10 steps to perfect bookkeeping
Joe Virtue, from our advisory team, runs through his top ten tips for maintaining accurate records and managing your company’s financial health. Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) can be both exciting and challenging. One essential aspect of managing your business effectively is bookkeeping. Proper bookkeeping ensures that you maintain accurate financial records, make […]
Five Common Audit Findings and How to Address Them: Insights from Page Kirk
Regular audits play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of your financial records and compliance with regulatory standards. However, they often uncover issues that may impact your organisation’s reputation, financial health and overall operational efficiency. Page Kirk partner John Wallis explains more. In this article, we will explore five common audit findings that businesses often encounter […]
Changes to R&D Tax Relief
The rules surrounding R&D tax relief claims are becoming more rigorous, writes Chartered Tax Adviser Nick Giles from Nottingham-based accountancy firm Page Kirk. But that shouldn’t deter genuine applicants. For many years, companies have been incentivised to carry out Research and Development (R&D) activities in the UK through some generous tax breaks. Prior to 1 April 2023, […]
Taking advantage of the residence nil rate band to benefit from the full £1m IHT allowance
Tax arrangements following a death can be complex and cause unnecessary worry, writes NICK GILES, a consultant with accountancy firm Page Kirk. It’s important to understand the rules and to take professional advice. When asked, most people will tell you that you do not pay inheritance tax (IHT) on an estate worth less than £1m. Whilst […]
A placement student reflects
Max Perry has recently returned to university, having just completed his placement year with us. Before he left, we asked him to look back on his experience and what he’s taken away from it. Arriving at my placement at Page Kirk 12 months ago, I wasn’t entirely sure of what to expect and, upon reflection, the […]
Maximising profits in a GP practice
If you’re a practice manager or responsible for the finances of a GP practice, you may have more levers to pull than you imagine when it comes to profit margin. Our medical accountant Kellyanne Burch explains more. As a significant proportion of a GP practice’s income derives from its core NHS contract, which is based on patient […]
My journey at Page Kirk
Thinking of a career in accountancy? Josh Ruthven, one of our Accounts and Tax Trainees, explains why you should take a look at Page Kirk’s placement and graduate programmes. I started at Page Kirk in September 2019 and have now finished both my ACA and CTA exams. During my time here, I have had exposure to […]
The Importance of Succession Planning for Family Businesses
Chartered accountant Tom Johnson offers some important tips that can help your company and its legacy pass seamlessly from one generation to another. I take pride in the fact that family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. However, a problem I see all too often is a lack of planning for the future to ensure […]
There’s really no need to fear the bank feed…
Are your bank feeds connected to your accounting software? Accounting Technician Jessica Maddams has noticed that some clients remain hesitant. Here, she alleviates those concerns and provides peace of mind, by emphasising the security of your financial information. It has now been a while since HMRC introduced Making Tax Digital (MTD), turning most businesses’ financial processes on […]
Auto Enrolment Pension Schemes: What an employer needs to do
Are you fulfilling your legal requirements as a business when it comes to the complex world of Auto Enrolment Pension Schemes? Nicola Cantrill, payroll expert, explains the six steps obligations of an employer. In the ever-evolving landscape of payroll and employee benefits, one regulation stands out as a critical pillar: Auto Enrolment Pension Schemes. If you’re […]