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Second provider accountants - providing business continuity for your clients when conflicts arise

Top accountants frequently encounter challenges and conflicts of interest when providing services and support to their clients. An experienced second provider can help overcome this and present a solution to the problem.

19 Feb 2025
  • Maria Fandrakis
Maria Fandrakis Partner, National Head of Business outsourcing services
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Large accounting firms often face restrictions on the services they can provide because of regulations preventing conflicts of interest. For example, they cannot act as both auditor and bookkeeper for the same firm. This is where a second provider becomes crucial.

By collaborating with a trusted second provider, firms can ensure seamless service delivery without compromising on quality and maintaining compliance. If your client needs support in an area you cannot cover, a second provider ensures they still receive the expertise they require.

Working with the right outsourcing partner helps firms overcome these challenges, enhancing efficiency, maintaining service quality, and providing another form of scrutiny that can only benefit organisations.

What makes a good outsourced accountancy provider?

Outsourcing business operations effectively requires selecting the right second provider. Of course, you’ll need a second provider with technical competence, but cultural alignment is crucial too.

A successful second provider for your organisation must align with the primary provider. They should be adaptable, agile and committed to delivering uncompromised service, ensuring seamless collaboration for all parties involved.

A competent second provider should possess robust technological capabilities to support business operations efficiently. The integration of cutting-edge tools and solutions is essential for seamless service delivery.

For large accountants, by outsourcing your client’s accounts to a trusted provider, clients can reap the benefits of specialised expertise and advanced technology.

How we can help you as a second provider

Our dedicated outsourced accountancy and audit team have significant experience of supporting accountancy firms in need of a second provider. We can help you with auditing, management accounts, smart financials, payroll, company secretarial and much more.

Let us help you help your clients with our second provider services, helping to navigate complexities whilst creating opportunities.

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