Re: FN-FORUM help choosing an accountant

date posted 16th January 2002 14:47

First essential - what nationality are you?


On Wednesday 16 Jan 2002 2:28 pm, isabel nunes wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've just joined the list and am getting ready to set up a limited company
> but am hoping to get some referrals for a great accountant. I live in
> northwest London and would prefer someone somewhat local but am open to any
> suggestions.
>
> While I'm here, I'm just curious as to the difference between a sole trader
> and a limited company. Anyone have a preference? Pluses & minuses of
> each?
>
> Now, a little about myself...
> Most recently I was the exec. producer and web development manager at
> looksmart.co.uk but left because I was putting in about 80 hours a week and
> decided I'd rather do that sort of time and actually get paid for it.
> Before that I was freelancing in San Francisco as a web designer/developer,
> desktop publisher, photoshop/illustrator maven, project/production manager
> for web and print, basically whatever came through the door. I've been in
> the graphics industry for over 12 years and have about 5 years experience
> in new media. I haven't freelanced in the UK and am trying to get my head
> around how it all works here. I'm looking for pretty much any type of job
> I listed above and am open to any offers or suggestions on getting work,
> setting rates, etc.
>
> thanks in advance,
> isabel