Category Archive Finance

What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll

November 14, 2023 Comments Off on What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Department for Business and Trade has recently released feedback on two major consultations concerning payroll and holiday entitlements. 

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A look at the scalability of in-house vs outsourced accounting

November 8, 2023 Comments Off on A look at the scalability of in-house vs outsourced accounting By Joshua Leigh & Co

As a business grows, its accounting needs become more complex and time-consuming.

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100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready?

October 25, 2023 Comments Off on 100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready? By Joshua Leigh & Co

We are now only 100 days away from the Self-Assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2024.  

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Why you should use double-entry bookkeeping in your business finances

October 24, 2023 Comments Off on Why you should use double-entry bookkeeping in your business finances By Joshua Leigh & Co

The term “double-entry bookkeeping” is often mentioned as a cornerstone for managing a business’s finances.

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How management accounts can help your business

October 11, 2023 Comments Off on How management accounts can help your business By Joshua Leigh & Co

Management accounts are vital in keeping on top of your business’s performance. But what are they, and how do they work?

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Secure your financial future – Plan ahead and send Self-Assessment returns early

October 10, 2023 Comments Off on Secure your financial future – Plan ahead and send Self-Assessment returns early By Joshua Leigh & Co

Recent data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals a significant trend – an increasing number of UK taxpayers are filing their Self-Assessment tax returns within the first week of the new tax year.

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How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses

October 4, 2023 Comments Off on How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

At the latest Conservative Party conference, it was confirmed that the National Living Wage will be officially rising to £11 an hour for those over the age of 23, starting from April 2024.

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18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion

September 21, 2023 Comments Off on 18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion By Joshua Leigh & Co

A recently approved Bill proposing an extension to the auto-enrolment (AE) scheme will facilitate “earlier and increased savings” for millions of young people across the UK.

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Five strategies for leveraging financial forecasting

September 20, 2023 Comments Off on Five strategies for leveraging financial forecasting By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the dynamic world of business, financial foresight is not just a luxury; it’s an essential ingredient for success.

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Closing on the inaugural Economic Crime Levy payment – What you need to know

September 19, 2023 Comments Off on Closing on the inaugural Economic Crime Levy payment – What you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

As we approach the end of September, businesses across the UK are gearing up to meet the inaugural deadline for the Economic Crime Levy (ECL) payment.

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