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Friendly Accounting firm with offices based in Johnstone and Elgin offering help for any and all of your accounting needs.

15/10/2026

At Northgate Accounting, we’re here to help take the stress out of managing your business finances, giving you more time to focus on running your business.

Our services include:

✔️ Year-end accounts
✔️ Corporation tax & personal tax returns
✔️ Bookkeeping & VAT
✔️ Payroll services
✔️ Business advice & tax planning

Whether you’re a sole trader or a limited company, we’re happy to help with your accounting needs and keep things running smoothly.

📍 With offices in Johnstone & Elgin, get in touch with our team to find out how we can help.

12/10/2026

🎄We're a Christmas Food Donation Point!🎄

Here at Northgate Accounting, we're delighted to be collecting food donations on behalf of the charity, Streetcare Volunteers, supporting their Christmas Eve Food Parcels initiative to help local families in need this festive season.

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, and we'd love to do our little bit to help make it brighter for those in our local community.

We're collecting non-perishable food items such as tinned goods, pasta, rice, cereals, biscuits and more!

📍 Drop-off location:
Northgate Accounting
32 Houstoun Court
Johnstone, PA5 8DL

🕗 Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

You'll also spot our food donation posters displayed in our office windows, so you know you're in the right place!

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference to a local family this Christmas.

We'd be so grateful for any support, and please feel free to share this post to help spread the word!

Let's come together and spread a little kindness this Christmas! ❤️

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 2026 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health matters, not just today, but every day.

With so much of our time spent at work, it’s important to create an environment where people feel supported, listened to and comfortable speaking up when they’re struggling.

Sometimes the smallest things can make a difference - checking in with a colleague, taking a proper break, getting outside for some fresh air, or simply asking, “How are you?” and really listening to the answer.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s keep the conversation going and remember to look after ourselves and each other. 💚

05/10/2026

Q2 of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax covered the period from 6 July to 5 October 2026, so now is the time to start getting your figures together.

If you're affected by MTD, it's a good time to make sure your records are up to date and everything is ready for your quarterly update.

✔️ Make sure your bookkeeping is up to date
✔️ Check your income and expenses
✔️ Reconcile your bank account
✔️ Make sure you're ready to submit your quarterly update

📅 Q2 quarterly updates are due by 7 November 2026.

Need a hand keeping on top of your MTD records? At Northgate Accounting, we can help you stay organised and make sure you're ready for your quarterly deadlines.

Getting things up to date now means there's plenty of time to check everything before the deadline.

01/10/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness, encourage people to check their breasts regularly, and show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Knowing what’s normal for you and checking regularly can help you notice any changes sooner. 💗

This month, we’re showing our support for those living with breast cancer, those going through treatment, survivors, and the families and friends supporting them.

29/09/2026

Q4 is coming!

There are just three months left of 2026, so now is a great time to take stock and think about what you’d like your business to achieve before the year is out.

Whether it’s:

📈 Increasing your turnover
💰 Improving cash flow
🧾 Getting on top of your bookkeeping
🎯 Reaching a target you set at the start of the year
📋 Or simply heading into 2027 feeling more organised

A lot can happen in three months!

What’s one thing you’d love your business to achieve before the end of 2026?

25/09/2026

📢 September Weekend Opening Hours

Our Johnstone office will be closed today and Monday for the September Weekend.

Our Elgin office will remain open as normal and the team will be available to help with any queries.

We hope everyone enjoying the long weekend has a lovely break! 🍂

22/09/2026

If you run a limited company, taking money out isn't quite as simple as transferring whatever you need from the business bank account.

There are several different ways you can take money from your company, and each has different tax and reporting implications.

Here are some of the most common:

🔹 Salary
You can pay yourself a salary through payroll. This can be a tax-efficient way of taking money from your company, depending on your circumstances.

🔹 Dividends
Dividends are paid from your company's available profits after Corporation Tax. They can be a tax-efficient way to extract profits, but there are rules around when and how they can be paid.

🔹 Director's loan account
Money can sometimes be taken from the company as a director's loan, but this needs to be recorded correctly and there can be tax implications if the balance isn't repaid.

🔹 Business expenses
If you've personally paid for legitimate business expenses, the company can reimburse you. This isn't really "income" - it's simply the company paying you back for costs you've incurred on its behalf.

🔹 Pension contributions
Your company can potentially make contributions directly into your pension. This can be a tax-efficient way of extracting value from the company while also planning for the future.

The most tax-efficient approach will depend on your circumstances, so it's worth planning how you extract profits rather than simply taking money as and when you need it.

Not sure which options are right for you? That's where we can help.

📩 Get in touch with Northgate Accounting to discuss your options.

18/09/2026

Did you know… the word “salary” is linked to the Latin word for salt?

Salt was incredibly valuable in ancient times, and the Latin word "salarium" is where our modern word “salary” eventually came from.

So, technically, when payday rolls around… you’re earning your salt!

15/09/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes when your business makes a sale?

You make a £1 sale - but that’s just the start.

📈 It’s recorded as income
Your accounts now know you've made £1 of sales.

🏦 The payment is tracked
Whether it's paid straight away or comes in later, your bookkeeping keeps track of what you're owed and what reaches your bank.

📊 It contributes to your figures
That £1 forms part of your turnover and, after your expenses are taken into account, your overall profit.

💷 It may affect your tax
Depending on your business, the sale could have an impact on VAT, Income Tax or Corporation Tax.

🔄 Now multiply it...
One sale is easy to keep track of. Hundreds or thousands of sales, alongside expenses, payroll, VAT and bank transactions, are a different story!

Good bookkeeping helps you keep track of every pound and understand what’s really happening in your business.

Need a hand keeping your books up to date? Get in touch with the Northgate team.

Address

Suite 1, 141 High Street
Elgin
IV301DS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://northgateaccounting.co.uk/

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