Tax Return Deadline With the deadline for tax returns swiftly drawing closer and closer, many sole traders, especially those that are newly self-employed, will be looking to simplify the Self Assessment procedure. Here at Hurren Accountants, we assist a number of self-employed professionals from across a variety of sectors to make accounting and the tax...Read More

HMRC’s PAYE Clamp Down? Whilst HMRC introduced their new Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system back in April 2013, many businesses are still struggling to get to grips with the new way of submitting payroll information. In response, HMRC will be introducing penalties in October 2014 for any business owners not complying with the new...Read More

When starting a business there is an endless list of things to do, but making sure your accounts are up to scratch from the outset is one ‘to do’ that every entrepreneur should make a priority. For many start-up businesses account management can seem like a daunting and confusing process, however, with the right advice...Read More

VAT help As well as tax returns there is another return that can cause businesses a real headache. VAT returns remain the bugbear for VAT-registered businesses everywhere, and whilst the Hurren team provide a number of helpful services to ensure this legal obligation is less of a hassle, it helps to know the essentials so...Read More

Bookkeeping Tips When it comes to setting up as a sole trader, the world of bookkeeping can be a rather confusing place. However, you don’t have to go it alone, here at Hurren Accountants, we provide a range of specialist services to handle all types of sole trader accounts and actively provide dedicated support for...Read More

Streamline Payroll Management Managing payroll is essential for every business and regardless of your company’s size or niche payroll can cause a real headache for all involved! Taking on new staff members should be positive experience, however, the daunting task of crunching numbers and paying staff on time and within the law can drive many...Read More

Non-Taxable Expenses Whether you are a sole trader, start-up enterprise or fully fledged market leader, the world of non-taxable expenses can be a mystery without the help of a professional accountant. Getting to grips with what you can and can’t claim through your business can be the key to cutting your tax bill dramatically. Here...Read More

How to Invoice Professionally and Get Paid on Time For businesses of all shapes, sizes and niches invoicing clients and customers ensures you get paid for your products or services, and make the money you need to see your company succeed. However, as you may have experienced, the process does have its difficulties and incorrect...Read More

How to Improve the Profitability of Your Business Improving profitability is the key objective of any business, whatever its size or niche. For start-up enterprises in particular boosting their bottom line is an essential part of small business success, with increased cash flow and cost cutting tactics all unlocking doors to untold scalability. But for...Read More

Bookkeeping Basics to Keep Your Small Business’ Finances Balanced When it comes to your small or start-up business keeping those books balanced and your finances in order is one sure-fire way of achieving and maintaining success, whatever industry you reside in. But bookkeeping can leave many business owners stumped, landing them in hot water, fast....Read More