What Others Say

I find navigating the world of accountancy and tax confusing at the best of times. It was therefore a huge relief to find TFA!

From the very first time I made contact with TFA I was completely won over by their patience, professionalism, and great sense of humour!

Both Lesley and Richard have continued to exceed my initial favourable expectations. Not only have they been highly supportive, they have also gone above and beyond in their mission to ensure that my business continues to stay on track.

I look forward to a long and happy association with them as my business continues to grow in the years to come. I would not hesitate to recommend them (and frequently do) to any business owner looking for expert accountancy and tax advice delivered by a dynamic, personable and pro-active firm of modern accountants

As an online business we wanted to find an accountancy firm who understood the internet and were familiar with online tools (in our case FreeAgent). We came across The Friendly Accountants via a recommendation and we have been impressed from the beginning. Lesley and Richard have been outstanding even before we started working with them

Our accounts were in need of some TLC but nothing phased The Friendly Accountants. Their communication is wonderful and whenever you need them they're available!  Best of all everything is done online and paperless.

Lesley and Richard have taken the pain out of accounting and allowed us to do what we do best; run our business. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to find professional, astute accountants. We look forward to growing our business with both of them helping us along the way.

Since becoming a client of TFA we have been highly impressed with Lesley and Richard.

They have managed to adopt an approach which is both personable and professional in equal measure. They are a breath of fresh air and exhibit none of the stuffiness you’d expect from a traditional accountant.

Because of Richard’s considerable experience with tax matters he has managed to resolve an issue in our business which has effectively saved us in excess of £100,000 – naturally we are delighted!

TFA may be a small firm however they punch far above their weight and demonstrate a level of skills and expertise, equal to, if not superior to, a much larger firm.

We would have no hesitation in recommending TFA to any small business owner

The service we receive from TFA is exceptional. Lesley and Richard are always willing to offer extra advice when needed.

Not only are they very professional but they go above and beyond performing the usual tasks expected from an accountant. Quite honestly, if you employ TFA as traditional accountants you are somehow missing a whole lot more they can do for you. With every phone call and every meeting they manage to impart an enthusiasm and a passion (and sense of humour) that was lacking in our previous accountants!

They adapt their ideas and vast experience in a way that has made a difference to our business. They are pro-active, focused and have all the skills and expertise necessary to support you and your business. We have every confidence in their ability to constantly provide an excellent service to us now and in the future. TFA push the boundaries of conventional accountancy.

If you ever wonder what you get for your money from your current accountant or if you need help to take your business to the next level or want to grow your business in these difficult times, can you afford to be without them? We are more than happy to take calls from anyone considering using TFA to show that this is a 'genuine' testimonial. Just call me, Clive Drake, or my fellow director Martin Legg on 01202 679920 during office hours.

The Friendly Accountants are a rare breed amongst accountants in that they specialise in and understand what most of their competitors avoid – cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency is at the heart of my business and it was critical for me to find accountants and tax advisers who would understand my needs and the business I am in.

There are many challenges in keeping good accounting systems when cryptocurrency is involved and TFA seem to have figured it all out! They provide me with pro-active and highly responsive one-on-one support whenever it's required and their website is a great resource too!

They are extremely very well organised, making use of technology  to streamline my company's accountancy processes ensuring my business stays fully compliant with HM Revenue.

TFA come across as very attentive, providing plenty of flexibility to suit my business’s needs whilst taking into account my personal circumstances too. They definitely live up to their 'Friendly' brand.

"Our sales have more than quadrupled in 8 short months. Need I say anything else except thank you."

"I've used the principles in the system for over 12 months now, and the results have been excellent!

Not only have sales increased 150% but I have been able to target more profitable market sectors, adding 10% to my gross margin. I can highly recommend the system."

"I am absolutely thrilled to inform you that Message Takers has gone from strength to strength since we introduced the system into our business.

The number of clients using our service has risen by 61.2% in only 5 months. In the previous five months our growth rate was just 7%.

This conclusively proves that without the system our company would not be where it is today!"

"Last year our previous ad generated next to no extra business (in fact we were thinking of taking our ad out completely). But the new ad generates at least half a dozen leads every week, and we convert 3/4 of them into clients. Each client is worth about £2,500, so that's an extra £7000-£9000 a week.  That's a massive return on investment!"

"TFA have been instrumental in helping me get my business up and running. From the very first conversation they have been friendly, extraordinary helpful and very knowledgeable in all manners of accounting and tax. I highly recommend them to anyone starting out or looking for a new accountant."

"Thanks to some ingenious and proactive tax planning advice by TFA, I was able to save in excess of £10,000 tax on the cessation of one of my businesses.

I was impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of TFA and in particular the way in which they dealt with the subsequent challenge by HMRC which resulted in a successful outcome.

I would not hesitate to recommend TFA’s excellent services to any other business owner."

"TFA have helped us resolve some fundamental issues in our business which potentially could have cost us thousands of pounds – something our previous two accountants failed to do. In addition, the business advice they have provided us should add thousands to our bottom line. If you are looking to grow your business and become more profitable we would highly recommend that you talk to TFA today."

"In your first year of trading it's important to have people you can trust to answer questions and set you on the right path. I think generally in your first year you can make all sorts of bad choices but instructing TFA for us, was NOT one of them. They are always a phone call/email away whenever I have a question or need advice. AND they are SUPER friendly."

"If you are looking for an accountant with superb knowledge, a genuine interest in your business and the ability to speak plain English then TFA are the perfect accountants. Straight talking but with a fabulous sense of humour, I trust them implicitly and would recommend them to anybody and everybody."

"I was apprehensive about changing accountants, however thanks to Lesley and Richard’s calm reassurance and clever use of modern technology my move to TFA was quick, easy and stress free. Plus there were no boring bits of paper to sign! As a result of some ingenious planning, TFA managed to find an immediate tax saving for my business – this coincided nicely with my return from holiday. TFA manage to be efficient, friendly, professional and supportive all without ever requiring a face to face meeting."