the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness. Physiology. the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; irritability. degree of susceptibility to stimulation.
In the current market, weâve seen rates as low as Â£50 +VAT, and as high as Â£180 +VAT for dedicated contractor accountants. Interestingly, the average cost of contractor accounting has not risen in line with inflation over the past decade.
1 Accountants charge $150-$400 or more an hour, depending on the type of work, the size of the firm and its location. 2  You'll pay lower rates for routine work done by a less-experienced associate or lesser-trained employee, such as $30-$50 for bookkeeping services. 3  An accountant's total fee depends on the project. The owner of an established Northern California retail store with 12 employees generates her own monthly financial statements using QuickBooks software but budgets about $300-$400 annually for two hours of consultation with her accountant.