ILex Accountancy Services Ltd

ILex Accountancy Services Ltd Here to help businesses grow and succeed.

Is your VAT return ready for submission?If your business submits quarterly VAT returns, now is the time to make sure eve...
13/07/2026

Is your VAT return ready for submission?

If your business submits quarterly VAT returns, now is the time to make sure everything is up to date.

Accurate VAT returns help you:
👉 Stay compliant with HMRC
👉 Avoid penalties or interest
👉 Claim back the VAT you’re entitled to

Keep your invoices, expenses, and records organised, and double-check figures before submitting.

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Accountants aren’t mind readers… but we do need the information first 🧾We often get asked for advice or accounts reviews...
10/07/2026

Accountants aren’t mind readers… but we do need the information first 🧾

We often get asked for advice or accounts reviews, but the first step is always the same - having up-to-date records and information to work from.

Whether it’s bookkeeping, bank statements, or software updates, we can only see the full picture when everything is kept 'current'.

Once that’s in place, we can do what we do best - support you, advise you, and help you plan ahead properly.

Clear communication and good records make everything easier for everyone.

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What business owners think accountants do vs what we actually do🤝There’s a common assumption that accountants are just h...
06/07/2026

What business owners think accountants do vs what we actually do🤝

There’s a common assumption that accountants are just here to “do the numbers” or deal with HMRC paperwork.

In reality, we’re here to help you understand your business - what you do and don’t need to pay, how to stay compliant, and how to be as tax efficient as possible.

We don’t work for HMRC - we work for you.

Good accounting is about giving clarity, not just producing figures.

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Common mistakes that can cause issues with HMRCWhen it comes to business records, it’s often the small things that get o...
03/07/2026

Common mistakes that can cause issues with HMRC

When it comes to business records, it’s often the small things that get overlooked.

Like:
👉Thinking you’ll remember what a payment was for later
👉Keeping receipts without noting the purpose
👉Leaving records until year-end and trying to piece things together

The key point is simple - if something can’t be clearly explained, it can be difficult to support it later on.

Good record keeping doesn’t need to be complicated, just consistent.

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Wishing a very happy birthday to Caitie 🎉Hope you have a lovely day from all of us at iLex 💚
30/06/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Caitie 🎉

Hope you have a lovely day from all of us at iLex đź’š

There’s more to it than just starting work and sending invoices.If your self-employment income goes over £1,000, you'll ...
26/06/2026

There’s more to it than just starting work and sending invoices.

If your self-employment income goes over ÂŁ1,000, you'll usually need to register with HMRC, keep accurate records, and complete a Self Assessment tax return each year.

You'll also be responsible for paying Income Tax and National Insurance on your profits.

And with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax beginning from April 2026 for some self-employed individuals and landlords, keeping good digital records is becoming more important than ever.

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Did You Know? 🚲 If you use your own bicycle for business journeys, you may be able to claim 20p per mile in tax relief.T...
22/06/2026

Did You Know? 🚲

If you use your own bicycle for business journeys, you may be able to claim 20p per mile in tax relief.

This can apply to trips such as:
✔️ Visiting clients
✔️ Travelling to a temporary workplace
✔️ Attending training courses or business events
✔️ Collecting supplies for your business

It's a small detail that's easy to overlook, but those miles can soon add up.

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Still spending hours on admin every month?The right accounting software can save time, give you a clearer view of your f...
19/06/2026

Still spending hours on admin every month?

The right accounting software can save time, give you a clearer view of your finances, and help you stay on top of Making Tax Digital requirements.

Whether you're using spreadsheets, outdated software, or you're not sure where to start, we can help make the move to cloud accounting simple.

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Thinking of becoming self-employed? Here are a few key things HMRC expects you to know 👇✔️ Register as self-employed if ...
15/06/2026

Thinking of becoming self-employed? Here are a few key things HMRC expects you to know 👇

✔️ Register as self-employed if your income before expenses goes over £1,000
✔️ Keep accurate records of income and expenses
✔️ Submit a Self Assessment tax return each year
✔️ Pay tax and National Insurance on your profits

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Things HMRC Actually Cares AboutIt’s usually not the big flashy mistakes that cause problems with HMRC - it’s the smalle...
10/06/2026

Things HMRC Actually Cares About

It’s usually not the big flashy mistakes that cause problems with HMRC - it’s the smaller things that get overlooked over time.

Things like:
👉Missing records
👉Payroll errors
👉Late submissions
👉Incorrect mileage claims

Most issues come down to poor organisation rather than intentional mistakes.

Keeping accurate, up-to-date records goes a long way when it comes to staying compliant and avoiding unnecessary stress later on.

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Gloucester
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