Finding an accountant: AccountantMatch (Xerius).

Details

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

Why a good accountant matters

An accountant often does more than just “keeping your numbers.” Especially when you’re starting out, they can help you:

• get your administration and VAT obligations in order
• avoid mistakes or fines
• make better-informed choices (e.g., sole proprietorship vs. company)
• save 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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