So, any recommendations for UK-based accountants for small businesses?

(Please don't suggest that I do my own books.)

@Edent Cannot recommend Paul Brannigan enough. He understands the tech industry and specialises in accounts for freelancers/contractors and small businesses. Paul was the accountant who helped us get TetraLogical off the ground and through it's first few years, until we grew too large for him to be able to advise.
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@tink he's just announced his retirement - hence why I'm looking.
Happy for him but sad for me.

@Edent That is, as you say, both a happy and a sad thing!

In case it helps, we (TetraLogical) began using In Accountancy about 6 months ago:
https://www.in-accountancy.co.uk/

They're a small firm in their own right and so far we've found them friendly and effective.

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