Clare Kaye Bookkeeping

31/07/2026

How am I feeling on the 31st July after the first quarter of MTD in line with VAT Returns...... Like I want to go and lie down in a dark room!
HMRC's system kicked all the VAT Agent links off so had to redo these the same time the MTD Agent links had to be checked & authorised, sorry clients for the bombarding!

Software hiccups, non submissions, lost signed documents, HMRC not recognising the logins, yeah it has been a bit of a nightmare. Throw in clients queries & software issues, I thought I was going to internally combust 😝

What do we do now, we take a breather, ignore that tomorrow is August, catch up on admin & filing and come up with ways of making it run a bit smoother, which may mean some clients move from 3 monthly paperwork to monthly! We learn, and we grow, and we move forward.

Hope your quarter was gentle to you ☺️

21/05/2026

An international day I can truly get involved in! I do love a cuppa, what's your favourite brands of tea, I like Dorset Tea & West Country Miles Tea 🫶

06/04/2026

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter weekend 🐣

16/03/2026

MTD Blowing your mind?!
If you are currently a client and due to be signed up in April I am confident we have already had a conversation to get you set up, if you are in the second tier next year (£30k turnover or more) expect an email from me in the Autumn to start planning!
If you are not currently a client and you think you may need to be signed up but not sure, drop me a message and we can have a little no obligation chat to see what can work for you.

07/02/2026

While I have a bit of down time in February & March I am really focusing on what I can do to make MTD run smoothly next year and become even more confident in using some well known software to help your business.
Over the last week I have spent hours updating my Xero knowledge, even becoming a Xero Partner, and been on various support & training calls of how to link this with Hubdoc.
Hubdoc is free, just limitations on uploads depending on which level of Xero you have. But this means if you want to try to keep on top of some day to day purchases you can use the app, or email directly into the software ready for me to do my bit to code it to where it needs to be in your accounts.
Happy to book a call in if you have any queries 🤓 Every day is a learning day!

04/02/2026

Wow what a generous offer, for a tiny bit of your time you could be in with as chance to win the £400 shoot. Imagine what that could do for your business 🤞

📣 Calling all small & medium local businesses!

I’m giving away a 1hr business brand shoot worth £400 🎁 and I’d love your help.

All you need to do is complete a super-short 1-minute questionnaire to share your opinion — and you’ll be entered into the draw.

👉 To take part, simply comment “YES PLEASE” and I’ll send you the link.

Know a business owner who’d love this?

Tag them or share this post so they don’t miss out!

Thank you so much — your feedback really means a lot 💛

31/12/2025

A little something to bring in the New Year!

How would you like to get yourself AND a friend a £25 Love2Shop voucher EACH?!

I am offering to any friends, current clients, etc, if you refer
either a;
Sole Trader for Tax Returns for the year ending March 2026,
And or MTD Sole Trader Returns starting now or in 2026,
Or a Sole Trader / Small Business for VAT Returns for the 2026
calendar year to me, you will both receive £25 each Love2Shop vouchers direct
to your door/email inbox.

T's & C's
New clients need to be signed up to my books between 1st January
2026 and 31st March 2026 for work to commence in the 2026 calendar year
Only for new clients for the financial year ending 2026 (no last
minute 2025 returns I'm afraid)
Sole Trader MTD Returns needs to be on Software (I can set this up
for you & you don't need to use it, but it does make my side of things
easier)
Maximum entry 1 per person within the 3 months!
(Please also note I do not run Payroll nor do end of year filing
for Limited Companies, although I can support the end of year Accountant with
regular Bookkeeping & or VAT Returns)

Please drop me a message or an email! [email protected], and
please like & share my page if you have two mins to spare 🥰 https://www.facebook.com/clarekayebookkeeping

Wishing you all a Prosperous, Happy & Healthy New Year

18/12/2025

I would like to wish all my followers and clients a very merry Christmas & a wonderful New Year, Thank you for all your support over the last year 🥳

07/12/2025

Oh these wet days certainly make it easier to sit at my desk with my lap warmer and a nice hot chocolate! Only 4 tax returns left to do before January, 3 of these are already at a draft stage 👌 so taking some time today to catch up on some other tasks.
What's your go to drink while your working?.... Hopefully non alcoholic! 🤭