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3 Reasons We Love Starling Bank
We’re so pleased to announce BCT Accountants is now a partner of Starling Bank! Starling is the UK’s first mobile bank offering...
Catherine Stork
Jun 10, 20222 min read
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3 Ways an Accountant Can Change Your Life
For business owners of all shapes and sizes, there is often a blurred line between work and play. This means that when it comes to hiring...
Catherine Stork
May 16, 20222 min read
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Should I Register for VAT Voluntarily?
For many business owners, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) can be the cause of many headache-filled hours. Value Added Tax is a sales...
Catherine Stork
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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3 Accounting Tips for New Sole Traders
So, you're a new sole trader? Congratulations on your exciting new venture. Whilst you know a thing or two about the services or products...
Catherine Stork
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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5 Reasons Our Clients Love BCT Accountants
At BCT Accountants, our mission is to break down the traditional accountancy stereotypes by offering innovative solutions to improve...
Catherine Stork
Feb 11, 20222 min read
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What Are Payments on Account & How Do I Complete Them?
So, you've submitted your tax return. Congratulations on checking that off the to-do list! But when and how should you submit your...
Catherine Stork
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital is an initiative by HMRC which is designed to become one of the world's most advanced digital tax systems. Its goal is...

Catherine Stork
Dec 23, 20214 min read
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Everything You Need to Do to Prepare for Self Assessment
Your first (or second, third, fourth...) Self Assessment tax return can look and feel very daunting. But the reality doesn't have to be...
Catherine Stork
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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5 Accounting Mistakes You Might Be Making
Accounting for many businesses means a sizeable amount of head scratching and chin rubbing. To help smooth out those frowns, we've pulled...

Catherine Stork
Oct 16, 20212 min read
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How to Know When Your Business Is Ready To Hire
Hiring an employee can feel incredibly exciting but it also comes with added headaches of paperwork and taxes. If you dive into the world...

Catherine Stork
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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National Insurance and Dividend Tax Increases in 2022
From April 2022, there will be increases to national insurance contributions and dividend tax rates. This is projected to bring in £12...

Catherine Stork
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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A Guide to Transitioning Your Business Online
The world of business is trending away from physical shopfronts and going digital. Whether your business is reluctantly looking to...
Catherine Stork
Aug 13, 20213 min read
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A Guide to Accounting for New Businesses
So, you're thinking of starting a new business or you're planning on taking your side hobby full time? First of all, huge...
Catherine Stork
Jul 2, 20213 min read
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Your Accounting Terms & Phrases Glossary
Here at BCT Accountants, we are proud of our no-jargon approach to accounting. It's our mission to make accounting accessible and...
Catherine Stork
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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5 Signs You’re Ready to Hire an Accountant
If you've been back and forth between the idea of continuing to DIY your business' finances or taking the leap into hiring an accountant,...
Catherine Stork
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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The Top 5 Common Misconceptions About Hiring Accountants
For some people, the thought of working with an accountant conjures up certain false ideas. We've heard everything from the fear of...
Catherine Stork
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Tax and Garden Offices
Due to Covid-19, this last year has seen such a change in our working behaviours with many being forced to work from home. This is led to...
Catherine Stork
Mar 2, 20213 min read
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Do I Need to Start Paying Tax on My Hobby or Side Business?
The past few months have completely transformed how we live and work. Many of us have taken up extra hobbies. Perhaps it's learning a new...
Catherine Stork
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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How to Choose the Right Accountant for Your Business
We could talk about why you need an accountant until the cows come home. But what happens when you know you want to hire a firm? Whilst a...
Catherine Stork
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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A Guide for Dealing With Late Payments
Running a business is an incredible journey. But for all the highs of working with incredible clients, there are inevitably lows to...
Catherine Stork
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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