Your accountant should be an asset, not a liability or a cost
TLDR: For SME’s specifically, your accountant should be a valuable asset, not a liability or cost. Of course there is a cost associated, but the value an accountant brings should far outweigh this cost!
10/1/20251 min read
I’ve had many conversations with a number of SME owners over the past few weeks discussing how their current accountants have. Although there were some horror stories, there was also some fairly good feedback! (Not all doom and gloom).
Repeatedly I kept getting one re-occurring issue, they all felt like they were lacking value. Their accounts were completed every year but very little was done with regards to identifying tax efficiencies and advice regarding how they could potentially run their business finances better.
My Goal? To stop this ever happening at AMN. Everything we do here is to help your business grow effectively. We not only do your accounts each year but provide valuable insights from these to help your business grow and succeed.
We go the extra step to do one-to-one business analysis to identify what tax efficiencies can be found.
When it comes to decisions, timing matters. Business owners are constantly having to act fast — taking on new projects, expanding, upgrading equipment, or managing cash flow dips. A good accountant helps you see what each of those moves really means financially. They can model the impact, highlight the risks, and show you how it affects your bottom line. It’s not about slowing you down — it’s about giving you the confidence to move forward with your eyes open.
Then there’s the not-so-glamorous side: staying ahead of surprises. Every business has experienced that sinking feeling when an unexpected tax bill lands or cash flow suddenly tightens. At AMN we avoid those shocks. With proper systems in place, you’ll always know where you stand. We help you forecast, plan for tax liabilities, and keep cash moving smoothly — so there are no last-minute scrambles when HMRC deadlines roll around
So if your accountant is only talking about tax and compliance, maybe it’s time to start talking about strategy. Because in the right hands, your accountant can be one of the most valuable assets your business has.
Best,
Umang
