Common Tax Codes and What They Mean

Common Tax Codes and What They Mean

Tax codes. They’re frustrating. They’re confusing. And to most people they can seem a downright bore. What do my tax codes mean? Am I being taxed the right amount? Am I missing out on potential benefits that I am not even aware of? That is why we have...
Why We Love Being Creative Industry Accountants

Why We Love Being Creative Industry Accountants

As creative industry accountants, we often get asked why it is that we focus our services towards creatives. Surely that narrows your potential work opportunities? Aren’t creative industries some of the trickiest to manage financially? We appreciate that it may narrow...
Can I get help from the government to cover maternity pay?

Can I get help from the government to cover maternity pay?

You’ve just found out that your first employee is pregnant. Exciting! As part of your legal requirements as an employer, you know you’ll have to provide Statutory Maternity Pay, or SMP, to your employee for up to 39 weeks of maternity leave. This rule regarding...
Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?

Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?

We couldn’t even begin to fathom how many times we have heard this question. In fact, in the UK alone, people type (verbatim) “Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?” into the search bar fifty times a month on average. It’s fair to say that there are a few small...