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Based in Reading, Abacus Antics provides bookkeeping services in Berkshire and surrounding counties. Visit www.abacusantics.co.uk for more information.

Our philosophy is to be honest, work with integrity and help your business to flourish; your success is our focus. Up to date information enables businesses to make informed decisions, increase profit and reduce costs. Cloud accounting enables us to operate remotely whilst giving you, the business owner, access to information 24/7 from any device. Remote doesn't make us too distant though, we still enjoy a chat and a catch-up to understand what's happening with the business! We can put together a solution that suits your business from encouragement and training allowing you to do your own bookkeeping well to full monthly bookkeeping, management account reporting and cashflow.

20/10/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆… 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁! 😅

If you're self-employed and haven't submitted your Self-Assessment tax return yet, October is a great time to get it off your list.

The deadline for your 2025/26 Self-Assessment tax return is 31 January 2027.

And whilst nobody wants to spend their December thinking about tax returns, getting it sorted now means:

✔️ One less thing hanging over you

✔️ You know what tax you owe

✔️ You have time to deal with any queries

✔️ You can enjoy Christmas without January panic!

Don't leave it until the last few days of January.

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 😉

16/10/2026

“Do I really need to keep every receipt?”

It's a question we hear a lot.

And the answer isn't quite as simple as “yes, keep absolutely everything forever.” 😅

But you do need to keep adequate records to support your business transactions and expenses.

And here's where things can get messy…

You buy something for the business.

You put the receipt in your email.

Then six months later you're trying to remember:

What was this for?

Was it actually for the business?

Where's the receipt?

Why did I buy this?! 😂

Sound familiar?

Keeping your receipts and records organised as you go makes life much easier, particularly when it comes to preparing your accounts and answering questions about transactions.

A simple system can be enough.

📁 Keep digital receipts together

📁 Make sure they're clearly identifiable

📁 Don't rely on your memory months later

📁 Keep your records for the required period

And remember, a bank statement showing the payment isn't necessarily the same thing as having the supporting receipt or invoice.

So yes, that little receipt you were about to throw away might actually be worth keeping!

How do you currently keep track of your receipts, paper, email, an app, or a mixture of everything? 👇

12/10/2026

We took a little time away from the spreadsheets, deadlines and numbers for a lovely team lunch together.

We were also celebrating 10 years of Abacus Antics 🙌🙌

It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running a business, so it was really nice to step away from the desks, enjoy some good food and have a proper catch-up.

Because whilst we take your finances seriously… we don’t take ourselves too seriously! 😂

A big thank you to our brilliant team for all the hard work, support and laughs along the way. 🫶

Here’s to good food, good company and plenty more Abacus Antics! 🥂

Now… back to the spreadsheets! 😂

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02/09/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗠𝗧𝗗) 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲!
🙌

We had 10 clients in our first group, so we've now been through the whole process – signing up, ID checks, linking software to HMRC and, of course, those first quarterly submissions.

And we weren't alone! 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗠𝗥𝗖 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. 😲

Were there a few teething problems? Of course! 😅 But actually, it all went pretty smoothly. HMRC struggled to answer some of our questions at times… we're all learning together!!!

What we've really loved is how positive our clients have been about the change.

For some, it's been a completely different way of doing their bookkeeping. Instead of the annual spreadsheet marathon, trying to remember what happened months ago and hunting for missing information, they're using software and keeping things up to date as they go.

And they're seeing the benefits.

📈 Their numbers are more current
💷 They know how the business is doing
🧮 They have a much better idea of what their tax bill is likely to look like

We've learnt a lot too. We know where the little bumps in the road are and feel much better equipped to help clients through them – guiding, explaining and holding hands where needed!

And now we're turning our attention to the 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗧𝗗... 🚀

As we complete 2025/26 personal tax returns, we're already starting conversations with clients who will be brought into MTD next April.

We're talking about what the change will mean for them, which software will work best and what we can start doing now to make the transition easier.

The big lesson from our first group? 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⏰

Starting early gives people time to get used to the software, change their bookkeeping habits and ask plenty of questions along the way. 💬

Much better to arrive at next April feeling 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 than facing a last-minute scramble! 💪

24/08/2026

Your Bookkeeper Can Save You Money 💷

Many people think a bookkeeper is simply there to record transactions.

In reality, good bookkeeping helps you spot unnecessary spending, identify trends, improve cashflow and make sure you don't miss allowable business expenses.

It's not just about keeping records. It's about helping your business become stronger and more profitable.

If you'd like to see what a professional bookkeeper could do for your business, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

17/08/2026

Less Stress 😊

Imagine never having to search for missing receipts or worry about whether you've remembered everything at tax time.

Keeping your records organised throughout the year means deadlines become much less stressful and you're always prepared.

With Making Tax Digital on the horizon, having good bookkeeping habits now will make the transition even easier.

If you'd like a calmer approach to your business finances, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

10/08/2026

Better Business Decisions 📊

When your bookkeeping is up to date, you always know where your business stands.

You'll have a clearer picture of your income, expenses and cashflow, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

No more guessing. Just clear, accurate information when you need it.

If you'd like to understand your business finances better, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

03/08/2026

More Time ⏰

Most business owners start their business because they're passionate about what they do, not because they enjoy bookkeeping.

Every hour spent chasing receipts, reconciling bank accounts or worrying about invoices is time you're not spending with your customers, growing your business or simply enjoying life.

A good bookkeeper gives you back that valuable time so you can focus on what you do best.

If you would like to spend less time on paperwork and more time running your business, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

27/07/2026

Many business owners invest in learning new skills and growing their knowledge 📚

Training courses, workshops, seminars, and professional publications may be allowable expenses if they relate to maintaining or updating skills you already use in your business.

Understanding what qualifies can sometimes be confusing, so it's always worth checking before making assumptions.

Good record keeping makes it much easier to track these investments in your business.

If you would like help keeping on top of your bookkeeping, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

20/07/2026

The Small Costs Soon Add Up 📮

Many business owners remember the big expenses but forget about the smaller ones.

Postage, stationery, printer ink, business magazines, trade journals, and professional subscriptions can all add up over the course of a year.

Keeping digital copies of receipts helps ensure nothing gets missed and gives you a more accurate picture of your business costs.

If you would like help staying organised, Abacus Antics can help. Message us anytime.

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Reading
RG65GL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.abacusantics.co.uk/

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