Beatons Group

Beatons Group We provide high quality accountancy services, taxation advice, audit, management accountancy & financial outsourcing to clients nationwide.

We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes in most sectors, and our solutions are tailored to suit your needs.

Could better planning reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax your family eventually has to pay?There are a number of allow...
18/09/2026

Could better planning reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax your family eventually has to pay?

There are a number of allowances, exemptions and planning options that can potentially reduce an IHT liability. But deciding which are appropriate depends on much more than the potential tax saving.

Your own financial security, your family's circumstances, the assets you hold and what you want to happen to them all need to be considered. Making gifts can also have implications for other taxes, so it's important to look at the whole picture before making decisions.

There can be scope for substantial savings with the right planning.

If you'd like to understand your potential Inheritance Tax position and the options available to you, we can help you develop a strategy tailored to your circumstances.

Got a big business decision on the horizon?Perhaps you're thinking about taking on your first employee, buying new equip...
16/09/2026

Got a big business decision on the horizon?

Perhaps you're thinking about taking on your first employee, buying new equipment, moving premises or changing the way your business is structured.

Before everything is agreed, it's worth having a conversation with your accountant.

Decisions like these can affect your cash flow and tax position, and there may be different ways to approach them. Talking through the options beforehand gives you the chance to understand the financial implications before you commit.

If something is changing in your business, speak to us early and we'll help you look at the numbers behind the decision.

Business owners understandably pay close attention to turnover and profit. But some of the most useful information in yo...
14/09/2026

Business owners understandably pay close attention to turnover and profit. But some of the most useful information in your accounts can be found by looking beyond those headline figures.

Changes in margins, debtor days, cash flow and costs can tell you a great deal about how a business is performing – particularly when you compare them over time rather than looking at one set of figures in isolation.

Good management information can also help with the decisions ahead.

🧑‍💼 Is there room to recruit?
💷 Can the business afford a planned investment?
📈 Is one area performing considerably better than another?
💷 Is cash likely to become tight in a few months' time?

These are the conversations we regularly have with clients.

If you receive your figures but rarely use them to inform what happens next, it may be worth looking at what else they're telling you.

How much can a business change in 30 years?For one of our long-standing clients, that time has brought decisions around ...
11/09/2026

How much can a business change in 30 years?

For one of our long-standing clients, that time has brought decisions around partnerships, new offices and companies, overseas expansion, tax, cash flow and much more.

🤝 Our team has been there to advise them along the way.

They told us our advice has helped them make some of their most important business decisions, and praised the team's professionalism, knowledge and personal approach.

We're incredibly proud of relationships like this. Understanding a client's history, plans and priorities means we're there when the next big decision comes along.

If your plans are changing and you'd value some experienced financial advice, get in touch.

📆 September might not feel like an obvious time to think about tax planning, but we're approaching the halfway point of ...
09/09/2026

📆 September might not feel like an obvious time to think about tax planning, but we're approaching the halfway point of the 2026/27 tax year.

Many tax allowances work on a tax-year basis, which means leaving every decision until February or March can give you much less time to consider your options properly.

🔎 A mid-year review is an opportunity to look at your savings, investments and wider tax position, check which allowances you've already used and consider whether your plans still suit your circumstances.

You don't need to make changes simply because an allowance is available. The important thing is having enough time to make informed decisions rather than rushing as April 5 approaches.

If you'd like to review your tax position and discuss the opportunities available to you during the remainder of this tax year, speak to our team.

With seven weeks to go until the Autumn Budget, Chancellor John Healey has given one of the clearest indications yet of ...
08/09/2026

With seven weeks to go until the Autumn Budget, Chancellor John Healey has given one of the clearest indications yet of the approach he intends to take on October 28.

In a major speech yesterday, the Chancellor put fiscal discipline alongside economic growth, investment and productivity at the centre of his plans. He reiterated the Government's commitment to meeting its fiscal rules and maintaining a buffer against uncertainty.

For businesses, there was plenty of emphasis on encouraging investment, innovation and growth – but little in the way of tax detail.

Over the next seven weeks there will inevitably be speculation about which taxes, allowances or reliefs might change. Yesterday's speech gives us a sense of the Government's priorities, but it doesn't tell us what will actually be announced on Budget Day.

For now, businesses and individuals should continue making decisions based on the rules that exist today rather than reacting to predictions about what might happen next.

We'll be following developments closely as the date approaches and, once the detail is confirmed, explaining what it means in practice.

£4,000. That's how much one client saved in their first month after moving to Beatons.The veterinary practice came to us...
04/09/2026

£4,000. That's how much one client saved in their first month after moving to Beatons.

The veterinary practice came to us for support with its payroll, bookkeeping and year-end accounts. When we reviewed their arrangements, we identified an Employment Allowance claim that their previous payroll provider had missed.

Every business and its circumstances are different, but it shows why periodically reviewing your financial and payroll arrangements can be worthwhile.

When did you last take a fresh look at yours? 🔎

📣 This month, HMRC will begin automatically signing up some sole traders and landlords who should already be using Makin...
01/09/2026

📣 This month, HMRC will begin automatically signing up some sole traders and landlords who should already be using Making Tax Digital (MTD) but haven't registered themselves.

☑️ The rules currently apply if you're a sole trader or landlord with qualifying income of more than £50,000, based on your 2024/25 tax return.

🔔 If that applies to you and you haven't signed up yet, don't wait for HMRC to do it for you. You'll need compatible software and will need to submit quarterly updates, so getting everything set up now will help you prepare for the next deadline.

📞 Think you should already be using MTD? Get in touch with Beatons and we'll help you get up and running.

An unpaid tax bill has put former footballer Jamie Carragher in the headlines this week after HMRC filed a bankruptcy pe...
28/08/2026

An unpaid tax bill has put former footballer Jamie Carragher in the headlines this week after HMRC filed a bankruptcy petition against him.

The circumstances behind his tax liability aren't publicly known, so we won't speculate about them. What the story does highlight is the importance of dealing with tax problems promptly.

HMRC says bankruptcy proceedings are a last resort and that it will work with people who engage with them, including offering payment arrangements where appropriate.

If you're worried that you won't be able to pay a tax bill on time, don't leave it until the deadline has passed. Getting advice early can help you understand what you owe and what options may be available.

Speak to the Beatons team if you're concerned about an upcoming or outstanding tax payment.

🔔 If you've been self-employed in the past, it could be worth taking a few minutes to check your National Insurance reco...
26/08/2026

🔔 If you've been self-employed in the past, it could be worth taking a few minutes to check your National Insurance record.

HMRC estimates that almost 800,000 people may have gaps in their records, with some potentially missing Class 2 National Insurance contributions from periods of self-employment between 2015 and early 2024.

A gap could affect your future State Pension entitlement, and around 160,000 of the people potentially affected are already above or within two years of State Pension age.

HMRC is contacting people in stages, but there's no need to wait for a letter. You can check your National Insurance record and State Pension forecast online.

And if you do find a gap, don't automatically pay to fill it – check first whether doing so will actually improve your State Pension entitlement.

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