Accounting Studio

We are a team of young, enthusiastic, and experienced Chartered Accountants fighting to break the shackles of traditional accountancy practices, with our iPads and Apps and all these cool new things like online accounting systems which are revolutionising the way small businesses work and the way we interact with our clients.

Our Approach

We call it  ”Accountology” - the fusion of traditional Accounting services with modern Technology.

We take our own advice.  Within our practice we use most of the cloud technology we recommend to clients.  Technology that allows us to collaborate and be connected when out on the road visiting you.  Technology that allows us to be efficient, not repetitive.

With the technology, talented minds and a vision for our future, we aim to grow alongside our clients.

Andrew Cowan

SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT

Andrew does all our systems work - spec/select/implementation/training. Being ex-PwC Consulting, he has all sorts of useful experience to bring to his SME clients. He's still a geek at heart!

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Stacey Cree

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Cruncher of numbers for over 10 years, and sufferer of calculator separation anxiety, Stacey makes sure all the compliance accounting stuff gets done right and on time.

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Michael Whitford

TAX ADVISOR

Our resident tax planning expert, Mike makes sure our clients don't pay too much tax. He only ever smiles when he is saving someone money.

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Our Xero love affair

Xero online accounting software -pronounced  ”Zero” [zeer-oh] this system is marketed as beautiful accounting software. And we agree.

After years of working with old on-site installed accounting software like Sage, Quickbooks, TAS etc, Xero really is a breath of fresh air. It makes life so much easier for us and our clients.

Over two years ago we became official accounting partners with Xero and during that time have migrated some 80% of our client base onto Xero. We no longer support installed desktop software such as Sage or Quickbooks.

Northern Ireland’s first Xero Silver Partners

You might notice on our Blog and Facebook page, we keep banging on about how great Xero is, and how we are Silver level partners blah blah!

Just to be perfectly clear we are not tied to Xero in anyway, we are not a reseller, or a profit sharer – we simply love the product and by being a Partner our customers get the assurance that all our staff are appropriately trained and certified Xero practitioners.

5 Reasons Why Xero is Good for Your Business

1:  All you have to do is click OK!

2: Flexible Invoicing

3: Get Access Anywhere. Anytime.

4: Real Time Reporting

5: Real Time Dashboard

Visit the Xero homepage to find out more.

Fixed price monthly packages

A novel concept in the world of accounting. Historically accountants charge by the hour, which isn’t exactly a good thing for you the customer. There is absolutely no incentive to work efficiently!

Our fixed price monthly packages mean that we look after ALL your finance needs, from book-keeping right through the accounts production and everything in between.  With fixed pricing you know exactly where you stand and there should be no big bills at the end of the year.

Our packages cover:

We’re hiring!

We are a thriving entrepreneurial business with an ambitious vision for the future. We are moving into a funky new office space in Bangor in 2013 and will are looking for ambitious, talented and well-rounded individuals to join the team.

What we are looking for in you:

- Commercial interest and knowledge
- Strategic vision and fresh ideas
- Enthusiasm, tenacity and a can-do attitude
- Confident, relaxed communication skills
- Clarity of understanding and, where relevant, demonstrable experience
- Humour, fun and energy
- Personal development interest

At the core of our ethos is a belief that giving staff freedom of responsibility realises their talent and prevents stagnancy. We encourage teamwork, openness and also autonomy, which means that everyone has the opportunity to shine. You will work with inspiring clients, have some fun while you do it and, ultimately, achieve your full potential.

Working together to help each individual grow lies at the heart of our approach, motivating staff to achieve both personal and business goals. We see regular, structured technical and management training as an investment in the person’s future and central to maintaining the highest standard of advice to clients.

Each staff member also receives on-the-job coaching to learn first-hand how to become specialists in their chosen area and has a personal development plan which is regularly reviewed.

Recognition

Accounting Studio is a great place to work and one in which people truly blossom. An open working approach means that your contribution is visible, not buried in the bureaucracy of a large company structure. Prove yourself by making a difference to clients and in return we will reward you with even greater opportunity and career progression.

We actively encourage contribution of ideas to the company’s development from everyone, regardless of role or seniority.

Interested?

E-mail your CV to hello@accountingstudio.co.uk and we will get back to you.