How Do I Change to a New Accountant?
Changing to a new accountant is easy at The Accountancy Partnership. We help freelancers, sole traders, partners and limited companies effortlessly make the switch from their existing accountant.
- We contact your current accountant to request professional clearance
- We contact HMRC to get authorised as your accountant
- You carry on doing what you enjoy, running your business
What's the process for switching from my current accountant?
Get an instant online quote
You can get an instant online quote in seconds, or call us on 020 3355 4047 and we will provide one over the phone.
We'll inform your previous accountant
Enter your current accountant's details in our registration form and we will manage the switch from start to finish.
We'll get authorised with HMRC
Whilst you get set up and settled in with your new dedicated accountant, we will get authorised with HMRC.
Say hello to some of our friendly, in-house accountants

Matty Douglas
Accounts Semi-Senior
Qualifications
Currently studying for my AAT Level 3 qualification.
Experience
I joined TAP in 2023.
Hobbies
I enjoy playing video games and watching football with my uncle.
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Rob Griffiths
Accounts Semi-Senior
Qualifications
I am fully AAT qualified, finishing my studies in December 2023.
Hobbies
I enjoy playing both playing and watching rugby, video gaming and watching Liverpool FC.
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Chris Long
Accounts Semi-Senior
Qualifications
AAT Level 2, studying towards Level 3
Hobbies
A huge Tranmere fan, love to watch the darts. I enjoy spending time with both family and friends
Read Staff SpotlightIs it hard to switch accountants?
Switching to The Accountancy Partnership is a straightforward process. Once you sign up, you’ll just need to let us know the details of your current accountant, and we’ll arrange the rest. That way, you can concentrate on doing what you do best; running your business.
When should I change accountants?
You can move to a new accountancy firm at any time. Some people like to wait until the end of the tax year or their financial year, but really – it’s entirely up to you. Whatever you prefer, we’ll be here to make changing to your new accountant as easy as possible.

How long does it take to switch to a new accountant?
We’ll get started on your transfer straight away. As soon as your old accountant sends us everything we need, we’re all systems go! We could have you set up with your new accountant in a matter of days.
Why change your accountant to The Accountancy Partnership
We help hundreds of businesses switch accountant every month
Our personal touch
We don't do 'account managers'. We will provide you with your very own dedicated accountant, who will get to know both you and your business in detail, to help support its growth.
All filing is included
Which means no hidden costs. We will complete your annual accounts and submit any necessary tax returns to ensure your business always stays compliant with HMRC.
Unlimited expert advice
Your dedicated accountant will always be on hand to answer any questions about your small business. You can contact them via email, phone or with a video call any time you like.
We currently help over 15,000 businesses in the UK to thrive
See what our clients have to say about us
Callum from The Accountancy Partnership recently filed my year-end accounts and made the whole process really straightforward. Callum was excellent throughout - clear, helpful and efficient, and he made everything feel simple from start to finish. A very smooth experience and I’d happily recommend him to anyone looking for reliable accountancy support.
Ben Chetham
As a first-year sole trader, I was a little unsure about the accounting side of things, but James has been incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to guide me through everything, making it much less stressful than I expected.
Hayley Crean
Kieran McCann provided outstanding support in helping me file my corporation tax return within an extremely tight timeframe. The last-minute situation was entirely my own fault, but Kieran remained calm, professional, and incredibly responsive throughout the process. Thanks to his efficiency and dedication, we managed to meet the deadline and avoid what would likely have been a fine. He was always responsible, supportive, and available whenever I needed guidance.
Aurore Nguyen
You're in good hands
When you trust us with your accounts, you can have complete confidence that we know what we're doing. Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT, ICPA and ACCA.