Lakeview Accountants

Lakeview Accountants Chartered Accountants And at Lakeview, you have the assurance that your personal accountant is a company director.

Lakeview is a chartered certified accountancy firm with vast experience in all aspects of accountancy, offering services that go beyond the standard. As well as delivering a recognised high standard of accountancy services, at Lakeview we aim to be friendly, understanding and approachable to all our clients. Our responsive team offers valuable advice on business and personal finance, specialist se

rvices, such as assisting subcontractors with CIS and assistance with mergers and acquisitions. Because our charges are based on a fixed price quote, you always know how much the service will cost, before you ask us to work for you . Our aim is to surpass your expectations, increase your profits and reduce your tax liabilities. Please feel free to call us to discuss what we can do for you.

A gentle reminder for Self Assessment taxpayers If you received a Winter Fuel Payment, it may be worth checking whether ...
04/06/2026

A gentle reminder for Self Assessment taxpayers

If you received a Winter Fuel Payment, it may be worth checking whether it needs to be included on your tax return.

With the Self Assessment rules changing from time to time, it’s easy to overlook certain payments or allowances.

If you’re unsure what needs to be reported, we’re always happy to help and answer any questions.

📞 Get in touch with our team for friendly, straightforward advice.
01732 760 387
[email protected]

If you need to use your car for work (not simply just for travelling to or from work) you'll now be able to claim tax re...
22/05/2026

If you need to use your car for work (not simply just for travelling to or from work) you'll now be able to claim tax relief on 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles driven in the tax year. This is up 10p from 45p per mile. Although only announced this week it can be backdated to 6 April 2026.

30/04/2026

📢 Reminder for parents of 16–19 year olds:

If your teenager is continuing in approved education or training after their GCSEs, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim to keep receiving payments.

Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August after your child turns 16 unless you confirm their plans with HMRC.

This applies to approved full-time education (such as A-levels or equivalent) or certain training programmes (but not higher education like university).

Make sure you respond to HMRC’s letter or update your details online to avoid any interruption to your payments.

If you’re unsure whether your child’s course qualifies, it’s worth checking or seeking advice.

28/04/2026

Unpopular opinion from an accountant: doing your own Making Tax Digital isn’t saving you money it’s costing you 💸

Yes, you can do it yourself.

But if you charge £75 an hour and spend five hours a month on MTD, that’s £375 gone. Every month. On admin ⏳

Add software fees and suddenly “DIY” isn’t cheaper it’s just unpaid work 😬

And that’s before mistakes, missed reliefs, or zero tax planning 📉

So, when you say you’re saving money… you’re not.

You’re just choosing to be your own lowest-paid employee 👀

The real question isn’t “Do I need an accountant?”

It’s: why are you doing £75 an hour work for free? 🤔

If you or someone you know are having this self-debate, feel free to get in contact and call the office on 01732 760387

20/04/2026

P11D season is here 📊

Don’t forget the deadline for submitting your P11D forms is 6 July. If you’ve provided employees with benefits or expenses (company cars, private medical insurance, interest-free loans and more), you’ll need to report them accurately to HMRC.

✔ Review all employee benefits
✔ Check for any taxable expenses
✔ Submit on time to avoid penalties

If you need support with your P11D submissions, now’s the time to get it sorted.

Chasing rainbows 🌈✨A reminder that even after the rainy days, there’s always something bright waiting on the other side....
13/04/2026

Chasing rainbows 🌈✨

A reminder that even after the rainy days, there’s always something bright waiting on the other side.

In accountancy (and life!), it’s all about perspective. Finding clarity, balance and those little moments that make it all worthwhile.

31/03/2026

📢 Important Update for Business Owners 📢

From 1st April, Companies House will cease its free service for filing company accounts and company tax returns.
Businesses will need to use commercial software or an accountant to submit future filings.
It’s also important to be aware that access to historical filings through this service will be removed, as these records are being deleted. If you may need copies for your records, now is the time to download them.
For existing Lakeview clients, there is no impact—everything will continue as normal.
If you know someone who may be affected by these changes and would like guidance, we would be more than happy to speak with them.
If you have any questions about how this change may affect you or your business, Lakeview will be happy to help.

17/03/2026

🔔 Statutory Sick Pay Changes from 6 April 2026 – What Employers Need to Know

From 6 April 2026, significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will take effect under new employment legislation. These reforms will expand eligibility and increase employer responsibility when employees are off sick.

Here are the key changes:

1️⃣ SSP will be payable from day one
The current system includes three unpaid “waiting days” before SSP begins. From April 2026, this waiting period is removed, meaning SSP is payable from the first qualifying day of sickness absence.

2️⃣ Lower Earnings Limit removed
Currently, employees must earn at least the Lower Earnings Limit to qualify for SSP. From April, this threshold is abolished, meaning many lower-paid and part-time workers will become eligible for SSP for the first time.

3️⃣ New SSP calculation method
SSP will be the lower of:
• £123.25 per week, or
• 80% of the employee’s average weekly earnings

Average weekly earnings are based on the 8 weeks prior to the sickness absence.

What this means for employers
✔ More employees may qualify for SSP
✔ Possible increased payroll cost exposure for short-term absences
✔ Payroll systems and sickness policies may need updating

If you’re an employer, now is a good time to review your sickness absence procedures and payroll processes before the new rules come into effect to ensure they reflect the above changes.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums and mother figures out there. 🌸

Balancing family, careers, businesses, and everything in between takes dedication, resilience, and care — qualities we admire every day.

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers in our team, our clients, and our community. Thank you for everything you do.

Wishing you a relaxing and well-deserved Mother’s Day. 💐

11/03/2026

📣 Free Zoom Session: Get Ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Are you prepared for the upcoming Making Tax Digital changes? Join our free online session where we’ll explain what MTD means for you and how to stay compliant without the stress.

🗓 Date: 20 March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00
💻 Location: Zoom - send us an email and we can send you the link

In this session we will cover:
✅ What Making Tax Digital is and who it affects
✅ Key deadlines and requirements
✅ How to keep digital records correctly
✅ Software options and practical tips
✅ Live Q&A with our team

This session is ideal for self-employed individuals, landlords, and small business owners who want to understand the upcoming changes and get ahead. essential for those who have income over £50,000 last tax year. However if you are lower but want to get ahead of the changes that will impact you in the future you are more than welcome.

📩 Reserve your place today by emailing [email protected]

Spaces are limited.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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