Beautifully Balanced Bookkeeping

12/04/2026

📢 Important Update: Is your income over £50,000? 📢

If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning more than £50,000 a year, you'll hopefully already be aware, but the way you report your income has now changed!

On 6th April 2026, HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has become a responsibility for many.

This means:

* ❌ No more waiting until the end of the year to file one big return.
* ✅ Quarterly updates sent to HMRC every three months.
* ✅ Keeping digital records of all your income and expenses.

If this is a concern, I can help you with;

* ⚙️ Software Setup: Starting to use HMRC-compatible software to track your income and expenses
* 📊 Ongoing Support: I can handle those quarterly submissions for you, so you never miss a deadline.
* ✅ Compliance: I’ll ensure your digital records are 100% accurate and MTD-ready.

If you need help, please message to arrange a chat about getting your books MTD-ready.

12/04/2026

The old tax year has ended and a new one has begun! Did the last deadline stress you out? Is this the first year you need to submit a return?

Tax season doesn't have to be a season of stress. Whether you’re a freelancer, a small business owner, or have a side hustle, your Self Assessment is a crucial part of keeping your finances healthy and getting on top of your responsibilities.
Here’s why it pays to get help to get organised early:

✅ No Surprises: Avoid last-minute bill deadlines (and those pesky HMRC late fees).
✅ Tax Efficiency: Ensure you’re claiming all the allowable expenses you’re entitled to.
✅ Peace of Mind: Get it off your plate so you can focus on what you actually love doing!

I help take the stress away from this task. From sorting receipts to filing the final return, I’ve got your back!

Let’s chat! Send me a message and we can get started ❤️

22/09/2025

Do you receive rental income? Confused by your self assessment tax return and what expenses you can claim? Need someone experienced to take on this responsibility for you? Look no further, send me a message and we can get started!
**DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR THOSE WHO JOINTLY RECEIVE INCOME FOR A PROPERTY WHEN BOTH PARTIES ENGAGE WITH BBB**

22/09/2025

Beautifully Balanced Bookkeeping is 10!!! I can't believe that I've now been helping lovely clients with their bookkeeping, VAT returns and self assessment tax returns for a whole decade!

30/04/2023

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! I have realised that I've never done a post introducing myself so I thought I'd do one! I'm Michelle and I'm a married mum of two and live in Poole. I've been a certified self employed bookkeeper for over 7 years after realising that I really wanted a career with flexibility and as I had worked in accounts for years bookkeeping was the obvious choice! When I'm not happily working on my lovely clients accounts you can find me in my kitchen baking, at the beach or a forest enjoying a walk, at a theme park (my family's favourite activity!), with my nose in a book (preferably a psychological thriller!), socialising with my fantastic friends (preferably with a cocktail in hand!) or snuggled up with my lovely cats! I'm a chatty, friendly person and my aim with my clients is to take away any stress that they're feeling regarding their bookkeeping and make the process as easy as possible. If I can help you, send me a message!

21/04/2023

First self assessment tax return submitted for the 2022 2023 tax year - my own! I wanted to get mine done before the influx of client returns begins! If anyone wants to be super organised and get theirs done ASAP but are struggling with it, send me a message and I will be happy to help!

09/11/2021

It's Global Bookkeeping Week! I'm proud to be part of a brilliant community of professional certified bookkeepers ⚖️📚

15/09/2021

Good evening, who has submitted their self assessment tax return? I have! Although only just... ! If you haven't submitted yours yet and you need some help or have heard a friend or work colleague moan that they are struggling with theirs - send me a message and I will happily explain how together we can get this chore done quickly and efficiently with plenty of time before the deadline as stress free as possible! I am here to help :)

19/06/2021

Are you planning to be organised this year and submit your self assessment tax return with plenty of time? Needing someone to take away the stress of preparing this? Send a message and see how a qualified HMRC tax agent can help you achieve this 😊

15/04/2021

Who else received their alert from HMRC today to say that you are now able to submit 2020/2021 returns now? Message if you'd like help with yours - let's be organised this year and get this chore ticked off early!

31/10/2020

New guidelines from 5th November

Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.