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Accountancy services. AAT Licenced Accountant. Accountancy and Bookkeeping services in Clacton and Colchester areas.

28/10/2026

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26/10/2026

Monday's Motivation is a little different today to get us into the Halloween spirit!

What is one thing you always put of trying because it scares you? Why not make today the day you try it and you might be surprised!

We hope you have a fabulous Halloween Week!

24/10/2026

If your Limited Company year end is 31 January then your accounts will need to be filed at Companies House in 7 days time!

Hopefully they have been completed but if they have not, then please make sure they are done on time otherwise Companies House will fine you... and nobody wants that!

23/10/2026

There are 100 days to go until the 31‌‌‌ ‌‌January‌‌‌ ‌‌2026‌‌7 ‌‌deadline for filing your Self Assessment return online.

If you haven’t, you need to file your return and pay what you owe by the deadline.

You don’t need to wait until the deadline to file your return
Filing before‌‌‌ ‌‌31‌‌‌ ‌‌January‌‌‌ ‌‌2027 ‌‌means you’ll:
• get your money sooner if they owe you a refund
• find it easier to budget, because you’ll know what you need to pay by‌‌‌ ‌‌31‌‌‌ ‌‌January‌‌‌ ‌‌2027
• have proof of income if you need it for a mortgage, loan or benefit application

If you have any questions on your Tax Return please do contact us!

21/10/2026

Have you filed your Self Assessment Tax Return yet?

If you have a massive well done to you, if you haven't please DO NOT forget to include your expenses!

So many people don't include them, don't be one of them!!

15/10/2026

Here are just some of the ways we can help with your Limited Company accounts.

IFAP's main mission is to educate owners so that they are aware financially of what is going on within their business so if you are interested in working with us, please use the details on the poster to email in and we'll set up an initial meeting where we just have a chat!

Don't worry, we know that accounts can be a really boring part of owning a business but it is one of the most important parts and we want to make that side of things as easy as we can for you!

13/10/2026

**** WE ARE HIRING ****

We're looking for an experienced Practice Accountant to join our growing accountancy practice on a part-time basis.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working independently and can take responsibility for client work from start to finish.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, preparing accounts and tax returns, dealing with clients and HMRC, managing deadlines and resolving routine queries without needing constant supervision.

The aim of the role is simple: to take responsibility for a significant amount of client work and allow the director to focus on running and growing the practice.

Please note this is an office-based role, located in a rural village with limited public transport — access to your own transport is highly recommended.

About You:

AAT qualified (or equivalent)
Previous experience working in an accountancy practice environment is essential
Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review accounts and tax computations for Limited Companies and Sole Traders
Take accounts to trial balance
Review client bookkeeping work and provide feedback
Prepare VAT returns (including partial exemption cases) and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax reports
Produce accurate and timely management accounts
Bookkeeping and year end adjustments
Review clients records and liase directly with clients
Identify and explain tax issues clearly to clients
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Work to deadlines and manage your own workload effectively
Communicate clearly with the Director and team
Use accounting software confidently (knowledge of multiple platforms is a plus)
Support with ad-hoc tasks as required
Technically competent and confident making decisions independently
Organised, reliable and detail-oriented

What We Offer:

16 hours per week
Flexible working hours
A supportive, close-knit team environment
Exposure to a wide variety of client work
A role where your experience and judgement will genuinely be valued
A friendly, established practice environment
Competitive, pro-rata salary based on experience and qualifications

Location:
Our office is based in a peaceful North Essex village. Due to limited public transport, having access to a car is recommended.

If you're a proactive, detail-oriented accountant looking for flexible hours in a friendly and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Clacton-on-Sea CO16 0BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

13/10/2026

Here are some of the reasons Xero is our recommended software:

1. It is user friendly - which is super handy if you are not great with technology!!

2. We find it has good reporting features to help you understand your finances.

3. There is a mobile app version to help you record your expenses on the go.

Is there anything on Xero you find helpful that you could let other people know about? Pop them in the comments...

12/10/2026

Happy 30th Birthday to our Alex!

We hope you have the best day 🎈🎉

09/10/2026

This weeks VAT Question...

No, when we speak about VAT, this is completely different to your Self Assessment Tax!

The figures on your Self Assessment Tax Return will still be based on your total income in and total expenses out!

If you have any questions regarding VAT or Self Assessment, please message us! 😄

Address

Clacton-on-Sea
CO160BG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01206 625646

Website

http://www.ifap.co.uk/

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