Home › Guides › When to hire an accountant

    When to hire an accountant

    You can do a lot yourself — but some moments make professional help worth it.

    By the Happy Wallets team·Updated June 2026·3 min read

    Good triggers

    • Forming a limited company.
    • Taking on staff or payroll.
    • Crossing the VAT threshold.
    • Your tax affairs getting complex or time-consuming.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can software replace an accountant?+
    For simple bookkeeping, often yes. For tax planning and complex filings, an accountant adds value software cannot.
    Accounts are coming soon — the site is in build