PPS Chartered Accountants

09/10/2026

Receipts in the glovebox. Invoices sitting in your inbox. Expenses you keep meaning to record.

Sound familiar?

Small bookkeeping tasks can quickly build up when you are busy running a business.

Setting aside a little time each week to organise receipts, record expenses and check invoices can make month-end and year-end much simpler.

Better still, having a reliable bookkeeping process means you can spend less time chasing paperwork and more time focusing on your business.

Need help keeping everything in order? PPS Accounting can support you with your bookkeeping and accounting.

08/10/2026

Are you looking at your accounts regularly, or only when a deadline is approaching?

Keeping your bookkeeping up to date is about more than staying compliant. It gives you a clearer view of what is happening in your business.

Regular, accurate records can help you understand:

• what is coming in and going out
• where costs may be increasing
• which invoices are still outstanding
• how your cash flow is looking
• whether you are prepared for upcoming tax and VAT payments

Good financial information can make business decisions much easier.

If your accounts are always playing catch-up, PPS Accounting can help you keep everything organised and up to date.

07/10/2026

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

19th October: For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send an Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to claim any reduction on what you'll owe HMRC.
It is also the deadline for employers operating PAYE to pay HMRC by post, for September.

03/10/2026

October is underway. Is your bookkeeping keeping up?

A new month is a useful time to check that your financial records are up to date, rather than leaving everything until a deadline is looming.

A few simple checks can make a big difference:

✔ Make sure sales and purchase invoices have been recorded
✔ Reconcile your bank transactions
✔ Check for any overdue payments
✔ Keep receipts and supporting documents organised
✔ Review upcoming VAT, payroll or tax deadlines

Keeping on top of the numbers throughout the year gives you a much clearer picture of how your business is performing and can save a lot of last-minute stress.

If your bookkeeping is starting to take up more of your time than you’d like, PPS Accounting can help you stay organised and on track.

01/10/2026

Yesterday was Sally's final day as the Chair of BNI! She spoke about how much she enjoyed chairing the meetings and is looking forward to continuing her membership with Sally Stockreisser as the new Chair.

Simon Chaplin, pictured with Sally below, is staying on as the group treasurer for another year.

30/09/2026

Today we'd like to share a huge thank you to Business Biscuit for sharing our story about James celebrating his qualification!

A Swindon accountant who started his career as an apprentice has completed five years of study and 13 exams to become a Chartered Certified Accountant.

26/09/2026

Payroll is one of those business tasks where accuracy and consistency really matter.

Your employees expect to be paid the right amount, on time, while employers also need to stay on top of deductions, reporting and payroll records.

As a business grows, managing payroll internally can become increasingly time-consuming.

Outsourcing payroll can give business owners one less regular administrative task to manage, while helping ensure the process stays organised and accurate.

If payroll is taking valuable time away from running your business, speak to PPS Accounting about how we can support you.

24/09/2026

VAT can quickly become time-consuming when you are trying to manage it alongside everything else involved in running a business.

From keeping accurate records to understanding what can be reclaimed and making sure returns are submitted correctly, small errors can create unnecessary headaches.

A regular, organised approach makes VAT much easier to manage.

Rather than waiting until the deadline is approaching, keeping records up to date throughout the quarter can help you understand your position and prepare for what is due.

Need support managing your VAT? PPS Accounting can help you keep things clear and on track.

22/09/2026

Good bookkeeping is about much more than keeping records up to date.

When your figures are accurate and organised, you have a much clearer picture of how your business is performing. You can see what is coming in, what is going out and where you may need to take action.

Leaving bookkeeping until the last minute can make it harder to spot cash flow issues, prepare for tax deadlines or make confident business decisions.

Keeping on top of it throughout the year means fewer surprises and better information when you need it.

If your bookkeeping is becoming another job you never quite get around to, PPS Accounting can help.

19/09/2026

⏰ If your VAT return always becomes a last-minute task, it might be time to change the routine.

For most VAT-registered businesses, the deadline for submitting a VAT return and paying HMRC is usually one calendar month and seven days after the end of the accounting period.

But waiting until the deadline is close can make it much harder to deal with missing invoices, incorrect records or unexpected figures.

Keeping your VAT records organised throughout the period can make preparing the return far more straightforward and give you better visibility of what may be due.

PPS Accounting can support businesses with VAT preparation and submissions, helping you stay organised and on top of your obligations.

👉 Need help making VAT less of a headache? Get in touch with our team.