I have never met my Accountant face to face, all done via an initial telephone introduction, then by e-mail, I keep good accounts and supporting documentation and submit all to him to prepare my Ltd Co accounts annually, could not be easier, if your business is straightforward then don't complicate it, it does sound like you need a lot of advice so in person might be the way for you, just saying that it is not essential.
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