Posts by Lucy Johnson

Our accountancy blog is here to support small business owners with expert advice and practical tips on all things finance. Whether you're just starting out or managing a growing business, we know how overwhelming it can be to juggle daily operations while keeping track of your accounts, taxes, and financial planning. That's why we've created this blog—to help simplify the financial side of your business and empower you with the knowledge you need to succeed.

Small Business Payments on Account

Managing your taxes as a small business owner can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with payments on account. In this guide, we’ll explain what payments[…]

How to secure the right accountant for you

Top tips for choosing an accountant Once you’ve decided it’s time to hire an accountant, the next step is to choose which accountant to hire.[…]

Payroll and Pensions – Benefits for Limited Companies

If you’re a director of a limited company, you can contribute pre-taxed company income to your pension pot. What’s more, because an employer contribution counts[…]

What is cash basis?

Cash basis is a way to work out your income and expenses for your Self Assessment tax return, if you’re a sole trader or partner.[…]

What is a self-assessment tax return?

Self Assessment is a system HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses to collect Income Tax. Tax is usually deducted automatically from wages, pensions and savings.[…]

How to correctly claim for capital allowances

We are back with another post that will surprise you. Are you claiming for capital allowances correctly? You can claim capital allowances on items that[…]

The Chancellor’s updates – 26th May 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered a Cost of Living Support package to Parliament on 26 May 2022. The package includes a range of features[…]

From Chaos to Clarity: How a Bookkeeper Can Help Transform Your Finances

Running a business is hard work, and there’s no doubt about it. From managing employees to marketing your products or services, there are many tasks[…]

How to set up a Limited Company – 8 things you should consider

Thinking about setting up a limited company? Let me tell you, setting up as a limited company is one of the most tax-efficient ways to[…]

I won Sole Practitioner of the Year!

I cannot believe that I won Sole Practitioner of the Year, at Xero’s prestigious annual awards. For those of you that are new here, here’s[…]

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