Hello Tom,
I've been following your conversation with Gutranslator about the necessity of an accountant to book-keep your work and I wonder if you can recommend any of those that you describe as "one-man-band" accountant.
Thanks in advance
Amro
Tom in London wrote:
I used an accountant for many years, at the beginning, to ensure my book-keeping methods were correct. I would strongly recommend it, because if HMRC ever inspect you it's important that everything should be in order.
If you can find a small accountant, such as a "one-man band", you'll find it more personalised and probably a lot cheaper.
After a few years when I had mastered the art of book-keeping and completing my own tax return, I dropped the accountant (although I stay in contact for occasional clarifications of anything I don't understand)
The above only applies to people who are resident for tax purposes exclusively in the UK. As you seem to be based in France, I don't know what the situation is.
[Edited at 2018-01-12 14:54 GMT]