
How to Calculate Holiday Pay
Calculating holiday pay correctly is a key payroll responsibility, and it becomes more complex with overtime, commission, irregular hours or part-year work. This post goes over how to work out holiday pay for different types of worker, alongside the 12.07% accrual method, rolled-up holiday pay, final pay and more

Important Accounting Dates September 2026
Your month-at-a-glance guide to some of the key accounting and tax deadline falling in September 2026, from quarterly VAT returns and monthly payroll payments to corporation tax and the Economic Crime Levy, with practical advice for staying compliant.

A Small Business Guide to AI and Automation
Artificial intelligence and automation have moved from novelty to everyday utility for UK small businesses. This guide looks at where the real time savings sit, how automation supports Making Tax Digital and payroll, where AI still gets things wrong, and why a qualified accountant remains essential before anything reaches HMRC.

What is a direct earnings attachment?
A Direct Earnings Attachment lets the DWP recover money owed, such as a benefit overpayment, directly from an employee's wages without a court order. Here is what UK employers need to know about how DEA deductions are calculated, the 60% protected earnings rule, your legal obligations, payment deadlines, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

Am I liable for debts in my limited company?
Worried you could be personally on the hook if your limited company can't pay its debts? In most cases you're protected, but there are key exceptions every director should understand. This guide explains when personal liability arises, from personal guarantees to wrongful trading and HMRC notices, and the practical steps you can take to stay protected.

Key Accounting Dates July 2026
July is one of the busiest months in the tax calendar, with employer reporting deadlines clustered around the 6th, mid-month PAYE and CIS payments, and the Self Assessment second payment on account at the end. Here is a quick look at key dates for July 2026.

What Are Dividends?
Dividends are one of the most common ways directors pay themselves, but they come with rules that are easy to get wrong. This post looks at what dividends are, who can receive them, how they are taxed in the tax year, and exactly what you need to do to declare and record them correctly.

Sole Trader vs Limited Company
Sole trader or limited company? It is one of the most important decisions a UK business owner will make. This post looks at some of the key differences, covering tax rates, National Insurance, dividend rules, legal liability, Making Tax Digital, and when incorporation is likely to save you money.

Key Accounting Dates June 2026
Stay on top of your tax obligations with our complete guide to the key accounting dates for June 2026, covering Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT, CIS, and payrolled benefits deadlines.

What Is the VAT Reverse Charge?
The VAT reverse charge shifts responsibility for accounting for VAT from the supplier to the customer. This guide explains how it works, who it applies to, and what UK businesses need to do to stay compliant.



