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Feeling overwhelmed? Too busy to keep your bookkeeping or accountancy up to date? We can help. Bookkeeping including trial balance, reconciliation, and invoicing.

16/10/2026

💜 Still spending hours on your bookkeeping when you could be running your business?

Chasing receipts, updating spreadsheets, checking who's paid and trying to work out whether you're actually making any money?

There's a better way!

📸 No more shoeboxes full of receipts! Snap a photo and upload your receipts digitally, even when you're out and about.

🏦 Your bank transactions in one place. Bank feeds bring transactions into Xero, making it easier to keep your records up to date.

📊 Know your numbers. See how your business is performing without waiting until the end of the year.

🧾 Invoices made easier. Create and send invoices, track what's outstanding and see who's paid.

🤝 Work together in real time. We can access the same up-to-date information, spot potential issues and help you understand what your numbers are telling you.

And here's something we're particularly proud of...

🏆 LEO Bookkeeping is a Xero Gold Champion Partner!

That reflects our experience working with Xero and helping businesses get the most out of their accounting software.

But having the software is only half the story. Knowing how to use it properly is what makes the difference.

💜 Want to know more about our Gold Champion Partner status and what it means for your business?

Read our blog here 👇

https://www.leobs.co.uk/blog/xero-gold-champion-partner-status-for-leobs/

14/10/2026

💜 Lucie Explains: What do I need from you to complete your Self Assessment?

Want to make your tax return as painless as possible? Then a little preparation goes a long way!

Here's what I might need from you:

📊 Income records – Details of your self-employed earnings, rental income and any other income you've received.

🧾 Business expenses – Receipts and records of expenses you want to claim. Don't forget mileage and working-from-home costs where applicable.

🏦 Bank statements – To help check that everything has been recorded correctly.

💷 Other income – Employment income (P60/P45), dividends, taxable savings interest, pensions and other relevant income.

📋 Tax information – Your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference), National Insurance number and details of any tax already paid.

💜 Anything that's changed – New income sources, pension contributions, Gift Aid donations or other changes that could affect your tax return.

Not everything on this list will apply to you. It depends on your circumstances, and I'll let you know exactly what I need.

The important thing? Don't leave it until January to start looking for everything!

The sooner you get your information to me, the sooner we can get your return sorted and you'll know what tax you owe.

📅 31st January 2027 is the online filing and payment deadline for the 2025/26 tax year.

💜 Need help with your Self Assessment? Get in touch now, rather than joining the January rush! Which will also cost you more!

📧 [email protected]
📞 01234 247507

12/10/2026

💜 MONDAY MYTH VS FACT

❌ MYTH: “Payroll is just about paying your staff.”

✅ FACT: There's a lot more going on behind that payslip!

Paying your employees the right amount, on time, is obviously important. But that's only one part of running payroll.

Behind the scenes, there's also:

💷 Calculating PAYE tax and National Insurance

🏦 Managing workplace pension contributions and auto-enrolment

🤒 Dealing with statutory sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

🏖️ Keeping track of holiday pay and entitlements

📋 Reporting payroll information to HMRC accurately and on time

📅 Making sure deadlines aren't missed

Phew!

And that's before you factor in starters, leavers, pay rises and changes to employment legislation!

Getting payroll wrong doesn't just mean an unhappy employee. It can also mean incorrect tax deductions, missed deadlines and potential penalties.

💜 Need a hand with payroll?

At LEO Bookkeeping, we can take the payroll admin off your hands, helping you keep everything accurate, compliant and running smoothly.

📩 Get in touch with Lucie and the team to find out how we can help: [email protected]

09/10/2026

🚨 PLUMBERS, BUILDERS, ELECTRICIANS, BATHROOM FITTERS, SCAFFOLDERS... COULD THE CITB LEVY APPLY TO YOUR BUSINESS?

You might be surprised at just how many construction trades fall within the scope of the CITB Levy.

And here's something that catches business owners out...

😲 Even if you don't have to PAY the CITB Levy, you may STILL have to submit an annual Levy Return!

Yes, really!

⚠ Being exempt from paying doesn't automatically mean you're exempt from the paperwork.

So, whether you're a sole trader, subcontractor or run a construction business, it's worth understanding the rules rather than assuming they don't apply to you.

💜 In our latest blog, we explain:

✔️ Which trades could be affected
✔️ How the CITB Levy is calculated
✔️ Who qualifies for an exemption or reduction
✔️ Why you might still need to submit a return even when there's nothing to pay

👉 Could the CITB Levy apply to your business? Find out here:

https://www.leobs.co.uk/blog/citb-levy-does-it-apply-to-your-business/

And if you're unsure about your PAYE or CIS figures, get in touch with Lucie and the LEO team. We're here to help make sense of the numbers. 💜🧡

07/10/2026

💜 Can you change bookkeepers?

Of course you can. And it doesn't have to be awkward!

Your bookkeeper has access to an important part of your business, so you need to feel confident that the relationship is working for you.

You might start thinking about a change if:

📞 Communication isn't great and you're constantly chasing for answers.

📊 You don't understand your numbers because nothing is being explained to you in plain English.

⏰ Things are always last minute, leaving you worrying about deadlines.

💻 You've outgrown the service and need more support, better systems or different software.

🤝 It just doesn't feel like the right fit anymore. Sometimes businesses change and what worked a few years ago doesn't work now.

And changing bookkeepers is usually much less daunting than people imagine.

Once you've chosen your new bookkeeper, they can help manage the handover, liaise with your previous bookkeeper and make sure the information and records they need are transferred across.

You shouldn't stay with a bookkeeper simply because changing feels like too much hassle.

A good bookkeeping relationship should make running your business easier, not harder. 💜

Thinking about changing bookkeepers but worried about the hassle? Have a chat with me, Lucie. I can explain how the handover works and what we'd need from you, with absolutely no pressure to switch.

https://www.leobs.co.uk/contact/

05/10/2026

“I’m below the VAT threshold, so VAT doesn’t matter to me.”

Not necessarily! 👀

If your taxable turnover is below the current £90,000 VAT registration threshold, you generally don't have to register for VAT. But that doesn't mean you can forget about it completely. GOV.UK

Here’s why:

📊 You need to keep an eye on your turnover.

The £90,000 test looks at your taxable turnover over a rolling 12-month period, not simply your accounting year. You can also be required to register if you expect to exceed £90,000 in the next 30 days. GOV.UK

💷 You can register voluntarily.

Businesses with taxable turnover below £90,000 can choose to become VAT registered. Once registered, you may be able to reclaim VAT on eligible business purchases, although you'll also have the responsibilities that come with charging and reporting VAT. GOV.UK

📈 Growth can creep up on you.

If business is going well, that VAT threshold can suddenly become much more relevant. Registering late can mean VAT is due from the date you should have registered, and you could potentially face a penalty. GOV.UK

So the question isn't just:

“Am I over the VAT threshold?”

It’s also:

“Am I getting close to it, and do I know what happens when I do?”

💜 Not sure where your turnover currently stands or whether voluntary VAT registration might be worth considering? Speak to Lucie. https://www.leobs.co.uk/contact/

02/10/2026

📌 SAVE THIS: Your Self Assessment Preparation Checklist

January has a habit of coming around rather quickly...

A little preparation now can save a LOT of stress later.

Work through the checklist, get organised and make life easier for yourself (and your accountant or bookkeeper!) 💜

Need some help getting everything in order? Get in touch.

30/09/2026

💜 Lucie Explains: The Self Assessment countdown is ON.

⏰ 123 days to go.

31st January might still feel a long way off.

It isn't.

And there’s absolutely no benefit in leaving your tax return until January.

Get it done early and you’ll know what you owe, have more time to budget for it and avoid the January panic. You don't have to pay early just because you file early.

So, if your tax return is already sitting on your mental “I'll deal with that later” list, now is a very good time to move it up.

💜 Why do it now rather than January? Read our blog:

https://www.leobs.co.uk/blog/why-you-should-do-your-tax-return-now-not-in-january/

28/09/2026

🏠 Working from home? Can you claim some of your household costs as a business expense?

The answer is yes... but there are rules.

Depending on whether you're self-employed or operate through a limited company, and how you use your home for work, different expenses and methods of claiming may apply. You may be able to claim a proportion of costs such as:

💡 Gas and electricity
🌐 Broadband and telephone
🏠 Rent or mortgage interest in some circumstances
🧾 Council Tax
🛡️ Home insurance
🧹 Other relevant household costs

But before you start putting the whole electricity bill through the business... you can generally only claim the part that relates to your business use.

And here's where it can get confusing: the rules and options aren't necessarily the same for sole traders and limited company directors.

There are also simplified methods available in some circumstances, so you don't always have to start calculating exactly how much electricity your laptop used on Tuesday afternoon! 😆

💜 Working from home and not sure what you can legitimately claim? Ask Lucie.

Getting your expenses right isn't about claiming everything possible. It's about claiming everything you're entitled to, correctly.

Contact Lucie for a chat about your circumstances:

https://www.leobs.co.uk/contact/

25/09/2026

💾 SAVE THIS: MTD dates you really don’t want to miss!

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is here to stay, and if just hearing “MTD”, “digital records” and “quarterly updates” makes you feel slightly nervous... this one’s for you. 💜

Because MTD really doesn’t need to be scary, particularly when you have a bookkeeper helping you stay on top of it.

But there are important deadlines to know, including the next one coming up in November. 📅

So, rather than trying to cram everything into one Facebook post, we’ve put together a simple, jargon-free guide explaining:

✔️ What MTD actually means
✔️ Who needs to comply and when
✔️ The key upcoming deadlines
✔️ What those quarterly updates actually involve
✔️ How working with a bookkeeper can make the whole thing far less daunting

👉 Read: Making Tax Digital – It Really Doesn't Need to Be Scary: https://www.leobs.co.uk/blog/making-tax-digital-it-really-doesn-t-need-to-be-scary/

Save this post so you can come back to those dates when you need them. 🔖

And if you're still thinking “I'm really not sure what I'm supposed to be doing...”, speak to Lucie and the LEO team. That's exactly what we're here for. 💜🧡

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25 Osier Way, Olney
Milton Keynes
MK465

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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