On my travel journey, I’ve decided to change up what I’m doing a bit so I can actually earn some money to fund my travels!
I’ve decided to use my accounting degree and put it to good use for once!
Over the past month, I’ve seen a few local restaurants who have told me about their average experience with bookkeeping and accounting.
That’s why I’ve written this post about 7 ways to choose the best bookkeeper adelaide for your business
If your business is growing in size and you’re keen to invest in and maximize your financial growth, you may decide to hire an accountant and bookkeeper. These are two separate professions which can work alongside each other to constantly record and analyse your financials, advising on appropriate changes or areas which are excelling.
It’s likely that you’ll want to create the best possible team around you, so how should you choose a great accountant and bookkeeper?
- Recommendations
This really is the best way to find great people. Ask friends, family and colleagues for any recommendations that they may have. Accountants and bookkeepers will have access to confidential information about your company so you’ll want to find someone you can really trust.
- Work History
Accountants will have completed a qualification so you should always ask to see evidence of this as well as details of previous employment. Bookkeepers are not required to complete a qualification so always check their work history and the type of company they have been in before.
- Technology Know How
It’s becoming increasingly common to use cloud-based software to help with bookkeeping and accounting. In addition, you’ll want your staff to be fully up to speed with various computer programs. Always check that bookkeepers and accountants have a good level of technological knowledge and also how to work with a marketing agency.
- Character Traits
You’re going to have to work closely with both a bookkeeper and an accountant so it’s important that you get on with them on a personal level. In addition, you’ll want them to have certain character traits – such as being communicative, reliable and trustworthy.
- Attention to Detail
This is vital when it comes to keeping financial records. One small error can set off a whole host of problems so you’ll want to find staff who have excellent attention to detail so that you won’t need to check their work or unravel problems created by carelessness.
- Insurance
Depending on how you envisage working with an accountant or bookkeeper (many of these work on an hourly rate rather than being employees of a company) you may need to check whether they hold their own business insurance – most importantly one that will cover Errors and Omissions.
- Honesty Wins
Honesty is absolutely crucial when it comes to choosing a great accountant or bookkeeper. This includes you being honest with your expectations and requirements, and them being honest with their experience and capabilities. If you do decide to hire them, you’ll want them to constantly offer you an honest and up to date representation of your company’s financial status.
