Trevor Stroud

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December, 2021

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Trevor emailed and called me shortly after providing my business details to vochedfor. Very helpful, professional & courteous. Highly recommend.

Review from verified client

June, 2021

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

To make sure that my affairs are in order

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Filing personal tax returns and annual business accounts.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

nothing

Review from verified client

November, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Started a small retail business with premises in the last 12 months & required a local accountant to assist with financial advice, bookeeping, account preparation & submittance.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Account preparation & advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Provided full support as & when required, prepared accounts from scratch, submitted all necessary paperwork & accounts on time. No negative comments.

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May, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

previous accountant retired

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

made self assessment simple and completed and submitted tax return on my behalf

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

first year with accountant - so far satisfied with professional advice and help

Review from verified client

April, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We took over a business and wanted someone to help us with the accounts

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor explained everything to us so that we understood everything we needed to know

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

April, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Setting up a Limited Company

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has the patience of a saint! He took the time to fully explain and answer my many questions in a down to earth non jargon way. He’s always on hand, I feel safe knowing my accounts are in professional hands.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

April, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I started my business in 2011 and Trevor was recommended by a mutual freelancer.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

When we initially spoke on the phone, Trevor was extremely approachable, explaining his fees and the options for my accounts very clearly.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - Trevor has arranged my accounts year-on-year, quickly and professionally for almost 10 years.

What could they have done better?

Nothing - Trevor has always gone beyond my expectations.

Review from verified client

April, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Busy business where I needed a helping hand and Trevor and his company were recommended as being good and very helpful

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor from day one till present has been very helpful to all my questions and needs.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Sorry I cannot answer what could he have done better. Trevor has done/ completed everything my company has asked for.

Review from verified client

April, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Incorrect taxes

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Resubmitted taxes correctly and appealed fines.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I went self employed back in 2014 and went to a colleagues of Trevor's initially, but I wanted someone closer to my where I live and with more competitive fees.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor was able to work with his colleague to make the transition very easy and seemless.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. The whole process was simple and he was also able to provide some additional advice/options that were not mentioned with my previous accountant.

What could they have done better?

Nothing All good

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Became self employed

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has always helped me by being very professional at his job , always ready to answer any questions or queries i might have and has a friendly personality and i feel i can always trust him and his advice !

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

Not really has always done everything correct for me .

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I set up a limited company.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor provided much needed advise and support in setting up my limited company. He has continued to provide a great service.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

All over great service.

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I started my own business

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor helped me through the start up process and also offered advice which helped me in the transition from employment into self employed

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I am very pleased with the whole over all service.

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I set up business as a sole trader

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor explained everything very well and in simple, easy to understand language. He also arranged a book keeper visit to help me use my accounting software more efficiently.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

March, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Was new to all this few years back, my boss recommended Trevor to help me.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Explained everything in detail, provided very professional quick help with my tax return.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

March, 2020

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no response time wasted

Review from verified client

January, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Change of career.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Completed return and tax advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

January, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Being a new business I needed guidance on how to file my personal tax return. This is all new to me and was very confused.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor simplified the jargon and took all my worries away with a fast, easy service.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

January, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Became Self-employed

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Always provides a very efficient service for my accounts.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing that I am Aware of always provides a great service and very helpful.

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January, 2020

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I became self-employed and started a partnership with some former colleagues.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Helped with my self-assessment. Helped with getting our business created.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes!

What could they have done better?

As far as I am aware, nothing!

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Starting my own business.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has helped with book keeping and Tax returns, he also does PAYE Very helpful and always willing to give advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Needed someone to carry out my corporation tax accounting

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Sorted out all my paperwork and needs to complete account filling

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Better than expected

What could they have done better?

There was nothing he could have done better service was brilliant

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Was too expensive and hard to deal with

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Done my accounts

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes is very good

What could they have done better?

Had too or three accountants he seems the best I’ve found so far

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

starting a business

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

accounting and advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Becoming self employed

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

He knows the things I don’t to get all the business paperwork sorted, what better person to do it.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Because you don’t want to have to do it you earn your money for what you do and you pay Trevor for what he does!

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Whenever I have a question he always helps

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and he is very easy to talk too

What could they have done better?

Absolutely fine as it is

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I have a limited company and needed an accountant.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor undertook all the my accounting requirements including bookkeeping, VAT and tax returns

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I do not have anything specific. A good accountant is a bit like a good waiter, you never have an empty glass but never notice it being refilled. Trevor has always kept an eye on the things I would not know to do.

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I wasn't happy with my previous accountant.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Provided a professional service.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

I am a freelance artworker (graphic design) In 2010, I decided to change from sole trader to limited company.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor gave me very clear, un complicated advice on how to set up and run my limited company, he gave me a draft spreadsheet to compile all my income and expenses. Plus very fair quotation on his services.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, very much so, I have complete faith in Trevor, and continued to use him ever since. In addition I have recommended his services to several other colleagues (freelance), who have taken up his services with the same outcome.

What could they have done better?

I honestly can't think of anything more Trevor could have done.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Business growth

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has helped a lot with his advice and experience helping me to manage business correctly

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I have most definitely seen a better outcome than expected since using Trevors services

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Change of employment status (to self employed and part of a partnership)

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Offered advice on the best way to proceed and assisted with set up

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, everything is in hand and I'm moving forward with minimum amount of fuss.

What could they have done better?

Nothing particularly

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We initially needed an accountant to prepare our financial accounts, we then went on to use Trevor to do our monthly payroll and book keeping.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has been able to help us with all our needs.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

No, we only have to ask Trevor a question and he always comes back with the answer.

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Started a business, was not happy with our previous accountant and we decided to go with Trevor instead.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

He is always polite and understanding, always at the end of the phone whenever we need him or have any queries. He always does his best and acts fast when it comes to solving any of our problems.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

We are very pleased to have him as our accountant.

What could they have done better?

N/A

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Because I formed a limited company

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

He was very helpful and professional getting my tax and business in order

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Very much so the business is slowly growing and I am very grateful for the professional help I have been given

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

First started as a self employed builder and need some accounts

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor year in and year out is constantly there when you need him to help and always gives good advise he’s kept my books each year and now has helped me setup my limited company

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Still early days with the limited company but with Trevor’s help we are on the right track and looking forward to the future

What could they have done better?

To be honest I can’t think of much he could have done better really been happy with the service from day one

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We have operated businesses for many years. Additionally our financial status requires completion of tax assessments

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Trevor has prepared accounts and assessments for many years for us

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. Always received prompt quality advice and service

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

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December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Trevor is a really goid accountant from the very moment i engaged his services he is allways one step ahead if me experience of this sort should really be valued

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Looking after my accounts

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Self employed and needed help with return

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Complete service, removal of stress.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Absolutely

What could they have done better?

Perfectly good service

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.

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December, 2019

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

6 years ago I started out as a new business. My first two years I used accountants who treated me like a number and not a person. Trevor is very approachable and a fountain of knowledge.

How has Trevor Stroud helped you?

Took the time to explain my options and give me wise advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

My business is growing every year.

What could they have done better?

I am 100% satisfied.

Trevor's reply

Thank you for your review.