Switching Accountants — How to Change Your Accountant
How to change your accountant — the simple 2026 guide to switching
Pillar guide: switching UK accountant is straightforward; your new accountant does most of it.
Changing your accountant is straightforward and your new accountant does almost all of the work. The process: tell your current accountant you are leaving, appoint your new one (engagement letter + quick ID check), and they then handle the rest — professional clearance letter to your old firm, collecting your records, and getting authorised to deal with HMRC. Usually takes a few weeks. You can switch any time of year. Your tax affairs stay safe. The most common holdup is an unpaid invoice with your old firm — settle that first. **Read the full pillar at [rraccountants.uk/switch-accountants](https://rraccountants.uk/switch-accountants).**
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