Switching accountant is easier than you think. We handle all of it.
- Is it time to switch?
You deserve more than a once-a-year accountant
If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone. They're the most common reasons businesses come to us.
"I never hear from them."
Your accountant only gets in touch when a deadline is close.
"I'm not sure what I'm paying for."
Fees keep going up, and the value doesn't.
"They're slow to reply."
Simple questions take days to answer.
"They're not tech-savvy."
You're still emailing spreadsheets and posting receipts.
"I'm not getting any advice."
No one has talked to you about tax planning, cash flow or growth.
"My business has outgrown them."
You're scaling, raising investment or planning an exit, and need a firm that's done it before.
- How switching works
Four simple steps. One 20-minute call from you.
We do the paperwork, the handover and the setup. You keep running your business.
Free Switch Review
A 20-minute call about your business, what's working and what isn't. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation.
Your fixed-fee proposal
A clear proposal with a fixed monthly fee. No hourly billing and no surprise invoices.
We contact your old accountant
After a quick online ID check and engagement letter, we request professional clearance and your records directly. You just send a short note, and we'll draft it for you.
Onboarded and your first insight meeting
We set up your HMRC and Companies House authorisations, migrate or tidy up Xero, and introduce your dedicated accountant.
- Our switching promise
What we guarantee when you move to us
Switchers have usually been let down before. These are the commitments we make to every new client.
All contact with your previous accountant is managed by us.
On day one we check every upcoming filing: VAT, payroll, corporation tax, confirmation statement and self assessment.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours of your Switch Review.
Most switches complete in 2–4 weeks. You're fully onboarded within 30 days.
We review your Xero setup and fix anything that's slowing you down.
You'll always know who's looking after your business.
- The difference
What changes when you switch
The same deadlines, handled by an accountant who's working with you all year round.
- Clients who switched
"We moved... and have never regretted it."
"We moved our accountancy business to Alexander Rosse 4 years ago and have never regretted it. They are always proactive, responsive, and professional in how they deal with us. This is a breath of fresh air, allowing us to focus on running our business."
ESP Consulting
"As CFO at SteadyPay, I've worked with several accounting firms over the years and Alexander Rosse truly stands out. They are attentive, forward-thinking, and consistently quick to respond."
CFO, SteadyPay
- Why Alexander Rosse
Accountants for the AI Age, with people at the heart of it
Cloud specialists since 2009
One of the UK's first "Xero only" practices, and now Xero Platinum Partners.
Specialists, not generalists
We focus on the sectors where we can add the most value.
Tech that frees up time
Automation and AI handle the routine work, so we can spend our time on advice.
Regulated and assured
Regulated by the ICAEW and a member of its Practice Assurance scheme. Our Vision2Exit method links your numbers to your long-term goals.
- Clear, fixed pricing
Packages that grow with you
Every client gets a fixed monthly fee, agreed in writing before you commit. You'll have yours within 48 hours of your Switch Review.
Essentials
Start-ups and small limited companies
Fixed monthly fee
Quoted within 48 hours
- Year-end accounts and tax
- Bookkeeping support
- Company secretarial
Growth
Growing SMEs on Xero with payroll and VAT
Fixed monthly fee
Quoted within 48 hours
- Everything in Essentials
- Payroll and VAT returns
- Regular insight reviews
Property
Landlords and property investors
Fixed monthly fee
Quoted within 48 hours
- Property accounts and ta
- SDLT and CGT planning
- Structuring advice
Scale
An outsourced finance function and management accounts
Fixed monthly fee
Quoted within 48 hours
- Full AP, AR and GL
- Monthly management accounts
- Funding and investor readiness
- Switching FAQs
Honest answers to the questions we hear most
Still unsure? Call us on 01908 395900 and we'll talk it through.
Nothing until you've seen your proposal. Our engagements then run for an initial 12 months, so we can plan your year properly: deadlines, tax planning and regular reviews. The full terms are set out in your engagement letter before you sign.
The Switch Review is free. Your fixed-fee proposal, sent within 48 hours, sets out your monthly fee and any onboarding costs, so you know the full cost before you commit.
Check your current engagement letter for notice periods and any fees still to pay. We're happy to look over it with you.
Not at all. We'll move you from QuickBooks, Sage, spreadsheets or paper and train you and your team. Moving to Xero is one of our specialisms.
No. We request your previous accounts, tax returns and working papers. If you're already on Xero, your data stays exactly where it is.
You'll receive your fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours of your Switch Review. Most switches are completed within 2–4 weeks, and you'll be fully onboarded within 30 days. Your part is one 20-minute call and a short note to your current accountant.
Tell us during your Switch Review. We check every upcoming deadline on day one and put a plan in place so nothing is missed.
Yes. You can switch at any time. We agree with your previous accountant who completes which work, so nothing is duplicated and nothing is missed.
Not at all. It's a routine process and accountants are used to it. We handle the professional clearance and records request. All you need to do is send a short note to let them know, and we'll draft it for you if you like.
- Not ready to talk yet?
Get the free Switching Accountants Guide
- A step-by-step switching checklist
- The questions to ask any new accountant
- How to avoid missed deadlines mid-switch
- Ready when you are
Ready to switch to
an accountant who's
ahead of the game?
Book a free 20-minute Switch Review. You'll leave with a clear picture of your options, and if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.