Bookkeeping & VAT Resources

Making Tax Digital. Are you ready for the big changes?

4 September 2025

Prompted by a webinar from Xero, we are sharing guidance for the upcoming changes to Income Tax submissions for sole traders and landlords, that are being introduced by HMRC under the snappy name of MTD, or Making Tax Digital. This is a compliance task that will impact most sole traders in the long run and […]

Big MTD Updates for Income Tax: 6 Reasons Why Bookkeeping Matters

The government is pushing ahead with its plans for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, which will soon affect self-employed individuals and landlords. From April 2026, if you earn over £50,000 from self-employment or property income, you'll need to follow new rules. And from April 2027, the threshold drops to £30,000, and then to […]

An Instructive UK VAT guide to the 3 rates, schemes and MTD

If you run a business in Droitwich or plan to start one, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) is essential. VAT is a government-imposed tax on most goods and services, and navigating its rules can be daunting for new and growing businesses. This blog provides a guide to VAT in the UK, helping you understand what […]

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Payroll Resources

Setting up payroll and auto enrolment for employees

As a business owner in the Droitwich and Worcester areas, you may need to employ staff to grow your business. This can be an exciting time but also a little daunting, particularly when sorting out payroll. You can set up and manage the process yourself as an employer, although many prefer to outsource it to […]

What is minimum wage?

One of the significant changes to be announced in the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement was the increase in the minimum wage levels employers are legally required to pay. These changes, which come into effect in 2024, could have a huge impact on businesses in Kidderminster, Redditch and across Worcestershire. National Minimum Wage vs. National Living […]

When are P11Ds due? Advice from a bookkeeper

As bookkeepers in Droitwich we are often asked about how and when to file a P11D. The deadline for P11D forms to be filed with HMRC is 6 July, with any Class 1 national insurance contributions (NICs) to be paid by 19 July or 22 July if paid electronically. Your bookkeeper will usually prepare P11Ds […]

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Careers Resources

Placement Year Benefits: 3 Reasons You Should Take One

Is a placement year really worth all the time and effort? I am currently halfway through my placement year (6 months in). Time flew by very quickly, and amongst all the learning I’ve been having fun. I’d like to encourage the next year’s placement students to apply and explore industries through placements. Here are my […]

Self-employed: 7 Traits that lead to success

5 February 2025

Being self-employed can be incredibly rewarding, offering freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to follow your passions. However, succeeding as a self-employed individual requires more than just a great idea or technical skills. It demands a set of personal and professional traits that enable you to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build a sustainable business. In […]

3 Things I learnt as a Placement Student at JRMA

29 January 2025

Business & Finance Placement My name is Isabelle. I am a placement student from the University of Worcester, studying Business and Finance and it’s been 4 months, as of writing this, since I started my placement at JR Management Accountancy. I have already learnt so much here at JRMA, and I wanted to share my […]

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