Oakes Accounting Ltd

Oakes Accounting Ltd A small and personal accountancy and bookkeeping business based on the Wirral, which offers a tailor

Looking professional doesn’t just mean having a great website and a polished logo. It’s also about what happens behind t...
24/06/2026

Looking professional doesn’t just mean having a great website and a polished logo. It’s also about what happens behind the scenes.

Professional businesses tend to have:

✔️ Clear financial systems
✔️ Proper invoicing processes
✔️ Up-to-date bookkeeping
✔️ Tax planned for — not panicked about
✔️ Confidence in their numbers

Because professionalism isn’t just what clients see.

It’s what helps a business stay organised, reliable, and sustainable. A strong brand gets attention. Strong systems keep the business growing.

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It sounds backwards… but taking more money out of your business doesn’t always mean you’re better off. Especially if you...
22/06/2026

It sounds backwards… but taking more money out of your business doesn’t always mean you’re better off. Especially if you run a limited company.

Why? Because how you pay yourself matters.

A mix of:
📊 Salary
💸 Dividends
📅 Timing

…can sometimes be far more tax-efficient than simply withdrawing more cash.

This is why random transfers from the business account aren’t always the best idea. The smartest approach depends on your numbers.

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To all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures and those doing their best every day — Happy Father’s Day 💙Today can...
21/06/2026

To all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures and those doing their best every day — Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today can mean many different things to different people.

For some, it’s a day of celebration.
For others, it may bring grief, reflection, complicated feelings, or reminders of someone deeply missed.

Whatever today looks like for you, we’re sending kindness your way.

Take care of yourselves this weekend. 💙

“If I leave money in the business, I don’t pay tax.”⚠️ PARTLY MYTHFor limited companies:✔️ The company still pays Corpor...
19/06/2026

“If I leave money in the business, I don’t pay tax.”

⚠️ PARTLY MYTH

For limited companies:

✔️ The company still pays Corporation Tax on profit
✔️ Personal tax may depend on what you take out

Just because cash stays in the business doesn’t mean tax disappears.

This is where planning matters.

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Business owners:What’s one thing you wish you knew sooner about money, tax or bookkeeping?👇 Tell us below. Sometimes the...
17/06/2026

Business owners:

What’s one thing you wish you knew sooner about money, tax or bookkeeping?

👇 Tell us below. Sometimes the best lessons come from experience and your answer might help someone else too.

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Ever heard the term working capital?In simple terms: It’s the money available to keep your business running day to day.T...
15/06/2026

Ever heard the term working capital?

In simple terms: It’s the money available to keep your business running day to day.

Think:
💸 Paying bills
📦 Buying stock
📅 Covering payroll

Healthy working capital = more breathing space.

Understanding this helps businesses grow sustainably.

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One thing many business owners forget? Paying themselves properly.Are you:💸 Randomly transferring money?📊 Taking too muc...
12/06/2026

One thing many business owners forget? Paying themselves properly.

Are you:
💸 Randomly transferring money?
📊 Taking too much too soon?
📅 Unsure what’s tax-efficient?

How you pay yourself matters — especially if you're a limited company. The right setup can make a real difference.

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You shouldn’t need a finance degree to understand your accountant. Good advice should feel:✔️ Clear✔️ Helpful✔️ Easy to ...
10/06/2026

You shouldn’t need a finance degree to understand your accountant. Good advice should feel:
✔️ Clear
✔️ Helpful
✔️ Easy to understand

Not full of jargon that leaves you more confused than before. We believe accounting should make life easier, not more complicated.

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One habit we wish more business owners started sooner? An emergency tax fund.Why? Because business isn’t always predicta...
08/06/2026

One habit we wish more business owners started sooner? An emergency tax fund.

Why? Because business isn’t always predictable.

Late payment? Quiet month? Unexpected cost?

Having money set aside for tax means:
😌 Less stress
📅 No scrambling at deadline time
💸 Better cash flow management

Even a small amount each month adds up.

Future you will thank you.

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Today’s business owner to-do list:☑ Answer emails☑ Chase invoices☑ Do the actual work☑ Update bookkeeping☑ Pretend not t...
05/06/2026

Today’s business owner to-do list:

☑ Answer emails
☑ Chase invoices
☑ Do the actual work
☑ Update bookkeeping
☑ Pretend not to panic

Sound familiar? 😅

This is exactly why support matters.

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🌐 oakesaccounting.co.uk

Address

37 Meadowcroft
Heswall
CH601UT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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