An accountant can be a valuable resource in helping with personal finances. We have listed below seven examples of services a good local accountant can usually offer that may be of value to you:

1. Budgeting: A personal accountant can help you create a comprehensive budget that aligns with your financial goals. They can analyse your income, expenses, and financial obligations and work with you to develop a realistic budgeting plan.
2. Tax Planning: Accountants are knowledgeable about tax laws and regulations. An expert personal tax accountant can help you navigate the complexities of tax planning, identify potential deductions, and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws. By optimising your tax strategy, a good accountant can help minimize your tax liability and maximize your income and savings.
3. Investment Guidance: Whilst a personal accountant is not usually an independent Financial Adviser, if you are considering investments, a personal accountant will have a good understanding of your personal finances and can therefore provide a useful sounding board on investment options based on your risk tolerance, financial goals, and tax implications. They can help you evaluate different investment opportunities, assess their potential returns, and determine their tax consequences.
4. Retirement Planning: Accountants can assist with retirement planning by estimating how much you need to save for retirement, identifying tax-efficient retirement accounts, and suggesting strategies to reach your retirement goals. They can also help with monitoring and adjusting your retirement plan as your circumstances change over time.
5. Debt Management: If you have debt, a personal accountant can help you develop a debt repayment plan. They can analyse your debts, interest rates, and repayment options, and provide recommendations on how to manage and prioritize your debt payments effectively.
6. Financial Analysis: Accountants can review your financial statements, bank accounts, and other financial data to provide insights into your overall financial health. They can identify areas of improvement, highlight potential risks, and suggest strategies to optimize your financial situation.
7. Estate Planning: Accountants can collaborate with estate planning professionals to help you create an effective estate plan. They can advise on minimizing estate taxes, maximizing the value of your assets, and ensuring that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes.

A good accountant will use their expertise in financial matters to provide guidance and recommendations that help you make the best personal financial decisions.  Ultimately, you are the decision-maker, but it’s important to have the right team there to help you properly consider all the options.

If you are looking for a practice of reliable, approachable, and proactive personal accountants who will respond to your needs and work alongside you to help you succeed you have come to the right place.

Wilson Bott Accountants offer a variety of services to our personal clients from personal tax planning and annual self-assessment to inheritance tax planning and retirement strategies.  Our personal clients tell us that they really appreciate our blend of professional expertise and friendly approach that makes them feel valued.

Many of our business clients find it helpful to let us also manage their personal accountancy needs.  Please click on the links on this page to find out more about our services, or contact us to discuss your specific requirements.