Gemma Williams Bookkeeping Solutions

Gemma Williams Bookkeeping Solutions Hi, I'm Gemma, I run a remote bookkeeping service based in Warwickshire. GWBS, Supporting your business one ledger at a time.
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We offer a one stop shop for all your accounting needs - bookkeeping, payroll, corporation and self assessment tax.

02/09/2026

The biggest lesson I could give you when running your own business?

Don’t mix personal with business.

It gets messy.

Many times I have taken hours tidying up and sorting books because items have been coded incorrectly as a business expense, when it is personal, or a drawing.

It doesn’t just affect your businesses numbers, but it also affects your tax! You take those numbers at face value and put them in your tax return, usually resulting in an underpayment of tax.

And then you pay an arm and a leg to get it fixed, and find out you need to find an extra £x in tax to pay.

It’s messy.

Don’t do it.

End of lesson.

For anyone that follows me and actually reads my posts, you know that I started my bookkeeping career due to a chronic h...
28/08/2026

For anyone that follows me and actually reads my posts, you know that I started my bookkeeping career due to a chronic health condition, basically turning me unemployable.

I am still, unemployable!

So that’s why I chose to employ myself - in a manner of speaking!
But tbh, I doubt I would ever go back to employment even if I could now, I love being my own boss too much!

Despite a health set back early this year, and working less, my business is the strongest it has ever been. Having a team behind me, has been the best decision - I already knew it was the only way I could continue to grow, and I have leaned on them more this year. It’s been great and they have helped me keep on top of the workload.

But also due to that setback, my priority has been on my health, family and my clients. Not on socials.

So yea, I’ve been quiet and will continue to be quiet while I ride this wave.
But I’ll try to pop up every now and then with some useful insights!

I hope you’ve all had fabulous summers. We had a lovely break in Devon - one of my favourite places. Here are my kids playing in the sunset - just beautiful

25/06/2026

Good deed for the day! 💪🏼🐶

🚗 Big change for UK business mileage claims 👀HMRC has increased the simplified approved mileage allowance for cars and v...
27/05/2026

🚗 Big change for UK business mileage claims 👀

HMRC has increased the simplified approved mileage allowance for cars and vans from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles (when using your personal vehicle) — the first increase in over a decade.
The 25p rate after 10,000 miles remains unchanged, as does motorcycle mileage.

Although released in the last week, HMRC are backdating to the start of the 26-27 tax year.

With fuel, insurance, servicing, and general running costs continuing to rise, this update will be welcome news for employees, contractors, and business owners across the UK.

It’s also a reminder for businesses to:
✅ Review mileage reimbursement policies
✅ Update payroll and expense systems
✅ Ensure employees are claiming the correct rates
✅ Back date your claims if you have claimed already!

For anyone regularly travelling for work, that extra 10p per mile could make a noticeable difference over the course of the year.

And if you drive 10000 miles or over, that is an extra £1000 in your pocket.

Happy motoring!

18/05/2026

A few reasons why you should file your tax return early!

14/05/2026

Do you know what a payment on account is?

Watch this 👇🏻

Today is the Woman Who Awards ceremony!I am a finalist again this year, which I am super proud of. My business has come ...
08/05/2026

Today is the Woman Who Awards ceremony!

I am a finalist again this year, which I am super proud of. My business has come a long way in the last year and entering for awards is a great way to reflect on the past year.

I am looking forward to seeing if I happen to be a winner this year 🤞

Good luck to everyone in the room, you are all winners!

05/05/2026

I always block out the last 2 weeks before the VAT return due date for the quarters of JFM/AMJ/JAS/OND

Why?

Because pretty much all my clients have VAT returns due in same quarter!

So, it is a busy time for me, and I still have 4 to send off! I've got this 👊

17/03/2026

Making Tax Digital is coming in 14 days!!

That means from April, if you earnt over £50000 in 24-25* you will be required to submit quarterly reports to HMRC.

I am making it my mission to inform the sole traders and landlords out there so they can get prepared!

You will need to mandate your bookkeeping, and I suggest you use software as it will make the submission process much easier for you. But, you can still use spreadsheets if you want to.

If you don't have software set up yet, I recommend Xero. And if you use my link, you will get a hefty discount
https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/5ddg402cg6xb

Or, if you have a bank account with Mettle/Natwest/Ulster/RBS, set up a free FreeAgent account.

Please do not panic! Reach out if you need help! But please do something about it, 14 super close now!

*Income from trading goods/services and/or property only.

01/03/2026

Alert! Making Tax Digital is coming in 31 days!!

That means from April, if you earnt over £50000 in 24-25* you will be required to submit quarterly reports to HMRC.

I am making it my mission to inform the sole traders and landlords out there so they can get prepared!

You will need to mandate your bookkeeping, and I suggest you use software as it will make the submission process much easier for you. But, you can still use spreadsheets if you want to.

If you don't have software set up yet, I recommend Xero and if you use my link, you get a hefty discount
https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/5ddg402cg6xb

Or, if you have a bank account with Mettle/Natwest/Ulster/RBS, set up a free FreeAgent account.

Please do not panic! Reach out if you need help! But please do something about it. 31 days is not far away.

*Income from trading goods/services and/or property only.

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