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I would suggest spending time finding out all about the business first of all and from there you will build up a picture of the finances and can ask specific questions to get the information you need. I would probably want to know:
-what records will I get? If you can see the pile of paperwork - either to be done or from a previous accounting period - it can help you understand how much work is involved
-how are items paid for? - bank(s), credit card(s), cash etc. It can be helpful to see statements if most is bank/credit card to give you an idea of the number of transactions.
-is there a systme set up or will you be setting something up yourself?
-what reports are required, for the owner, VAT, accountant etc?
-what are their plans for the future? Very importqnt as if they are expanding you need to take into account the increase in work that will involve!
-how often will they want to meet up/talk etc? Are they wanting regular communication or just the paperwork to be dealt with, again it is all time.
I would also suggest being very careful to list exactly what you will be doing in your letter of engagement, so that if any extras appear along the way, they know you will have to charge more to deal with them.
Good luck!
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