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Have been with Addition for a few years now and they're great! Quick and accurate books and accounts always done well in advance of deadlines. Saves me hours of stress and time. They're also super... See more
Addition have been great in supporting our growth since opening, and now helping build our development plans. It would have been a much more difficult journey without them! Great to be able to complet... See more
After working with Addition Finance since February 2020, I'm parting ways. In the beginning, I felt like a valued customer, however, over the last 2 years, there has been an array or sh... See more
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Addition is the finance team you never knew you needed. We keep on top of your figures, turning data into discoveries that move your business forward. From tweaking your menu to picking the right time to expand. Take your financials from the thing you can’t avoid, to the thing you can’t live without.
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Addition feel like part of the team!
Addition have really become an extension of our business and have supported us from simple bookkeeping, to payroll, fundraising, and even more complex issues.
April 1, 2023
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Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that Addition has become an extension of your business and that we have been able to support you in a variety of financial areas, from bookkeeping and payroll to fundraising and more complex issues.
Our team takes pride in being a trusted partner to our clients and providing comprehensive support across all aspects of their financial operations. We understand that every business has unique needs, and we are committed to tailoring our services to meet those needs, no matter how complex they may be.
Thank you for placing your trust in us, and for allowing us to be a part of your business journey. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the highest level of service and support.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
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March 13, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Dee,
We take customer feedback very seriously, and we wanted to reach out to you to discuss your experience in more detail. Whilst reviewing your review, we noticed that your name does not match to any of our current clients list. We are concerned that this review may not be intended for our company.
We would be grateful if you could provide us with some additional information regarding your experience. If you could clarify the details of your interaction with us, it would help us to identify any areas that need improvement and provide you with a better service in the future.
We take pride in the quality of our services and strive to provide the best customer experience possible. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to let us know more about your experience, and we assure you that we will do everything we can to address any concerns that you may have.
If possible, you can email directly at support@additionfinance.co.
Thank you for your time and attention. We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
Fantastic experience so far!
I've been with Addition for quite a while now and never had a negative experience. They are excellent at keeping up to day with any accounting requirements and the software solution makes it very easy to manage.
They are an amazing team of people and having their input in my business really helps me grow and plan for the future as well as manage my day to day accounting.
I am very grateful with all the team and I hope we can continue working in future.
February 7, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Laura,
Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a positive experience with Addition and that we have been able to support you in managing your accounting needs effectively.
Our team takes great pride in staying up-to-date with all accounting requirements and providing our clients with the tools and resources they need to manage their finances seamlessly. We are glad to hear that our software solution has been helpful in streamlining your accounting processes.
It is always a pleasure to work with clients like you who are focused on growth and planning for the future. We appreciate your trust in us.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. It means a lot to us and motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all of our clients.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
Truly shocking experience.
After working with Addition Finance since February 2020, I'm parting ways. In the beginning, I felt like a valued customer, however, over the last 2 years, there has been an array or should I say a magnitude of errors from incorrectly reconciling books, last minute submission of basic accounting functions like PAYE, VAT and Corp tax right through to the complete mis-selling of products.
Last week, I spoke to the team about my concerns, there were actions to be done on Additions side, none were taken.
Truly shocking. How can you possibly provide a good service to a businesses when you have around 1 new person working on your account each month?
The core of my concerns which I've raised before and never addressed
-We have lost an extreme amount of money through fines from HMRC.
-I had to ask 3 times for our VAT to be looked into closer regarding a US vs UK issue, this was essentially done on "deadline day" -this was never resolved and equated to £6.5k
-Reconciling invoices have been associated to the wrong invoice meaning a bit of a hassle when it comes to sending statements as these are reflected incorrectly for multiple invoices.
-Someone said they'd "sort" our pension with Nest which resulted in a £400 fine from the pensions regulator.
-Endless issues with tax codes for employees.
-Constantly changing methods for PAYE to pay.
-No account management, no strategic financial help.
-Miss sold a company valuation based on our needs for EMI. When the recommended third party, Seed Legals got involved (who Addition recommended), they couldn't understand why a HMRC valuation was required for what we were trying to do with EMI shares.
-Out of the blue, decided to quadruple my fee without properly consulting me, then I was referred to a "newsletter" email which highlighted the increase.
I'm truly shocked at the experience I have had with this Addition Finance, I honestly would never leave a public like this unless I felt I had gone through every possibility and opportunity for the business to rectify its mistakes.
Very disappointed.
January 24, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Benjamin,
We are truly sorry to hear the frustrations you experienced with Addition. This is not the impression we want to leave with our customers, as we seek to provide exceptional customer service. We have investigated thoroughly with the team on the points you have mentioned:
• Whilst we don't recognise some names on there as being former or current Addition employees, I wanted to clarify that we have different teams working on different areas for our customers, this includes sales, onboarding, and the delivery of the work. I can understand speaking to different people on your account must have been confusing, and it should have been made clearer by us the purpose of this.
• I understand that when it came to reconciling payments to invoices, there was some error on our part. In order to the highest standard, which is something which we strive for, we have to communicate constantly with our customers, and we did manage to have a meeting with you in order to clear some errors that had been made. We aim to make it clear to our customers that working with Addition requires two way communication, sorry if that was not made clear to you during onboarding.
• Regarding PAYE calculations, we understand this can sometimes be frustrating, however this is controlled by HMRC via a direct link. We have investigated this and can confirm that there have not been any changes in our basis of calculation.
• Tax codes for employees aren't something that we can handle, this would be an HMRC issue, however your employees were paid on time and payslips delivered to their inbox every month.
• Regarding your comment around HMRC fines. We can confirm that you have not had any fines on your accounts since you have been working with us. The amounts that HMRC were chasing you for were PAYE liabilities. We apologise if this was not communicated well by us, but rest assured, there were no fines.
• VAT – We are constantly communicating with our clients, and we also follow HMRC guidance strictly regarding VAT. In the instance you mentioned we were communicating with you well in advance of the VAT deadline without response. We are always looking at new ways of communicating with clients, so appreciate the feedback on this.
• Pensions regulator – It is the responsibility of company directors to comply with the UK pension regulations. While we are very happy to support with the declaration, this would need to be requested by you.
With the items that are within our control, we have taken this feedback onboard in order to make sure our services are up to the highest level. We thank you for being a valued Addition customer.
Unreservedly recommend
The Addition team have been extremely helpful and supportive, often going above and beyond to find practical solutions to establishing an efficient and accurate reporting process. Could not recommend more highly
August 12, 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Pan,
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that Addition has been able to provide you with the support and solutions you need to establish an efficient and accurate reporting process.
Our team takes great pride in going above and beyond to ensure that our clients are able to meet their accounting and reporting requirements effectively. We understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, and we are committed to finding practical solutions that meet our clients' unique needs.
Thank you for recommending our services. It is our pleasure to work with you and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the highest level of support and service.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
The full package for any modern & ambitious business
Addition is the full package for any modern and ambitious business. Their team is fantastically responsive, supportive and knowledgeable. Reasonable, flexible and transparent pricing is also a huge plus.
April 17, 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi,
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that Addition has been able to provide your business with the support and service it needs to thrive.
Our team takes great pride in being responsive, supportive, and knowledgeable, and we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service possible. We understand the importance of flexibility and transparency in pricing, and we strive to ensure that our clients have access to affordable, tailored solutions that meet their unique needs.
Thank you for recognising our commitment to excellence and for recommending our services. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to work with you and support your growth and success.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
Brilliant Experience with Addition!!
Everyone that I have worked with at Addition has been great! My account is currently run by Sasha, Tamsin, and Merlin, and they are all brilliant in making sure that I don't worry about accounting (either for me personally or for my business). I frequently ask Sasha and Tamsin questions because I want to understand and be involved in this aspect of my business, and they always take the time to give clear and informed answers.
I have had very bad previous experiences with other accountants, so I know what can happen when you trust your financial wellbeing to someone who doesn't care about you or your business. Addition makes me feel cared about both as a person and as a business owner, and based on my experience to-date they have been fantastic in every way. Would recommend to anyone either for personal or business accounting!
December 10, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Alexandra,
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a positive experience with Addition and that our team has been able to provide you with the support and service you need to manage your personal and business accounting needs effectively.
Our team takes great pride in providing our clients with clear and informed answers to any questions they may have, and we are committed to ensuring that our clients feel confident and informed about their finances. We understand the importance of building trust and long-term relationships with our clients, and we are committed to providing exceptional service that demonstrates our care for both our clients as individuals and their businesses.
Thank you for recommending our services to others. It is our pleasure to work with you and support your growth and success, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the highest level of service possible.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
Great accountants
Great accountants! Friendly, responsive and capable. Not sure what more you could want from your accounting team.
November 17, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi there,
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a positive experience with Addition and that our team has been able to provide you with the friendly, responsive, and capable service you need to manage your accounting needs effectively.
We take great pride in providing our clients with the highest level of service possible, and we understand the importance of being friendly, responsive, and capable. We believe that our clients' success is our success, and we are committed to working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions that help them achieve their goals.
Thank you for choosing Addition as your accounting team, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional service and support.
Thanks,
Brad
Senior Customer Support Executive
'Trimmed the fat' off all the common accounting processes
I've used addition accounting for over a year now and am extremely happy with the service. Quick to respond to emails, no faff and clear communication.
'Old school' accountants have a lot of inefficiencies in their businesses because they haven't fully adopted new software or built the right systems. Clients end up paying for those inefficiencies.
Addition Accounting doesn't have this problem and have essentially 'trimmed the fat' off all the common accounting processes.
November 10, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Anshul,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Addition! We're thrilled to hear that you've been using our services for over a year and that you're extremely happy with the experience.
At Addition, we pride ourselves on being responsive, efficient, and providing clear communication to our clients. We understand that in today's fast-paced world, it's crucial to be prompt in addressing our clients' needs, and we're glad that you found our email response time to be quick.
We wholeheartedly agree that embracing new software and implementing efficient systems is vital in the field of accounting. By staying up-to-date with the latest technology and tools, we can streamline our processes and eliminate unnecessary inefficiencies. Our goal is to provide a hassle-free experience for our clients.
Thank you once again for your trust and positive feedback.
Best wishes,
Brad Thorpe
Senior Customer Success Executive
We signed up to Addition Finance and…
We signed up to Addition Finance and Accounting in 2020 after the lockdowns started. Having already moved to XERO software we needed a specialist accounting team to help us get reorganised...and tidy up what had been a messy migration from SAGE. Addition came recommended – we haven't looked back.
They offer full accounting bandwidth from bookkeeping, regular management reporting, cap table, issuance work, payroll, VAT return checks, statutory annual accounts, confirmation statements and other modules one can choose from an easy-to-use menu. We get a lot done with Addition all at very reasonable rates – prorated on revenues.
The team is friendly, helpful and quick to turn around work. They have become an essential third-party limb to our business. We thoroughly recommend them.
September 10, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Andy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Addition on Trustpilot. We're thrilled to hear that you have found our services valuable and that we have become an essential part of your business operations.
We understand the importance of having a reliable accounting team, especially during challenging times like the lockdowns. It's great to know that our team was able to assist you in reorganising your finances and streamlining the migration from SAGE to XERO software.
At Addition, we strive to offer a comprehensive range of accounting services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We're glad to hear that you have found our menu of modules easy to use and that you have been able to get a lot done, including bookkeeping, management reporting, payroll, and more. Our goal is to provide excellent service while maintaining reasonable rates that are prorated based on revenues.
It's wonderful to hear that our team has been friendly, helpful, and efficient in delivering your accounting needs. We appreciate your recommendation and will continue to work hard to ensure that we meet and exceed your expectations.
Thank you again for choosing Addition Finance as your trusted partner. Should you have any further questions or require assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Best wishes,
Brad Thorpe
Senior Customer Success Executive
From start-up and beyond
Addition have been our accounting partner since we launched and have been very supportive of our growing business. They make the complexities of start-up accounting quite simple, and have been able to adapt their services as we grow.
August 17, 2021
Unprompted review
Above and beyond
Above and beyond
They really are so incredible - they help us with all of our requirements from payroll to forecasting to budget creation to all end of month and end of year reporting and even R&D tax. Graham is an absolute lifesaver for our company and the team he has are second to none !
August 11, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Addition Finance
Hi Adam,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback on Trustpilot. We are thrilled to hear that our services have been instrumental in meeting all your requirements, from payroll to forecasting, budget creation, and various reporting tasks. It is our utmost priority to provide comprehensive and reliable support to our clients, and your satisfaction is a true testament to our commitment.
We are especially grateful for your kind words about Graham and our team. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated and exceptional group of professionals who go above and beyond to assist our clients. Graham, in particular, is delighted to be recognised as an "absolute lifesaver" for your company. We will make sure to pass on your appreciation to him and the rest of the team.
We sincerely appreciate your trust in our services, and we are honoured to have played a part in your company's success.
Best wishes,
Brad Thorpe
Senior Customer Success Executive
Addition have been great in supporting…
Addition have been great in supporting our growth since opening, and now helping build our development plans. It would have been a much more difficult journey without them! Great to be able to completely trust that they are always acting in our best interests and believe in our story.
August 11, 2021
Unprompted review
Addition saved me time and provided me great advice
Addition not only take care of the financial admin, but they also offered me advice when I needed it on my company structure.
Would recommend!
June 8, 2021
Unprompted review
Lovely company and great people!
Lovely company and people! Really quick responses and make life easier for small businesses. So grateful for what they are doing to help us grow our business.
May 18, 2021
Unprompted review
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!. Great customer service with prompt response to any query’s I had, overall great outcome on my tax return.
November 19, 2020
Addition= Great service
Addition sorted my tax return quickly and with no problems at all. A smooth and skilled service, trustworthy and reliable. Recommended 100%
November 19, 2020
Always on top of things and keeping my…
Always on top of things and keeping my accounts up to date. Would be lost without them!
October 19, 2020
Unprompted review
Excellent, professional and friendly
Addition have offered us great support on our accounting as a small social enterprise. They completed our annual accounts, answering our questions and going back and forward to make sure we were happy all the information was clear and accurate. We're very happy with their ongoing bookkeeping and payroll management, and in particular appreciate how responsive they are to emails. Great, professional and friendly service.
September 30, 2020
Unprompted review
Addition are a no brainer to switch to.
Addition are my 'on tap' bookkeepers and financial advisors. I have saved so much time and money switching my basic bookkeeping to them, and I have also utilised them for an R&D claim at half the price of others on the market.
September 28, 2020
Unprompted review
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