Accounting
Whether you do your own accounts or hire an accountant to look after your books, here are some guides to help you keep on top of the numbers.
Key Guides
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Setting up accounts for a sole trader – a beginner’s guide
If you decide to work for yourself and begin trading as a sole trader, (self-employed) you will need to set up your accounts to record your income and expenses. In order to do this, you will…
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Top 10 tips for choosing an accountant for your small company
Most small business owners say that their accountant is their most valuable advisor – a good accountant will keep your books in order, help with tax planning, and will ensure that you meet all your…
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How to choose the best online accounting software for your business
Small business accounting software has changed massively in recent years. Thankfully, the advent of cloud computing has consigned the days of buying book-keeping software in a box and installing it on your own computer to…
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Book-Keeping basics every small business owner should know
Few people start a new business so they can do paperwork. Spending time adding up receipts or pushing invoices around a desk is nobody’s idea of fun – unless you’re starting up as a book-keeper…
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Financial and management accounts – the differences
In this guide, we take a look at the differences between financial and management accounts, and how each type of accounts can benefit your business.
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How to set up and manage payroll for your business
If you’re starting to employ people in your business, mastering payroll is going to become an essential part of your business. Get it wrong and you risk unhappy employees and potential penalties from HMRC. There’s…