What does an accountant want?

Whether you’re a bookkeeper or a business who deals with their accountant directly it’s important you understand what they need from you. Some accountants will do the bookkeeping all the way up to year end accounts, but the majority concentrate on year end, leaving the preparation of accounts to the bookkeeper.  I have a 12- Steps Year-End course which shows … Read More

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

If you receive my weekly emails you will have read about the experience I had with the Pomodoro Technique a few weeks ago. Following the responses I received I thought I would share this with a wider audience. If you’re not subscribed to my mailing list then you can subscribe here to receive weekly updates. What is the Pomodoro Technique? … Read More

Changes for HMRC customers who pay VAT by Direct Debit

HMRC are in the process of changing their VAT services, this will mean that existing customers will need to be transferred over to a new IT platform. All customers who currently have a Direct Debit set up with HMRC will be affected. What action do I need to take? By law HMRC must have a valid point of contact for … Read More

Useful Information regarding UK and EU Countries Transitions

If you move goods between the UK and countries within the EU, you will need to follow the new customs and tax rules. We understand how challenging it can be for many businesses, so we have outlined some information below to help you navigate and manage this change. Useful Resources HMRC have support available to help businesses understand the new … Read More

How to get the most out of your software – Why training, support and guidance is important to help you increase your skills and knowledge.

Technology is becoming so advanced that we don’t always use our software to its full potential. It can be difficult to comprehend exactly what your software is capable of. It can become so time consuming investigating the ins and outs of your software and if you’re not careful it can potentially hinder your experience and create even more work for … Read More

Doing the accounts is a lonely place

Being part of a team and amongst the hustle and bustle of an office feels like a distant memory for most us in this pandemic landscape. We have all adapted to working at home and in isolation. This isn’t new for virtual bookkeepers. Yes some may have popped into a clients office and based themselves there for a couple of … Read More

Sage 50cloud Payroll Bureau v27.1 is now available

Sage have announced the release of Sage 50cloud Payroll Bureau v27.1 and it’s now ready for you to download and install. Later this week it will become mandatory to complete the update and you will not be able to access your software until you have installed this latest 27.1 update. We advise on updating your software as soon as possible. … Read More

What’s new in the Sage 50cloud Accounts and Sage 50 Accounts v27.1 release?

Following the release of the latest version of Sage 50cloud Accounts and Sage 50 Accounts, v27.1, we thought we would put some facts together for you about what’s new. What’s new in Sage 50 Cloud Accounts? The new upgrade gives you assistance to ensure that you are Brexit compliant, with the introduction of new tax codes. Download our latest Post-Brexit … Read More

How to choose the right bookkeeper for your business

A bookkeeper offers a vital service for your business. They save you time and money, giving you the freedom to concentrate on your area of expertise! But how do you choose a bookkeeper? There are many things to consider when taking on a bookkeeper; Attention to detail and problem solving The most important part of a bookkeepers job is attention … Read More