Testimonial

Testimonial

Freeztech Limited is an air conditioning and refrigeration engineering business based in Folkestone, Kent. Their MD believes they have ‘finally’ found an accountant that works for them…

Tony Kastelein. MD., Freeztech Limited

Freeztech Limited look after the refrigeration and air conditioning requirements of many hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, food retailers, caterers and offices in the Kent area.

We have been using Telfords Chartered Accountants for over a year now and would highly recommend Mark and his team.

Mark introduced us to Xero accounting software, which we had been interested in.

Quite honestly changing our accountant to Mark Telford and moving from Sage accounting, to Xero accounting, has been the best move we have ever made.

We were apprehensive about the transition from Sage to Xero accounting system, but Mark was able to transfer all data from Sage to Xero in just a few hours.

Xero is simple to use and very effective. He also introduced us to other software which enables invoices to be created quickly and efficiently.

Mark and his team are always on hand should there be a problem, quick responses via email, phone or in person.

Finally we’ve found an accountant that works for us @ Freeztech.

 

Freeztech Limited

is an air conditioning and refrigeration engineering business based in Folkestone Kent.  Freeztech look after the refrigeration and air conditioning requirements of many hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, food retailers, caterers and offices in the Kent area. They undertake a variety of projects, including installation, servicing, repair, maintenance work.

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WeTrack™ Software Co Ltd is the company behind WeTrack Software, the project management web application for complex projects, customised so that each client can assign important tasks to departments and individuals and track progress…

WeTrack™ Software Co Ltd is based in central London and was formed by organisers of the 2012 London Olympics. It’s grown into a small team of people who love great events and making complicated things easy, with a focus on increasing operational efficiency with great digital

Mark Telford was recommended to WeTrack™ Software by another company who had been using his services for several years. He introduced us to Xero software, completed the transfer quickly and efficiently, and took a personal interest in making sure it was done correctly.

We discovered bank feeds, Auto Entry and a paperless approach that fits seamlessly with our business operations and has saved me around 80% of the time I was spending on accounting before.

It’s also excellent value for money, so I’m delighted we made the switch and would recommend Telfords to any business owner looking for a personalised (and high quality) service.

 

WeTrack™ Software

is the go-to project management web application designed and developed following the 2012 Olympics to combines all the best parts of a tasking system It has been built to allow everyone involved with a project to enter update progress against objectives, record risks and share results.

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EdPlace were already using Xero but weren’t getting a personalised and responsive service. With Telfords Accountants they were able to benefit from our approach to R&D tax credits and reduce their fees by more than 75%…

Will Paterson, EdPlace Ltd

EdPlace is the UK’s most comprehensive online educational content provider in English, Maths and Science, providing parents and tutors access to the best education resources, tools and technology.

One of the challenges of running a small business is economies of scale.  You’re simply not big enough to have dedicated resources.  This leaves you with third party support, where quality is very hard to find.  However quality advisors are out there.  Mark and his team are a great example of this.  They’re professional, responsive, have great attention to detail and are forward thinking (always looking at ways to make things simpler).  For us they offer the perfect blend, from strategic financial advice to company compliance.

 

EdPlace Limited

is the UK’s most comprehensive online educational content provider in English, Maths and Science – 100% aligned to the National Curriculum from Year 1 to GCSE. As parent champions, their mission is to be the most trusted education content partner outside the classroom with the biggest impact on a child’s education. They do this by providing parents and tutors access to the best education resources, tools and technology.

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Kent Commercial Kitchens design, build, repair and service professional kitchens that not only work brilliantly – but look good too. They joined with Telfords about a year ago…

Colin Smith. Director, Kent Commercial Kitchens Ltd

Kent Commercial Kitchens are based in Folkestone, Kent and provide a complete commercial kitchen service from design and build to refurbishing and repair.

I was introduced to Mark and Telfords Accountants last year as I was starting my first business venture. Mark is more than just an accountant, he has a wealth of knowledge on just about everything involving business finances and doesn’t mind spending the time explaining it to you.

 

As for Xero, it’s brilliant! I had been thinking that “An Accounts Package” would be scary stuff, but its so easy to use. By making sure the correct information is entered we have accurate and up to date accounts available which we can rely on when making business decisions. And as always, when you get stumped, Telford Associates are on hand to help whether by phone, email or in person.

Xero is first rate and I’m so glad we have Telfords Accountants looking after us.

 

 

Kent Commercial Kitchens

design, build and install commercial kitchen equipment. The company work throughout the UK with a specialist team dedicated to creating the right catering environment for every size of business – and ambition.

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Advantage Catering Equipment started business in 2003 and have worked with Telfords Accountants since 2013. Here’s what they have to say about the relationship…

Advantage Catering Equipment are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Catering Equipment for cooking, refrigeration and janitorial equipment including warewashing products from their business headquarters in Kent.

I met Mark 4 years ago quite by chance at a conference and got to chatting about how I thought accountants just work for HMRC and then give you the bill.

I was intrigued when Mark explained that was not the case.

He introduced us to Xero, again I initially thought this is more work for us to do.  But after a few months we learnt quickly and found that Xero is the best thing we have ever had. Yes it does take work and yes it does make you change some of your business practices but only for the better.

Now you can see where your money is or perhaps more importantly where it should be.

Telfords Accountants are always on hand to help you deal with the unfamiliar bits. It’s easy to have something done for you when there is an issue, but Mark takes the time and shows you how to resolve it. For me a much better way.

A very worth while investment and a great guy to work with.

 

Advantage Catering Equipment

are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Catering Equipment for cooking, refrigeration and janitorial equipment including warewashing products across the United Kingdom.

The company were using a combination of spreadsheets and desktop software to deal with the bookkeeping and accounting for a substantial business, this was a very time consuming process and a lack of up to date accounting information was holding he company back.

Since the introduction of Xero Advantage Catering now have their accounting records up to date, with the bank accounts being reconciled daily and monthly management accounts available  less than a week after the month end.

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Foremans Removals of Gillingham talk about how Xero software improved their business finances and helped them stay up-to-date with cashflow…

Lee Sturch. Director, Foremans Removals and Storage

Foremans Removals and Storage are a family run firm firm providing commercial and domestic removals, packaging and storage. Using Xero software for their accounting, invoicing and cash flow gave them an advantage in a highly competitive market.

‘Using Xero has transformed the way I think about accounting, bookkeeping and the state of my business.  

I have a much more up-to-date picture of my business finances. Working with Telfords Accountants who have access to my accounts at all times through Xero makes my business financials and accounts a breeze, any questions I have Telfords Accountants are always on hand to answer and advise promptly and accurately.

Xero is really very good, easy to understand and use.  I have no idea how people were able to effectively run a business before Xero came along.’

 

 

Foremans Removals and Storage
are a removal and storage firm based in Gillingham, Kent. They are a family run firm carrying out commercial and domestic removals, packaging and storage.

Foreman’s originally started as a small operation but quickly grew in a short period. By using Xero accounting software the company has managed to stay on top of its accounting, invoicing promptly and staying on top of their cash flow in what is a very competitive market.

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Bright Idea Electrical Services, a new Kent based business on why they would recommend Telfords and Xero to other local businesses…

Bright Idea Electrical Services are a start-up electrical contractor in Folkestone, who offer a complete range of electrical services to domestic and commercial customers. We introduced them to Xero to speed up invoicing, chasing payments and VAT returns.

“As a new business, and before joining Mark at Telfords Accountants, we had absolutely no idea about the financial side of organising, maintaining and controlling a business.  We had placed our trust in a previous accountancy firm but felt detached from them.  They were unapproachable and unsympathetic to the lack of understanding we had around the financial side of business.

 

The best decision we could have made is to put our company’s finances in the hands of Mark.  He explains things in simplified terms, even if he has to repeat himself several times over. After our first meeting he advised us to use Xero account software for our company.

 

 It immediately made our lives so much easier and we are much more confident with how our finances are being recorded.  The software is updated by an automated bank feed from our back statements and allows you to cross reference all bank  transactions to sales and purchase  invoices  and other expenditure. It also allows you to keep a track of VAT.  It is so simple to use.  There is much more to this software that we are yet to explore but for now the basics are all we need. 

 

Mark has always been on hand at the end of the phone or email however since using Xero we are able to find the answers to most of our queries ourselves.

 

 Since joining Telfords Accountants its been like having a massive weight lifted off our shoulders.”

 

 

 

Bright Idea Electrical Services
are an electrical contractor based in Folkestone, Kent who provide a complete range of electrical services to both domestic and commercial customers.

 

When we first met with this client they were struggling to keep their bookkeeping and accounting record up to date using spreadsheets. This was proving to be a difficult and time consuming as the business was growing rapidly. Also having a young family meant the directors had a limited amount of time to deal with the company bookkeeping.

 

By introducing the client to Xero they were quickly able to get on top of invoicing, chasing payments, paying suppliers and completing and submitting VAT returns on time.

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