Anne Hawkins

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We required an accountant to assist in the financial administration of the business and provide statutory accounts for submission to HMRC and Companies House.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

She fulfilled the role we required of her in excellently, in many ways epitomising a consummate professional, with a very friendly and approachable manner.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

Having had no previous experience with other accountants, I have no particular reference to measure her performance against. I am certain, however, that the service and advice she has provided was exactly what we required, pushing us where we needed it and always being response and helpful.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We are a small company and we never had experience with accounting and bookkeeping We needed a expert advice and help, how and what is the best way to keep òur finance and books on track.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Anne is perfect. She is helpful so many ways and know her job so well, I trust her and i know I will get always the best help from her.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we have.

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Anne

The only reason we're not going with Anne is that our office is more than 20 miles away from where she is based and we got an identical quotation from someone just a couple of miles away so it seemed sensible to take it.

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Anne

Preparurned self assessment tax return for my wife and I. Full information based on passed experience was presented to her and within days draft forms were sent to us for our approval. Presentation was very professional and clear and full information of services etc were provided. Awaiting confirmation that returns have been presented to HMRC and information regarding going forward.

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Anne

Ann was one of two Accountants names provided by vouched for; however, I had already engaged with the other before Anne contacted me. Ann sent a mail and left a voice-mail. both were clear and concise; however, that is the extent of my experience.

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Anne

She was very friendly and clear. Explained everything well.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Self assessment tax return for Locum Optometrist.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Didn't have a clue how to approach it. Anne made it as simple as possible, explained everything step by step and made the entire process very manageable. Very quick with feedback. Very professional.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. I feel a lot more confident with locuming now I know I have someone I can trust with accounts.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I needed to file my company's annual accounts.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Anne prepared my annual accounts and filed them with Companies House and HMRC.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

The outcome was as expected.

What could they have done better?

Anne did a brilliant job. Personally I do not believe that the service provided could have been improved

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I was having problems with understanding my self assessment online and wanted someone to help me with it.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Helped me with the aforementioned and gave me advice on other issues relating to my tax.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes definitely!.

What could they have done better?

Nothing really, all straight forward, easy to understand, jargon free! Good stuff!

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Tax back.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Sorted my accounts out.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

Nothing

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I had been with my previous accountant for a number of years and I felt I was not getting value for money, also there were a number of staff changes within the firm.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Anne contacted my previous accountants after meeting with me to discuss my business and took over my self assessment and business accounting work.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I received a high standard of service with good communication which I am very happy with. I feel the service Anne provides is very good value for money.

What could they have done better?

Nothing really.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We Started a new Limited company and required the services of an accountant.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

We had a meeting and Anne gave us some very helpful advice of setting up our company. Anne was very friendly and professional and we instantly new we would like Anne as our accountant.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Anne has completed everything task we have asked of her in a very speedy manner and as a result of this she has helped our business.

What could they have done better?

Anne could not have done anything better, she has done everything we required of her and we look forward to a good working relationship together

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Retirement with lump sum payments.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Understood my requirements clearly and explained what the issues were concisely and practically with sound advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Service provided was excellent.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Someone to complete my self assessment, and look after my accountancy needs.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

After a couple of consultations with Anne she completed my self assessment and prepared my accounts for me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Extremely pleased with the personal service and the step by step way Anne explained how she had worked out my accounts and self assessment.

What could they have done better?

Anne provided an excellent service so can't suggest any improvements.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

My Company was becoming a growing concern, Hence I required professional assistance submitting all relative account information and payroll to HMRC.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Anne has been great, She replied promptly to our messages and out of 6 other firms we contacted actually got back in touch with us and kept her promises. Anne came out to us for a site visit and understood our needs, Sorted out the urgent returns we needed doing that month without delay providing us with constructive and practical advice going forward that was easy enough for the novice such as us to understand and implement. Thank Anne :-).

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

We are more than happy with Anne and exited to now actually concentrate on what we do best because we feel we have a new member of our team who is equipped and experienced enough to take care of the boring stuff (Yet Necessary for any successful business) , leaving us feeling we can finally concentrate on the business instead of the books.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

ltd accounts required corporate tax and companies house accounts.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

she sort my accounts for me and is there to help a all times of the day.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes I am getting the service that a small trader needs.

What could they have done better?

not a lot really anne give a good service

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Horrendous Tax demand.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Checked my return and submitted claim for refund!.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Business needs for vat and year end.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

Anne understands my needs and was personal and professional with her services. Attention to detail in my business needs which I had not received from my previous accountant.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Very much so.

What could they have done better?

I don't believe Anne could do any more than what she is doing, very professional at her job and makes my business professional.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I needed tax return to be submitted.

How has Anne Hawkins helped you?

She completed and submitted my tax return and I got a tax refund.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes my tax code improved.

What could they have done better?

Nothing she was thorough in covering all aspects.