Switch accountant · Wirral
Switching accountant, with the handover handled for you
To change accountants, get a quote, take a quick call and say yes. We then contact your previous accountant and handle the handover, and you can switch part-way through your financial year. We're in Bromborough, Wirral, and work with clients across the UK.
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AAT Licensed Accountant · QuickBooks Elite ProAdvisor · Bromborough, Wirral
Switching to Wainwrights
3 steps
quote, call, handover
A quote is free and doesn't commit you to anything. There is no minimum term.
Switch part-way through your year
We contact your previous accountant
Who it's for
Who can switch accountant to Wainwrights?
Limited companies, sole traders, landlords, partnerships and construction businesses all switch to us. Each has a published starting price, except CIS, which we quote for.
Every price below is per month, indicative and subject to turnover not exceeding £150,000.
Limited companies
From £80 a month + VAT. Year end accounts, corporation tax return and director Self Assessment. See limited company accountants
Sole traders
From £60 a month + VAT. Year end accounts and one Self Assessment tax return. See sole trader accountants
Landlords
From £20 a month + VAT (£24 including VAT) for a single owner with one property. See landlord accounts
Partnerships and LLPs
From £70 a month + VAT for a partnership and £80 for an LLP. See partnership services
Construction (CIS)
For contractors and subcontractors. CIS is a service we provide: get in touch for a quote. See CIS accountants
Personal tax returns
From £20 a month + VAT (£24 including VAT) for an individual who needs a Self Assessment tax return. See Self Assessment help
The handover
What happens to your records when you change accountants?
Once you say yes, we contact your previous accountant and handle the handover for you. Check whether your agreement with them has a notice period.
We tell you straight away about anything urgent we find, such as a deadline that's close. After that, your accountant sends you reminders well ahead of each deadline.
The first thing we ask for is access to your accounting software or your existing record keeping. Your accountant then tells you what else we need, and when. You can send us files through our client app, powered by Engager.app, instead of email attachments.
Read our FAQs on switchingWho does what when you switch
Asking for a quote
You
Contacting your previous accountant
We do
Handling the handover
We do
Flagging anything urgent, such as a close deadline
We do
Reminders before each deadline
Your accountant
Every client has their own dedicated accountant, backed by the rest of the team.
Timing
Can you change accountant mid year?
Yes. We accept clients who switch part-way through their financial year, so there's no need to wait for your year end. We take on catch-up work too, and we carry out the handover from your previous accountant or bookkeeper.
We can take you on as soon as you're ready. You don't have to wait for a particular date. Handovers are usually quick, because we work in cloud software.
If you already use QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent, you can keep it. If your previous accountant paid for your software subscription, we take it on. If you use something else, tell us what it is when you ask for a quote and we'll talk through your options.
If your records are in...
QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent
You can keep it
Other software
Tell us when you ask for a quote
Spreadsheets or another system
We can move you over
Receipts
Captured with Apron
Documents to sign
Sent through our client app
Moving you over from your old system is a service we provide and add to your quote. How much we bring across depends on your records, so we agree that with you first.
How it works
How do you switch accountant?
Switching takes three steps: get a quote, take a quick call, then leave the handover to us.
It works the same way for a limited company, a sole trader, a landlord or a partnership.
1
Get your quote
Tell us about your business in our quote form. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
2
Take a quick call
We ring you to confirm the quote and answer your questions.
3
We handle the handover
Once you say yes, we contact your previous accountant. Your accountant tells you what we need, and when.
Pricing
How much does an accountant cost when you switch?
Our prices start from £20 a month + VAT (£24 including VAT) for a landlord or a personal tax return, £60 a month + VAT for a sole trader and £80 for a limited company.
Each price is per month, indicative and subject to turnover not exceeding £150,000. Our team confirms the scope of the work and your final price before you start.
There is no minimum term, and you pay monthly by Direct Debit or by card.
See all our pricesStarting prices
Per month, before VAT.
From £20
a month + VAT (£24 including VAT)
Landlord: from £20 (£24 including VAT)
Personal tax return: from £20 (£24 including VAT)
Sole trader: from £60
Partnership: from £70
Limited company: from £80
LLP: from £80
Quoted: CIS, payroll on its own, bookkeeping and company formation.
Get a quotePrices are per month, exclude VAT and are indicative. Business prices are based on no employees and not VAT registered. Our team confirms the scope and final price.
Why Wainwrights
Why switch accountant to Wainwrights?
You get your own dedicated accountant and reminders before every deadline, from a practice established over 30 years ago with an office open 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
We're AAT licensed accountants and a QuickBooks Elite ProAdvisor firm, based in Bromborough and working with clients across the UK by phone, Zoom, WhatsApp and our client app.
“I have used Wainwrights Accountants for many years, they are always friendly, approachable, patient and professional”
Mal Price, on Trustpilot, August 2026
Read our reviews on TrustpilotBefore you decide
Want to check the details before you switch?
Our pricing page lists what each package includes, and our FAQs answer the questions people ask before they move.
You can also book a free call by phone, on Zoom or at our Bromborough office.
FAQs
What do people ask before they switch accountant?
How do I change accountants?
Fill in our quote form and we'll call you to confirm the details. Once you say yes, we contact your previous accountant and handle the handover, and your accountant tells you what we need from you.
Can I change accountant mid year?
Yes. We accept clients who switch part-way through their financial year, and we contact your previous accountant for the handover.
Do I have to tell my old accountant myself?
We contact your previous accountant and handle the handover for you. If your agreement with them has a notice period or final fees, those are still between you and them.
Do I have to change my accounting software?
No, not if you already use QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent. If your previous accountant paid for the subscription, we take it on. If you use something else, tell us what it is when you ask for a quote and we'll talk through your options.
See the software we support
Will anything be missed while I switch?
We tell you straight away about anything urgent we find, such as a deadline that's close. After that, your accountant sends you reminders well ahead of each deadline.
How quickly can you take me on?
As soon as you're ready. You don't have to wait for a particular date: we take on clients part-way through their financial year. Handovers are usually quick, because we work in cloud software.
Is there a minimum term?
No. There is no minimum term, and you pay monthly by Direct Debit or by card.
Ready when you are
Ready to switch accountant?
Get a quote online, or book a free call with an accountant in Bromborough.
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