Finding an accountant: AccountantMatch (Xerius).

Details

• Source (Xerius): https://www.xerius.be/nl-be/zelfstandig-worden/je-voorbereiding/boekhouder-vinden

When do you actually need an accountant?

• You work through a company (BV, CommV, …): double-entry bookkeeping, filing annual accounts and corporate income tax. Here an accountant is the norm, not a luxury.
• You are switching from a sole proprietorship to a company: have the timing, the contribution and the tax consequences calculated.
• Your tax situation is getting more complex: foreign VAT, OSS/IOSS for e-commerce, the margin scheme, staff on the payroll, large investments and depreciation, copyright income, an investment round.
• You want a combination: keep the books yourself in software, and an accountant for the year-end closing and the tax return.

Where an accountant then makes the difference:

• getting your administration and VAT obligations in order
• avoiding mistakes or fines
• making better-informed choices (e.g. sole proprietorship vs. company)
• saving time so you can focus on your customers and product

AccountantMatch (Xerius): what is it?

AccountantMatch is a free, no-obligation matching tool from Xerius to more quickly find an accountant who fits your situation.

According to Xerius:

• you are matched with an accountant who has experience with your type of activity
• you waste less time contacting people who aren’t a good fit
• you stay in control: you decide whether you want to continue with the suggested accountant

Who is AccountantMatch useful for?

AccountantMatch is especially useful if you:

• are just starting out and don’t have an accountant yet
• are growing and looking for additional support
• want to switch accountants because the collaboration no longer works well

How to approach it in practice

1. Fill in your profile completely (activity, needs, preferences).
2. Review the match you receive.
3. Schedule a conversation to check whether there’s a good fit (expectations, pricing, approach).
4. Decide for yourself whether to proceed.

Tips for choosing the right accountant (quick checklist)

• Do they have experience with your type of activity/sector?
• Do they enjoy working with starters (and explain things clearly)?
• How do communication and deadlines work (monthly/quarterly, dedicated contact person)?
• Do they use tools you also want to use (invoicing, accounting software, Peppol)?
• Price transparency: fixed fee vs hourly rate, what’s included?

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