Norwich Accountants & Fractional Finance Directors

Yes, and you don't need to wait for a particular moment in the calendar to do it. You can switch to us at any point in your financial year, and the whole process is far less stressful than people expect. We contact your current accountant on your behalf, request your records through the usual professional handover, move everything across and register with HMRC as your agent, all with no break in your filings. You carry on running your business while we sort the technicalities in the background. There's a common worry that changing accountant mid-year means starting from scratch or losing continuity, and it simply isn't true. You do not have to worry about missing deadlines or incomplete records. Most people who've been sitting on a 'should I move?' feeling for months find the actual switch takes very little of their time and attention. If you've outgrown your current setup, or you're just tired of feeling like a filing job rather than a client, there's nothing stopping you from moving now.

We work with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, so whether you're a one-person business or a growing company with a payroll to run, we're here to help. There's a myth that sole traders are somehow too small to need a 'proper' accountant, and it's nonsense. Sole traders often have the most to gain from good advice, precisely because the margins are tighter and the admin often lands squarely on their shoulders. It is also worth knowing that sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 now fall under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which came in from April 2026 and means quarterly digital updates to HMRC rather than a single annual return. That threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027. If it applies to you, we manage the whole process, from choosing compatible software to filing the updates, so you're not left wrestling with it alone. Different structures, different rules, but always the same level of support from Equinoxed.

Yes, and it's a good thing to check, because the word 'accountant' isn't protected in the UK. Anyone can print it on a business card, which is a slightly alarming thought when you're about to trust someone with your tax and accounts. We're regulated by the Association of Accounting Technicians (the AAT), which means we're held to professional standards, carry the required insurances, and keep our knowledge current through ongoing training. In practice, being AAT regulated means you've got proper recourse if something ever went wrong, and a governing body standing behind the work rather than just our word for it. It also means we keep pace with the constant changes from HMRC, including Making Tax Digital and the regular Budget updates. Be sure to ask any accountant you're considering who regulates them. If the answer is vague, take that as your cue to keep looking. With us, the answer is simple and easy to verify with the relevant bodies.