Ridgefield Consulting

03/09/2026

A belated Happy Birthday to Wendy Wu! 🎉
Last week, we surprised her with a card and a voucher for one of her favourite shops, Oliver Bonas. 🎁

Wendy is a real ray of sunshine in our office and is always willing to go the extra mile for both her clients and the team. We’re incredibly lucky to have her as part of the Ridgefield Consulting team, so it was only right that we spoiled her a little for her birthday!

We hope you had a lovely birthday, Wendy! 🥳

25/08/2026

Want to understand your bookkeeping?

Whether you’re planning to manage your bookkeeping yourself or are considering working with an accountant, understanding the fundamentals is an important part of managing your business finances.

Our latest guide explains what you need to know about bookkeeping, including the records you should keep, how to keep your financial information organised and what you need to consider throughout the year.

Having a good understanding of your bookkeeping can help you keep better track of your finances, make more informed business decisions and ensure you’re prepared when it comes to your tax and accounting obligations.

Read our guide to learn more about what you need to do for your bookkeeping.

Keep your finances in order with our comprehensive bookkeeping guide. Learn what you need to do to maintain accurate records and ensure financial health.

21/08/2026

If you want to reach your financial goals, you need to know what’s happening with your profits.

It’s easy to focus on sales, turnover and revenue when you’re trying to grow a business.

👉 But these figures only tell you part of the story.

Understanding your margins gives you another tool to make decisions based on what’s actually happening in your business.

There are three key profit margins to understand: gross, operating and net — and knowing how they work can help you get much more from your financial figures.

Whether you want to:
📈 Increase profitability
💷 Improve your pricing
📊 Control costs
🚀 Invest in growth
🎯 Work towards a specific financial target

Swipe through our latest carousel to learn the difference and start putting your margins to work.

19/08/2026

RIDGEFIELD CONSULTING X OXFORD STARS

The Oxford Stars are pleased to announce that Ridgefield Consulting are a club sponsor for the 26/27 season!

On their sponsorship, they had this to say :

“We’re proud to announce that we’ll be sponsoring the Oxford Stars Ice Hockey Team for the 2026/27 season! 🏒

Ice hockey is the sport closest to our Managing Director Simon Thomas's heart. Of all the sports he’s tried over the years, nothing has given him quite as much enjoyment. Having spent much of his youth skating at Oxford Ice Rink, he jumped at the opportunity to support a growing local team.

Simon is proud to be one of the home and away shirt match sponsors for the 2026/27 season and recently met with Chris Montgomery, General Manager from the Oxford Stars Ice Hockey Team to seal the deal!

Keep an eye out for the Ridgefield Consulting logo on their jerseys this season – we’re proud to be part of the team! 🏒👏”

19/08/2026

You're making sales, but do you know your profit margin?

And no, we don't just mean how much profit your business made last year.

Revenue can look great on paper, but it doesn’t automatically tell you how healthy your business is.

Your profit margin can give you a much better idea of how effectively your business is turning revenue into profit.

It can also help you spot where costs are eating into your profits, assess your pricing and understand whether your business is in a position to invest and grow.

But which margin should you be looking at?

📊 Gross? Operating? Net?

And knowing the difference matters.

In our latest guide, we explain what each profit margin means, how to calculate it, what makes a healthy margin and practical ways you can improve yours.

👉 Read our guide to understanding and improving your profit margin:

https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/understanding-your-profit-margin

14/08/2026

We’re proud to announce that we’ll be sponsoring the Oxford Stars Ice Hockey Team for the 2026/27 season! 🏒

Ice hockey is the sport closest to our Managing Director Simon Thomas's heart. Of all the sports he’s tried over the years, nothing has given him quite as much enjoyment. Having spent much of his youth skating at Oxford Ice Rink, he jumped at the opportunity to support a growing local team.

Simon is proud to be one of the home and away shirt match sponsors for the 2026/27 season and recently met with Chris Montgomery, General Manager from the Oxford Stars Ice Hockey Team to seal the deal!

Keep an eye out for the Ridgefield Consulting logo on their jerseys this season – we’re proud to be part of the team! 🏒👏

12/08/2026

🏖️ Can you claim holiday costs through your business?

With the summer holiday season in full swing, you might be wondering whether any of your travel costs can be treated as a business expense.

The answer? Sometimes. If your trip has a genuine business purpose, certain costs may be allowable — but there are important rules to follow.

Our latest guide explains what you can and can’t claim, including flights, accommodation, meals and extending a business trip into a holiday.

👉 Read our guide: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/claim-a-holiday-through-business

31/07/2026

Today marks Sophia’s final day of her two-week work internship with us here at Ridgefield Consulting!

Sophia Finn has just completed her first year studying BSc International Management at the University of Manchester and joined us to gain first-hand experience of working within a professional services firm.

Over the past two weeks, Lauren, our Marketing & PR Manager, and Grace, our Practice Manager, have been giving Sophia an insight into life at Ridgefield — from both an accounting and marketing perspective — while supporting her as she explored different areas of the business.

We would like to thank Sophia for all her hard work, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn during her time with us. You have been a real asset to the team, and we hope you have enjoyed your experience as much as we have enjoyed having you here.

Thank you also for the lovely chocolates — and we hope you enjoyed the flowers and card from us all! 💐 🍫

We wish you all the best for the rest of your studies and your future career journey.

24/07/2026

We're pleased to have been featured in the Oxford Mail discussing the upcoming 31 July HMRC payment on account deadline.

Our latest commentary highlights why millions of Self Assessment taxpayers can be caught out by this often-overlooked deadline, particularly those who are self-employed, landlords, or have additional sources of untaxed income.

If you're required to make a payment on account, it's important to check what you owe before the deadline to avoid unnecessary interest charges.

Read the full article here:

Millions in the UK are facing a surprise HMRC tax bill, with taxpayers now warned about a deadline in July 2026.

21/07/2026

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Sophia, who is joining us for a two-week workplace internship.👩‍🎓💻

Sophia has just completed her first year of a BSc in International Management at the University of Manchester. Home for the summer, Sophia reached out to Ridgefield directly, eager to gain insight and hands-on experience within our firm.

Lauren, our Marketing and PR Manager, will be mentoring Sophia throughout her internship, offering her a direct look into the firm’s marketing operations.

This morning, Sophia attended an introductory presentation on accounting and the various aspects of marketing at Ridgefield, and received her first mini brief.

She has certainly hit the ground running, and we’re excited to see the value she will bring to the team during her time with us.