Hurst Bookkeeping and Business Services

Hurst Bookkeeping and Business Services Thank you for your interest in Hurst Bookkeeping and Business Services.

I am a professional Bookkeeper and Payroll Manager, fully insured and authorised and regulated by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. I am based in West Moors, Dorset and serve businesses in Dorset and the New Forest, although can also undertake work remotely if you are outside the area. I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation and can produce a quotation and flexible package, which is ta

ilored to you, with different pricing options. I believe in giving clear and straightforward advice in plain English and a professional service. Please call today for a free initial chat, so that I can assess your needs and work out the best way that I can help you to get back your time and your peace of mind. You can choose how often you use Hurst BK, either on a regular basis or ad hoc and my quotation can be give on the basis of an hourly rate or fixed fee. Whether the stress of the paperwork is keeping you up at night, you wish to find some order out of chaos, or you simply want more time to concentrate on other parts of your business, or spend time with the family, then Hurst BK is here to help.

If you’ve been putting bookkeeping off…If you’re worried about HMRC…If you don’t know where to start…You’re exactly the ...
27/03/2026

If you’ve been putting bookkeeping off…
If you’re worried about HMRC…
If you don’t know where to start…
You’re exactly the kind of person we help every day.

You are going to need to make some changes but let us make them for you.

The first MTD quarterly deadline will be 7th August (after MTD starts).
Don’t leave it until July to get set up!
We can get everything ready well in advance.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call Mandy on 07718 618949, or send a WhatsApp.


Can your accountant help you with your MTD income tax submissions?Yes they can. However many accountants, who generally ...
25/03/2026

Can your accountant help you with your MTD income tax submissions?

Yes they can. However many accountants, who generally deal with the accounts once a year, are simply not set up to deal with the regular bookkeeping that is involved, or do not have the time and resources.

Did you know that we can act as your supporting agent for MTD?
This means:
• We can handle your quarterly updates
• Your accountant handles the tax return

You get the best of both worlds — without extra admin.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949.


Quarterly updates don’t have to be stressful. We can do them for you.We are now taking on a limited number of new clien...
22/03/2026

Quarterly updates don’t have to be stressful. We can do them for you.

We are now taking on a limited number of new clients for:
• Xero setup
• Digital record migration
• Quarterly MTD submissions
• Ongoing bookkeeping
If you’d like to reserve a spot before the big MTD rush hits — now’s the time.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949.


Most small businesses currently use spreadsheets or handwritten records.From April 2026 — that won’t be enough.We can mi...
21/03/2026

Most small businesses currently use spreadsheets or handwritten records.

From April 2026 — that won’t be enough.

We can migrate you to Xero Simple Plan, get everything set up properly, and keep you fully compliant.

Simple. Stress free. Affordable.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949.


Are you a sole trader AND a landlord subject to MTD for Income Tax?Xero can now handle multiple businesses and jointly-o...
18/03/2026

Are you a sole trader AND a landlord subject to MTD for Income Tax?

Xero can now handle multiple businesses and jointly-owned properties all in one subscription.

We can configure it all — including tracking categories for each property or business stream.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949


Lots of people are signing up for MTD for Income Tax every day but not everyone will be ready in time.Want to be one of ...
17/03/2026

Lots of people are signing up for MTD for Income Tax every day but not everyone will be ready in time.

Want to be one of the organised ones?

We can set everything up for you in Xero.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949.


Xero’s Simple Plan is a perfect stepping stone for small businesses moving off spreadsheets.Affordable, easy to use, and...
15/03/2026

Xero’s Simple Plan is a perfect stepping stone for small businesses moving off spreadsheets.

Affordable, easy to use, and fully compliant for MTD income tax. We can set it up for you and keep everything running smoothly.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949


Some of the key payroll changes coming into effect in the 26/27 tax year are set out below;The National Minimum Wage rat...
12/03/2026

Some of the key payroll changes coming into effect in the 26/27 tax year are set out below;

The National Minimum Wage rates are set to change from April 2026 to the following:

National Living Wage (21 and over) £12.71
18-20 year old rate £10.85
16-17 year old rate £8.00
Apprentice rate £8.00
Accommodation Offset £11.10

Also from 6th April the State Pension age for men and women will increase from 66 to 67 years. This will be phased in over the course of 2 years.

From 6th April the current voluntary registration tool to payroll Benefits in Kind will close, in readiness for the move to mandatory payrolling of most Benefits in Kind from the 2027-2028 tax year onwards.

As from 6th April 2026, the Plan 5 Student Loan will be introduced into repayment for the first time.

Other changes from April following the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are;

Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to remove the Lower Earnings Limit. This means all eligible employees will be entitled to SSP regardless of income, paid at 80% of normal weekly earnings or a weekly flat rate of £123.25- whichever is lower.

SSP will be paid from the first full day of the sickness absence and the waiting period for this will be removed.

Changes to entitlements for Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave- existing entitlements will be available from 'Day 1' of employment

The new Fair Work Agency will be launched

Also as a result of the ERA, the statutory ban on exclusivity terms has been extended so no longer applies only to zero hours contracts but to all zero hours arrangements

For further information please take a look at;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employer-bulletin-february-2026/february-2026-issue-of-the-employer-bulletin

Overview of Employment Rights Act including provisions to take place in October 2026 and in 2027;https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696fabb3c0f4afaa9536a0f2/employment-rights-act-2025-overview-factsheet.pdf

This information is based on our understanding at the time the post is made. It can change or may not be applicable to you. Please do not rely on this- it is guidance only and it remains your responsibility to comply with the legal requirements which apply to you and to verify all information with HMRC where applicable

Only a small proportion of UK small business owners understand Making Tax Digital so far — and the deadline is getting c...
12/03/2026

Only a small proportion of UK small business owners understand Making Tax Digital so far — and the deadline is getting closer.
If you’re feeling unsure, you’re not behind — you’re normal!

If you are within the MTD for Income Tax scheme, you must keep digital records.
This doesn’t mean scanning paper receipts — it means submitting records of your income expenditure, on a quarterly basis, using digital software like Xero.

We can set this all up for you, including tracking categories for multiple income streams.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949


MTD for income tax doesn’t change how much tax you pay.It changes how you keep records and how often you report.This is ...
09/03/2026

MTD for income tax doesn’t change how much tax you pay.
It changes how you keep records and how often you report.
This is where I come in — setting everything up in Xero, keeping your books tidy, and submitting your quarterly updates on time.

Please get in touch if you would like some help via Facebook Messenger, our website www.hurstbk.co.uk or you can call or WhatsApp us on 07718 618949


Bookkeeping + Xero + MTD submissions all done for you.We specialise in helping small businesses & landlords prepare for ...
07/03/2026

Bookkeeping + Xero + MTD submissions all done for you.

We specialise in helping small businesses & landlords prepare for MTD for Income Tax:
✔ Xero setup
✔ Digital record keeping
✔ Quarterly submissions
✔ Support throughout the year

Message us to get your system set up before the rush!


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West Moors
Ferndown

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+447719618949

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