Jesse South, South Fire & Security

Jesse, what made you consider changing your accountant, and why did you choose to speak to RS Accountants & Business Advisors?

“My business had been growing for some time, and I felt as if I needed some extra support and guidance on how to scale-up.

“I knew Chris Drinkwater through a business networking group, and when I spoke to him, I was really impressed by the different approach he took as more of a business partner than just an accountant.

“He and his team were so friendly and welcoming, and their responses to my many questions were instantaneous!”

So what changed?

“Professionally, we worked together to assess previous years’ figures, and Chris not only tidied these up for me, but suggested lots of ways I could work more efficiently.

“Chris and his team took over tasks they could handle more quickly and efficiently than I could, and I really felt as if I had a business partner who was on my side. Running your own business can be lonely and stressful, so this was a breath of fresh air!

“Chris talked about things that no previous advisor had ever mentioned, like the need to understand my charging structure and optimise my profitability. He also gave me some instant tax savings with PAYE and corporation tax that my previous accountant hadn’t thought about.

“It felt like having someone truly in my corner, showing me how I could be more successful.”

And what impact did that have?

“For the first time in years, I wasn’t spending every evening buried in admin. The new systems and processes Chris showed me saved me hours of time each week, and saved me money. The most important improvement though, is that Xero can now show me how the business is performing, rather than being just used to file a VAT return!”

“I had time to start refocusing on developing a business strategy. And I feel like the company is being managed in ways it simply couldn’t be before.

“Personally, it gave me a huge boost in confidence, and that helped me to accelerate my plans to recruit new staff.”

So what would you say to anyone thinking of using the services
of RS Accountants and Business Advisors?

“Moving to a new accountancy firm is always a big step, but Chris is a great business coach and RS is a great accountancy firm, so you’ll be getting so much more than just accounting support.

“Many firms claim to go the extra mile, but Chris and his team genuinely do; they even gave me practical advice when I was looking for a mortgage, highlighting important factors I needed to think about.

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them; I can’t praise the team enough.”