Aurora Services Ltd, Poole (2026)

We provide flexible admin & bookkeeping support, giving business owners time to focus on growth.

30/07/2026

You didn’t start your business to spend your weekends chasing receipts, wrestling with spreadsheets, and stressing over cash flow.
You started it to do what you love.
But as your business grows, so does the financial noise. That’s where a true financial partner comes in.
I don’t just crunch the numbers and file your paperwork. I partner with you to:
Give you your time back: No more late nights trying to balance the books.
Deliver total clarity: Know exactly where your money is going with real-time financial insights.
Fuel your growth: Make confident, data-driven decisions to scale your business.
Think of me as the co-pilot for your business finances—keeping you compliant, organized, and ready for whatever comes next.
Let’s get you out of the spreadsheets and back to doing what you do best.
📥 Drop me a DM or comment below—let’s chat about how we can get your time (and peace of mind) back!

29/07/2026

The Employer National Insurance Squeeze
We are now fully feeling the weight of the tightened Employer National Insurance rules:
The Rate: Employers pay a 15% Class 1 NIC rate.
The point at which you start paying NI on an employee's salary remains frozen at just £5,000 per year (£96.15 per week).
Because the threshold is so low, more of your team's earnings fall into the 15% bracket.
Ensure your payroll software is claiming the £10,500 Employment Allowance if your business is eligible. Since the previous £100,000 total NIC liability cap was removed, larger employers can now benefit as we
The legal minimums have officially jumped. If you employ hourly staff, these mandatory baselines will likely cause a "ripple effect" upward as you adjust salaries to maintain fair gaps between entry-level and experienced roles:
This is the biggest operational shift in a generation. As of 6 April 2026, the rules for sick pay have been completely rewritten under the Employment Rights Act:
No More Waiting Days: The old three day unpaid waiting period is gone. SSP is now legally payable from Day One of sickness.
Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) Removed: Part-time and lower-paid employees are no longer excluded. If they work for you, they qualify.
New Rate Calculation: SSP is now paid at the lower of 80% of average weekly earnings or the statutory weekly rate of £123.25.
Because sick leave now hits your P&L immediately from the very first day, accurate absence tracking, strict reporting policies, and solid payroll calculations are critical.
With the cost of employment rising, proactive financial tracking is your best defense. Don't wait until your margins shrink start the conversation with your accountant today.
👇 How is your business managing the rising cost of employment this year? Share your strategies in the comments below!
Pay

28/07/2026

Big changes to how you write off business assets are here for 2026. Are you timing your purchases right?
If your business regularly buys equipment, machinery, commercial vehicles, or office tech, the way you claim tax relief on those assets has shifted.
The government has overhauled Capital Allowances creating a "give and take" scenario that could directly impact your short-term cash flow and tax bills.
Here is what is changing and how to play it:
📉 The "Take": Writing Down Allowance (WDA) Cut
The main rate of WDA which is the percentage of tax relief you can claim each year on assets sitting in your main capital pool has been cut from 18% to 14%.
The impact: This means you'll receive tax relief on these assets at a slower rate, spreading the write-off over a longer period.
Who it affects: Anyone with large, historic "main pool" balances brought forward, or those buying assets (like second-hand equipment or certain cars) that don't qualify for instant write-offs.
To help cushion the blow, a permanent 40% FYA was launched on 1 January 2026 for brand-new main-rate plant and machinery.
The impact: You can instantly deduct 40% of the asset's cost in year one, with the remaining balance rolling into your main pool to be written down in future years.
The £1m Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): Still fully active! This remains the best first line of defense for small businesses, letting you write off 100% of qualifying purchases up to £1 million in the year of purchase.
Full Expensing: Remains permanently in place for eligible limited companies. Because this transition happens mid-year, if your business accounting period straddles the April 2026 threshold, you’ll need to use a "hybrid" tax rate (part 18%, part 14%) to calculate your relief.
Reach out to your accountant before making any major capital purchases this year to ensure you are maximizing the 100% AIA or utilizing the new 40% FYA effectively.
👇 Are you planning any big equipment or tech upgrades? Let's talk tax strategy in the comments!

27/07/2026

History is in the making, and if you’re a sole trader or landlord, this is a date you absolutely cannot afford to miss! 🗓️
Mark 7th August in your calendar. This is the official deadline for the very first ever mandatory Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) quarterly update.
Who does this apply to?
If you are a self-employed business owner or a landlord with a qualifying gross income of over £50,000, you are now legally required to submit your digital tax updates to HMRC every quarter using functional, compatible software.
The old way of pulling everything together once a year is officially changing. This first quarterly deadline covers your digital records and digital submissions, making digital record keeping a priority.
Why act now rather than later?
Brand New System: This is a completely new workflow for millions of businesses, meaning early setup is essential to avoid software glitches.
Avoid Penalties: HMRC’s penalty system applies to missed digital submissions, and leaving it to the August rush leaves no room for errors.
Keep Your Summer: Don't let your summer holidays get swallowed up by troubleshooting digital software and reconciling transactions.
Transitioning to MTD for ITSA doesn't have to be overwhelming. From setting up the right software integrations to reconciling your quarterly figures and handling the submissions seamlessly, we have got you completely covered.
✨ We’ll handle the digital heavy lifting. You focus on growing your business.
📥 Send us a DM or click the link in our bio to get your MTD software set up and ready before the August deadline!
Digital

23/07/2026

Small Business Owners: The cost of taking money out of your company just went up.

If you are a director-shareholder who extracts profits using a mix of low salary and dividends, or if you regularly use a Director’s Loan Account (DLA), the rules of the game changed on 6 April 2026.
HMRC has introduced a quiet double squeeze on both dividends and loans. Here is what you need to know to protect your cash flow:

1. The Dividend Tax Hike
The tax-free dividend allowance remains frozen at a tiny £500. Above that, dividend tax rates have risen by a flat 2%:
Basic Rate: Up from 8.75% ➡️ 10.75%
Higher Rate: Up from 33.75% ➡️ 35.75%
(The additional rate remains at 39.35%).

2. The Director’s Loan Trap (S455)
Thinking of borrowing money from your company instead to dodge the dividend hike? HMRC was one step ahead.
Because the Section 455 tax charge is legally tied to the higher-rate dividend tax, it has automatically climbed from 33.75% to 35.75% on any new overdrawn loans taken after 6 April 2026.
If you leave a £50,000 director's loan outstanding past the 9-month repayment window, your company will now face a temporary tax bill of £17,875 (up from £16,875 last year).
💡 What should you do now?
Re-evaluate your mix: The traditional "low salary/high dividend" model still has its place, but the tax gap is narrowing. Ask your accountant to run a fresh comparison against pension contributions or other tax-efficient benefits.
Watch the £10k limit: If your DLA goes over £10,000 at any point, you also trigger "benefit-in-kind" rules and Class 1A National Insurance unless you pay the official interest rate. Keep a tight grip on your books.
Time your repayments: Ensure any overdrawn director's loans are cleared within 9 months and 1 day of your company's year-end to avoid that painful 35.75% S455 penalty.
Don't wait until your year-end to find out how much of your profit is going to the taxman. Book a quick review with your accountant to map out a 2026 extraction strategy.
👇 Are you adjusting your salary/dividend split this year? Let's discuss in the comments!

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http://auroraservices.co.uk/

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