An accountant's role is to ensure that your company is complying with taxation laws and providing advice about the best way to deal with your financial situation.

A good accountant can navigate their way through the murky waters of taxation legislation, ensuring that your business is paying the correct amount of tax. They can also provide you with vital information which could help your company develop, and assist you with keeping your financial records accurate, up to date and organised.

Once you have settled on the right accountant, he or she will send a letter outlining terms. Make sure you are happy with the agreement. Keep in regular contact, build a relationship and ensure he or she understands your business and keeps up with changes. And don’t feel you have to stick with the same person forever.