Shepherd Partnership

02/09/2026

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Before clicking a link, making a payment or sharing information, stop and check. If you’re unsure, ask us first — a quick check could save you time, money and stress.

25/08/2026

Simple Assessment? 🤔

Not sure what it means or what you need to do? We’re here to help! 📩 Get in touch with us today.

20/08/2026

MTD is NOT optional!

If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, make sure you’re keeping up with the new requirements.

Need help? Get in touch! 👋

14/08/2026

Making Tax Digital is here — are you ready? 📊

With reports suggesting around 400,000 taxpayers may still not have registered, now is the time to check whether MTD applies to you.

Not sure what you need to do? We can help.

📩 Get in touch with Shepherd Partnership today.

13/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk to join our friendly and professional accounting practice as soon as possible.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a diverse range of clients and is looking for flexible working hours in a supportive and welcoming office environment.

If you are an experienced bookkeeper looking to join a respected accounting practice, where your skills and professionalism are valued, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV together with a brief covering letter to [email protected]

06/08/2026

If you’re earning extra income – whether that’s photography, cake making, floristry, stationery, content creation or another side hustle – it’s worth checking whether you need to tell HMRC. 📸🎂💐📚💷

📌 Key points:
• If you earn more than £1,000 from your side hustle in a tax year, you may need to register for Self Assessment.
• HMRC has launched its Help for Hustles campaign to help people understand their tax obligations.
• There’s also a quick online tool to help you find out if you need to report your additional income.

16/07/2026

Meet Lily (AAT qualified) and Jacob who is currently an apprentice studying AAT, both of whom have kindly shared their experiences with us.

Lily became an apprentice after her GCSEs whereas Jacob chose to do A-levels before following the apprenticeship route. Neither Jacob nor Lily felt that they were missing out on the university experience but rather felt that an apprenticeship had given them a head start on those following the traditional university route.

They both attend/ attended college one day a week, giving them the perfect balance between work and learning and allowing them to meet with other students for that social experience. Both said that doing an apprenticeship has boosted their confidence and enabled them to gain valuable workplace experience. It has helped to make them well rounded, experienced employees and valuable assets to Shepherd Partnership.

In short, they chose the apprenticeship route to gain workplace experience and work towards qualifications whilst still receiving a salary and avoiding costly student debt. It’s a relationship that is mutually beneficial to both employer and employee and some of the advantages to employers are laid out below.

15/07/2026

⭐A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!⭐

We'd like to once again give a massive thank you to all of the sponsors for the 2026 Skipton Business Awards.👏

The awards couldn't happen every year without this fantastic support, so thank you for helping to deliver one of the best nights of the Skipton business calendar!🎉

A BID thanks goes to...

📝AWB Charlesworth Solicitors - Headline Sponsor & Arts & Culture Award
🎤Your Skipton Radio - Media Partner
🛌🏻Skipton Hotel - Arrival Drinks
🍸Nightshade - Best Evening Entertainment Venue
💼TaxAssist Accountants - Retailer of the Year
🐟Bizzie Lizzie's - Best New Business
👓Benjamin Opticians - Business Service Award
🙌Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - Coffee Shop of the Year
🏠Hardisty - Evening Musician
🎉Elsworth at the Mill - Floral Displays
💇‍♀️Melvin & Co Skipton - Hair & Beauty Business of the Year
🤝Shepherd Partnership - Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year
📚Craven College - Leisure & Tourism Award
☕Coffee Care - Pub/Bar of the Year
👔NDML - Restaurant of the Year
⭐Crag and Co - Skipton's Shining Star

Check out our sponsor page here to find out more...👇
https://bit.ly/4yac0Dp

08/07/2026

✨Health & Wellbeing Award Sponsor for 2026!✨

We'd like to give a big thank you to Shepherd Partnership for sponsoring the Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year!🥳

Whether it’s a gym, yoga studio, spa, or wellness centre, let us know who stands out to you and why.💥

Entries are still open for a few more days...👀
Make one today 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qd3xOH

07/07/2026

Defra recently shared an article about Capital Grants, which we believe may be of interest to a number of our farming clients.

Capital Grants help farmers, land managers and rural businesses carry out practical improvements that benefit the environment across England.

If we can help with any part of the process, please don't hesitate to contact Chris Airey, our Agricultural Manager.

Defra recently shared an article about Capital Grants, which we believe may be of interest to a number of our farming clients.Capital Grants help farmers, land managers and rural businesses carry out practical improvements that benefit the environment across England. The 2026 Capital Grants offer is...