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If you're looking for an accountant who...✅ Actually picks up the phone and answers your questions, big or small, withou...
14/07/2026

If you're looking for an accountant who...

✅ Actually picks up the phone and answers your questions, big or small, without making you feel like a nuisance
✅ Explains tax and accounting in plain English, not jargon, so you genuinely understand your numbers
✅ Spots the allowances and opportunities you didn't know existed, rather than just filing your return
✅ Feels less like a supplier and more like a partner who's invested in your business doing well
✅ Gives you a nudge when something needs doing, so nothing slips through the cracks
..well, you're in the right place. These are benefits raised in genuine comments from our own clients, and you can read all their five-star reviews on our Google profile.

Get in touch with Gillian on 01252 612484 or [email protected] to book a discovery call.

Earlier this week, the Accounting Clarkes team met at the beautiful Botleigh Grange hotel for our monthly catch-up befor...
09/07/2026

Earlier this week, the Accounting Clarkes team met at the beautiful Botleigh Grange hotel for our monthly catch-up before the summer break, and of course, a delicious afternoon tea.

After our marketing meeting (and a pop quiz from Chris on taxable benefits!), discussion turned to holiday plans and commenting on the weather. 😆

As you can see, there were plenty of smiles when the food arrived. The hotel was lovely and quiet; we suspect the staff had been rather busy in previous weeks with various leavers' proms.

All in all, it was a very enjoyable afternoon.

For many sole traders and landlords, MTD has meant moving away from spreadsheets that have served them perfectly well fo...
07/07/2026

For many sole traders and landlords, MTD has meant moving away from spreadsheets that have served them perfectly well for years. That is not a small ask. Changing the way you manage your finances feels significant, and the last thing you want is to invest time getting to grips with a new system only to realise it is not the right one for you.

If we had £1 for every time we were asked "Which accounting software should I use?" we'd have a very tidy chunk of change in our pocket!

There is no single right answer when it comes to accounting software, and with a little guidance we've shared in this blog, finding the right fit is more straightforward than it might seem.

Take a read; we'd love to hear what you think. https://accountingclarkes.com/blog/which-cloud-accounting-software-is-right-for-your-business/

There are two important deadlines approaching:1) If you make payments on account for your self-assessment tax bill, your...
01/07/2026

There are two important deadlines approaching:

1) If you make payments on account for your self-assessment tax bill, your second payment is due on Friday, 31 July.

This is estimated based on how much tax you paid in the previous tax year, so if you want to be accurate, you will need to complete your 2025/2026 tax return beforehand.

2) If MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment applies to you this tax year, your first quarterly submission is due on Friday, 7 August.

What's concerning is that the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) estimates that over 100,000 unrepresented taxpayers are yet to register for MTD. They have five weeks to get their tax affairs in order or face falling behind at the first quarterly submission.

Do share and repost to help spread the word about these very important deadlines.

As we are coming to the end of another quarter, it's a good time to pause and reflect.Do you regularly compare your fina...
29/06/2026

As we are coming to the end of another quarter, it's a good time to pause and reflect.

Do you regularly compare your financial forecasts with actual performance? You know what we're going to say - if not, you should!

The process of comparison (and reforecasting) isn't just a box-ticking exercise; there's real value in analysing the differences:
✅ It's a benchmark of business performance and how well you performed against your goals
✅ When you find variances, you can start to ask questions as to why actual figures were better or worse in that area (and use it to better inform future forecasts)
✅ It gives you an opportunity to plan more effectively in the future, especially if there's a tricky cashflow obstacle up ahead.

Lots of our clients ask us to help them create financial forecast reports, and then to help with the comparison to actual performance. We appreciate that staring at a report with rows of figures can be overwhelming, and sometimes you're unsure what the right insights are to take from the report. That's why we take the time to explain what the numbers show and help you understand them. We love it when our clients make the connections!

If financial forecasts leave you with your head in your hands, but you'd like to better understand the numbers in your business, we'd love to hear from you.

There is a dual challenge facing business owners right now:➡️ Rising costs versus price-sensitive customers. It is a dif...
25/06/2026

There is a dual challenge facing business owners right now:

➡️ Rising costs versus price-sensitive customers.

It is a difficult position to be in, and one that many SME owners are trying to navigate without a clear strategy behind their pricing decisions.

The temptation in a tough market is to hold prices down to stay competitive. But if your costs have increased and your prices have not kept pace, your margins will be shrinking. Over time, that is not sustainable.

In this blog, we explore pricing strategies businesses can use and the importance of reviewing prices regularly to ensure profitability.

https://accountingclarkes.com/blog/are-you-confident-in-your-pricing/

For those who may not be aware, Companies House has been experiencing some technical issues with its online filing servi...
17/06/2026

For those who may not be aware, Companies House has been experiencing some technical issues with its online filing services.

Over the last few days, online filing services have been unavailable while they have investigated the issue, and the good news is that everything is back up and running again (as of yesterday).

Anyone who tried to file their annual accounts or confirmation statement on time and was unable to because of the technical issues will be able to appeal any late-filing penalties that may be issued. Companies House have confirmed that screenshots and timestamps from failed filing attempts will be taken into account.

Understandably, Companies House now has a backlog to work through, so we'd recommend continuing to keep a personal record of when documents are being filed.

Although we're not huge football fans, it's difficult to get away from the World Cup chatter, so we want to wish England...
17/06/2026

Although we're not huge football fans, it's difficult to get away from the World Cup chatter, so we want to wish England the very best of luck with their first group stage match at this year's World Cup Tournament.

We'll probably catch the highlights tomorrow, but fingers crossed they get off to a positive start!

Almost two-thirds of invoices sent by UK SMEs last year were paid late. Not enough small businesses realise that they ca...
15/06/2026

Almost two-thirds of invoices sent by UK SMEs last year were paid late.

Not enough small businesses realise that they can legally charge interest on any overdue amount.

So we've pulled together our best advice to explain when a business has a legal right to charge interest and how to calculate it.

If late payments are having an impact on your business, reach out to our team. We aren't debt collectors but we'll help you understand your numbers and plan around the unpredictable.

Last month, we became members of the FSB! Our first event was the relaunch of FSB in North East Hampshire, which happene...
11/06/2026

Last month, we became members of the FSB! Our first event was the relaunch of FSB in North East Hampshire, which happened to be right on our doorstep at the UBC offices.

We heard from Steve Jones from Skills for Business Training Ltd about positioning your business for success, motivation and employee engagement.

Then, Emma Selby from SiGNAL BiZHUB spoke about how people should not try to build a business alone (something we wholeheartedly agree with!)

We're looking forward to catching up with fellow FSB members at events in the near future.

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