RiverView Portfolio Ltd

RiverView Portfolio Ltd Chartered Management Accountants that work in partnership with our clients to help drive business. You are important to us.

Your accountant should offer you more than just a “number crunching” service. If we were instructed as your accountants, you would have direct access to our qualified professionals by telephone, email and occasional meetings so that we can advise you on financial or business management issues. When you instruct us as your accountants, the senior accountant that you meet and develop a working relat

ionship with will remain as your accountant – your account will not be passed down to junior staff. With the obvious exception of the apprentices, all our staff are qualified professionals. Our bookkeepers are AAT (or equivalent) qualified and qualified IPP staff run our payroll bureau. Your accountants will be qualified CIMA accountants, which is the only accountancy qualification that has been specifically designed for accountants working in industry. As well as the compilation of accounts and the preparation of your tax returns, we will be there to help you identify and prepare for the many business opportunities and threats that arise during the life of every business. The fees that we will charge are agreed with you annually in advance and are fixed fees – this means that you have complete certainty over your costs and will never receive a surprise invoice. To spread the payment of our fees, we will arrange for our annual fees to be paid by standing order over twelve equal monthly instalments so that you are not burdened by larger one-off payments

The 31 July tax deadline is getting closer.If you are self-employed, a landlord, or complete a Self Assessment tax retur...
15/07/2026

The 31 July tax deadline is getting closer.

If you are self-employed, a landlord, or complete a Self Assessment tax return, you may have a second payment on account due by 31 July 2026.

And if your income has fallen since last year, it is worth checking whether the amount HMRC is asking for still reflects your likely tax position.

Our latest blog explains how payments on account work, who needs to pay them and what your options are if the amount looks too high or you are worried about being able to pay.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/BXaRI

Thinking of taking someone on this year?The new Youth Jobs Grant could help eligible employers receive up to £3,000 when...
07/07/2026

Thinking of taking someone on this year?

The new Youth Jobs Grant could help eligible employers receive up to £3,000 when hiring a young person aged 18 to 24 who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for at least six months.

It could be a useful support for businesses that are already planning to recruit, but it is worth checking the detail first.

The grant is paid in stages, and the role, employee and employer all need to meet the scheme conditions.

We have written a simple guide covering what the grant is, who may qualify and what employers should think about before applying.

Read it here: (Link in Top Comment!)

Could your business be missing out on up to £10,500?A lot of local business owners are busy just getting on with the day...
02/07/2026

Could your business be missing out on up to £10,500?

A lot of local business owners are busy just getting on with the day job, so things like Employment Allowance can easily get overlooked.

If you employ staff, it may be worth checking whether you qualify. It can reduce your Employer’s National Insurance bill by up to £10,500 - but it is not automatic, and the rules are not always as straightforward as they first seem.

Things like:
- how your business is set up
- whether you have more than one company
- and who is on the payroll

can all affect whether you can claim.

If you are not sure, feel free to drop us a message. We are always happy to have a chat and help local businesses understand where they stand.

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If you run a café, pub, restaurant, soft play centre, visitor attraction or family venue, this is worth checking before ...
30/06/2026

If you run a café, pub, restaurant, soft play centre, visitor attraction or family venue, this is worth checking before the summer holidays.

HMRC has introduced a temporary 5% VAT rate for some children’s meals, family tickets and family attractions.

But it is not a blanket VAT cut.

For example:
-> A children’s meal on a proper children’s menu may qualify. A smaller adult portion does not automatically qualify.
-> A family ticket may qualify. A normal group ticket does not automatically qualify.
-> And food, merchandise or upgrades sold separately at attractions may still need their usual VAT treatment.

So before changing prices or VAT codes, it is worth checking what actually falls within the rules.

We have put together a simple guide for local hospitality, leisure and attraction businesses.

Read the full details on our website (Link in Top Comment)

23/06/2026

Looking for your next step in accountancy?

We’re recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the team at RVP – if you are AAT qualified and working towards your chartered studies, we want to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has accounts experience and wants to keep building their confidence, client exposure and technical knowledge within a practice environment.

You’ll be working across accounts, tax and client support, with plenty of variety day to day.

Full details are on our website (Link in Top Comment ⬇️)

📢 Companies House Update 📢 Companies House services are now back online following the recent system outage.However, the...
16/06/2026

📢 Companies House Update 📢

Companies House services are now back online following the recent system outage.

However, there are currently delays in processing certain submissions while Companies House works through the backlog, including:
➡️ Confirmation statements
➡️ New company formations
➡️ Other company filing requests

If you've recently submitted a confirmation statement or are waiting for a new company to be incorporated, you may notice that it is taking longer than usual to appear on the Companies House register.

We've already contacted clients directly where we know there may be an impact and we're continuing to monitor progress closely. As Companies House works through the backlog, we'll keep processing submissions and updating clients as soon as we receive confirmation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while normal service is restored.

Late payment is not just frustrating. It can put real pressure on a small business.You have done the work, sent the invo...
16/06/2026

Late payment is not just frustrating. It can put real pressure on a small business.

You have done the work, sent the invoice, and waited for the money to come in. But when payment is late, it can affect everything from wages and supplier bills to VAT, tax planning and day-to-day cashflow.

The government’s proposed late payment reforms could help by introducing:
✅ A proposed 60-day payment cap
✅ Mandatory interest on late payments
✅ Stronger enforcement powers

That is positive news, but the basics still matter.

Clear payment terms, prompt invoicing, accurate bookkeeping and regular cashflow reviews are still essential if you want to stay on top of what your business is owed.

We’ve covered what small businesses need to know in our latest article.

Link in the comments.

Starting a business? Make sure the setup is right before things get messy.It is easy to focus on the exciting parts firs...
05/06/2026

Starting a business? Make sure the setup is right before things get messy.

It is easy to focus on the exciting parts first - the name, the logo, the website, the first customer.

But the structure behind the business matters too.

In our latest blog, we look at the key things new business owners should think about, including:
- sole trader vs limited company
- HMRC registration
- Companies House basics
- VAT thresholds
- payroll
- bookkeeping
- when to speak to an accountant

It is a practical guide for anyone starting a business and wanting to build on proper foundations.

Especially useful if you are setting up in Wiltshire or the surrounding area.

Link in the comments.

HMRC mileage rates have finally changed.From 6 April 2026, the approved rate for cars and vans increased to 55p per mile...
22/05/2026

HMRC mileage rates have finally changed.

From 6 April 2026, the approved rate for cars and vans increased to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year.

That is up from 45p, after many years with no movement.

The other rates remain unchanged:

Cars and vans
First 10,000 business miles: 55p
Over 10,000 business miles: 25p

Motorcycles: 24p
Bicycles: 20p

If your business reimburses mileage, now is the time to make sure your expenses process and internal guidance have been updated.

And yes, the boring bit still matters: keep proper mileage records.

The P11D deadline is coming up, and it is worth checking now rather than leaving it until the last minute.If your busine...
20/05/2026

The P11D deadline is coming up, and it is worth checking now rather than leaving it until the last minute.

If your business provides benefits or reimburses expenses to employees or directors, you may need to report them to HMRC by 6th July, 2026.

This can include things like company cars, private medical insurance, beneficial loans, fuel, accommodation and certain expenses.

There is also the P11D(b) to consider, which reports the employer’s Class 1A National Insurance liability. This can still be relevant even where some benefits have been payrolled.

The main risk for many small businesses is not anything unusual or deliberate. It is simply missing ordinary items because they have not been reviewed properly.

We’ve written a full guide covering what employers need to check before the deadline.

Link in the comments.

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