Five Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Hire a Bookkeeper

Five Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Hire a Bookkeeper

Our blog this month, “Five signs you need to hire a bookkeeper” is about spotting those tell-tale milestones; the time-to-notice moments that lead to the crucial penny-dropping moment. You know the one: When you realise that now is the time to get more organised, feel...

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Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Bookkeeper

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Bookkeeper

Thinking of hiring a reliable financial expert to “do the books” for you? Then this article, “Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Bookkeeper,” is a must-read. The Angel Bookkeeping team has put our heads together and come up with the key queries we think you need...

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What Can I Claim Back VAT On?

What Can I Claim Back VAT On?

If you’re newly registered for VAT, or a little confused about it, this article, “What can I claim back VAT on?” will set everything out in straightforward, jargon-free terms. An Unmarked Milestone of Confusion Did you know that April 1st 2023 marked the 50th...

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What Does a Bookkeeper Do All Day?

What Does a Bookkeeper Do All Day?

Ever wondered, “What does a bookkeeper do all day?” In this month’s blog, we’ll take you through a typical day in the life of a busy bookkeeper, including their primary duties and responsibilities. Bookkeepers work with many types of clients, so the role is demanding...

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Can I Do My Own Accounts?

Can I Do My Own Accounts?

“Can I do my own accounts?”.  As bookkeepers, perhaps you’d expect Angel Bookkeeping to say, “No”. But, we’ll qualify that answer honestly: It’s best not to. Legally, yes – you can. But, there are compelling reasons to outsource this critical task, which we’ve...

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll

What are the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll? When it comes to the pros and cons of outsourcing payroll, we’ll need to come clean: we’re not entirely neutral. As you would expect. More Pros than Cons As an experienced bookkeeping business, in our opinion,...

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Five Ways a Bookkeeper Can Save You Money

Five Ways a Bookkeeper Can Save You Money

Five Ways a Bookkeeper Can Save You Money Here at Angel Bookkeeping, we think this month’s blog is timely. It’s about saving money. When we think about it, there are many more than five ways a bookkeeper can save you money – directly and indirectly. But, these are the...

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme

Your Ultimate Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme

We’ve put together this blog, “your ultimate guide to the Construction Industry Scheme” for all you builders and professional tradespeople out there. It explains what it is, how to register for it, and your tax position. Let’s start with some positive news. Throughout...

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The Importance of Record Keeping for the Self-Employed

The Importance of Record Keeping for the Self-Employed

This month’s blog, “The Importance of Record Keeping for the Self-Employed” is all about getting organised. And, staying organised. Knowing that all your financial records are in order is a great feeling. It makes you feel in control. Which, in turn, gives you good,...

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How to Engage a Bookkeeper

How to Engage a Bookkeeper

This month’s blog, “How to engage a bookkeeper” assumes that you’ve agreed to take the plunge and outsource the time-consuming task of managing your books (and/or payroll) to an expert. We’ll talk you through how to do it. First of all, this is good news. In our...

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5 Great Reasons to Outsource Your Bookkeeping

5 Great Reasons to Outsource Your Bookkeeping

Our latest blog, “5 great reasons to outsource your bookkeeping” could be that little nudge you need. You’ve been thinking about it for some time now, and now you’re on our website. So, do get in touch with the team here at Angel Bookkeeping.   As we said,...

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Are YOU our Dream Client? How To Work with a Bookkeeper

Are YOU our Dream Client? How To Work with a Bookkeeper

In this month’s blog, “How to Work with a Bookkeeper," we’re offering you some wise  advice regarding the two-way street that is, or should be, your relationship with your bookkeeper. The clue is in the first sentence: For the connection to work well, we’d like to...

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Making Tax Digital Has Been Delayed

Making Tax Digital Has Been Delayed

Welcome to January’s blog. Big news. The title (almost) says it all, but there are some important takeaways for you to be aware of. In this piece, “Making Tax Digital Has Been Delayed”, we’ve broken down all the critical facts into easy-to-read sections to make things...

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Five Surprising Things You Can’t Set Against Your Tax Bill

Five Surprising Things You Can’t Set Against Your Tax Bill

As experienced bookkeepers, we're always pleased to add value by offering sound advice to our hardworking clients. So, in this blog, “Five Surprising Things You Can’t Set Against Your Tax Bill”, we've drawn from several years’ experience to pull together the five main...

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How does our payroll process work?

How does our payroll process work?

How does our payroll process work? Did you know that the average business owner spends around six hours a month on their payroll process? Just think about what else you could achieve in that time. Angel Bookkeeping run a secure, reliable, cloud-based payroll...

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What is PAYE and who is responsible for it?

What is PAYE and who is responsible for it?

What is PAYE and who is responsible for it? The PAYE, or ‘Pay As You Earn’ scheme, came into effect in 1944. It changed the tax collection system from once or twice per year to weekly or monthly. This meant taxes could be deducted from source (by the employer)...

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Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant?

Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant?

Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant? Are you confused about whether you need a bookkeeper or an accountant to help you with your business finances? If so, you’re not alone.  The truth is, most people don’t understand the difference between the two roles and have...

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Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment (MTD ITSA)

Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment (MTD ITSA)

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) is part of the UK government’s agenda to make tax accounting simpler for businesses and individuals such as sole traders.It was announced on 23 September 2021 that MTD ITSA would be postponed yet...

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10 Great Reasons for Outsourcing Your Payroll

10 Great Reasons for Outsourcing Your Payroll

Making your business payroll cost effective Cost effectiveness Big business and corporations can afford to maintain payroll departments or integrate them with HR or other office departments. For small SME’s businesses however, an in-house payroll service is just not...

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Stunning country walks in beautiful Sussex

Stunning country walks in beautiful Sussex

Racton Monument Over the past year with everything being closed due to lockdown, people have been very limited in activities outside the home. But what many people have discovered is a love for the countryside that surrounds them, many business owners who have had to...

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Bounce back loan repayments are due

Bounce back loan repayments are due

Bounce Back Loan repayments due for many small businesses Many small businesses are now required to begin repaying loans taken out under the government's Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).The BBLS helped to support businesses during the...

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HMRC publishes guidance on the fifth SEISS grant

HMRC publishes guidance on the fifth SEISS grant

HMRC publishes guidance on the fifth SEISS grant Full details of the fifth Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant, including a new turnover test which determines the level of the grant, were recently published by HMRC.The key...

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