A4G Chartered Accountants

21/07/2026

Ever wonder why your turnover keeps growing but the money in the bank never quite seems to catch up?

A few reasons costs have crept up faster than most businesses priced for:

• Employer National Insurance is now 15%, and kicks in at a much lower threshold than in 2022
• The National Living Wage has risen sharply, with knock-on effects through the whole pay structure
• Borrowing costs are well above the near-zero rates many businesses built their plans around before 2022
• Corporation tax on profits above £250,000 is now 25%, up from 19%

None of these show up as a single hit. It's a gradual squeeze from several directions at once, which is exactly why it often goes unnoticed until someone steps back and looks at the bigger picture.

16/07/2026

Missed our cash flow panel event? Here's your chance to catch up 👇

We brought together A4G, The Finance Hub and Bibby Financial Services for an evening on why cash flow has become such a squeeze for businesses lately.

The good news: there are practical ways to manage it, and our panel covered plenty of them.

Watch the full recording here https://www.a4g-llp.co.uk/blog/event-recap-build-smart-with-strong-cash-flow

Got questions after watching? Drop them in the comments or get in touch, we're happy to help.

Watch our full event recording to learn how to build smart cash flow when you are grrowing your business, from management accounts to finance options.

16/07/2026

Here's a question worth sitting with: would you rather grow your turnover by 25%, or keep an extra £250,000 in the business?

Most business owners say growth, without hesitating.

But since 2022, rising costs, wages and tax have quietly eaten into margins everywhere. For a lot of businesses, "growth" hasn't actually meant more money left over at the end of the year.

We've broken down why turnover can be a misleading number, and the three figures that tell you what's really going on.
🔗Link in comments below

03/07/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Accounting Excellence Employer of the Year award! 🎉

This shortlist is particularly special to us because, from day one, we’ve been passionate about creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and able to build long, fulfilling careers.

We believe in growing from within, and we’re incredibly proud that almost all of our senior leadership team started their journey with us as school or university leavers.

Together, our team represents an incredible 549 years of combined service at A4G. That’s not just a number; it reflects the strong relationships we’ve built with one another and with our clients over the past 30+ years.

While we’ve grown as a business, we’ve worked hard to maintain the family feel that has always been at the heart of A4G.

It is genuinely a pleasure to come to work each day and be part of this team, so we’re incredibly honoured to have been recognised with this shortlist. Thank you to everyone who has helped make A4G such a special place to work.

17/06/2026

England’s first World Cup game is tonight ⚽

There’ll be millions of armchair managers (us included) across the country explaining exactly what they’d do differently.

Business owners know the feeling…

Good luck to England tonight!

08/06/2026

Who says you have to choose between high-level advisory work and a life outside the office?

We’re looking for an Audit and Accounting Manager who wants the best of both worlds.

You’ll lead audits and prepare statutory accounts, but you’ll also get stuck into M&A projects and due diligence. It’s the variety of a large firm with the personality of an independent practice.

Our team shares a combined 545 years of experience, with over 25% of our staff having dedicated more than a decade to the firm. You’ll have a huge wealth of knowledge to tap into while you manage your own team and build client relationships.

At A4G, we work hard, but we play hard too. From our legendary Christmas quiz to our regular team events, we make sure we’re more than just colleagues.

If you’re a motivated communicator who wants real responsibility and a supportive team behind you, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your CV: [email protected]

04/06/2026

Love technical tax but hate the "compliance factory" feel?

Most Tax Senior roles keep you hidden in the back office. At A4G, we want you front and centre. We’re looking for someone who can navigate the maze of CGT, IHT, and VAT, but explain it to a client in a way that actually makes sense.

You’ll manage your own private client portfolio and work directly with our partners on complex advisory stuff.

We’re a personable practice, which means we care as much about our team culture as we do about tax legislation. Expect team lunches, seasonal surprises, and a workplace where your milestones (like big birthdays or weddings) are actually celebrated.

Whether you’re already qualified or want us to fund your CTA (including 30 days study leave), we’ll give you the platform to become a true expert.

Send us your CV: [email protected]

P.S. Here’s a snap of our latest celebration lunch for the lovely Gemma, who recently got married.

06/05/2026

⏳ *BIPN Corporate Gala - An Evening of Voices, Vision and Influence | Fri, 15th May* ⏳

Less than 2 weeks to go for first ever *British & Indian Professional Networking (BIPN)* Corporate Gala and You don't want to miss it. This event brings together *Business leaders, Award winning speakers and Senior executives* from the British, Indian and wider Asian community. We will have strong representation from businesses across many industries, including Finance, Technology/AI, Properties, Healthcare, Food and Beverages, Legal, Accounting and many more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your network, grow your business and career by collaborating with like-minded professionals while enjoying Drinks and 3 course Dinner.

Limited seats left, reserve yours now 👉
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/indusstrategicpartnerslimited/2061422

Event Details:
📅 Date: Fri, 15th May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM Till Late
📍 Venue: Oakley House, Bromley, BR2 8HA
👔 👗- Black Tie/Gown/Business Formal

BIPN Corporating Networking Gala – Oakley House, Bromley Common, Bromley, Fri 15 May 2026 - Join us this May 2026 for the BIPN Corporate Gala, an exclusive evening bringing together leading British & Indian professionals and the wider Asian business community in London. Enjoy welcome drinks an...

22/04/2026

Our new office, with a rainbow overhead 🌈

A nice reminder of new beginnings and that we’re building in the right direction…

10/04/2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live

As of 6 April, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now in effect for sole traders and landlords with gross income over £50,000.

Across the last week, we’ve seen a lot of noise online. Penalty concerns, software frustration, and confusion about what actually applies.

Here is the A4G take on the week one noise:

✅ It’s about turnover, not profit
There is still confusion here. If your gross income is over £50k, you are in scope. Don’t wait for a letter to tell you what you should already know.

✅ Software is a tool, not a tax
There is understandable frustration about cost. But moving to real-time digital records gives you something far more valuable: clearer visibility of margins and performance throughout the year, not just at year end when it’s too late to act.

✅ Bridge or build?
“Bridging software” is trending for those sticking with spreadsheets. But we’re advising clients to use this moment to build a more robust, automated finance function.

The goal: Don’t just aim for compliance. Aim for a better-run business. The first quarterly update isn’t due until August, but the digital trail starts now.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by software choices or unsure what this means for your cash flow, get in touch. We can help you cut through the options and choose what actually fits your business.

We also have a simple tool to help you work out which software is best for you. Comment “SOFTWARE” and we’ll send it over