Stephenson Smart

15/07/2026

We're delighted to have recently welcomed Elsie Moore to our Wisbech payroll team.

Elsie joins us as a Payroll Administrator, with over 8 years of payroll experience under her belt, having worked within NHS payrolls to managing multi-payroll processing for large workforces. She is also certified with the Institute of Payroll Professionals.

Outside of work, she enjoys going for walks, listening to audiobooks and winding down by doing some diamond art in the evenings!

Welcome Elsie 🎉

13/07/2026

The Great British Summer Savings scheme is here. VAT on eligible family activities is dropping from 20% to just 5%, running now until 1st September 2026.

Think theme parks, cinema trips, family meals out and more, all a little lighter on the wallet during the school holidays 🍔🎬🎢

For business owners, now is the time to make sure your accounting and pricing systems are ready to go. Getting this right means:

✅ Staying compliant during the relief period
✅ Updating your till systems, POS software and accounting records
✅ Standing out as a summer-ready business

Don't let the details catch you out - contact us today for help and support.

06/07/2026

Some of our Stephenson Smart team and their guests had an fantastic evening aboard the Festival Too King's Lynn party bus on Friday! 🪩🎶

Festival Too is one of the biggest FREE music festivals in the UK, and we couldn't be prouder to be among many Norfolk businesses sponsoring this amazing event.

Running across three weekends each year, it truly is something special right on our doorstep, and Friday night did not disappoint!

01/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Jo Pallant, who is celebrating an incredible 30 years with us today! 🎉

Over the years Jo has taken on a variety of roles, from PA to moving into tax and payroll, before focusing solely on tax, where she continues to do a fantastic job.

01/07/2026

Swapping spreadsheets for sunshine! Recently some of our teams headed out on some brilliant day trips together ☀☀☀

Our King's Lynn Admin and IT teams headed to Cambridge for escape room fun and punting, whilst our East Coast/Acle offices enjoyed a day at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens.

We love to invest in team building because it shows in how well we work together.

A huge thank you to everyone who organised and joined in - here's to more sunny days and great memories ahead.

29/06/2026

The P11D deadline is just around the corner! ⏰

If you're an employer in the UK, you'll need to submit a P11D form to HMRC by 6 July 2026. This covers any expenses or benefits you've provided to employees or directors during the tax year that weren't processed through payroll.

📅 Deadline: 6 July 2026

Missing the deadline can lead to penalties, so it's worth getting ahead of it now.

We're here to make the process as smooth as possible, just get in touch if you'd like a hand!

25/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Aaron Winter to the team 🎉

Aaron has joined our expanding King's Lynn office as our newest Accounts Assistant, and will be working towards his formal accountancy qualifications.

Outside of work, Aaron is a keen football fan and a regular at his local gym.

Welcome to the team Aaron!

24/06/2026

Your staff are your most valuable asset, and making sure they're paid correctly and on time, every time, is one of the most important things you can do to protect that. Whether you're spending too many hours managing payroll yourself, or you're not getting the service you deserve from your current provider, there's an easier way.

At Stephenson Smart, we take the time to get to know your business properly. You'll always have a real person at the end of the phone who understands your payroll inside and out. And we utilise modern, secure technology to make sure everything runs smoothly, every single month.

No fuss. No missed deadlines. Just expert payroll done properly and on time - so you can focus on what matters most.

Book a free payroll review today, we'd love to help – www.stephenson-smart.com/contact/

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22/06/2026

We got to take part in the Sponsored Duck Race at this weekend's Fakenham Riverside Festival with Active Fakenham.

It was great to see all of the decorated ducks, and the businesses and organisations who supported them. A great annual event for the Fakenham community.

*Photos by Alastair Robinson.

18/06/2026

Our March office is on the lookout for a Trainee Accountant (Apprenticeship) to join their growing team. 📚

Earn while you learn, gain real client experience, work towards professional qualifications, and have your tuition and institute fees funded - all with the support of dedicated mentors along the way.

Send your CV to [email protected] to apply.