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Our customers are our source of inspiration and smiles on their faces give us job satisfaction that money can never buy.Our customers rate us as the best local accountants and bookkeepers in Cardiff and Bristol because we welcome them as heart and soul of our economy. We share their passion and take pride in their growth. Our aim is not short-term accounting and bookkeeping but fostering business relations for years to come.Our passion takes us beyond the remit of financial and management accounting and helps us get to know each client personally. We tailor services to meet business needs and make sure we are only a phone call away from you.Whatever your business and whatever your revenue, for us you are equally important and your success is our success.
Client Reviews
Buhir and the team have been second to none in their professionalism, responsiveness and with reasonable pricing. I will continue to recommend them to friends, family, clients and other business contacts.
Nikki Kamminga
09:34 21 Dec 21
I am truly impressed with Total Books in Cardiff. Very helpful to understand my problems with self assessment and personal tax return. I highly recommend them!
Giuseppe Aricò
10:39 18 Nov 21
Couldn't ask for more help and support! Will most definitely be returning back for more help with my accounts.Thank you again!Clara
Dragon Athletic
15:26 14 Nov 21
Excellent advice and guidance from Buhir
Daniel Jeanes
11:03 08 Nov 21
I spoke to Buhir today for advice on a specialized field of accountancy. Although I was willing to pay Buhir stated he didn't want to just take my money and referred me on to a firm who specializes exactly in the nature of my query that were able to support me best.
joe adams
08:29 29 Oct 21
Buhir Rafiq was very professional and responded to all my queries in a helpful and timely manner.
Peter Lyes
16:04 27 Oct 21
Great support and service by the team. All questions were answered clearly. Highly recommended!
Magpie Concept
09:44 13 Oct 21
First meeting with Buhir was fantastic, very open and transparent, helpful and took the time to guide me through issues and queries that I had. Good use of software too whereby I am able to access all my documents through an online portal rather than have to trawl through my emails for these. Would recommend to family and friends, thanks to the team!
Nathan Etheridge
12:14 12 Oct 21
Called with assistance to reclaim work related expenses & mileage. Typed in Tax specialists in Cardiff, rang the number and Bhavir answered - what a guy! Talked me through everything I needed to know and helped me out no end. Couldn't be happier with their or his service.
Gary Marshall
11:39 04 Oct 21
Buhir went out of his way to help me with some documents he had access to as an accountant that would have taken me ages to put together myself! Thanks Buhir 🙂
Eleanor Smith
09:45 15 Sep 21
Professional, friendly and reassuring. Would strongly recommend for anyone needing to understand their own personal tax circumstances.
Dan Whitty
09:13 15 Sep 21
I would give a very strong recommendation for Total Books. I chose them based on the google reviews and it is absolutely deserving of 5 stars. I had a question relating to payroll tax and foreign tax - he answered all my questions incredibly fast and true to his word didn't charge for the first consultation as we solved everything in 20 minutes. Absolutely stellar and professional, thanks Buhir!
Will Turk
15:42 13 Sep 21
We have been working with Total Books for a year and the level of professionalism and quality of work has been second to none. All of the team go above and beyond to help us understand and confidently work with our finances. We are grateful for their patience and wealth of knowledge and expertise. We would unreservedly recommend Total Books to businesses of all sizes.
Dr Muna Abdi
11:50 02 Sep 21
Thiago Jacinto
11:39 23 Aug 21
Spoke to Buhir about a complex case, he was very knowledgeable and solved the case in minutes
Liz Wheeler
13:00 26 Jul 21
So glad to have found Buhir and his team at Total Books Accountancy, after the first point of contact I could see his knowledge and professionalism outshone the rest!Very nice guy and professional, really looking forward to working together moving forward!
Intelligent Auto-electrics
09:37 28 Jun 21
Very helpful and polite, they answered my questions professionally and gave accurate and helpful tips and advice!
Jay Al
15:24 23 Jun 21
Mr Buhir was very helpful and honest and efficient highly recommended
Dr Haitham Ben Ali
12:37 07 Jun 21
I am owner of a furnished holiday let. Total books have been very helpful thus far.
Thomas Chadwick
12:24 04 Jun 21
We run a Limited Liability export business in Cardiff and it was hard for us to find a suitable accountant that could fulfil our needs. Thankfully, we found Total Books and we couldn't have found a better accountancy firm. They are professional, quick and great value. I recommend to anyone looking for great service at an affordable price.
Latus Trade
15:58 03 Jun 21
I've made an online enquiry in regards to the Capital Gain Tax and also booked a free call. The advisor (Buhir) called me just half an hour after and patiently answered all my questions giving me some extra advice that will help me to sleep well at night. I will certainly come back to Total Books once I need full-service tax advice.
Weronika Ozimek
09:54 03 Jun 21
Good quality and value. Excellent service provider with professionalism. Definitely recomended.
Mohammad Rahman
18:48 29 Apr 21
Curtis Kane
11:01 01 Apr 21
Visiting Total Books was a very friendly experience and the information I gathered was very useful for my situation. Highly recommended
Chris Seath
00:19 23 Mar 21
Blake Russell
11:51 11 Mar 21
I was called back by Buhir on the same day as leaving my message and given straight forward excellent advice, plus was instructed where to find back-up for the answers on the internet through Gov.UK. Excellent service, thanks very much
Tom Curtis
17:16 04 Mar 21
Super helpful and went above and beyond. Super professional, with many resources available. Thank you so much ☺️
Thatiana Caropreso Catone
16:50 12 Feb 21
I needed some urgent help regarding my personal tax planning in Cardiff. Contacted Total Books and after a same day call back, I had everything I needed. Fast and fantastic service, cannot rate highly enough
Ben Nurcombe
16:02 10 Feb 21
Fantastic company. Very responsive and helpful, even at a weekend and at end of tax year. Would highly recommend them for all your tax requirements
Simon Moore
13:12 30 Jan 21
Buhir helped us to understand and sort out our Capital Gains Tax on a property we sold and also helped us to write an appeal letter for fines we received from HMRC due to moving from the UK to Canada and just not understanding what we needed to do. Buhir explained everything so patiently and has been fantastic, taking the time to make sure we understood. He is a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend him enough. Thank you!
Stephanie Rowles
14:43 26 Jan 21
Extremely helpful and professional. Very pleased so far with the service and would highly recommend them.
cassandra zenthner
16:10 22 Jan 21
Buhir sorted CAPITAL GAINS TAX query for me he was a true gentleman and explained everything so I could understand it has put my mind at rest as CGTax can be very complicated.I would recommend this firm of accountants very highly.Carole Berrow Cardiff
Carole Berrow
20:17 20 Jan 21
Ummi
11:58 17 Jan 21
Took the time to give one to one personal advice across multiple days via telephone calls and text. The advice was extremely informative coupled with a strategic approach. Highly recommend people to get in touch.
luke bennett
16:56 14 Dec 20
Brais Fernandez
14:59 08 Dec 20
Buhir Was amazing help with advising on how to handle our international tax, We highly reccomend.
Toby White
17:32 29 Nov 20
I would highly recommend Buhir and the team at Total Books. They help me on the property side and are very professional, friendly and responsive. They use the latest technology too which makes things easier. Very knowledgable and well-plugged in to the local market - strongly recommend!
Edward Patrick
17:32 27 Nov 20
Looking for an Accountant in Wales? Then you’ve come to the right place. Highly recommend Total Books for its professional service. Had a great first experience, Buhir really went above and beyond to ensure I receive the best service and provided me with some great advice!
Mohammed Ali Fahmid
20:29 26 Nov 20
Buhir and his team really know their stuff. Have provided so much advice and helped with any problems I’ve had. Highly recommended for anyone looking for help with self-assessment tax and PAYE!
Corey Hearne
07:17 26 Nov 20
Fantastic services. I think Totalbooks must be the best accountants in Cardiff because they look after business accounts and owners really well. VAT Tax advice was given in an expert and professional manner. Ben, Adil and Buhir were very quick to respond to my queries too.For Small Business Accounting it's a headache for me but these guys love it! They got all my purchases and receipts in order especially when I wanted to setup a Limited company and get the Accounts formed.Really happy with the service.
Muhammad Ibrahim
10:03 06 Nov 20
Buhir Rafiq was amazing. He took me through the sign up process with ease and put my mind at ease regarding my tax responsibilities. Would thoroughly recommend Buhir and his team.
Clinton Mitchell
17:38 04 Nov 20
Very responsive and professional.
Nick de Figueiredo
17:34 04 Nov 20
Alex Shailer
18:50 28 Oct 20
One of the best limited company accountant in cardiff. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice.
ABHAY KUMAR ASHUTOSH
16:27 20 Oct 20
Total Books is run by a selfless and thoughtful business owner, in Buhir. For clients who are after a considerate and professional service, look no further than Buhir and this firm.
Alexandre Norian
14:25 15 Sep 20
If you need an accountant in Cardiff, then look no further! Highly recommend Total Books!Total books acquired many loyal clients due to its excellence in providing professional advice and amazing service.They work with online/cloud systems such as Xero, that will streamline your finances and is easy & intuitive to use!
Malek Ammar
19:05 29 Aug 20
Having been with Total Books Cardiff for over 3 years now, I can thoroughly recommend their services. Buhir and his team are very proactive and easy to communicate with. They are always available to answer any queries I have, no matter how small. The level of service is excellent and I will be utilising them for the foreseeable future. 5 stars! 👍
Darran Waite
16:17 18 Aug 20
Amazing online self assessment tax accountant in my local area of Roath.Total Books & Buhir Rafiq have been helping me complete all of my taxes for the last three years.We have had thousands in savings on my CIS personal tax reclaims. Including all of the allowable expenses so I do not have to pay more tax than required.Managed to sort out my pensions refund for quite a few thousand as well.He is so helpful and polite and friendly and I am always welcome.I get a coffee and we go through our problems and he manages to complete my tax returns in a jiffi.Computers are not my favourite thing and I just don't know how he manages to whizz through the keyboard and the screens so much.Its really nice I trust him and the team. I can pop into the office whenever I want and no question is too difficult or worrying.I can call him on the phone whatsapp or just pop into the office in Pengam Green, Splott as required.Thanks very much to the whole team great accountancy firm near me.
David Jones
09:53 18 Aug 20
I have known Buhir for a number of months as a colleague in the accountancy profession.Buhir is very knowledgeable when it comes to business advisory and business support and bring a breath of fresh air to the finance industry as a whole.He is generous with his time and going the extra mile to support people around him.As a colleague accountant, I would recommend Buhir as an accountant and business adviser to any business owner in Cardiff.
Yuval Salomi
19:28 10 Aug 20
Very helpful and professional went above and beyond to help 10 *
Debbie Dexeter
13:16 03 Aug 20
Buhir is very helpful and no amount of support or guidance appears to be a chore. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Natasha Hopkins
13:24 30 Jul 20
Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated! You will definitely be my first call should I need these services in the future.
NK Official
08:39 30 Jul 20
I have recently opened a new company and therefore contacted many accountants in the area. Buhir was the only person who took the time to answer all the questions. He is very friendly and easy to talk to, also knowledgeable and honest, provided me with a package tailored to my business’ needs. Glad I decided to go with Total Books.
Ahmed Mohsin
14:41 29 Jul 20
Total Books is a godsend! I was a rather out of my depth with the legal requirements of running my company so Buhir spent a great deal of time explaining the various responsibilities and requirements. I have taken him on as my accountant due to the sheer breadth of knowledge he possesses. I can now get on with running my company safe in the knowledge that I have a professional and affordable accountant by my side.
A Hussein
07:49 29 Jul 20
Having just opened a new business, I was looking for an accountant, which would be able to give me professional advice at prices which I could afford. Total books matched perfectly. I took the time to meet a number of accoutants across the Cardiff area, however Buhir and his team stood out. They offered me tailored services to fit the need of my business, whilst also providing flexbility in terms of payment structure. I could not recommend Total Books highly enough. Furthermore, Buhir went above and beyond, always having time to anwser questions prior to my company being registered with him. Great guy and great company!!
Zitouni Seif
15:34 28 Jul 20
Following a few years of receipt letter from HMRC staying I had underpaid tax and despite settling accounts and arrangeing payment plans, I still received an increasing number of letters informing I owed ever increasing amounts. I contacted Buhir at total books and he undertook a thorough review of my PAYE and self assessments for the past 5 years. Outcome... instead of owing HMRC £2500 I have actually over paid by around £5100 which is being returned.Without Buhir I would still be dreading another brown envelope landing on the door mat.
Kevin Harris
07:34 23 Jul 20
Buhir has been my accounting for doctors & medical specialists.He has done my - personal tax expenses reclaim for many years now. Thanks very much. I highly recommend him as a very good cardiff based specialist personal tax adviser. He knows how to save me taxes on expenses, Mileage, p11d, professional medical subscriptions, professional indemnity insurance and much more. He is always very professional friendly and helpful.
nabeela rafiq
21:18 22 Jul 20
I contacted total books after reading great reviews and I’m glad I did. The information provided has given me the confidence to go self employed. I’m happy to have Buhir as my tax return accountant
Neil Ashford
15:47 14 Jul 20
Buhir showed great interest in my business, spent lots of time understanding my needs and answering questions before providing tailor-made, personalised and professional accountancy and business advice services. Very highly recommended for those looking for a personal touch.
Andrew Ferguson
16:16 07 Jul 20
I am very happy and grateful for the services today, would 100% recommend, friendly and informative, thank you again 😊
Cath “trixie” M
14:23 07 Jul 20
Certified accountant, Very friendly and helpful. I called up for advice on work experience , and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated!
A Y
15:32 03 Jul 20
Absolutely amazing. I called up today to get some tax advice as a business startup. I watched videos and tried to get information myself online but found everything quite complicated. When I called today I found out exactly what I needed to know and everything was made very straight forward. I am so happy with this service that I also now have a meeting next week for this company to help me with my accounts all year around moving forward. Thank you very much.
Lauren Smith
12:15 22 Jun 20
Amazing Cloud Xero accountants in Cardiff
ringo Khan
17:28 20 Jun 20
I am able to learn and work at the same time. This was after being part of a team that programmed the information into the systems working with Total Books has helped me.
Sohaib Shahid
16:00 20 Jun 20
Nazmiye Gok Kearsley
11:04 19 Jun 20
I have been doing my taxes with Total Books for the last 5 years and they have been amazing at sorting things out for me. I have no reservations with recommending Buhir and his team
S A
21:59 18 Jun 20
Top accountants delivering excellent value. Highly recommended!
Reza Hooda - personal
17:28 18 Jun 20
Good people
Bigbila Billa
17:12 18 Jun 20
Dealing with Buhir is a breath of fresh air, as a cloud accountant is is one of the best i have come come across and surely the best xero accountant in Cardiff.His friendly nature and his willingness to always make himself available are great qualities in an accountant.Lucky to have met Buhir when i did.Looking forward to working with Buhir for many more years to come.
Dipak
13:34 08 Jun 20
Very friendly and helpful. Called up for advice about my tax return, and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated! You will definitely be my first call should I need these services in the future.
Rebecca George
11:01 31 May 20
Great accountancy business in Cardiff. I really like the support & guidance I have had from the best local Tax accountants in Cardiff. They have given me part time work over the years and trained me in administration and basic bookkeeping skills.Thanks Dad, Malek, Adil & The team. It has been quite enjoyable doing the filing & bookkeeping.Thoroughly enjoy the coke cans in the fridge as well. & surfing on the large dual computer screens is great as well.
Abdullah Rafiq
04:51 13 May 20
Always professional advice and sorting out every problem, Fantastic Service, great professional attitude, remarkably helpful but I would recommend their services to anyone who needs personal or professional accounting and advice gave me all the right tips for career-making.I recommend Progress to my friends and family and I recommend it to anyone. Thank you.
anas mullappally
12:02 20 Feb 20
Buhir was very helpful with all our questions - he gave us lots of invaluable advice that we would have had no idea of if we hadn’t been to see him. Buhir took the time to look through both mine and my husbands personal accounts and he explained everything simply and not in ‘accountancy speak’. We would definitely recommend to others, especially those who are self employed. Thanks for the lunch tip too!
Rachael Sinclair
13:55 12 Feb 20
Paul's Handyman service found total books to be be very courteous, helpful and offered me lots of good advice and information regarding my self assessment tax obligationsBuhir who is the business Director was most helpfully and patient and professional in his approach, I have a good hard working relationship with him for nearly 3 years - Thanks very much for helping with my small business accounts in Cardiff
Paul Bennett
15:26 06 Feb 20
It has been a real pleasure to have total books represent my Company for the last 2 years, they have been very professional and courteous.It is with ral pleasure that I would recommend their Company to anyone who needs their Company finances taking care of. Buhir and his staff are very friendly and helpful and and easy to get along with and will always put you first.PAULS HANDYMAN SERVIEpaul Bennett
paul bennett
15:20 06 Feb 20
Quick, friendly and professional - exceptional service 😃
Luke Ashby
12:19 15 Jan 20
Very friendly and professional. Would recommend total books accountants to anybody that needs a local Cardiff tax firm. They helped me to complete a personal tax return and deal with the HMRC tax office. A friendly personal tax accountant. I would give them 10 out of 10.
John Regan
15:57 26 Nov 19
I met Buhir Rafique of Total Books and was very impressed by his knowledge and authority over UK Accountancy & Tax System. At Total Books everyone is very helpful and friendly and I highly recommend this practice to small & medium size businesses.
Amir Saleem
12:08 13 Nov 19
Imran Hussain
13:04 04 Nov 19
Quality service, reliable and solid work.Best solution for the business
Shahim Fasy
16:18 24 Oct 19
Received great advice from Total books, have known them for many years and never been let down.
Adil Ayub
08:05 24 Oct 19
My name is AbdJaleel Babalakin a Chartered Accountant. I have had the opportunity to work with Totalbooks when I was in England after completing my Master’s degree in University of Bath.... My work experience with Totalbooks as an employee made me what I am today. I am presently in my home country working with group of companies as a consultant...Totalbooks is an ideal professional service for whoever is looking for a great accountant in Bookkeeping, Tax advisory services from Payroll to Corporate income tax, management consulting, Budgeting, Business proposals, to mention just a few. Totalbooks possess high reputation in terms of service quality, customer satisfaction, reasonable price comparatively, and many more.I therefore feel confident and strongly recommend totalbooks.Thank you.
Babalakin Jaleel
16:36 23 Oct 19
Abdulwahab Ali
13:38 23 Oct 19
Haseeb Ahmed
09:48 23 Oct 19
Buhir from Total Books has really helped navigate the way for my first self assessment as a Self Employed Optometrist. I wanted to look for a local tax advisor in Cardiff who was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough and Buhir ticked all the boxes. He has been able to give me beneficial advice as a tax consultant and Cardiff Accountant. I would recommend him every time due to his caring and considerate approach.
sarfraz mian
12:13 22 Oct 19
Considerate and thoughtful as well timely response. Nothing is too much trouble.Great service
Shahida Siddique
11:42 22 Oct 19
Total books has provided me with an invaluable service. Very friendly and professional. I would recommend them to any business owner.
House Of Fragrance
11:30 22 Oct 19
A & I Associates
11:14 22 Oct 19
I am dealing with Total Books for the last 9 years. They are very professional and take care of their clients. I would recommend them for their best service.
C R A
07:20 22 Oct 19
Brilliant, helpful and honest. Would definitely recommend.
Ridhwan Ur Rahman
18:19 21 Oct 19
Great service, booked me an appointment on short notice. Helped with self assessment, tax return, expenses claims. Based in Cardiff. I work in the NHS.
haj oony
16:44 21 Oct 19
Smooth service, very straightforward - very good customer service would definitely recommend this small business accountant firm in Cardiff
Adeel Khan
15:16 21 Oct 19
Buhir helped us a lot through the years,much appreciated
Haginta Tatosyan
14:15 21 Oct 19
Excellent service by totalling professional people. Highly recommend.
Zen Din
13:00 21 Oct 19
Friendly environment, professional help and excellent communication between the customer and the business. Highly recommended
Sean Mcmahon
09:34 16 Oct 19
Ameer Ali
19:16 12 Oct 19
After a few years off "hands-off accounting" from my current firm the time came to reach out for some independent advice. Buhir conducted a thorough and professional review of my Limited (Ltd) company accounts and my personal tax situation. In the space of a couple of hours I'd learnt more than I had in the previous 4 years, and left with some clear next actions to address before submitting my accounts in January. The whole process was about as friendly and professional as you can imagine. Highly recommended.
Derek M
16:36 10 Oct 19
I've been using Total Books for about 5 years and found them to be far more helpful than my previous accountants who persuaded me to go LTD company but gave no assistance in what I needed to do. Total Books provided me with some bespoke excel workbooks for entering my numbers and talked me through what I need to do. For the first time I've felt like I have a reasonable idea of how to run a limited company. I find them to be very competitively priced as well. Would definitely recommend them.
Paulton Podiatry LTD
16:10 10 Oct 19
Would Highly RecommendCame to Total Books when we started our company up and they've been nothing but a pleasure to deal with.Know their stuff and give you good solid advice.Saved us £6k on a recent VAT bill too!Can't thank them enough. We now use total books for both our companies.
joseph cashin
19:12 24 Sep 19
Absolutely delighted with the service I was given. I had quite complicated records going back 4 tax years. Buhir and Adil went above and beyond the call of duty, and worked incredibly efficiently. They achieved more in a single afternoon than I had in months trying to deal with HMRC and doing it alone, and discovered even more ways that I can claim back for tax relief that I was not aware of (and I'm pretty savvy!). Highly recommend them if you are looking for a personal tax accountant. Don't look around any further, you've find the right guys here!
Shouja Alam
17:40 28 Aug 19
Great service from Buhir. Personable, helpful advice. No pushy sales. Gave me really useful top tips and resources for self-assessment as a doctor. Many thanks indeed!
Neil Muchatuta
11:55 19 Jan 22
Responded straight away and gave helpful advice
Karina
18:34 15 Jan 22
I scheduled a phonecall appointment and missed it... Great start. Buhir then called in his own time on a Saturday evening to outline the services he offers.Despite me deciding against using his services he gave me a step by step guide to complete my Self Assessment and sent me tons of helpful info.What a helpful, knowledgeable and well meaning character. Top marks
Ryan Jefferies
18:08 15 Jan 22
What a wonderful company!I didn’t actually need a tax advisor it turned out, but still got some excellent advice about what I needed to do for my self assessment.It’s not often people are kind and helpful when it comes to business.This is an honest and kind company! Recommend!
Victoria Holden
13:52 13 Jan 22
Thank you Buhir for your extremely helpful and kind advice over the phone.
Sulochana Wijetunge
16:48 01 Jan 22
Buhir and the team have been second to none in their professionalism, responsiveness and with reasonable pricing. I will continue to recommend them to friends, family, clients and other business contacts.
Nikki Kamminga
09:34 21 Dec 21
Absolutely fantastic accountancy company. Buhir was really helpful during my CIS investigation. he explained everything thoroughly to me and was very supportive and calming during a very stressful time. He dealt with everything with HMRC on my behalf with nothing but true professionalism. 100% gained a new customer and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an accountant for self assessment or tax related issues. just to add even though we were in completely different cities - countries in fact, there were no issues with communication. Thanks again Buhir, you really helped!
matthew stinchcombe
15:38 16 Dec 21
Really helpful, approachable and very patient with all my questions! Thank you
Rebecca Collison
18:00 14 Dec 21
I spoke to a trained accountant who had all the necessary knowledge along with a friendly demeanour. A “nothings too much trouble attitude” who made sure I was certain of myself and had the right knowledge to ensure my business was being taxed correctly,Thank you.
Robin Yarwood
14:11 07 Dec 21
Total Books were helpful with my Limited Company accounts advice and the information very useful. I would recommend Total Books to others for all Tax issues and help. Thanks to the team in Cardiff for everything.
Rise Mai People
12:34 03 Dec 21
Excellent trustworthy service that I have been using for many years now. Strongly recommend.
Ania Honess
18:20 02 Dec 21
I had a 15 minute call with Buhir and I was very impressed!Their packages seem very reasonably priced and they have a lot of experience to deal with all sorts of tax and accounting matters.He was friendly, professional and he answered a lot of my questions then and there!And the more complex ones he wasn't able to answer in the little time we had, he was able to either explain the general process of how he could help with more time, or give me a recommendation of a specialist who could help, or he was able to tell me where to start looking for the information.When I told him I was lined up to speak with another accountant before deciding who to go with, he was very friendly about this and even gave me some tips on what to look for and ask, and said he was fine even if we went with someone else because it was about it feeling right and about the client getting the right help they need - and it felt like he was genuine about this!With how much value I received just from this 15 minute call, with how much he seemed to genuinely care about helping people, and with how easy he was to get along with, I would highly recommend Total Books to anyone!It's rare when someone leaves such a good impression after only a few minutes, that you feel they deserve a review (before you have even started working with them).We very well could be working with Total Books soon...
Justin Farina
15:21 01 Dec 21
I am truly impressed with Total books in Cardiff. Very helpful to understand my problems with self assessment and personal tax return. Highly recommended!!
Giu Seppe
12:54 24 Nov 21
I am truly impressed with Total Books in Cardiff. Very helpful to understand my problems with self assessment and personal tax return. I highly recommend them!
Giuseppe Aricò
10:39 18 Nov 21
Couldn't ask for more help and support! Will most definitely be returning back for more help with my accounts.Thank you again!Clara
Dragon Athletic
15:26 14 Nov 21
Excellent advice and guidance from Buhir
Daniel Jeanes
11:03 08 Nov 21
I've worked with Totalbooks for years. They've always been able to handle my returns and questions in a calm straightforward and helpful way. I would definitely recommend them.
Oliver Thomas
14:54 02 Nov 21
I spoke to Buhir today for advice on a specialized field of accountancy. Although I was willing to pay Buhir stated he didn't want to just take my money and referred me on to a firm who specializes exactly in the nature of my query that were able to support me best.
joe adams
08:29 29 Oct 21
I recently had a discovery call with Buhir. He was approachable, helpful in the knowledge that he shared and generous with his time (more than the 15 minutes scheduled). Thank you!
Dani Y
19:59 27 Oct 21
I was searching online for an accountant for my business. I contacted this company as they had many good reviews. I had my first free 15 minutes phone call, I was provided with lots of different advice and all my questions have been answered. I am very pleased with my outcome:). Would highly recommend !
Nasra Holder
18:13 27 Oct 21
Buhir Rafiq was very professional and responded to all my queries in a helpful and timely manner.
Peter Lyes
16:04 27 Oct 21
Excellent service
L T
11:06 13 Oct 21
Great support and service by the team. All questions were answered clearly. Highly recommended!
Magpie Concept
09:44 13 Oct 21
First meeting with Buhir was fantastic, very open and transparent, helpful and took the time to guide me through issues and queries that I had. Good use of software too whereby I am able to access all my documents through an online portal rather than have to trawl through my emails for these. Would recommend to family and friends, thanks to the team!
Nathan Etheridge
12:14 12 Oct 21
Called with assistance to reclaim work related expenses & mileage. Typed in Tax specialists in Cardiff, rang the number and Bhavir answered - what a guy! Talked me through everything I needed to know and helped me out no end. Couldn't be happier with their or his service.
Gary Marshall
11:39 04 Oct 21
Buhir is a very good Accountant, I have worked with him for a number of years. As a Chartered and Fellow Financial Adviser, I would highly recommend his tax planning.
Tiffany Beard
10:34 28 Sep 21
Having worked with Buhir, I have been impressed by his knowledge and attention to detail. I would happily recommend his services.
Tim Ward
10:29 28 Sep 21
Buhir went out of his way to help me with some documents he had access to as an accountant that would have taken me ages to put together myself! Thanks Buhir 🙂
Eleanor Smith
09:45 15 Sep 21
Professional, friendly and reassuring. Would strongly recommend for anyone needing to understand their own personal tax circumstances.
Dan Whitty
09:13 15 Sep 21
I would give a very strong recommendation for Total Books. I chose them based on the google reviews and it is absolutely deserving of 5 stars. I had a question relating to payroll tax and foreign tax - he answered all my questions incredibly fast and true to his word didn't charge for the first consultation as we solved everything in 20 minutes. Absolutely stellar and professional, thanks Buhir!
Will Turk
15:42 13 Sep 21
We have been working with Total Books for a year and the level of professionalism and quality of work has been second to none. All of the team go above and beyond to help us understand and confidently work with our finances. We are grateful for their patience and wealth of knowledge and expertise. We would unreservedly recommend Total Books to businesses of all sizes.
Dr Muna Abdi
11:50 02 Sep 21
I got my CGT assessment done by Total Books . I found Buhir's work as exceptionally professional, thorough and well priced. His ability to understand complex tax related issues and offer almost spontaneous advice/solutions is remarkable. His approach is very ethical and honest, I would very highly recommend him for any accounting and tax related matters.
nishant tiwari
19:04 30 Aug 21
Thiago Jacinto
11:39 23 Aug 21
Highly recommended local accountants with over 20 years experience and AAT licensed.
They have helped me by gaining knowledge in Accountancy and with their friendly advice and support within the team.
I am from Newport and have been working here as an Administrator Accountant.
They have helped me by gaining knowledge in Accountancy and with their friendly advice and support within the team.
I am from Newport and have been working here as an Administrator Accountant.
Lee Drew
10:49 09 Aug 21
Really helpful service, knowledgeable and clear advice given. Thank you
Clio Corpe
15:36 28 Jul 21
Spoke to Buhir about a complex case, he was very knowledgeable and solved the case in minutes
Liz Wheeler
13:00 26 Jul 21
Great digital accountant in Cardiff, very helpful and provided a lot of insightful advice. Highly recommend.
Angela T
11:07 04 Jul 21
So glad to have found Buhir and his team at Total Books Accountancy, after the first point of contact I could see his knowledge and professionalism outshone the rest!Very nice guy and professional, really looking forward to working together moving forward!
Intelligent Auto-electrics
09:37 28 Jun 21
Very helpful and polite, they answered my questions professionally and gave accurate and helpful tips and advice!
Jay Al
15:24 23 Jun 21
I found Rafiq to be very professional and exceptionally helpful. We scheduled an hours call and ran over by 30 mins... no extra charge. He was also able to immediately help me with a tax filing and within 30 mins had gotten me from a position of owing HMRC £7k to being owed a tax refund of £13k!
Chris Akiwumi
16:45 14 Jun 21
Mr Buhir was very helpful and honest and efficient highly recommended
Dr Haitham Ben Ali
12:37 07 Jun 21
I am owner of a furnished holiday let. Total books have been very helpful thus far.
Thomas Chadwick
12:24 04 Jun 21
We run a Limited Liability export business in Cardiff and it was hard for us to find a suitable accountant that could fulfil our needs. Thankfully, we found Total Books and we couldn't have found a better accountancy firm. They are professional, quick and great value. I recommend to anyone looking for great service at an affordable price.
Latus Trade
15:58 03 Jun 21
I've made an online enquiry in regards to the Capital Gain Tax and also booked a free call. The advisor (Buhir) called me just half an hour after and patiently answered all my questions giving me some extra advice that will help me to sleep well at night. I will certainly come back to Total Books once I need full-service tax advice.
Weronika Ozimek
09:54 03 Jun 21
Good quality and value. Excellent service provider with professionalism. Definitely recomended.
Mohammad Rahman
18:48 29 Apr 21
Extremely helpful and friendly, gave me lots of free advice over the phone. Thankyou!
William Iles
11:56 29 Apr 21
ManLikeMiller
14:27 21 Apr 21
Had a pleasant conversation with Buhir, very knowledgeable and understanding towards all my queries. Would absolutely recommend.
Andrew B
15:42 14 Apr 21
I found Rafiq extremely knowledgeable and helpful in advising on various solutions to work as a freelancer. I would definitely recommend Total Books services for anyone looking for a bookkeeper and/or tax adviser.
helen M
14:06 14 Apr 21
Curtis Kane
11:01 01 Apr 21
Visiting Total Books was a very friendly experience and the information I gathered was very useful for my situation. Highly recommended
Chris Seath
00:19 23 Mar 21
Called up in the midst of a panic attack about this years tax return due to Covid causing me problems and having to claim Universal Credit.Buhir made me feel welcome, comfortable and explained what he can do for me in clear detail as many times as I needed for it to sink in. His over 25 years of experience shone through in one phone call, not just a business man, but also a people person.
Danny White
15:45 18 Mar 21
Blake Russell
11:51 11 Mar 21
I was called back by Buhir on the same day as leaving my message and given straight forward excellent advice, plus was instructed where to find back-up for the answers on the internet through Gov.UK. Excellent service, thanks very much
Tom Curtis
17:16 04 Mar 21
Buhir was incredibly helpful, professional and courteous. Very friendly, and definitely trust him. Looking forward to working with him in future.
Jordan Belmont
14:46 25 Feb 21
Had a conversation with Buhir who very kindly answered my questions as I am thinking on setting up a business in Uk. He sent me some information and gave me some tips about where to start from. We will definitely have another meeting soon.
Pablo Cortes
09:43 25 Feb 21
Super helpful and went above and beyond. Super professional, with many resources available. Thank you so much ☺️
Thatiana Caropreso Catone
16:50 12 Feb 21
I can’t Thank Buhir from total books enough, his accountant knowledge for limited companies is second to none.
If anyone is looking for an accountant that need help with accounts/ tax return for a limited company in Bristol I would recommend calling these guys!
If anyone is looking for an accountant that need help with accounts/ tax return for a limited company in Bristol I would recommend calling these guys!
Khaynan Thompson
23:25 11 Feb 21
I can’t Thank Buhir from total books enough, his accountant knowledge for limited companies is second to none.If anyone is looking for an accountant that need help with accounts/ tax return for a limited company in BristolI would recommend calling these guys!
Khaynan Thompson
22:28 11 Feb 21
I needed some urgent help regarding my personal tax planning in Cardiff. Contacted Total Books and after a same day call back, I had everything I needed. Fast and fantastic service, cannot rate highly enough
Ben Nurcombe
16:02 10 Feb 21
Fantastic service even on a Saturday and at a very busy time. Would highly recommend them. 5*****
Simon Moore
13:18 30 Jan 21
Fantastic company. Very responsive and helpful, even at a weekend and at end of tax year. Would highly recommend them for all your tax requirements
Simon Moore
13:12 30 Jan 21
Buhir helped us to understand and sort out our Capital Gains Tax on a property we sold and also helped us to write an appeal letter for fines we received from HMRC due to moving from the UK to Canada and just not understanding what we needed to do. Buhir explained everything so patiently and has been fantastic, taking the time to make sure we understood. He is a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend him enough. Thank you!
Stephanie Rowles
14:43 26 Jan 21
Buhir helped us to understand and sort out our Capital Gains Tax on a property we sold and also helped us to write an appeal letter for fines we received from HMRC due to moving from the UK to Canada and just not understanding what we needed to do. Buhir explained everything so patiently and has been fantastic, taking the time to make sure we understood. He is a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend him enough. Thank you!
Stephanie Rowles
13:43 26 Jan 21
Extremely helpful and professional. Very pleased so far with the service and would highly recommend them.
cassandra zenthner
16:10 22 Jan 21
Called for an initial consultation on setting up a business. I received professional, clear advice. Great service!
krystyna pelczarska
10:27 21 Jan 21
Buhir sorted CAPITAL GAINS TAX query for me he was a true gentleman and explained everything so I could understand it has put my mind at rest as CGTax can be very complicated.I would recommend this firm of accountants very highly.Carole Berrow Cardiff
Carole Berrow
20:17 20 Jan 21
Very helpful and informative service.
Paul Evans
08:18 20 Jan 21
Mr. Boheir helped me with my tax returns and clarified the steps I should take and what to expect. He was knowledgeable of the online system and details of entries. I recommend seeking his advice.
GalaxyGamer193
20:31 17 Jan 21
Ummi
11:58 17 Jan 21
Bahir gave some really comprehensive advice in the consultation, very helpful!
Seamus Jennings
16:44 13 Jan 21
Lawrence Roose Clark
09:34 13 Jan 21
Called for an consultation with my initial tax return & tax planning. Buhir thoroughly guided me on the process I need to follow and provided me plenty of information to facilitate my understanding. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I was a pleasure dealing with Buhir. I will definitely consider using Total Books in the future for tax planning.
Keren Li
13:04 04 Jan 21
Great meeting with Bahir today, thank you. I will definitely consider using Totalbooks in future for Tax advice and Business consultancy too.
Michael Lovemore
16:11 17 Dec 20
Total books helped me under accounting concepts. Delivered beyond what I expected and showed excellent skills. Highly recommend and very professional. A massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders, I can strongly recommend Total books it was well worth it.
Patrick Page
12:03 17 Dec 20
Took the time to give one to one personal advice across multiple days via telephone calls and text. The advice was extremely informative coupled with a strategic approach. Highly recommend people to get in touch.
luke bennett
16:56 14 Dec 20
Brais Fernandez
14:59 08 Dec 20
Buhir was extremely knowledgeable and made time to talk to us at length about our options on our consultation call. We will be following up with him in due course and certainly recommend contacting Total Books if you are thinking of switching/hiring accountants
Oliver Clague
15:14 30 Nov 20
Buhir Was amazing help with advising on how to handle our international tax, We highly reccomend.
Toby White
17:32 29 Nov 20
I would highly recommend Buhir and the team at Total Books. They help me on the property side and are very professional, friendly and responsive. They use the latest technology too which makes things easier. Very knowledgable and well-plugged in to the local market - strongly recommend!
Edward Patrick
17:32 27 Nov 20
Looking for an Accountant in Wales? Then you’ve come to the right place. Highly recommend Total Books for its professional service. Had a great first experience, Buhir really went above and beyond to ensure I receive the best service and provided me with some great advice!
Mohammed Ali Fahmid
20:29 26 Nov 20
Buhir and his team really know their stuff. Have provided so much advice and helped with any problems I’ve had. Highly recommended for anyone looking for help with self-assessment tax and PAYE!
Corey Hearne
07:17 26 Nov 20
I spoke to Buhir and he is a very professional and alround great guy. He is trustworthy and truly cares about his clients, I couldn't reccommend Total Books more!
Jan FitzGibbon
18:08 23 Nov 20
Called for an initial consultation on a very complex tax issue regarding SA. Buhir took the time to guide me through the process and put my mind at easy regarding the process. I look forward to continuing to work with Buhir and am confident that he will continue to support and guide me through my tax liabilities.
Lydia Baughen
13:05 07 Nov 20
Fantastic services. I think Totalbooks must be the best accountants in Cardiff because they look after business accounts and owners really well. VAT Tax advice was given in an expert and professional manner. Ben, Adil and Buhir were very quick to respond to my queries too.For Small Business Accounting it's a headache for me but these guys love it! They got all my purchases and receipts in order especially when I wanted to setup a Limited company and get the Accounts formed.Really happy with the service.
Muhammad Ibrahim
10:03 06 Nov 20
It was a pleasure dealing with Buhir, he was extremely helpful in the advice and guidance that he gave me. Professional, polite and friendly.
Guy Allen
14:43 05 Nov 20
Buhir Rafiq was amazing. He took me through the sign up process with ease and put my mind at ease regarding my tax responsibilities. Would thoroughly recommend Buhir and his team.
Clinton Mitchell
17:38 04 Nov 20
Very responsive and professional.
Nick de Figueiredo
17:34 04 Nov 20
Great experience today on zoom with Buhir. He answered all my questions regarding my self assessment tax return and explained everything clearly. I would definitely recommend, very professional and friendly!
Lisa Cherian
19:22 28 Oct 20
Alex Shailer
18:50 28 Oct 20
One of the best limited company accountant in cardiff. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice.
ABHAY KUMAR ASHUTOSH
16:27 20 Oct 20
DS Bristol
12:44 20 Oct 20
As a recent graduate I called up looking for a job, although they were not hiring they provided extremely good advice. They took the time to explain how to approach companies and what recruiters are looking for. Providing very insightful feedback on my approach.
Saleem Domun
15:02 13 Oct 20
Sarah
13:28 16 Sep 20
Total Books is run by a selfless and thoughtful business owner, in Buhir. For clients who are after a considerate and professional service, look no further than Buhir and this firm.
Alexandre Norian
14:25 15 Sep 20
If you need an accountant in Cardiff, then look no further! Highly recommend Total Books!Total books acquired many loyal clients due to its excellence in providing professional advice and amazing service.They work with online/cloud systems such as Xero, that will streamline your finances and is easy & intuitive to use!
Malek Ammar
19:05 29 Aug 20
Brilliant guy, very authentic and helpful. Amazing advice and most definitely the best in Bristol. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere.
Zac Casey
20:22 19 Aug 20
Having been with Total Books Cardiff for over 3 years now, I can thoroughly recommend their services. Buhir and his team are very proactive and easy to communicate with. They are always available to answer any queries I have, no matter how small. The level of service is excellent and I will be utilising them for the foreseeable future. 5 stars! 👍
Darran Waite
16:17 18 Aug 20
Amazing online self assessment tax accountant in my local area of Roath.Total Books & Buhir Rafiq have been helping me complete all of my taxes for the last three years.We have had thousands in savings on my CIS personal tax reclaims. Including all of the allowable expenses so I do not have to pay more tax than required.Managed to sort out my pensions refund for quite a few thousand as well.He is so helpful and polite and friendly and I am always welcome.I get a coffee and we go through our problems and he manages to complete my tax returns in a jiffi.Computers are not my favourite thing and I just don't know how he manages to whizz through the keyboard and the screens so much.Its really nice I trust him and the team. I can pop into the office whenever I want and no question is too difficult or worrying.I can call him on the phone whatsapp or just pop into the office in Pengam Green, Splott as required.Thanks very much to the whole team great accountancy firm near me.
David Jones
09:53 18 Aug 20
I have known Buhir for a number of months as a colleague in the accountancy profession.Buhir is very knowledgeable when it comes to business advisory and business support and bring a breath of fresh air to the finance industry as a whole.He is generous with his time and going the extra mile to support people around him.As a colleague accountant, I would recommend Buhir as an accountant and business adviser to any business owner in Cardiff.
Yuval Salomi
19:28 10 Aug 20
Very helpful and professional went above and beyond to help 10 *
Debbie Dexeter
13:16 03 Aug 20
Thanks to Buhir for claiming my doctor's expenses and doctors tax reductions each year. For anyone looking for an accountant in bristol, Easton redland, at George and cotham that I specialist in medical accounts he is great.I have the problem of claiming lots of expenses to reduce my taxes but unsure how to do this.A quick meeting and advice on what to provide him then I let him apply for the p87 claim form with HMRC. The work process is very simple and easy.Each year this really helps as it saves me 100s in taxes which we can spend on the kids.It is also a relief knowing my tax affairs are in good order so I don't worry about the tax man.They are the best accountanting firm in Bristol.Totalbooks have completed my tax reclaim for nearly ten years now. They are the best accountant in the areas of Bs1 bs2 and bs5
nabeela rafiq
08:29 01 Aug 20
Buhir is very helpful and no amount of support or guidance appears to be a chore. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Natasha Hopkins
13:24 30 Jul 20
Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated! You will definitely be my first call should I need these services in the future.
NK Official
08:39 30 Jul 20
I have recently opened a new company and therefore contacted many accountants in the area. Buhir was the only person who took the time to answer all the questions. He is very friendly and easy to talk to, also knowledgeable and honest, provided me with a package tailored to my business’ needs. Glad I decided to go with Total Books.
Ahmed Mohsin
14:41 29 Jul 20
Total Books is a godsend! I was a rather out of my depth with the legal requirements of running my company so Buhir spent a great deal of time explaining the various responsibilities and requirements. I have taken him on as my accountant due to the sheer breadth of knowledge he possesses. I can now get on with running my company safe in the knowledge that I have a professional and affordable accountant by my side.
A Hussein
07:49 29 Jul 20
Having just opened a new business, I was looking for an accountant, which would be able to give me professional advice at prices which I could afford. Total books matched perfectly. I took the time to meet a number of accoutants across the Cardiff area, however Buhir and his team stood out. They offered me tailored services to fit the need of my business, whilst also providing flexbility in terms of payment structure. I could not recommend Total Books highly enough. Furthermore, Buhir went above and beyond, always having time to anwser questions prior to my company being registered with him. Great guy and great company!!
Zitouni Seif
15:34 28 Jul 20
Second year that i use total books for my self assessment
Great service and professionalism
Highly recommend
Great service and professionalism
Highly recommend
Hector Elgales
18:50 27 Jul 20
Buhir's knowledge and advice when it comes to running an online business has been invaluable to my company. It's definitely worth the spend especially during these unprecedented times with COVID-19, you have to plan ahead and he's got the right tools to get you prepared for the worst & best case scenarios. He helps you come up with great strategies to help you upscale your business and alternatives to save you money.I highly recommend Buhir and his team to get the job done and he is worth every £.
Lukasz Charles
18:28 26 Jul 20
Following a few years of receipt letter from HMRC staying I had underpaid tax and despite settling accounts and arrangeing payment plans, I still received an increasing number of letters informing I owed ever increasing amounts. I contacted Buhir at total books and he undertook a thorough review of my PAYE and self assessments for the past 5 years. Outcome... instead of owing HMRC £2500 I have actually over paid by around £5100 which is being returned.Without Buhir I would still be dreading another brown envelope landing on the door mat.
Kevin Harris
07:34 23 Jul 20
Buhir has been my accounting for doctors & medical specialists.He has done my - personal tax expenses reclaim for many years now. Thanks very much. I highly recommend him as a very good cardiff based specialist personal tax adviser. He knows how to save me taxes on expenses, Mileage, p11d, professional medical subscriptions, professional indemnity insurance and much more. He is always very professional friendly and helpful.
nabeela rafiq
21:18 22 Jul 20
I was looking for a reliable, fully certified accountant, within the Bristol area. Total Books has been amazing at being informative, transparent and helpful. The first free 20 min consolation allowed me enough time to get all my questions answered. Buhir Rafiq, was happy to break down anything that I did not full understand and I would recommend his service to anyone that needed an accountant.
Nastexo Hassan
05:09 21 Jul 20
I contacted total books after reading great reviews and I’m glad I did. The information provided has given me the confidence to go self employed. I’m happy to have Buhir as my tax return accountant
Neil Ashford
15:47 14 Jul 20
great conversation this afternoon! genuinely felt totally as ease with everything and all the information i was given so much so i decided to go with these guys to help me make my business a success. would much rather pay more and get more than pay less and be stressed to death with it all. Thanks guys, speak to you tomorrow. shanice
Rebecca Hill
15:05 08 Jul 20
Buhir showed great interest in my business, spent lots of time understanding my needs and answering questions before providing tailor-made, personalised and professional accountancy and business advice services. Very highly recommended for those looking for a personal touch.
Andrew Ferguson
16:16 07 Jul 20
I am very happy and grateful for the services today, would 100% recommend, friendly and informative, thank you again 😊
Cath “trixie” M
14:23 07 Jul 20
Very efficent in contacting me and very helpful in the advice given. Highly recommend
Katherine Kat Von Flee
17:03 03 Jul 20
Certified accountant, Very friendly and helpful. I called up for advice on work experience , and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated!
A Y
15:32 03 Jul 20
Absolutely amazing. I called up today to get some tax advice as a business startup. I watched videos and tried to get information myself online but found everything quite complicated. When I called today I found out exactly what I needed to know and everything was made very straight forward. I am so happy with this service that I also now have a meeting next week for this company to help me with my accounts all year around moving forward. Thank you very much.
Lauren Smith
12:16 22 Jun 20
Absolutely amazing. I called up today to get some tax advice as a business startup. I watched videos and tried to get information myself online but found everything quite complicated. When I called today I found out exactly what I needed to know and everything was made very straight forward. I am so happy with this service that I also now have a meeting next week for this company to help me with my accounts all year around moving forward. Thank you very much.
Lauren Smith
12:15 22 Jun 20
Amazing Cloud Xero accountants in Cardiff
ringo Khan
17:28 20 Jun 20
I am able to learn and work at the same time. This was after being part of a team that programmed the information into the systems working with Total Books has helped me.
Sohaib Shahid
16:00 20 Jun 20
Nazmiye Gok Kearsley
11:04 19 Jun 20
I have been doing my taxes with Total Books for the last 5 years and they have been amazing at sorting things out for me. I have no reservations with recommending Buhir and his team
S A
21:59 18 Jun 20
Top accountants delivering excellent value. Highly recommended!
Reza Hooda - personal
17:28 18 Jun 20
Good people
Bigbila Billa
17:12 18 Jun 20
Dealing with Buhir is a breath of fresh air, as a cloud accountant is is one of the best i have come come across and surely the best xero accountant in Cardiff.His friendly nature and his willingness to always make himself available are great qualities in an accountant.Lucky to have met Buhir when i did.Looking forward to working with Buhir for many more years to come.
Dipak
13:34 08 Jun 20
Buhir was extremely helpful. I did not expect the level of support I wis given before even comitting to paid services. The advice I was given was clear, direct and answered all the questions I had and some I didn't even know I had! I really hope to work with total books in the future upon the growth of my business
Luke Leppitt
11:46 06 Jun 20
Very friendly and helpful. Called up for advice about my tax return, and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated! You will definitely be my first call should I need these services in the future.
Rebecca George
11:01 31 May 20
Buhir + team have been incredibly supportive from Day 1. Thorough support, quick to respond - you're in safe hands with Total Books.
Mark Archer
14:47 27 May 20
Great accountancy business in Cardiff. I really like the support & guidance I have had from the best local Tax accountants in Cardiff. They have given me part time work over the years and trained me in administration and basic bookkeeping skills.Thanks Dad, Malek, Adil & The team. It has been quite enjoyable doing the filing & bookkeeping.Thoroughly enjoy the coke cans in the fridge as well. & surfing on the large dual computer screens is great as well.
Abdullah Rafiq
04:51 13 May 20
Buhir is an exceptional man in his profession and as an individual. As well as being a certified accountant in Bristol his business consulting skills are of high standard. He has helped me develop my own business through step by step sessions, effectively explaining business ethos and terminology for easy apprehension, in a way that would suit an individual on any level. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a Bristol based tax accountant to get in touch with Total Books and find out more for any of your accounting or business consultancy needs!Management Accountant
Ajaz Hussain
23:47 25 Apr 20
Great support and great people. Really enjoyed working with Buhir for the last 7 years. Cant recommend enough
Arthur Daw
14:55 15 Apr 20
I honestly doubt there any more pleasant and genuinely helpful accountants in Cardiff. All the chaps at Total Books are earnest and interested in what you do and who you are. I’m writing this review during the lockdown period, and with my cafe closed, they have been an invaluable pillar of stability and assurance in terribly uncertain times.
Peter James Vincent
21:10 12 Apr 20
Amazing accountants I’ve been lucky enough to have Buhir and Adil working with me for years now and they’ve been incredible. Saving me over and above what I have paid them and they do a fantastic job I can wholeheartedly recommend 100%.
Peter James Morgan
17:24 08 Apr 20
Buhir and the whole team at total books is providing us with an amazing service. They are very approachable and easy to deal with and very understanding and go out of their way to support us
Will definitely recommend having a chat to them and I’m sure they will be of assistance
Will definitely recommend having a chat to them and I’m sure they will be of assistance
Nagib Khan
14:45 08 Apr 20
I've started looking for an amazon accountant who's got experience with clients that do online trading a few days ago. I've decided to contact Total Books, and I didn't wait longer than a few hours to get a phone call back. We've scheduled phone consultation, and I'm happy to say that after phone consultation I've saved a few thousand pounds. Excellent service, very helpful and friendly people! I recommend this company to everyone in the e-commerce business.
Lukasz Chmielnicki
14:42 08 Apr 20
Buhir is very very knowledgeable used total books over the years, from bookkeeping to specialist consulting advice I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team at total books. Thanks guys.
Adil Ayub
19:38 27 Feb 20
Can’t recommend Buhir and his excellent team highly enough. Always happy to help with any issues and advice.
Very knowledgable and a pleasure to deal with.
Very knowledgable and a pleasure to deal with.
Chris James
19:12 26 Feb 20
I've started looking for an amazon accountant who's got experience with clients that do online trading a few days ago. I've decided to contact Total Books, and I didn't wait longer than a few hours to get a phone call back. We've scheduled phone consultation, and I'm happy to say that after phone consultation I've saved a few thousand pounds. Excellent service, very helpful and friendly people! I recommend this company to everyone in the e-commerce business.
Lukasz Chmielnicki
16:17 22 Feb 20
Always professional advice and sorting out every problem, Fantastic Service, great professional attitude, remarkably helpful but I would recommend their services to anyone who needs personal or professional accounting and advice gave me all the right tips for career-making.I recommend Progress to my friends and family and I recommend it to anyone. Thank you.
anas mullappally
12:02 20 Feb 20
I am a professional landlord and have worked with Buhir for about 8 years.He had given me an exceptional advice. I would recommend Buhir to anybody who needs a professional and clear advice on planning Business structure and Account management.
Robert Brown
13:15 17 Feb 20
Buhir was very helpful with all our questions - he gave us lots of invaluable advice that we would have had no idea of if we hadn’t been to see him. Buhir took the time to look through both mine and my husbands personal accounts and he explained everything simply and not in ‘accountancy speak’. We would definitely recommend to others, especially those who are self employed. Thanks for the lunch tip too!
Rachael Sinclair
13:55 12 Feb 20
Had a great session with Buhir going through all the options for running my new property development business. Buhir also had some great tips and contacts to share with me. Would definitely recommend.
James Keyse
17:31 06 Feb 20
Had a great session with Buhir going through all the options for running my new property development business. Buhir also had some great tips and contacts to share with me. Would definitely recommend.
James Keyse
17:30 06 Feb 20
Paul's Handyman service found total books to be be very courteous, helpful and offered me lots of good advice and information regarding my self assessment tax obligationsBuhir who is the business Director was most helpfully and patient and professional in his approach, I have a good hard working relationship with him for nearly 3 years - Thanks very much for helping with my small business accounts in Cardiff
Paul Bennett
15:26 06 Feb 20
It has been a real pleasure to have total books represent my Company for the last 2 years, they have been very professional and courteous.It is with ral pleasure that I would recommend their Company to anyone who needs their Company finances taking care of. Buhir and his staff are very friendly and helpful and and easy to get along with and will always put you first.PAULS HANDYMAN SERVIEpaul Bennett
paul bennett
15:20 06 Feb 20
Quick, friendly and professional - exceptional service 😃
Luke Ashby
12:19 15 Jan 20
Helpful, patient accountancy firm. My thanks to Buhir. Would use them again.
swoosh bang wallop
16:47 11 Jan 20
Excellent advice and knowledgeable professional.
Zahed Khan
15:27 27 Dec 19
Very helpful, polite and given clear instructions
Athena Christodoulou
15:58 05 Dec 19
Very friendly and professional. Would recommend total books accountants to anybody that needs a local Cardiff tax firm. They helped me to complete a personal tax return and deal with the HMRC tax office. A friendly personal tax accountant. I would give them 10 out of 10.
John Regan
15:57 26 Nov 19
I met Buhir Rafique of Total Books and was very impressed by his knowledge and authority over UK Accountancy & Tax System. At Total Books everyone is very helpful and friendly and I highly recommend this practice to small & medium size businesses.
Amir Saleem
12:08 13 Nov 19
Imran Hussain
13:04 04 Nov 19
Quality service, reliable and solid work.Best solution for the business
Shahim Fasy
16:18 24 Oct 19
Received great advice from Total books, have known them for many years and never been let down.
Adil Ayub
08:05 24 Oct 19
My name is AbdJaleel Babalakin a Chartered Accountant. I have had the opportunity to work with Totalbooks when I was in England after completing my Master’s degree in University of Bath.... My work experience with Totalbooks as an employee made me what I am today. I am presently in my home country working with group of companies as a consultant...Totalbooks is an ideal professional service for whoever is looking for a great accountant in Bookkeeping, Tax advisory services from Payroll to Corporate income tax, management consulting, Budgeting, Business proposals, to mention just a few. Totalbooks possess high reputation in terms of service quality, customer satisfaction, reasonable price comparatively, and many more.I therefore feel confident and strongly recommend totalbooks.Thank you.
Babalakin Jaleel
16:36 23 Oct 19
Abdulwahab Ali
13:38 23 Oct 19
Haseeb Ahmed
09:48 23 Oct 19
Buhir from Total Books has really helped navigate the way for my first self assessment as a Self Employed Optometrist. I wanted to look for a local tax advisor in Cardiff who was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough and Buhir ticked all the boxes. He has been able to give me beneficial advice as a tax consultant and Cardiff Accountant. I would recommend him every time due to his caring and considerate approach.
sarfraz mian
12:13 22 Oct 19
Considerate and thoughtful as well timely response. Nothing is too much trouble.Great service
Shahida Siddique
11:42 22 Oct 19
Total books has provided me with an invaluable service. Very friendly and professional. I would recommend them to any business owner.
House Of Fragrance
11:30 22 Oct 19
A & I Associates
11:14 22 Oct 19
I am dealing with Total Books for the last 9 years. They are very professional and take care of their clients. I would recommend them for their best service.
C R A
07:20 22 Oct 19
Brilliant, helpful and honest. Would definitely recommend.
Ridhwan Ur Rahman
18:19 21 Oct 19
Great service, booked me an appointment on short notice. Helped with self assessment, tax return, expenses claims. Based in Cardiff. I work in the NHS.
haj oony
16:44 21 Oct 19
Smooth service, very straightforward - very good customer service would definitely recommend this small business accountant firm in Cardiff
Adeel Khan
15:16 21 Oct 19
Buhir helped us a lot through the years,much appreciated
Haginta Tatosyan
14:15 21 Oct 19
Excellent service by totalling professional people. Highly recommend.
Zen Din
13:00 21 Oct 19
Friendly environment, professional help and excellent communication between the customer and the business. Highly recommended
Sean Mcmahon
09:34 16 Oct 19
Ameer Ali
19:16 12 Oct 19
After a few years off "hands-off accounting" from my current firm the time came to reach out for some independent advice. Buhir conducted a thorough and professional review of my Limited (Ltd) company accounts and my personal tax situation. In the space of a couple of hours I'd learnt more than I had in the previous 4 years, and left with some clear next actions to address before submitting my accounts in January. The whole process was about as friendly and professional as you can imagine. Highly recommended.
Derek M
16:36 10 Oct 19
I've been using Total Books for about 5 years and found them to be far more helpful than my previous accountants who persuaded me to go LTD company but gave no assistance in what I needed to do. Total Books provided me with some bespoke excel workbooks for entering my numbers and talked me through what I need to do. For the first time I've felt like I have a reasonable idea of how to run a limited company. I find them to be very competitively priced as well. Would definitely recommend them.
Paulton Podiatry LTD
16:10 10 Oct 19
Would Highly RecommendCame to Total Books when we started our company up and they've been nothing but a pleasure to deal with.Know their stuff and give you good solid advice.Saved us £6k on a recent VAT bill too!Can't thank them enough. We now use total books for both our companies.
joseph cashin
19:12 24 Sep 19
Absolutely delighted with the service I was given. I had quite complicated records going back 4 tax years. Buhir and Adil went above and beyond the call of duty, and worked incredibly efficiently. They achieved more in a single afternoon than I had in months trying to deal with HMRC and doing it alone, and discovered even more ways that I can claim back for tax relief that I was not aware of (and I'm pretty savvy!). Highly recommend them if you are looking for a personal tax accountant. Don't look around any further, you've find the right guys here!
Shouja Alam
17:40 28 Aug 19
I approached Buhir at Total Books to see if they could help me get our business accounts verified through their AAT license. I was concerned this would be a difficult process, but Buhir worked through the audit very efficiently and stayed in close contact with me throughout. I am very pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate to work with Total Books again!
Jack Norris
11:28 15 Jul 19
Such a nice person who has helped me so much
Mohammed Chowdhury
00:32 26 Jun 19
Fantastic service! Clear and very well explained free advise over the phone. Will definitely be using these guys again. Thank you so much!!
Emily bell
09:35 23 Apr 19
I am the Director of a start-up Recruitment business and use Total Books for our tax planning and annual accountancy. All of our dealings with them have been excellent and beyond expectations -as well as giving relevant accountancy advice (which is both specific to this type of business and its stage of development), Buhir has also been excellent at giving me advice on a wide range of subjects related to running and growing a small business. Buhir and his colleagues are friendly and accessible, I would highly recommend them.
Foxton Budd
18:33 19 Mar 19
Great service all around Buhir Rafiq was very helpful. Although he could not assist with our query he was very helpful in advising us and pointing us in the right direction. I would highly recommend Total books.
WW
14:25 13 Mar 19
Comprehensive and plain English service with transparent fee structure, everything I needed to address my needs
Adam Braunton
17:07 19 Feb 19
Helpful on the phone, will be considering using his services once I am ready
E Cotton
13:17 05 Feb 19
Extremely helpful, efficient and proactive team in Bristol. I was looking for a personal tax advice for end-of-year self-assessment tax returns and these guys were the best bookkeepers I have ever worked with. Thanks guys!
Elly Steinberg
15:57 17 Dec 18
I would very highly recommend Total Books as accountants for any business, they have been extremely efficient and clear with the work they have done on my limited company accounts and also personal tax return. I run a property lettings & management company as well as an inventory company which are based in Bristol. Buhir & Mohammed have made the process very easy on my side which saves me vast amounts of time. They are also in the process of helping a friend with their sole trader accounts and they clearly have a wealth of knowledge in their field.
Jack Stephens
11:56 23 Mar 18
I decided to change from my previous accountants this year as my business was growing and needed a more competent team to be able to manage the intricacies of my business needs. Total books were not only the right choice but have constantly impressed me with their professionalism, honesty and attention to detail. Friendly and approachable they offered me a service that was great value for money with business and sales advice and reporting all built into the cost and from start to finish they have been nothing short of amazing. I am extremely grateful to have met Buhir, Adil and Mohammed will be recommending them to all my colleagues and business friends. We are photographers in the CF64 area of Cardiff and cover all of the Cardiff and wales area.
Peter Morgan (Morgan James Photography)
11:56 28 Jun 17
We here at Fitzgerald Property Services in Redland, Bristol are very happy with Total books Accountants, we have used their services for the last 3 years and never looked back.Their service is second to none and we feel safe in the knowledge that they take care of all our accounting and bookkeeping needs.
Deni Kaminska
16:17 03 May 17
Total Books are a friendly and professional accountants service. They have given me a quick response. I am in the CF11 area of Cardiff. They have given me advice on set up, New business structre, HMRC taxes, CIS, Ltd company and other bookkeeping matters.
Adam Brożek
13:06 13 Apr 17
Very good friendly service with support at hand whenever required. My accountant looks after all of my bookkeeping, accountancy and tax affairs. In the BS5 area of Bristol.
Ayyman Group
20:31 18 Feb 17
I completed my bookkeeping and accountancy training with Buhir Rafiq in 2016 at Total Books in Cardiff. I have always found Buhir very professional, knowledgeable and very well respected by his clients.In my view what sets him apart from the competition is his dedication to help his clients and taking personal interest in their business growth by providing honest and impartial advice.I have recommended and will continue to recommend Buhir's Total Books accountancy practice as a one stop solution to bookkeeping, accounts and tax services.
Adil Mehmood Mughal
14:20 10 Feb 17
I am quite happy with the accountancy service which we received.I do recommend him for any business. We are 2 Charities in Bath and have been using Total Books for Accountancy, Tax, Ltd company and other services for nearly 3 years. We have recommended him to many other Clients. in the BA1, BA2 and BA3 area area amazing
Alla Zeid
14:53 07 Feb 17
Total books is a fantastic tax advisor firm! Buhir Rafique, the company owner is extremely capable of understanding the tax accounting needs of your specific industry, and is able to tailor solutions to meet your exact needs. We sat down and he took his time explaining exactly what he is doing, will do do in the future; this allowed to me get a better grasp on the accounting side of my business. I am a soletrader pharmacist locum; Buhir has managed to find government initiatives of VAT accounting to maximise my pay. All work is be done online, my job with regards to keeping track of my taxes is minimal in terms of bookkeeping, allowing me to focus on what is important. I live in the Cardiff, Lakeside area (CF23)- he operates both there and Bristol.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Esa Badr
09:59 31 Dec 15
Fantastic service - couldn't be happier! Aside from prompt and competent Accountancy and Bookkeeping services, Total Books have gone above and beyond their call of duty with the amount of useful advice and guidance that they have shared. Buhir is always happy to take the time to discuss and patiently explain anything which I am unsure of, which is of massive help to someone like myself who is fairly new to the world of business. Can't recommend Total Books highly enough.
Alice Linnell
18:05 21 Nov 15
Total Books offer a fantastic service! They are knowledgeable, helpful and brilliant to work with. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone.
Cara Wilton
21:33 23 Sep 15
Buhir has done excellent work for our business, the industry we are in is renewable's energy. The area he covered as an accountant in Bristol are, Tax, Payroll and Management Accounts
Energy Saving
15:26 01 Apr 15
I would like to tell you that you need to know who is this man, Buhir is very personable, reliable and trustworthy has helped me greatly with my business With a professional attitude,I found him focused on resolution of my tax issues and he spent no time in suggesting a solution. Buhir is a very learned person in Accountancy. He possess command over taxation consultancy and demonstrates high calibre in tax specialism. I would recommend everyone to get his advice for tax returns and for accountancy issues. many thanks.
Ahmed Aboukar
16:42 25 Mar 15
I have known Buhir Rafiq of Total Books for quite a while, he is just more than a perfect accountant, is passionate about his work, demonstrates professionalism and always bears in mind the ethics in the accountancy profession.I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone or business looking for a bookkeeper or accountant.Total books have been mentoring me in the setup of my own accountancy practice by the name of JKB Accountants. They have helped me with the set up of my own business as well as the completion of my clients work. This has included business consultancy, training, accountancy, bookkeeping, tax returns as well as self-assessment, VAT and corporation tax. I trade in the Totterdown area of Bristol BS4.His aptitude to work is second to none.
Babalakin Jaleel
19:52 23 Mar 15
Always find this man very reliable for any tax and accountancy issues. An extremely good all round service. Would highly recommend this man
Nigel Woolfenden
13:45 12 Mar 15
Buhir is a fantastic Bristol based accountant and book-keeper. He is always available to answer any questions I have, no matter how trivial. He is very flexible, and great value for money. I would recommend him to anyone.
Matthew Bridges
21:34 05 Jan 15
Bahir is the best and most clever and switched on accountant I've met and I would recommend him with my eyes closed. He's genius and knows everything about everything so it'S really great working with him. Always very helpful and polite, so If you consider working with him, you won't regret!I worked with him in the office in the area of BS2 9XL Bristol.
elka furyk
17:02 25 Jul 14
I am very pleased indeed to have found Total Books Accountancy. They have offered me more than just an Accountancy Taxation Consultancy service. I have been offered advice, had referrals, I have had lots of ideas suggested for moving my business forward... and much much more. An absolute pleasure to work with. I would recommend to anyone.
Arthur Daw
13:54 17 Feb 14
Professional, friendly and caring attitude from Buhir, Accountant in Bristol. Able to make efficient savings with my self assessment this year. Knowledgeable and reassuring was able to give the right advice at the right time as tax consultant. Would recommend him!
sarfraz mian
17:12 18 Oct 13
Total books has availed me to restructure my business in a positive manner, which has highly benefited me financially in the long term.They go above and beyond in exceeding expectations. Their unique flare for Accounts makes him the ideal Bookkeeper, Accountant and Adviser.I would ideally recommend Total Books to any individual, seeking honest help towards their business.
leila asim
21:19 21 Mar 13
I have been doing accounts with Total Books Ltd for over two years. They have advised and helped me in various areas of my business. Which has helped me to achieve my financial targets. More over they have customised my business growth model and helped in strategic decision making. They are very friendly,approachable and always went above and beyond my expectations.With their team of Chartered & Certified accountants, based in Bristol Total Books has always delivered exceptionally high level of service, coupled with professional integrity. I would recommend their service to everyone.
Shalauddin Ahmed
14:31 05 Jan 13
Buhir from Total Books has provided training for our company in bookkeeping and accounts over the last 5 months. He is a very professional, patient and knowledgeable Accountant who has enabled the team to understand the business and what is required from a small business to then provide final accounts for the Directors. I would highly recommend his local Bristol accountancy services.
katie peppin
16:06 11 Jul 12
Buhir has helped me greatly with my business. he is very personable, reliable and trustworthy. and i would highy recomend him to anyone seeking a book keeping and managment accounts service
Ariel Czaczkes
08:23 01 Aug 11
Great service from Buhir. Personable, helpful advice. No pushy sales. Gave me really useful top tips and resources for self-assessment as a doctor. Many thanks indeed!
Neil Muchatuta
11:55 19 Jan 22
Responded straight away and gave helpful advice
Karina
18:34 15 Jan 22
I scheduled a phonecall appointment and missed it... Great start. Buhir then called in his own time on a Saturday evening to outline the services he offers.Despite me deciding against using his services he gave me a step by step guide to complete my Self Assessment and sent me tons of helpful info.What a helpful, knowledgeable and well meaning character. Top marks
Ryan Jefferies
18:08 15 Jan 22
What a wonderful company!I didn’t actually need a tax advisor it turned out, but still got some excellent advice about what I needed to do for my self assessment.It’s not often people are kind and helpful when it comes to business.This is an honest and kind company! Recommend!
Victoria Holden
13:52 13 Jan 22
Thank you Buhir for your extremely helpful and kind advice over the phone.
Sulochana Wijetunge
16:48 01 Jan 22
Buhir and the team have been second to none in their professionalism, responsiveness and with reasonable pricing. I will continue to recommend them to friends, family, clients and other business contacts.
Nikki Kamminga
09:34 21 Dec 21
Absolutely fantastic accountancy company. Buhir was really helpful during my CIS investigation. he explained everything thoroughly to me and was very supportive and calming during a very stressful time. He dealt with everything with HMRC on my behalf with nothing but true professionalism. 100% gained a new customer and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an accountant for self assessment or tax related issues. just to add even though we were in completely different cities - countries in fact, there were no issues with communication. Thanks again Buhir, you really helped!
matthew stinchcombe
15:38 16 Dec 21
Really helpful, approachable and very patient with all my questions! Thank you
Rebecca Collison
18:00 14 Dec 21
I spoke to a trained accountant who had all the necessary knowledge along with a friendly demeanour. A “nothings too much trouble attitude” who made sure I was certain of myself and had the right knowledge to ensure my business was being taxed correctly,Thank you.
Robin Yarwood
14:11 07 Dec 21
Total Books were helpful with my Limited Company accounts advice and the information very useful. I would recommend Total Books to others for all Tax issues and help. Thanks to the team in Cardiff for everything.
Rise Mai People
12:34 03 Dec 21
Excellent trustworthy service that I have been using for many years now. Strongly recommend.
Ania Honess
18:20 02 Dec 21
I had a 15 minute call with Buhir and I was very impressed!Their packages seem very reasonably priced and they have a lot of experience to deal with all sorts of tax and accounting matters.He was friendly, professional and he answered a lot of my questions then and there!And the more complex ones he wasn't able to answer in the little time we had, he was able to either explain the general process of how he could help with more time, or give me a recommendation of a specialist who could help, or he was able to tell me where to start looking for the information.When I told him I was lined up to speak with another accountant before deciding who to go with, he was very friendly about this and even gave me some tips on what to look for and ask, and said he was fine even if we went with someone else because it was about it feeling right and about the client getting the right help they need - and it felt like he was genuine about this!With how much value I received just from this 15 minute call, with how much he seemed to genuinely care about helping people, and with how easy he was to get along with, I would highly recommend Total Books to anyone!It's rare when someone leaves such a good impression after only a few minutes, that you feel they deserve a review (before you have even started working with them).We very well could be working with Total Books soon...
Justin Farina
15:21 01 Dec 21
I am truly impressed with Total Books in Cardiff. Very helpful to understand my problems with self assessment and personal tax return. I highly recommend them!
Giuseppe Aricò
10:39 18 Nov 21
Couldn't ask for more help and support! Will most definitely be returning back for more help with my accounts.Thank you again!Clara
Dragon Athletic
15:26 14 Nov 21
Excellent advice and guidance from Buhir
Daniel Jeanes
11:03 08 Nov 21
I spoke to Buhir today for advice on a specialized field of accountancy. Although I was willing to pay Buhir stated he didn't want to just take my money and referred me on to a firm who specializes exactly in the nature of my query that were able to support me best.
joe adams
08:29 29 Oct 21
I recently had a discovery call with Buhir. He was approachable, helpful in the knowledge that he shared and generous with his time (more than the 15 minutes scheduled). Thank you!
Dani Y
19:59 27 Oct 21
I was searching online for an accountant for my business. I contacted this company as they had many good reviews. I had my first free 15 minutes phone call, I was provided with lots of different advice and all my questions have been answered. I am very pleased with my outcome:). Would highly recommend !
Nasra Holder
18:13 27 Oct 21
Buhir Rafiq was very professional and responded to all my queries in a helpful and timely manner.
Peter Lyes
16:04 27 Oct 21
Excellent service
L T
11:06 13 Oct 21
Great support and service by the team. All questions were answered clearly. Highly recommended!
Magpie Concept
09:44 13 Oct 21
First meeting with Buhir was fantastic, very open and transparent, helpful and took the time to guide me through issues and queries that I had. Good use of software too whereby I am able to access all my documents through an online portal rather than have to trawl through my emails for these. Would recommend to family and friends, thanks to the team!
Nathan Etheridge
12:14 12 Oct 21
Called with assistance to reclaim work related expenses & mileage. Typed in Tax specialists in Cardiff, rang the number and Bhavir answered - what a guy! Talked me through everything I needed to know and helped me out no end. Couldn't be happier with their or his service.
Gary Marshall
11:39 04 Oct 21
Buhir is a very good Accountant, I have worked with him for a number of years. As a Chartered and Fellow Financial Adviser, I would highly recommend his tax planning.
Tiffany Beard
10:34 28 Sep 21
Having worked with Buhir, I have been impressed by his knowledge and attention to detail. I would happily recommend his services.
Tim Ward
10:29 28 Sep 21
Buhir went out of his way to help me with some documents he had access to as an accountant that would have taken me ages to put together myself! Thanks Buhir 🙂
Eleanor Smith
09:45 15 Sep 21
Professional, friendly and reassuring. Would strongly recommend for anyone needing to understand their own personal tax circumstances.
Dan Whitty
09:13 15 Sep 21
I would give a very strong recommendation for Total Books. I chose them based on the google reviews and it is absolutely deserving of 5 stars. I had a question relating to payroll tax and foreign tax - he answered all my questions incredibly fast and true to his word didn't charge for the first consultation as we solved everything in 20 minutes. Absolutely stellar and professional, thanks Buhir!
Will Turk
15:42 13 Sep 21
We have been working with Total Books for a year and the level of professionalism and quality of work has been second to none. All of the team go above and beyond to help us understand and confidently work with our finances. We are grateful for their patience and wealth of knowledge and expertise. We would unreservedly recommend Total Books to businesses of all sizes.
Dr Muna Abdi
11:50 02 Sep 21
I got my CGT assessment done by Total Books . I found Buhir's work as exceptionally professional, thorough and well priced. His ability to understand complex tax related issues and offer almost spontaneous advice/solutions is remarkable. His approach is very ethical and honest, I would very highly recommend him for any accounting and tax related matters.
nishant tiwari
19:04 30 Aug 21
Thiago Jacinto
11:39 23 Aug 21
Really helpful service, knowledgeable and clear advice given. Thank you
Clio Corpe
15:36 28 Jul 21
Spoke to Buhir about a complex case, he was very knowledgeable and solved the case in minutes
Liz Wheeler
13:00 26 Jul 21
Great digital accountant in Cardiff, very helpful and provided a lot of insightful advice. Highly recommend.
Angela T
11:07 04 Jul 21
So glad to have found Buhir and his team at Total Books Accountancy, after the first point of contact I could see his knowledge and professionalism outshone the rest!Very nice guy and professional, really looking forward to working together moving forward!
Intelligent Auto-electrics
09:37 28 Jun 21
Very helpful and polite, they answered my questions professionally and gave accurate and helpful tips and advice!
Jay Al
15:24 23 Jun 21
I found Rafiq to be very professional and exceptionally helpful. We scheduled an hours call and ran over by 30 mins... no extra charge. He was also able to immediately help me with a tax filing and within 30 mins had gotten me from a position of owing HMRC £7k to being owed a tax refund of £13k!
Chris Akiwumi
16:45 14 Jun 21
Mr Buhir was very helpful and honest and efficient highly recommended
Dr Haitham Ben Ali
12:37 07 Jun 21
I am owner of a furnished holiday let. Total books have been very helpful thus far.
Thomas Chadwick
12:24 04 Jun 21
We run a Limited Liability export business in Cardiff and it was hard for us to find a suitable accountant that could fulfil our needs. Thankfully, we found Total Books and we couldn't have found a better accountancy firm. They are professional, quick and great value. I recommend to anyone looking for great service at an affordable price.
Latus Trade
15:58 03 Jun 21
I've made an online enquiry in regards to the Capital Gain Tax and also booked a free call. The advisor (Buhir) called me just half an hour after and patiently answered all my questions giving me some extra advice that will help me to sleep well at night. I will certainly come back to Total Books once I need full-service tax advice.
Weronika Ozimek
09:54 03 Jun 21
Good quality and value. Excellent service provider with professionalism. Definitely recomended.
Mohammad Rahman
18:48 29 Apr 21
Extremely helpful and friendly, gave me lots of free advice over the phone. Thankyou!
William Iles
11:56 29 Apr 21
ManLikeMiller
14:27 21 Apr 21
Had a pleasant conversation with Buhir, very knowledgeable and understanding towards all my queries. Would absolutely recommend.
Andrew B
15:42 14 Apr 21
I found Rafiq extremely knowledgeable and helpful in advising on various solutions to work as a freelancer. I would definitely recommend Total Books services for anyone looking for a bookkeeper and/or tax adviser.
helen M
14:06 14 Apr 21
Curtis Kane
11:01 01 Apr 21
Visiting Total Books was a very friendly experience and the information I gathered was very useful for my situation. Highly recommended
Chris Seath
00:19 23 Mar 21
Called up in the midst of a panic attack about this years tax return due to Covid causing me problems and having to claim Universal Credit.Buhir made me feel welcome, comfortable and explained what he can do for me in clear detail as many times as I needed for it to sink in. His over 25 years of experience shone through in one phone call, not just a business man, but also a people person.
Danny White
15:45 18 Mar 21
Blake Russell
11:51 11 Mar 21
I was called back by Buhir on the same day as leaving my message and given straight forward excellent advice, plus was instructed where to find back-up for the answers on the internet through Gov.UK. Excellent service, thanks very much
Tom Curtis
17:16 04 Mar 21
Buhir was incredibly helpful, professional and courteous. Very friendly, and definitely trust him. Looking forward to working with him in future.
Jordan Belmont
14:46 25 Feb 21
Had a conversation with Buhir who very kindly answered my questions as I am thinking on setting up a business in Uk. He sent me some information and gave me some tips about where to start from. We will definitely have another meeting soon.
Pablo Cortes
09:43 25 Feb 21
Super helpful and went above and beyond. Super professional, with many resources available. Thank you so much ☺️
Thatiana Caropreso Catone
16:50 12 Feb 21
I can’t Thank Buhir from total books enough, his accountant knowledge for limited companies is second to none.If anyone is looking for an accountant that need help with accounts/ tax return for a limited company in BristolI would recommend calling these guys!
Khaynan Thompson
22:28 11 Feb 21
I needed some urgent help regarding my personal tax planning in Cardiff. Contacted Total Books and after a same day call back, I had everything I needed. Fast and fantastic service, cannot rate highly enough
Ben Nurcombe
16:02 10 Feb 21
Fantastic company. Very responsive and helpful, even at a weekend and at end of tax year. Would highly recommend them for all your tax requirements
Simon Moore
13:12 30 Jan 21
Buhir helped us to understand and sort out our Capital Gains Tax on a property we sold and also helped us to write an appeal letter for fines we received from HMRC due to moving from the UK to Canada and just not understanding what we needed to do. Buhir explained everything so patiently and has been fantastic, taking the time to make sure we understood. He is a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend him enough. Thank you!
Stephanie Rowles
14:43 26 Jan 21
Extremely helpful and professional. Very pleased so far with the service and would highly recommend them.
cassandra zenthner
16:10 22 Jan 21
Called for an initial consultation on setting up a business. I received professional, clear advice. Great service!
krystyna pelczarska
10:27 21 Jan 21
Buhir sorted CAPITAL GAINS TAX query for me he was a true gentleman and explained everything so I could understand it has put my mind at rest as CGTax can be very complicated.I would recommend this firm of accountants very highly.Carole Berrow Cardiff
Carole Berrow
20:17 20 Jan 21
Very helpful and informative service.
Paul Evans
08:18 20 Jan 21
Mr. Boheir helped me with my tax returns and clarified the steps I should take and what to expect. He was knowledgeable of the online system and details of entries. I recommend seeking his advice.
GalaxyGamer193
20:31 17 Jan 21
Ummi
11:58 17 Jan 21
Bahir gave some really comprehensive advice in the consultation, very helpful!
Seamus Jennings
16:44 13 Jan 21
Lawrence Roose Clark
09:34 13 Jan 21
Called for an consultation with my initial tax return & tax planning. Buhir thoroughly guided me on the process I need to follow and provided me plenty of information to facilitate my understanding. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I was a pleasure dealing with Buhir. I will definitely consider using Total Books in the future for tax planning.
Keren Li
13:04 04 Jan 21
Great meeting with Bahir today, thank you. I will definitely consider using Totalbooks in future for Tax advice and Business consultancy too.
Michael Lovemore
16:11 17 Dec 20
Took the time to give one to one personal advice across multiple days via telephone calls and text. The advice was extremely informative coupled with a strategic approach. Highly recommend people to get in touch.
luke bennett
16:56 14 Dec 20
Brais Fernandez
14:59 08 Dec 20
Buhir was extremely knowledgeable and made time to talk to us at length about our options on our consultation call. We will be following up with him in due course and certainly recommend contacting Total Books if you are thinking of switching/hiring accountants
Oliver Clague
15:14 30 Nov 20
Buhir Was amazing help with advising on how to handle our international tax, We highly reccomend.
Toby White
17:32 29 Nov 20
I would highly recommend Buhir and the team at Total Books. They help me on the property side and are very professional, friendly and responsive. They use the latest technology too which makes things easier. Very knowledgable and well-plugged in to the local market - strongly recommend!
Edward Patrick
17:32 27 Nov 20
Looking for an Accountant in Wales? Then you’ve come to the right place. Highly recommend Total Books for its professional service. Had a great first experience, Buhir really went above and beyond to ensure I receive the best service and provided me with some great advice!
Mohammed Ali Fahmid
20:29 26 Nov 20
Buhir and his team really know their stuff. Have provided so much advice and helped with any problems I’ve had. Highly recommended for anyone looking for help with self-assessment tax and PAYE!
Corey Hearne
07:17 26 Nov 20
I spoke to Buhir and he is a very professional and alround great guy. He is trustworthy and truly cares about his clients, I couldn't reccommend Total Books more!
Jan FitzGibbon
18:08 23 Nov 20
Called for an initial consultation on a very complex tax issue regarding SA. Buhir took the time to guide me through the process and put my mind at easy regarding the process. I look forward to continuing to work with Buhir and am confident that he will continue to support and guide me through my tax liabilities.
Lydia Baughen
13:05 07 Nov 20
Fantastic services. I think Totalbooks must be the best accountants in Cardiff because they look after business accounts and owners really well. VAT Tax advice was given in an expert and professional manner. Ben, Adil and Buhir were very quick to respond to my queries too.For Small Business Accounting it's a headache for me but these guys love it! They got all my purchases and receipts in order especially when I wanted to setup a Limited company and get the Accounts formed.Really happy with the service.
Muhammad Ibrahim
10:03 06 Nov 20
It was a pleasure dealing with Buhir, he was extremely helpful in the advice and guidance that he gave me. Professional, polite and friendly.
Guy Allen
14:43 05 Nov 20
Buhir Rafiq was amazing. He took me through the sign up process with ease and put my mind at ease regarding my tax responsibilities. Would thoroughly recommend Buhir and his team.
Clinton Mitchell
17:38 04 Nov 20
Very responsive and professional.
Nick de Figueiredo
17:34 04 Nov 20
Great experience today on zoom with Buhir. He answered all my questions regarding my self assessment tax return and explained everything clearly. I would definitely recommend, very professional and friendly!
Lisa Cherian
19:22 28 Oct 20
Alex Shailer
18:50 28 Oct 20
One of the best limited company accountant in cardiff. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice.
ABHAY KUMAR ASHUTOSH
16:27 20 Oct 20
DS Bristol
12:44 20 Oct 20
As a recent graduate I called up looking for a job, although they were not hiring they provided extremely good advice. They took the time to explain how to approach companies and what recruiters are looking for. Providing very insightful feedback on my approach.
Saleem Domun
15:02 13 Oct 20
Sarah
13:28 16 Sep 20
Total Books is run by a selfless and thoughtful business owner, in Buhir. For clients who are after a considerate and professional service, look no further than Buhir and this firm.
Alexandre Norian
14:25 15 Sep 20
If you need an accountant in Cardiff, then look no further! Highly recommend Total Books!Total books acquired many loyal clients due to its excellence in providing professional advice and amazing service.They work with online/cloud systems such as Xero, that will streamline your finances and is easy & intuitive to use!
Malek Ammar
19:05 29 Aug 20
Brilliant guy, very authentic and helpful. Amazing advice and most definitely the best in Bristol. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere.
Zac Casey
20:22 19 Aug 20
Having been with Total Books Cardiff for over 3 years now, I can thoroughly recommend their services. Buhir and his team are very proactive and easy to communicate with. They are always available to answer any queries I have, no matter how small. The level of service is excellent and I will be utilising them for the foreseeable future. 5 stars! 👍
Darran Waite
16:17 18 Aug 20
Amazing online self assessment tax accountant in my local area of Roath.Total Books & Buhir Rafiq have been helping me complete all of my taxes for the last three years.We have had thousands in savings on my CIS personal tax reclaims. Including all of the allowable expenses so I do not have to pay more tax than required.Managed to sort out my pensions refund for quite a few thousand as well.He is so helpful and polite and friendly and I am always welcome.I get a coffee and we go through our problems and he manages to complete my tax returns in a jiffi.Computers are not my favourite thing and I just don't know how he manages to whizz through the keyboard and the screens so much.Its really nice I trust him and the team. I can pop into the office whenever I want and no question is too difficult or worrying.I can call him on the phone whatsapp or just pop into the office in Pengam Green, Splott as required.Thanks very much to the whole team great accountancy firm near me.
David Jones
09:53 18 Aug 20
I have known Buhir for a number of months as a colleague in the accountancy profession.Buhir is very knowledgeable when it comes to business advisory and business support and bring a breath of fresh air to the finance industry as a whole.He is generous with his time and going the extra mile to support people around him.As a colleague accountant, I would recommend Buhir as an accountant and business adviser to any business owner in Cardiff.
Yuval Salomi
19:28 10 Aug 20
Very helpful and professional went above and beyond to help 10 *
Debbie Dexeter
13:16 03 Aug 20
Thanks to Buhir for claiming my doctor's expenses and doctors tax reductions each year. For anyone looking for an accountant in bristol, Easton redland, at George and cotham that I specialist in medical accounts he is great.I have the problem of claiming lots of expenses to reduce my taxes but unsure how to do this.A quick meeting and advice on what to provide him then I let him apply for the p87 claim form with HMRC. The work process is very simple and easy.Each year this really helps as it saves me 100s in taxes which we can spend on the kids.It is also a relief knowing my tax affairs are in good order so I don't worry about the tax man.They are the best accountanting firm in Bristol.Totalbooks have completed my tax reclaim for nearly ten years now. They are the best accountant in the areas of Bs1 bs2 and bs5
nabeela rafiq
08:29 01 Aug 20
Buhir is very helpful and no amount of support or guidance appears to be a chore. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Natasha Hopkins
13:24 30 Jul 20
Very supportive and friendly. Called up for advice about bookkeeping, and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated! You will definitely be my first call should I need these services in the future.
NK Official
08:39 30 Jul 20
I have recently opened a new company and therefore contacted many accountants in the area. Buhir was the only person who took the time to answer all the questions. He is very friendly and easy to talk to, also knowledgeable and honest, provided me with a package tailored to my business’ needs. Glad I decided to go with Total Books.
Ahmed Mohsin
14:41 29 Jul 20
Total Books is a godsend! I was a rather out of my depth with the legal requirements of running my company so Buhir spent a great deal of time explaining the various responsibilities and requirements. I have taken him on as my accountant due to the sheer breadth of knowledge he possesses. I can now get on with running my company safe in the knowledge that I have a professional and affordable accountant by my side.
A Hussein
07:49 29 Jul 20
Having just opened a new business, I was looking for an accountant, which would be able to give me professional advice at prices which I could afford. Total books matched perfectly. I took the time to meet a number of accoutants across the Cardiff area, however Buhir and his team stood out. They offered me tailored services to fit the need of my business, whilst also providing flexbility in terms of payment structure. I could not recommend Total Books highly enough. Furthermore, Buhir went above and beyond, always having time to anwser questions prior to my company being registered with him. Great guy and great company!!
Zitouni Seif
15:34 28 Jul 20
Buhir's knowledge and advice when it comes to running an online business has been invaluable to my company. It's definitely worth the spend especially during these unprecedented times with COVID-19, you have to plan ahead and he's got the right tools to get you prepared for the worst & best case scenarios. He helps you come up with great strategies to help you upscale your business and alternatives to save you money.I highly recommend Buhir and his team to get the job done and he is worth every £.
Lukasz Charles
18:28 26 Jul 20
Following a few years of receipt letter from HMRC staying I had underpaid tax and despite settling accounts and arrangeing payment plans, I still received an increasing number of letters informing I owed ever increasing amounts. I contacted Buhir at total books and he undertook a thorough review of my PAYE and self assessments for the past 5 years. Outcome... instead of owing HMRC £2500 I have actually over paid by around £5100 which is being returned.Without Buhir I would still be dreading another brown envelope landing on the door mat.
Kevin Harris
07:34 23 Jul 20
Buhir has been my accounting for doctors & medical specialists.He has done my - personal tax expenses reclaim for many years now. Thanks very much. I highly recommend him as a very good cardiff based specialist personal tax adviser. He knows how to save me taxes on expenses, Mileage, p11d, professional medical subscriptions, professional indemnity insurance and much more. He is always very professional friendly and helpful.
nabeela rafiq
21:18 22 Jul 20
I was looking for a reliable, fully certified accountant, within the Bristol area. Total Books has been amazing at being informative, transparent and helpful. The first free 20 min consolation allowed me enough time to get all my questions answered. Buhir Rafiq, was happy to break down anything that I did not full understand and I would recommend his service to anyone that needed an accountant.
Nastexo Hassan
05:09 21 Jul 20
I contacted total books after reading great reviews and I’m glad I did. The information provided has given me the confidence to go self employed. I’m happy to have Buhir as my tax return accountant
Neil Ashford
15:47 14 Jul 20
great conversation this afternoon! genuinely felt totally as ease with everything and all the information i was given so much so i decided to go with these guys to help me make my business a success. would much rather pay more and get more than pay less and be stressed to death with it all. Thanks guys, speak to you tomorrow. shanice
Rebecca Hill
15:05 08 Jul 20
Buhir showed great interest in my business, spent lots of time understanding my needs and answering questions before providing tailor-made, personalised and professional accountancy and business advice services. Very highly recommended for those looking for a personal touch.
Andrew Ferguson
16:16 07 Jul 20
I am very happy and grateful for the services today, would 100% recommend, friendly and informative, thank you again 😊
Cath “trixie” M
14:23 07 Jul 20
Certified accountant, Very friendly and helpful. I called up for advice on work experience , and I received really useful and honest advice, which was very much appreciated!
A Y
15:32 03 Jul 20
Absolutely amazing. I called up today to get some tax advice as a business startup. I watched videos and tried to get information myself online but found everything quite complicated. When I called today I found out exactly what I needed to know and everything was made very straight forward. I am so happy with this service that I also now have a meeting next week for this company to help me with my accounts all year around moving forward. Thank you very much.
Lauren Smith
12:15 22 Jun 20
Amazing Cloud Xero accountants in Cardiff
ringo Khan
17:28 20 Jun 20
I am able to learn and work at the same time. This was after being part of a team that programmed the information into the systems working with Total Books has helped me.
Sohaib Shahid
16:00 20 Jun 20