by Richard Simpson | Jul 19, 2026 | The Bean Counter
You filed your tax return back in January. You paid what you owed. You breathed out. And now, six months later, HMRC wants another payment by 31 July, and you’d half forgotten it was coming. If that’s you, you’re in good company. The July payment...
by Richard Simpson | Aug 31, 2021 | The Bean Counter
When you’re working for yourself or running a business, there are myriad tax considerations that it’s important to aware and have an understanding of – including Class 2 National Insurance. Your National Insurance responsibilities are fundamental in relation to...
by Richard Simpson | Jul 28, 2021 | The Bean Counter
Not every business owner will be aware, but there may be a time when changing your VAT scheme will be an extremely smart option. This may be because you have reached a turnover threshold or because a different scheme works out as being more beneficial to your...
by Richard Simpson | Jun 2, 2021 | The Bean Counter
Since May 2020, the UK government introduced a temporary financial support system to help self-employed individuals, also known as sole traders, called SEISS. SEISS grants and tax returns aim to help support individuals who have been financially impacted by the...
by Richard Simpson | May 19, 2021 | The Bean Counter
Relative Accountancy is seeking to recruit a bookkeeper and payroll administrator. The role will primarily be bookkeeping and payroll and ideally over three days per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider full time. Functions of the role include:...
by Richard Simpson | Apr 27, 2021 | The Bean Counter
Flexible working – and striving towards a healthy work-life balance – was a trend that existed before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, when the first lockdown was enforced in March 2020, the adoption of remote working was accelerated massively as...
