Business Works UK

Business Works UK A forward thinking, award winning accountancy firm, passionate about supporting business owners. Providing excellent customer care and a quality service.

A firm of proactive accountants who are large enough to offer the breadth of services you need, to the standard you expect, with the experience and qualifications to give you confidence in our ability; and also small enough to care about each and every one of our clients. We are a friendly and approachable team, selected not only for our experience and qualifications, but also on our personality

as we want our clients to enjoy interacting with us. This, along with knowing that all telephone calls and emails to us are completely free, helps to encourage our clients to pick up the phone to their dedicated customer support accountant for help, support and guidance. Experience has taught us that the more information our clients give us and the more they involve us in their decision making, the better our support to them can be.

We thought long and hard about how an accountancy firm could possibly post about National Biscuit Day… 🤔🍪Then it came to...
29/05/2026

We thought long and hard about how an accountancy firm could possibly post about National Biscuit Day… 🤔🍪

Then it came to us.

The Great Jaffa Cake VAT Debate.

For years, HMRC and the courts battled over one very important question:
👉 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake… or a biscuit?

Why does it matter? Because in the UK, cakes are zero-rated for VAT, while chocolate-covered biscuits are standard-rated. Naturally, this became a serious legal matter….. 🕵️‍♀️

McVitie’s famously argued that Jaffa Cakes are cakes because:
✔️ They go hard when stale (biscuits go soft)
✔️ They’re made like cakes
✔️ People eat them as cakes

And in 1991, the tribunal agreed. A victorious day for cake-kind everywhere. 🎉

2026 brings us this plot twist 🤯 …

Happy National Biscuit Day from your favourite VAT enthusiasts!

In the tourism industry? This one’s for you..The Government’s new Great British Summer Savings initiative could bring a ...
22/05/2026

In the tourism industry? This one’s for you..

The Government’s new Great British Summer Savings initiative could bring a major boost to the sector with VAT on selected family activities temporarily reduced from 20% to 5%.

That means cheaper days out for families and potentially increased footfall for businesses across the leisure and tourism industry.

If you run a:

🎡 Visitor attraction
🦁 Zoo or wildlife park
🎳 Leisure venue
🏰 Heritage site or museum
🤸 Activity or entertainment centre
🏕️ Holiday park or tourism business

…this could have a real impact on your business over the summer period.

But temporary VAT changes can also create admin headaches if your systems aren’t ready.

✔️ Are your pricing structures set up correctly?
✔️ Will your EPOS/accounting systems apply the right VAT rate?
✔️ Do your invoices and reporting reflect the temporary change?
✔️ Have you planned for the switch back once the scheme ends?
✔️ Could the reduced rate improve your margins or cash flow?

These are the kinds of things worth getting right early and we’re here to help make it simple.

No jargon. No nasty surprises. Just honest advice from people who genuinely care.

If you’d like guidance on how the temporary VAT reduction could affect your business, let’s have a chat.

📩 Drop us a message or book a call (link in the bio)

🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS & SELF-EMPLOYED DRIVERS — THIS IS BIG NEWS🚨If you use your own car for work, Rachel Reeves has announc...
21/05/2026

🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS & SELF-EMPLOYED DRIVERS — THIS IS BIG NEWS🚨

If you use your own car for work, Rachel Reeves has announced a mileage allowance increase you NEED to know about .

The approved mileage rate is changing from 45p per mile to 55p per mile for the FIRST 10,000 business miles you drive each tax year 💷

Even better? 👏

This change is being backdated to April 2026 meaning many business owners could benefit immediately.

With fuel, insurance, servicing and vehicle costs constantly rising, this is a welcome boost for small business owners across the UK 🚗💨

Want a chat about how this affects you and your business?

👉 book in a free 30min call with one of the team. link is in the bio.

A bold move away from orange for one day only! 💛🫣Yesterday’s Duck Day event helped us raise over £200 through our tombol...
20/05/2026

A bold move away from orange for one day only! 💛🫣

Yesterday’s Duck Day event helped us raise over £200 through our tombola fundraiser for the Give A Duck Foundation ,an incredible charity supporting local children and families affected by cancer.

We’re so proud of the team for getting involved, donating, and helping support such an important cause (while fully embracing the yellow dress code, of course🤭).

Thank you to everyone who popped into the office to have a go on our tombola or virtually contributed and helped make the day such a success 💛

Here’s to Duck Day 2027 🐥…..

There’s only ONE HOUR left to go and the 🦆 Quackpot prize 🦆 is STILL waiting to be claimed! 👀Come on down to our office,...
19/05/2026

There’s only ONE HOUR left to go and the 🦆 Quackpot prize 🦆 is STILL waiting to be claimed! 👀

Come on down to our office, have a go, and support a great cause — it’s all in the name of charity ❤️

Will you be our lucky winner? 🍀

🦆 Happy Duck Day — today’s the day 🫶🏻We’ve got the Tombola all set up and ready to go… an orange one of course! 🎉Pop dow...
19/05/2026

🦆 Happy Duck Day — today’s the day 🫶🏻

We’ve got the Tombola all set up and ready to go… an orange one of course! 🎉

Pop down to our office today between 11am and 3pm for the chance to win some great prizes while raising money for a fantastic cause 💛

We can’t wait to see you there!

🦆 Join us TOMORROW at the Business Works office between 11am–3pm for your chance to win some amazing duck-themed prizes ...
18/05/2026

🦆 Join us TOMORROW at the Business Works office between 11am–3pm for your chance to win some amazing duck-themed prizes on our orange Tombola (of course!) 😁🧡

🎟️ 5 tickets for just £1!

We’re raising money for the Give a Duck Foundation, so come along, have some fun, and support a fantastic cause. 🧡

We can’t wait to see you there! 🐥

🦆 Want a chance to win some duck themed goodies AND support a great cause at the same time? Well you’re in LUCK! 🦆✨💛 FOR...
12/05/2026

🦆 Want a chance to win some duck themed goodies AND support a great cause at the same time?

Well you’re in LUCK! 🦆✨

💛 FOR ONE DAY ONLY (Tuesday 19th May)… we’ll be swapping orange for yellow all in the name of Duck Day, where we’ll be supporting a charity close to our heart, the amazing Give A Duck Foundation 🧡🦆

And the best part? YOU can get involved too! 🎉

During the hours of 🕚 11AM – 3PM, we’ll be running our duck-themed tombola 🎟️🦆

Simply pop down to our office during this time to be in with a chance of winning some fabulous goodies✨🐥

You’d be absolutely QUACKERS to miss out on this! 🦆💥

See you there!

Business Works

What a beautiful way to spend a Friday morning 🌸✨Today we joined our lovely client the_petal_studio for a stunning peony...
08/05/2026

What a beautiful way to spend a Friday morning 🌸✨

Today we joined our lovely client the_petal_studio for a stunning peony workshop, complete with afternoon tea in the breathtaking grounds of Temple Newsam.

From the beautiful blooms to the incredible setting, every detail was just perfect. It’s always such a pleasure supporting local businesses and taking time to appreciate the creativity and passion behind what they do 💐

Thank you for such a wonderful morning we’re already looking forward to the next one 🧡

06/05/2026

On Thursday 21st May, Jo will be at the Growth, Clarity & Confidence event being held at The Pavilions in Harrogate. It’s a packed day with a fabulous line up of speakers. Jo will be speaking about profit and growing the value of your business.

Are you ready to invest in yourself this Spring? Why not book your ticket?

Find out more and book your place here:
https://lnkd.in/eVGHV5rZ

Full speaker line up:
Samantha Wagstaff, Founder of Neo Founders & Neo Social – From Profile to Profit: Building a Personal Brand That Converts
Tina Hutchinson, Relationship Marketing Manager at Grace & Morris Architects – Being Remembered: The Art of Meaningful Networking
Karen Boldy, Founder of Limelight Lifestyle Consultancy – Finding Your Inner Confidence
Joanne Tomlinson, Founder & Growth Coach at Business Works UK– From Income to Asset: How to Maximise the True Value of Your Business
Ruth Jago, Marketing Manager at Levi Solicitors – Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn
Connor King, Solicitor in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning at Levi Solicitors – Planning Ahead: Simple Ways to Protect You and Your Business

Jo Tomlinson
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4 Lidgett Lane
Garforth
LS251EQ

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

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