden of running the payroll, wage calculations, employee pay deductions, and workplace pension contributions.
Our small business accountancy firm can supply that data alongside our own expert advice and financial insights to help your small business grow. In addition, we can raise invoices, take care of customer account management, oversee your annual accounts, create sales forecasts, reconcile bank statements, meet legal obligations regarding national insurance and employee payroll, file statutory accounts and more.
Xero, QuickBooks Online, Freeagent or some other accounting software? We know it’s a minefield out there. That’s why our online accounting services are unique. Unlike some firms who only support one Cloud provider, we’re online accountants who are purely software agnostic. With no hidden agenda, we just suggest the right solution for you and your own business.
If you’re already using software then we’ll work with your existing accountant to provide us with access. If you’re new to cloud software, we’ll get you up and running and with our online accounting software you’ll be able to automate previously time-consuming tasks, scale as and when your business needs it, and have real time financial overviews and immediate Making Tax Digital compliance.
We’ll reply to any email you send within 24 hours or less, and we’re always contactable. Whether you need us between 9-5 business hours, or 8-8, we’ll be there. The best bit? Telephone advice and support is included on a fair use basis, meaning you never need to worry about a surprise bill landing on your desk just for calling your accountant.
At Raw, tax is kind of our thing so not only will we provide you with expert business advice, we’ll also regularly check salary and dividend bands for tax saving opportunities, as well as evaluating your corporate and self assessment tax returns to find potential cost-saving opportunities. We’re so confident that we will save you money, we’ll provide you with an annual report each year that shows just how much we’ve minimised your tax liability.
What services can you find in our accounting packages?
At Raw, we provide an array of accountancy services for everyone, including:
Small Business Accountancy Services
We’ll handle all small business or contractor accountant needs, freeing up your time to grow your business. We’ll even provide specialist business advice designed to help you find those growth opportunities.
Limited Company Accountant
We help limited companies stay on top of tax returns, payroll and pensions, VAT invoices, bookkeeping, filing annual financial accounts and more.
VAT Accounting
For VAT registered businesses our VAT Accountants ensure complete MTD compliance, as well as helping to navigate Value Added Tax as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Bookkeeping Services
We’re an accounting firm who believes that bookkeeping is powerful for businesses of all sizes, which is why we offer it as standard to help you to keep on top of your finances.
Online Accounting
Online accounting is a powerful tool when implemented correctly. So we’ll make sure you’re using the right software to empower your business finances.
Personal Tax Returns
Business or personal tax returns: we’ll make sure your tax affairs are optimised, efficient, and in order.
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Switching accountant is easy.
There are just 3 simple steps for you to become a client.
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Let’s Talk
We’ll have a short introductory chat, get to know your business and give you a fixed fee quote.

Ready To Switch
If you want to go ahead, we do all the legwork and contact your previous accountant for you allowing you to get on and run your business.