Lentells Accountants

21/10/2026

💬 Don't just take our word for it...

Swipe through to see what previous Practice Managers have said about our training workshops 👉

Join Laura and Tim from our specialist medical team for a practical workshop designed to help new Practice Managers and finance staff build confidence in the financial and operational aspects of running a GP practice. Topics include:
✅ Medical accounts templates
✅ Practice funding streams
✅ NHS pension administration
✅ Taxation considerations for GP practices

Our Gloucestershire session is now fully booked and limited spaces remain for Exeter🚨
📅 Wednesday 11 November
⏰ 9am - 1pm
📍 Exeter Racecourse

Whether you're new to practice management or looking to strengthen your understanding of practice finances, this workshop provides practical guidance you can take straight back to your practice. Sign up here 👇
https://www.lentells.co.uk/events/training-day-for-new-practice-managers-and-finance-staff

20/10/2026

Alert for families: You might be able to pay the Child Benefit tax charge through PAYE, skipping the need for a self-assessment return. Find out why this new option could make tax time easier for you. Read on to see if you qualify.

Taxpayers who need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) for 2025-26 may be able to pay it through PAYE rather than completing a self-assessment tax return solely to report the charge. The HICBC applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit and the indi

16/10/2026

This week, our Bookkeeping Manager, Ashleigh, attended the Xero Roadshow at Aerospace Bristol ✈️

Ashleigh caught up with our Xero Account Manager, Phill, and spent the day learning about upcoming Xero features, discovering useful tips and tricks, and staying up to date with the latest developments in cloud accounting 🙌

The event was held beneath the iconic Concorde, making for a pretty impressive setting while exploring what's next for Xero ✨

14/10/2026

Selling a UK home? Your property gains need reporting to HMRC within 60 days, even if you don't usually fill out a tax return. Miss the deadline and penalties could apply. Find out why this matters for your next sale and how to stay on the right side of tax rules.

Anyone selling a UK residential property usually needs to report the disposal to HMRC within 60 days of completion. The requirement applies even where the individual is not normally required to report Capital Gains Tax (CGT) through a tax return. Any CGT due must normally be paid within t

12/10/2026

HMRC is contacting medical consultants about undeclared income from private healthcare. If you've received a letter, it's important to check your tax returns and act within 30 days. Don't leave it too late — find out what steps to take next and avoid penalties. Read on to understand what this means for you.

HMRC is writing to individuals it believes may have failed to declare consultancy income from private healthcare providers on their self-assessment tax returns. The letters follow information received from private healthcare providers and form part of an HMRC campaign specifically targeting the m

08/10/2026

Corporation Tax rules have a big say when companies sell business assets like property or machinery. Ever wondered how those profits get taxed in your business? Find out why this matters now for business owners and decision makers. Read on to get ahead.

A limited company usually pays Corporation Tax on the profit, known as a chargeable gain, when it sells or otherwise disposes of a business asset. Business assets can include land and property, equipment & machinery and shares. The rules also apply to most unincorporated associations

06/10/2026

Voluntary National Insurance contributions are under review with key changes in the pipeline, especially for those abroad. Could this affect your pension plans? Find out why this matters now and what it could mean for you. Read on for the latest.

The government is considering changes to the voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) system following a call for evidence published earlier this year. Voluntary NICs allow individuals to fill gaps in their National Insurance

05/10/2026

Are you new to the world of General Practice Finance? 🩺
Our specialist medical team are hosting two training workshops aimed at new Practice Managers & Finance Staff:

📅Tuesday 3rd November | 9am-1pm
📍Stonehouse Court, Bristol Road, Stroud, GL10 3RA

📅Wednesday 11th November | 9am - 1pm
📍Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS

Tim and Laura will be covering various aspects of practice management on the days including; medical accounts template, funding streams, pension administration and taxation issues.

Spaces are limited on both dates, book your place now 👇
https://www.lentells.co.uk/events/training-day-for-new-practice-managers-and-finance-staff

02/10/2026

We've counted the coins, added up the cake sales and checked the raffle totals... and the final result is in... we raised an amazing £1,189.30 for Macmillan Cancer Support 🎉☕🍰

Special thanks to the local businesses who donated raffle prizes and to everyone who baked, bought, donated and got involved💚 Swipe to see some of our lucky prize winners🙌

Numatic Charity & Community Support | Forde Abbey | Thatchers C***r | Jenny's - Cafe and Bistro | Sacred Sisters Studio | Haynes Motor Museum | Karting At Haynes | Bartlett Park Garage | Taunton Rugby Football Club | Nothe Fort | Cook Way Auto Service Centre | Evershot Bakery | 1610 Chard | Silks&Cells | Taunton Chamber of Commerce

30/09/2026

Millions of adults in the UK haven't checked their State Pension forecast — could you be missing out on key info? Find out why it matters now and how easy it is to check your forecast online or through the HMRC app. Give your retirement planning a quick health check today. Read on to see what you need to know.

A new press release from HMRC is highlighting the fact that almost 7 million UK adults could be heading towards retirement without knowing how much State Pension they may be entitled to. New research has found that around one in eight adults (12.5%) have never checked their State Pension forecast