Mitchell Associates - Chartered Accountants’ Post

Self assessment was launched in 1997 but despite having over 25 years to master the process, accountants are still grappling with the annual deadline. Richard Hattersley explores why the busy season continues to exasperate the profession. 🗓️ This feature forms part of our special editorial report on the subject, in association with Xero. 📖Read now: https://ow.ly/kEMM50U1Z6i

We dive into numbers, with precision we bear, In spreadsheets and Xero, we flourish and always care! But amidst our calculations, its time for a break, Easter's is here, a chance to relax and have a chocolate partake! Wishing all our clients a very Happy Easter! Suzanne, Steve and the Spicer and Co Team #Accountdunstable #luton #lutonbusiness #dunstablebusiness

Follow-ups are quick wins. Last month, I spent 2 minutes setting up an account and connecting to Xero on Text Reload for our client. Sent 127 texts, got 30 responses. 11 people re-booked for service because of it. Always follow-up. The hard part is done—making the first contact. A simple reminder can turn mild interest into a closed deal. Thoughts?

We dive into numbers, with precision we bear, In spreadsheets and Xero, we flourish and always care! But amidst our calculations, its time for a break, Easter's is here, a chance to relax and have a chocolate partake! Wishing all our clients a very Happy Easter! Suzanne, Steve and the Spicer and Co Team #Accountdunstable #luton #lutonbusiness #dunstablebusiness

Dext to Xero…it’s a game changer! Want to make your workflows more efficient and save you and your clients time!? Check out this webinar…as Max Whiteley ☁️ BFP ACA says….it’s not to be missed! 💙🧡 #Xero #Dext #Partnership

I enjoy it when the accounting community thinks they are in the middle of a serial drama plot! May's episode whipped up by Xero's announcement of their subscription plan changes. If you are an accountant that doesn't see Xero's value then you probably aren't the right fit for it and that's absolutely fine, there will be something more suitable for you out there. Xero can't be everything to everyone and they probably don't want to be. For me personally, whilst I don't believe there is one solution that fits all, I do find that my clients investing in Xero saves them time, money and headaches in the long run. If I put a pound of the cost to each minute they save I quickly run out of pounds and the minutes keep building. And that's without thinking of the value the cost adds to the business in terms of giving the ability to strengthen cash flow, enhance profit and enable better decision making. £30-£50 is insignificant to what the return on investment can be IF you use the software to its full potential. I consider Cottons Group relationship with Xero to be a partnership and I'm glad to see our partner moving forward and having positive strategy. Who wants a partner that sits still and doesn't take opportunities?! It's certainly not what we would advise a client to do. Looking forward to June's scandal which hopefully comes from Xerocon where I'm sure we are going to hear about what else the product is about to bring to the table for everyone's cost v benefit analysis 😂 #allpublicityisgoodpublicity #ValueOverPrice #softwareselection

How Much Did You Charge?! 😳 Today I had an interesting call with a small practice owner who reached out after discovering that The Accountant’s Best Friend offers advisory services for accountants and bookkeepers. She asked how much I would charge to write a report recommending tax software for her small practice. She only has a handful of clients and didn’t have the budget for expensive software subscriptions. Now, I could have taken her money and delivered a detailed report, but instead, I gave her quick, practical advice. Since she already uses Xero and is a partner, she can use Xero Tax for free! She laughed and said I must be in the wrong line of work because I wouldn’t make much money giving advice for free. Here’s the thing – it’s never just about taking people’s money. It’s about building relationships, offering value, and being part of something bigger. I know that these small moments of genuine help will eventually lead to trust and future work when it’s truly needed. We’re all in this together. That’s why I encouraged her to attend my upcoming free event next week The Confessions of an Accountant, where accountants and bookkeepers come together to share challenges, solutions, and ideas to make our industry a better place. After all, we’ve got to lift each other up with those little bits of advice that can make all the difference! Link to my event in the comments ☀️🎆 #advice #fees #event

It’s great to look forward to things but looking back at what you’ve done before can help you make good decisions. Ask us about all the great #financialreports you can create in Xero to help make what’s ahead clearer. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gVXPc9c #motivation #businesssuccess #businessaccounting #accountingnorthampton #bookkeepernorthampton #businessplan

We love with with #smallbusinessowners to streamline their financial processes using the likes of Xero Dext Telleroo and more! 🦾 Check out this little promo video we did with our friends at Scarpello Bakehouse & Pizzeria based here in Derry 😊 #testimonial #successstory

I enjoy the emphasis on being mindful with the character and abilities of their workers. Some companies are quick to blame their employees and new hires for not being able to adapt to the environment. However there are times where it is much more effective for management to change some of the processes to better take advantage of what their employees have to offer to them. TL:DR A management that is able to adapt is much better than a management that hopes on their employees to provide solutions for them.