Blog24th Mar 2025The Employer NIC Increase: 6 Ways You Can Mitigate the CostThe Autumn Budget 2024 announced major changes that will have far-reaching effects on both individuals and businesses alike. One of the most significant changes, coming in very soon, is the increase in employers’ NIC contributions. From April 6th 2025, the…By Joel Topham and Richard PetrieView more
Blog5th Mar 2025Cash is King’ but is Working Capital Queen in a Family BusinessWhat is Working Capital? Working capital is the capital of a business, which is used in it’s day-to-day trading operations, calculated as the current assets minus the current liabilities. Current assets are held for a short period of time and…By Sarah-Jane MurphyView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog8th Oct 2024Digital Transformation: A Comprehensive Guide For SuccessToday, we live in a hyperconnected world where technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Artificial Intelligence and technological advancements have entered workplaces at pace, revolutionising how organisations and employees operate daily. It begs the question for businesses…By Lisa PenmanView more
Blog29th Jul 2024HMRC Nudge Letter Campaign Targets Persons with Significant ControlAs part of the latest HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) nudge letter campaign, HMRC have once again cross-referenced Companies House records to Self-Assessment Tax Returns and are writing to anyone they believe to be a Person with Significant Control (‘PSCs’) asking them…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog29th Apr 2024The Legal Sector: How Can You Navigate Its Complexities?In the rapidly evolving landscape of the legal sector, law firms are constantly having to stay ahead of the curve and find ways to navigate the challenges they face. So, what are the major challenges being faced by the sector…By Joel TophamView more
Blog11th Mar 2024New Tax Year, New Tax Code?With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct. PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog13th Feb 2024HMRC’s ‘One to Many’ Campaign – Targeting Undeclared DividendHMRC are now issuing letters to business owners under a ‘One to Many’ Letter campaign to target undeclared dividends payments. HMRC have been looking at company reserves and have noted that some are reducing but no dividends are being declared…By Gillian RushtonView more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…View more
Blog16th Sep 2023Do you have a legal remuneration strategy?Each year it is important for business owners to review the company remuneration strategy to determine the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money from the business. Unfortunately, a number of business owners view the contents of the business bank account…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog20th Dec 2022Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) valuation date changesAre you aware of the valuation date changes for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)? What is ATED? ATED is an annual tax payable in advance by companies and other non-natural persons (including partnerships with corporate members) who own an…By Stuart PetrieView more