Testimonials
"Through our network we are raising awareness of R&D Tax Credits, encouraging accountants all over the UK to use the tax breaks that will help clients. Of course we are well aware that some of our member accountants know about R&D Tax Credits and indeed some will be experts in claiming for them, however, the vast majority are not aware of them and do not particularly wish to wade through the 15 pages of detail from HMRC. This is where Jumpstart’s offering provides them with an added value service that is not only great for them but for their clients too.
Working in partnership with Jumpstart makes the accountant the hero, as through Jumpstart’s expertise the claim that can be submitted for clients can be significantly boosted and this is enormously important in a climate where every penny counts in a business.
We have built an excellent relationship with Jumpstart, and in order to raise awareness, we have run boot camps, developed marketing materials, run educational webinars and circulated information through our newsletters. All this acts as a reminder to our network of accountants enabling them to offer R&D claims that maximize their clients’ claims. Our accountants refer potential clients to Jumpstart and through a screening process, those eligible enter the programme. Jumpstart’s Technical Analysts review the company’s activities for eligibility and produce comprehensive technical reports which our accountants submit to HMRC with their paperwork.
Jumpstart is proactive, responsive and experts in their field. We say to our network, we know that you might be able to do R&D Tax Claims but Jumpstart do this and only this and you and your clients can benefit enormously from working in partnership. ”
Douglas Aitken, Director
Peak Performance Accountants Ltd
"One of the best things about working with Jumpstart is that the whole process from screening through to setting up the initial meeting and analysis is very quick.
In a screening meeting it is so interesting to observe how the Business Analyst draws out relevant technical information from my clients. It is obvious they understand the commercial rationale behind a claim, and this together with how they link this to legislation, gives me the confidence that my clients are in professional hands.
Clients are impressed by this level of understanding and discussions about eligible projects freely flow.
As a Chartered Accountant, I am constantly looking to add value to what I can offer my clients; working with Jumpstart allows me to offer this specialist service.”
Richard Smedley, Director
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers
" I have found the major benefit of working with Jumpstart to be that claims have been identified that I would not have considered due to the nature of the client’s business. Working efficiently and maximising a small amount of the client’s time is key and Jumpstart do both.
The other main advantage is that it removes the risk from us as accountants, as Jumpstart make the claim on behalf of our client: that risk being either due to HMRC rejecting the claim with potential penalties, or from the client if he finds out that we have not identified everything that might have been claimed.
My advice to other accountants is to talk to Jumpstart if they want to enhance the services they offer to their clients."
Roger C Bloomer, Chartered Accountants