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BTS Accountancy is a new company that provides Accountancy and Bookkeeping services for small and medium sized business.

BTS Accountancy is an accounting practice that stands out from the crowd. Our primary aim is to assist business owners in gaining control over their businesses. We accomplish that in an unusual way, providing support throughout their business venture.

31/10/2026

Even if you are not VAT registered yet, you should track VAT from the start 🧾📊

VAT registration is based on taxable turnover, so growing businesses need to know where they stand before they cross the line.

▪️ Track taxable turnover
VAT registration is triggered when taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in a rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to go over the threshold in the next 30 days ⚖️

▪️ Check monthly
Do not wait until year end. Look back over the previous 12 months every month 🔍

▪️ Know what counts
Taxable turnover includes sales that are standard-rated, reduced-rated or zero-rated. Exempt income is treated differently.

▪️ Plan your pricing
VAT affects how much you charge, how invoices look and how much cash you need to set aside 💷

▪️ Keep clean records
Good bookkeeping makes VAT registration and returns much easier if the time comes 📌

Starting a business? We can help you track VAT properly from day one and avoid late registration problems.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

28/10/2026

Growth is exciting, but it can quickly create tax pressure if you do not plan ahead 📈🧾

More sales, more staff and more expenses can all affect VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and cash flow.

▪️ Track VAT early
If your taxable turnover is growing, check the rolling 12-month VAT threshold regularly. Late registration can create backdated VAT and penalties ⚖️

▪️ Plan PAYE before hiring
New employees mean wages, Employer’s NI, pensions and payroll submissions. These costs need to be built into your cash flow forecast 💼

▪️ Save for Corporation Tax
Profit does not mean all the money is available to spend. Set aside tax as profits are made, not when the bill arrives 💷

▪️ Review pricing and margins
If costs increase but prices stay the same, growth can reduce profit instead of improving it 🔍

▪️ Use monthly reports
Regular bookkeeping and management accounts help you see risks before they become urgent 📊

Planning to grow? We can review your numbers and help you scale without tax surprises.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

24/10/2026

Companies House ID checks are now an important compliance point for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) 💼⚖️

Identity verification is designed to make the company register more reliable and reduce misuse of company structures.

▪️ Who needs to verify
Directors, PSCs and people setting up or managing companies need to verify their identity with Companies House or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider 🔍

▪️ Why it matters
If you do not complete the required checks, it may affect company filings, appointments and your ability to keep company records compliant 📌

▪️ Do not leave it late
Existing directors and PSCs have deadlines linked to their Companies House requirements, so it is worth checking what applies to your company ⏰

▪️ Keep records updated
Make sure director details, PSC information and confirmation statement records are accurate and consistent 🧾

Need help understanding what Companies House changes mean for your business? We can review your company compliance and help you stay on track.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

21/10/2026

Payroll journals connect your payroll to your accounts 💼🧾

Without them, your year-end figures may not show the true cost of employing staff.

▪️ Staff costs need to be accurate
Wages, Employer’s NI, pensions and deductions should be recorded correctly in the accounts 📊

▪️ PAYE liabilities should match
Your bookkeeping should show what is owed to HMRC for PAYE and National Insurance. If it does not match payroll reports, year-end becomes harder 🔍

▪️ Pension figures need checking
Employee deductions and employer pension contributions should agree with payroll and pension provider records 💷

▪️ Errors affect profit
If payroll costs are missing or posted incorrectly, your profit figure may be wrong. That can affect tax planning ⚖️

▪️ Cleaner records save time
Accurate journals make year-end accounts faster, clearer and easier to review ⏰

Want your payroll and accounts to line up properly? We can review your process before year end.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

17/10/2026

VAT-ready bookkeeping means your records can support every figure on your VAT return 🧾⚖️

It is not just about submitting on time. It is about submitting figures you can explain if HMRC asks.

▪️ Reconcile regularly
Bank and card transactions should match invoices, receipts and payments 📊

▪️ Use the right VAT codes
Standard rate, reduced rate, zero rate, exempt and outside scope must be treated correctly 🔍

▪️ Keep VAT invoices
Supplier invoices and customer invoices should be complete, stored clearly and easy to find.

▪️ Check reports before submission
Your VAT return should match your accounting software VAT report, not manual guesses or last-minute estimates 📌

▪️ Review unusual items
Mixed-use expenses, reverse charge items and large purchases should be checked before the return is submitted 💷

Want cleaner VAT records and fewer return issues? We can review your bookkeeping setup.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

14/10/2026

The first 90 days can shape how smoothly your business runs later 💼🧾

Getting the basics right early helps you stay compliant, understand cash flow and avoid stressful surprises.

▪️ Register properly
Make sure you are set up correctly with HMRC or Companies House, depending on whether you are a sole trader or limited company ⚖️

▪️ Open a separate business account
Keeping business and personal money separate makes bookkeeping cleaner and reduces mistakes 💷

▪️ Set up bookkeeping early
Choose accounting software, track invoices and keep receipts from day one 📊

▪️ Understand your tax responsibilities
Check what applies to you: Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE or National Insurance ⏰

▪️ Watch cash flow
Do not just track sales. Monitor what is coming in, what is going out and what you need to save for tax 🔍

Starting a business? We can help you set up properly and build strong foundations from the beginning.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

10/10/2026

Management accounts are not just for bigger businesses 📊 They help business owners understand what is really happening before year end.

Instead of waiting months for annual accounts, you can use regular reports to make smarter decisions now.

▪️ See profit clearly
Management accounts show whether the business is actually making money after costs, wages, overheads and tax planning 💷

▪️ Spot problems early
Rising costs, falling margins, late payments or weak cash flow are easier to fix when you see them quickly 🔍

▪️ Plan growth with confidence
Before hiring, investing or expanding, you can check whether the numbers support the decision 📈

▪️ Understand what works
You can see which products, services or clients are profitable, and which ones may need repricing or reviewing 📌

▪️ Reduce year-end surprises
Regular reporting keeps accounts cleaner and makes tax planning easier 🧾

Want clearer numbers and better business decisions? We can help you use management accounts to plan ahead.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

07/10/2026

VAT registration is not based on your tax year. It is based on a rolling 12-month taxable turnover test 🧾📊

That means growing businesses need to check turnover regularly, not just when accounts are prepared.

▪️ Know the threshold
You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes over £90,000 ⚖️

▪️ Check it monthly
At the end of each month, look back over the previous 12 months. If you only check once a year, you may already be late 🔍

▪️ Understand taxable turnover
This includes sales that would be standard-rated, reduced-rated or zero-rated for VAT. Exempt income is treated differently, so mixed businesses need extra care 🧾

▪️ Plan before you cross it
VAT affects pricing, invoices, cash flow and bookkeeping. Leaving it too late can mean backdated VAT, penalties and interest 💷

Want us to check your VAT position and help you avoid late registration problems?

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

03/10/2026

Auto-enrolment is not something you set up once and forget 💼⚖️

Employers have ongoing workplace pension duties from the day their first member of staff starts work.

▪️ Checking eligibility
Staff should be assessed correctly based on age and earnings. If someone’s pay changes, their pension position may change too 🔍

▪️ Sending the right letters
Employees need the correct pension information at the right time. Missing communication is a common compliance issue.

▪️ Paying contributions on time
Employee deductions and employer contributions must be calculated and paid correctly 💷

▪️ Keeping records
You should keep evidence of assessments, opt-ins, opt-outs, pension contributions and employee communications 🧾

▪️ Reviewing regularly
Payroll, pension uploads and bookkeeping should match, especially before year end 📊

Need help managing payroll and pension duties properly? We can review your setup and help keep you compliant.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

30/09/2026

Mileage claims can reduce taxable profit, but only if they are recorded properly 🚗🧾

HMRC expects clear mileage evidence, not rough estimates.

▪️ What to record
Keep a mileage log showing the date, start and end location, reason for the journey and number of business miles 🔍

▪️ What counts
Business journeys can include client visits, supplier trips, temporary workplaces or business meetings. Normal commuting does not usually count ⚖️

▪️ Current mileage rates
For the 2026/27 tax year, cars and vans are 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p per mile after that 💷

▪️ Keep supporting evidence
Diary notes, invoices, meeting records or appointment details can help prove the journey was business-related 📌

▪️ Avoid common mistakes
Do not round up mileage, claim personal journeys or mix business and commuting without a clear split.

Want to make sure your mileage claims are accurate and HMRC-ready? We can review your records.

📞 Call: 01634 926303
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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