The new tax year is here, and while many businesses are looking forward to a fresh start, there's a bit of a storm brewing when it comes to staffing costs. As of April 2025, Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have risen from 13.8% to 15%, and...
Well, here we are – the end of 2024! It’s been an absolute cracker of a year at Accounts Direct, and we couldn’t let it pass without a proper look back at all we’ve achieved together. From growing our team to launching new services, supporting over 500 businesses, and...
The self-assessment tax return deadline of 31st January 2025 is fast approaching. If you’re one of the millions in the UK who needs to file, it’s time to get organised and avoid the last-minute rush. Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, or have other sources of...
VAT deadlines can feel like a financial hurdle, but they don’t have to hold your business back. For small business owners and growing enterprises alike, managing VAT payments shouldn’t mean sacrificing opportunities for growth. That’s where VAT finance comes in. At...
Let’s face it—tax season isn’t anyone’s favourite time of year. For small business owners and the self-employed, the 31st January self-assessment deadline can feel like a mountain to climb. You’ve got to juggle working out how much you owe while figuring out where to...
Growing a business is a bit like climbing a mountain – exciting, challenging, and full of surprises. But if you’re doing it without a map or a guide, it’s easy to lose your way (or your wallet). That’s where a top-notch accountant steps in, helping you go from a...
As a small business owner, do you ever feel like you’re wearing too many hats? One minute you’re the marketing guru, the next you’re the head of customer service, and by lunch, you’re the IT department (which, let’s be honest, mostly involves turning it off and on...
At Accounts Direct, we’re always on the lookout for ways to make managing your finances simpler, faster, and more secure. That’s why we’ve switched to Apron, a streamlined, all-in-one platform that combines bookkeeping and payments in one easy-to-use app. In this...
The Autumn Budget has brought a lot of change for UK small businesses, especially in the areas of tax and employment costs. From National Insurance increases to a boost in the minimum wage, small businesses are now looking at how these tax shifts will impact their...
As 2024 comes to a close, small business owners need to prepare for 2025 by staying ahead of finance trends that can boost cash flow and fuel business growth. With economic uncertainty, rising costs, and shifting market demands, 2025 will bring both challenges and...
As of October 2024, the UK's new Procurement Act introduces transformative changes to how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can engage with public sector contracts. With over £300 billion in public sector procurement available annually, these reforms simplify...
As of 1st October 2024, significant changes to audit thresholds have been implemented, impacting thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Over 132,000 businesses are now exempt from mandatory audits due to these new rules, offering potential cost...