Open Book Accountancy

03/07/2026

🚨 stop running personal and business expenses through the same bank account.

I know it feels like extra work to open a separate account when you’re just starting out. But every month you mix them, you’re creating hours of untangling later, and probably missing deductions you’re entitled to.

The fix: open a free business checking account this week. Run every job related expense through it. Even if you’re not ready for a bookkeeper yet, this one habit will save you when tax season hits. 📊 🙌

30/06/2026

🚨 Quarterly updates with Making Tax Digital
How they work and dates you need to know
What are quarterly updates?

Quarterly updates are summaries of your business income and expenses.
Every 3 months, your compatible software adds together your digital records to create totals for each income and expense category. These totals are then sent to HMRC as a quarterly update. 📊

🌟 Who needs to send quarterly updates?

Once signed up to Making Tax Digital (MTD), you need to send a quarterly update for each source of income you have, including:
self‑employment 💻
property income 🏠

🌟 How do I send quarterly updates?

You send quarterly updates to HMRC directly through your chosen MTD software.

🙋‍♀️ What happens after I send an update?

After sending an update, you’ll be able to see an estimate of your tax bill for your self-employment and property income in your software or in your HMRC online services account.

29/06/2026

💭 What could you do with 5 extra hours every month?

Imagine spending less time sorting through receipts, tracking unpaid invoices, paying bills, or wondering where your money went—and more time growing your business.

That’s where I come in.

At Openbook accountancy, I help small business owners by taking the financial tasks off their plate so they can focus on what they do best.

✨ Services include:
✔️ Monthly Bookkeeping
✔️ Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
✔️ Financial Reports
✔️ Accounts Payable (Bill Management)
✔️ Accounts Receivable (Invoice & Payment Tracking)

Whether you’re behind on your books or simply ready to stop doing everything yourself, I’m here to help.

📩 Send me a message to schedule a free consultation and let’s talk about how we can simplify your bookkeeping.

26/06/2026

23/06/2026

🚨 Is Your Bookkeeping Ready for MTD?

Sole traders in East Lothian — new HMRC Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules are here.

From April 2026, many sole traders earning over £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software. The threshold drops to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.

Don’t leave it until the deadline.

✅ Simple, stress-free bookkeeping
✅ MTD-compliant digital record keeping
✅ Quarterly submissions handled for you
✅ Support for invoicing, expenses & tax prep

Whether you’re a tradesperson, freelancer, beauty therapist, driver, or local service business, I can help keep your books accurate and HMRC-ready.

Based in East Lothian — supporting local sole traders with friendly, affordable bookkeeping.

📩 Message today for a free consultation and find out how easy MTD can be.

18/06/2026

⭐ Have we helped you with your bookkeeping or accounting? ⭐

If you’ve used Openbook Accountancy and been happy with our service, we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.

As a small business, word of mouth means everything to us, and your feedback helps us continue to grow while helping other local businesses find someone they can trust.

Whether we’ve supported you with bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, or general accountancy advice, your kind words and recommendations truly make a difference.

Thank you so much for supporting our business — we genuinely appreciate every client who chooses to work with us. 💚

Please leave us a review below or on our business page.

12/06/2026

Your answer might surprise you.
Drop your monthly bookkeeping hours in the comments! 📊⬇️

02/06/2026

Make sure you keep all your receipts and invoices! 🧾

You’d be surprised how many businesses miss out on claiming legitimate expenses simply because they don’t keep proper records. Every lost receipt could mean money left on the table at tax time.

Stay organised, keep your paperwork in order, and make sure you’re claiming everything you’re entitled to. Your future self (and your accountant!) will thank you. 💰✅

01/06/2026

Most people think tax season starts in January.
The truth is, tax season starts the moment you earn income.
Good recordkeeping throughout the year can save you time, stress, and money when it's time to file.