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We are more than just numbers. We provide businesses with financial direction and leadership, helping them throughout their journey.

We are continually told by our existing clients that we are normal people and talk at their level, which must be enough to keep you reading and find out more about us and how we can help you? We are a young firm of accountants based on the Bournemouth/Poole boundary that has been providing accountancy and taxation services since 2005. Our business started trading with four clients and has grown mainly from recommendations from our client base. We now have clients in all kinds of industries spread across the south of England, from businesses requiring annual accounts, VAT and payroll preparation, to those personal clients who need annual or ad hoc tax advice. We carry the kitemark for quality from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and pride ourselves on our level of service and communication with our clients. Having started and grown the business ourselves, we are in an ideal position to share that experience and knowledge with you, something many other advisors have never dealt with. But don’t take it from us, read testimonials from our existing clients on our website. We have three partners, all who have set up and run their own business, all who’s client base has grown through recommendations and word of mouth. Ask us for testimonials from any of our clients. We have three offices - Poole, Wimborne and Bournemouth.

20/10/2026

Business owners, what will you be watching for in the budget?

We suspect “please don’t make employing people any more expensive” might be fairly high up the list.

Employer’s National Insurance is currently 15%, with employers generally starting to pay it once earnings exceed the £5,000 secondary threshold.

So it’s hardly surprising that, as we head towards the Autumn Budget, businesses will be watching closely for anything that could add further to the cost of employing people.

Tax rates are only part of the story, though.

For us, the important bit will be working through the announcements and asking:

What does this actually mean for the businesses we look after?

More cost? More admin? An opportunity to plan differently? Or, hopefully, something useful for a change…

We’ll find out on 28th October!

15/10/2026

Did you know?

If you’re self-employed and thinking about applying for a mortgage, getting your tax return sorted sooner rather than later could make life a bit easier.

From 6th October 2026, lenders will no longer accept your 2024/25 income figures as the most recent information when assessing a mortgage application.

So, if your 2025/26 tax return isn’t done yet and you’re planning to apply for a mortgage, now would be a very good time to get your information over to us.

Nobody wants their dream house held up because their accounts are still sitting on the to-do list.

If you’re not sure what you need, give us a shout.

13/10/2026

The Autumn Budget is on 28th October, and unsurprisingly, the rumour mill is already doing its thing.

Among the areas being talked about are possible changes around capital gains tax, pensions, property and further taxes on sectors such as banking. But at this stage, that’s exactly what much of it is: talk.

And there’ll no doubt be plenty more of it before the Chancellor actually gets to the despatch box.

Our advice for now? Don’t make financial decisions based on a headline about something that might happen.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on things, and once we know what’s actually changing, we’ll explain what matters and what you might need to do about it.

Until then, expect another few weeks of rumours…

08/10/2026

Would you become a company director for some easy money?

It sounds like an obvious one, but Companies House is warning about scams where people are being offered money to become directors of companies they have absolutely nothing to do with.

This one really is worth taking seriously.

Becoming a company director isn’t just putting your name on a piece of paper. It comes with real legal responsibilities, and you could find yourself connected to a company you know nothing about and have no control over.

So if someone approaches you offering money to become a director of their company, our advice is simple: Don’t do it.

If you’ve already been approached and you’re unsure what to do next, speak to us. It's better to ask the question now than discover what you’ve signed yourself up for later.

Or report it to Report Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

07/10/2026

How much should I be paying myself as a company director?

We get asked this a lot. And, as is often the case with tax, the answer isn’t quite as simple as picking a number.

For many directors, a salary of £12,570 a year, topped up with dividends, can be a tax-efficient way of taking money from the company.

We’re still seeing some directors paying themselves around £6,500 a year. It’s only marginally less efficient in some cases, but it’s worth checking rather than carrying on simply because that’s what you’ve always paid yourself.

There are exceptions, of course. If you have two directors and no other staff, for example, or you’re trying to structure things so you don’t need to make self-assessment payments, the numbers can look quite different.

So, how much should you pay yourself?

It depends. Sorry, there's easy no easy answer!

But if you’re a director and haven’t reviewed your salary recently, give us a shout, and we’ll check if you’re doing it in the most tax-efficient way for your circumstances.

06/10/2026

There’ll be plenty of headlines after the Autumn Budget.

But the more important question is what the announcements actually mean for you, your business and your money.

So, on Thursday, 29th October, we’re joining Baggette + Co. Wealth Management and Frettens Solicitors for a post-autumn budget morning at AFC Bournemouth.

Ali will be covering the accountancy and tax implications, alongside Oscar Hjalmas from Baggette + Co., looking at financial planning and wealth management, and Karen Edwards from Frettens covering the legal considerations.

We’ll cut through some of the budget noise, look at what’s actually changed and, importantly, what you might need to do about it.

There’s breakfast too. We thought that might make talking about tax at 8am slightly more appealing.

📅 Thursday 29th October
📍 AFC Bournemouth, Vitality Stadium
⏰ 8am–10am

Places are available now – book your spot: https://bit.ly/3Vn9IC1

24/09/2026

Tax deadlines have an annoying habit of coming around considerably quicker than you expect.

And when you’re running a business, remembering which return is due when - and, more importantly, when HMRC are expecting their money - is another bit of admin you could probably do without.

So, credit where it’s due, HMRC has launched a new online tool that should make things a little easier.

The tax filing and payment deadline tool asks you a few questions about your circumstances and then shows you the relevant deadlines you need to be aware of.

Even more usefully, you can add the dates to your online calendar, so hopefully there’s less chance of a deadline quietly passing you by.

It won’t make paying the tax any more enjoyable, unfortunately. But at least you’ll know when it’s coming.

If keeping on top of your tax dates is one of those jobs that always seems to end up at the bottom of the list, it’s worth having a look at HMRC’s new tool: https://bit.ly/4ykdE4F

22/09/2026

Did you know Gen Z are taking control of their finances?

Any Gen Z reading this is probably thinking, “Well, obviously.”

But a recent Bank of America study found that the number of Gen Z consumers receiving financial assistance dropped by 35% between 2024 and 2025, with 81% wanting to be seen as financially responsible.

And rather than spending everything that comes in, many are prioritising saving, career progression and longer-term goals like owning a home.

(For anyone needing the reminder, Gen Z generally means those born between 1997 and 2012.)

Which might make some of us feel considerably older than we did before reading this post…

17/09/2026

From spreadsheets to swimming goggles…

A slightly different challenge for the BKB team recently, as our very own Alison took part in a relay swim of the English Channel.

Yes, the actual Channel.

It’s a pretty impressive achievement and certainly one way to spend your time away from the office!

A huge well done to Alison and everyone involved in the relay. We’re very proud to have a Channel swimmer amongst the BKB ranks.

We’ll try not to complain about the temperature in the office again!

15/09/2026

Do you sell B2B to France?

If the answer is yes, there’s an upcoming change you need to be aware of.

France is introducing new e-invoicing requirements, going live from 1st September 2027 (earlier for large and medium-sized businesses).

If you carry out transactions that are considered to take place in France and are liable for French VAT, you’ll need to make sure you’re registered and ready for the new system.

And the French authorities are taking compliance pretty seriously, so this probably isn’t one to leave until the last minute.

As ever, they’ve produced a wonderfully simple document explaining everything: https://bit.ly/4xgPuas

If you sell into France and aren’t sure whether the changes affect you, come and have a chat with us.

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Unit 3, Vista Place, Ingworth Road
Poole
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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