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I’m a CIMA qualified Accountant, and I have 25 years of experience working across a range of businesses from large investments banks to SME’s.

From his office in Lewisham, AIMS Accountant Grant assists clients in and around South East London including Greenwich, Peckham, Beckenham and Bromley with all tax, accountancy and business advisory services. I most recently helped to grow a start-up company from 2 employees to 50+, so I very much understand the hard work and dedication required to develop a successful SME. I enjoy resolving financial and tax issues, providing a professional service and being approachable for my clients.

15/10/2026

Q4 is here. How healthy is your business?

October is the perfect time to step back and review the numbers that really matter before year-end.

Are you tracking:
✅ Cash flow
✅ Outstanding debtors
✅ Gross profit margins
✅ Overheads and fixed costs
✅ Tax liabilities
✅ Forecast sales vs actual performance
✅ Progress against your business goals

The businesses that finish the year strongest are often the ones that review their performance now, not in January.
A simple financial health check can help uncover opportunities to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and plan with confidence for the year ahead.

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14/10/2026

A recent tribunal case saw a w**e distributor's R&D tax claim rejected by HMRC after the business was unable to provide sufficient evidence that its project met the requirements for R&D tax relief. The result? The company lost its claim and faced a significant repayment.

With HMRC continuing to scrutinise R&D claims, it's more important than ever to ensure that:
✅ Your project genuinely qualifies for R&D tax relief
✅ You can demonstrate a scientific or technological advance
✅ Detailed records and supporting evidence are available
✅ Any claim submitted is accurate, robust and fully supported

Many businesses are approached by third-party firms promising substantial R&D refunds. Before proceeding, make sure you speak to your AIMS Accountant.

We're here to help you understand whether a claim is appropriate, identify any potential risks, and ensure you're making informed decisions based on the latest HMRC guidance and tribunal outcomes.

A quick conversation today could save a costly headache tomorrow.

08/10/2026

Running a business can make it difficult to switch off.

Bookkeeping after dinner, payroll at the weekend, tax paperwork when you should be doing something else... financial admin can quickly spill into your personal time.

As National Work Life Week continues, it could be a good opportunity to think about what you really need to handle yourself.

An accountant can support you with areas such as:

📚 Bookkeeping
👥 Payroll
📅 Tax deadlines
💷 Cash-flow planning
📊 Understanding your business figures

Freeing up some of that time means you can focus on running your business, or simply spend a little less of your evening thinking about it.

05/10/2026

Thinking about running your own accountancy practice?

Many accountants dream of being their own boss, but starting from scratch can feel like a big leap.

With AIMS, you can enjoy the benefits of running your own practice while having the support of an established and trusted brand behind you.

Benefits of joining AIMS include:

✓ Be your own boss
✓ Work flexibly around your lifestyle
✓ Build your own client portfolio
✓ Benefit from ongoing support and resources
✓ Join a nationwide network of experienced professionals

Independence doesn't have to mean going it alone.

If you're considering the next step in your accounting career, AIMS could help you build a successful practice with the support you need.

Find out more about joining AIMS today.

01/10/2026

The cost of a coffee might be small. But when you run a business, it’s often the smaller recurring costs that quietly build up over time.

It could be:

☕ Software subscriptions you rarely use
☕ Supplier price increases
☕ Bank or payment fees
☕ Insurance or utilities coming up for renewal
☕ Regular services that no longer offer the same value

October is a good opportunity to look through your outgoings and check where your money is going.

Small savings can make a useful difference to your cash flow over the course of the year.

Your AIMS accountant can help you understand your costs and keep a closer eye on your business finances.

28/09/2026

Three quarters of the year down. How is your business performing?

The end of Q3 is a great time to compare your plans with what has actually happened so far.

Here are 5 areas worth reviewing:

✅ Revenue - Are sales meeting expectations?

✅ Expenses - Have your costs increased?

✅ Cash reserves - Do you have enough available for upcoming commitments?

✅ Debtors - Are customers paying you on time?

✅ Forecasts - Does your Q4 budget still reflect your plans?

Regularly checking your numbers can help you identify issues early, spot opportunities and make better-informed decisions for the final quarter.

Your AIMS accountant can help you understand what your figures are telling you and plan for the months ahead.

24/09/2026

Newly self-employed? There’s an important October date to be aware of.

If you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the previous tax year and haven’t registered before, you may need to tell HMRC by 5th October.

September is a good time to:

✅ Check whether you need to register

✅ Make sure your income records are organised

✅ Review your allowable business expenses

✅ Start gathering the information you’ll need for your return

Getting organised early can make Self Assessment much easier, and give you more time to deal with any questions before the January deadline.

Not sure what you need to do? Your local AIMS accountant can help.

21/09/2026

It might only be September, but for businesses relying on Christmas trade, financial planning may already need to be underway.

A busy festive period can mean spending more before the additional revenue starts coming in.

Things to start thinking about include:

🎄 Stock and supplies

🎄 Seasonal employees

🎄 Supplier payment dates

🎄 Marketing costs

🎄 Expected changes in sales

🎄 Working capital

Understanding when money will leave and enter your business can help you prepare for potential cash-flow gaps.

If Christmas is an important trading period for your business, your AIMS accountant can help you forecast ahead and make sure your finances are ready.

17/09/2026

Inflation and interest rates regularly make the headlines, but what could changes in the economy mean for your business?

They can affect areas such as:

📈 Supplier and operating costs

💷 The cost of borrowing

🛒 Customer spending

👥 Wage pressures

📊 Cash flow and financial forecasts

While you can’t control changes in the wider economy, you can prepare your business for different scenarios.

Regularly reviewing your forecasts can help you understand how changing costs, sales, or borrowing expenses could affect your finances, and give you more time to respond.

An AIMS accountant can help you understand the numbers behind your business, and plan ahead with confidence.

14/09/2026

When you’re busy running a business, it can be easy to focus on today’s priorities and put longer-term financial planning to one side.

Pension Awareness Day is a useful reminder for business owners to think about the future too.

That could mean reviewing:

✅ Your workplace pension responsibilities

✅ Employer contributions

✅ Your own retirement plans as a business owner

✅ How longer-term financial goals fit alongside your business plans

Making time to review your position now can help you build a clearer picture of your future finances.

Your AIMS accountant can help you consider pensions as part of your wider financial planning.

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Suite 118, 81 Lee High Road
London
SE135NS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://www.aims.co.uk/accountants/grant-holbrook/

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