The Arkk Alliance

The Arkk Alliance We are accountants, tax and business advisers delivering accountancy, compliance, tax, outsourcing and advisory services. Join us in building a lasting legacy.

Based in Leamington Spa, we support ambitious businesses and individuals across Warwickshire and the UK with proactive advice. At The Arkk Alliance, we redefine accountancy, tax, wealth and business advisory services, blending traditional expertise with innovative solutions to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business and financial landscapes. Based in Knowle UK, we are a leading firm commit

ted to elevating businesses and enhancing lifestyles across the UK. Our Vision & Values
Driven by the conviction that our work significantly impacts the lives and businesses we touch, we uphold a culture centred around bravery, passion, empowerment, and tenacity. We challenge the status quo, embrace change, and are fearlessly committed to your success. Our remarkkable team does not just work for you; we work with you, embodying our core values to foster relationships built on trust, respect, and growth. Our Products & Services
Arkk Alliance offers comprehensive accounting services tailored to diverse financial needs—ranging from Accounts & Compliance and Tax Services to Business, Wealth, and Employer Services, along with strategic Advisory Services. Our holistic approach ensures that whether you’re scaling up or just setting the stage, we tailor our services to fit your narrative, ensuring you have not just what you need, but what you aspire to achieve. Our Commitment
We go beyond accounting. At Arkk, we are your 'Arkkhitects' of success, committed to constructing robust financial foundations and guiding you through complexities with clarity and foresight. We invite businesses, business owners, and ambitious professionals to contact us and discover how our expert team can help support and transform your financial future. Contact Us
Let’s discuss your goals and how we can assist you in achieving them. Your success journey starts with Arkk Alliance.

🚨 We’re hiring a Payroll OfficerAt The Arkk Alliance, we're not just crunching numbers - we're streamlining payroll solu...
27/04/2026

🚨 We’re hiring a Payroll Officer

At The Arkk Alliance, we're not just crunching numbers - we're streamlining payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients. As we continues to grow, we’re on the lookout for our next Payroll Officer to join our team in Leamington Spa.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the rhythm of payroll, but understands there’s always a person behind the payslip. You’ll be working across a varied client base, managing end-to-end payroll and building strong relationships along the way.

You’ll be involved in:
🟢 weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
🟢 HMRC and RTI submissions
🟢 pensions and auto-enrolment
🟢 year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds
🟢 supporting clients through complex payroll issues

You’ll also work closely with our Payroll Manager and wider payroll team, helping to deliver the people-first service our clients can depend on.

The role offers:
💰 up to £32,000 salary (DOE)
⏰ 35 hour working week with a 2pm finish every Friday
🎄 Christmas shutdown (additional days off)
🎂 Birthday day off
🩺 private health and dental cover
🍻 regular team socials and a great team culture

If you’re confident managing payroll in a bureau or practice environment and want to be part of a growing, people-first team, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out all the details and apply on our website:
👉 https://thearkk.co.uk/vacancy/payroll-officer/

After months of training, the time has finally arrived. 🏃‍♂️💨We’re extremely proud to be supporting Zak as he takes on t...
24/04/2026

After months of training, the time has finally arrived. 🏃‍♂️💨

We’re extremely proud to be supporting Zak as he takes on the London Marathon, this weekend!

Zak is running in support of Betel UK, a fantastic charity helping people and families overcome homelessness, addiction, and long-term unemployment.

A big thank you to everyone who’s supported so far, it genuinely makes a difference.

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to back Zak and support the work Betel UK are doing.

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/zak-marlow-3

ATED. We’re not talking bad grammar for something that’s been eaten, but rather another mouthful - Annual Tax on Envelop...
15/04/2026

ATED. We’re not talking bad grammar for something that’s been eaten, but rather another mouthful - Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings! So why does it catch people out?

ATED applies to UK residential property worth more than £500,000 that’s held inside a company or similar structure.

On paper, it sounds quite niche. Something that only really comes into play if you’ve got a larger portfolio or a slightly more involved setup. In reality, we regularly see business owners and property investors caught out, not because they owe ATED, but because they didn’t realise they needed to deal with it at all.

A lot of this comes down to how it’s understood. There’s an assumption that it’s a simple yes or no. Either ATED applies, or it doesn’t. In practice, it sits somewhere in the middle.

Most issues come from a simple line of thinking: if there’s no tax to pay, there’s nothing to do. Unfortunately, that’s where things can start to unravel. Even where no ATED is payable, you may still need to submit a return to claim relief, and missing that step can lead to penalties for a tax you never actually owed.

So when should ATED be on your radar?

If you have:

✅ UK residential property
✅ worth more than £500k
✅ sitting inside a company or similar structure

…it’s worth asking the question.

In many cases, relief will apply. For example:

→ Buy to lets that are commercially rented
→ Development projects held for resale
→ Serviced accommodation and genuine hospitality businesses
→ Farmhouses linked to active farming
→ Heritage properties open to the public

But relief isn’t something that just happens in the background. It needs to be assessed, claimed, and reported correctly.

That’s where we tend to see things go off track. Returns get missed because “there’s nothing to pay”, valid structures still pick up penalties, and historic positions can quietly build into issues later on.

There’s also a wider point that’s easy to overlook. ATED doesn’t just sit as an annual compliance task, it can also bring capital gains tax implications into play on disposal, even where relief applied during ownership.

So it’s not just about the annual position, it’s about the full lifecycle of the property.

The takeaway is fairly simple. ATED itself is rarely the issue, it tends to become a problem when it’s not fully understood or properly dealt with.

If you hold property in a company, it’s worth a quick sense check, even if you’re confident no tax is due. Better to know than assume.

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful and peaceful Easter weekend.For many, this season is a reminder of hop...
02/04/2026

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful and peaceful Easter weekend.

For many, this season is a reminder of hope and new life as we celebrate the risen Lord. Whether you’re observing the religious significance of the weekend, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a welcome spring break, we hope it brings you real rest and renewal.

As we wrap up another tax year, I’m incredibly grateful for the continued trust our clients place in us. I’m equally thankful for our team, whose care and commitment show in everything they do.

Our offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday to take a moment to recharge, and we’ll be back as usual on Tuesday.

Wishing you a restful Easter and a weekend filled with blessings.

Today we’re celebrating the team with a few Easter treats 🐣 A small thank you for everything they do, day in, day out, a...
01/04/2026

Today we’re celebrating the team with a few Easter treats 🐣

A small thank you for everything they do, day in, day out, and a great excuse to share a bit of chocolate at the same time.

We’re lucky to have a great group of people around us who really care about what they do.

That consistency, effort and care doesn’t go unnoticed. Well deserved.

Welcome to April. MTD month is here, and these are the key dates you need to know.With 6 April just around the corner, o...
01/04/2026

Welcome to April. MTD month is here, and these are the key dates you need to know.

With 6 April just around the corner, one of the biggest challenges I’m seeing is that while people have heard of Making Tax Digital, they’re not always clear on when things actually happen, and what that means in practice.

I’ve pulled together a simple timeline to help make this clearer.

From HMRC letters landing, through to quarterly updates, and the shift away from the current Self Assessment system, there are a few key milestones that matter more than others.

This graphic breaks down:

• When MTD for Income Tax first becomes mandatory
• Who is affected and when thresholds change
• When quarterly updates begin
• Key deadlines across the 2026 to 2028 transition

It’s designed to give you a clear view of what’s coming, and when you’ll need to take action.

It’s important to understand what’s changing and what you need to do next. Quarterly updates and digital record keeping mean managing things throughout the year, not just at filing deadlines.

In my role as Associate Director at The Arkk Alliance, I’m working closely with clients on how this works day-to-day. If you’re unsure how Making Tax Digital applies to you, or want to make sure you’re set up properly from the outset, our team can help you understand what this means in practice and what you should be doing next.

Just give us a call or drop us an email at [email protected].

April 5th is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for the final payroll hurdle! 🏃💨 The UK tax year ends on 5 April...
27/03/2026

April 5th is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for the final payroll hurdle! 🏃💨

The UK tax year ends on 5 April 2026, and we want to ensure you are fully prepared for all statutory deadlines and requirements. Below is an overview of what to expect and what we may need from you to complete your year‑end accurately and on time. We’ve also pulled together a simple calendar to keep you on track over the coming months.

A smooth year end usually comes down to getting a few key things right early.

Here’s what we’d recommend reviewing now:

👥 Employee details
Please make sure everything is up to date, including any starters or leavers not yet reported, along with changes to names, addresses, or tax codes.

🧾 Final payroll checks
As you approach your final pay run for 2025/26, ensure all pay variations are submitted in good time. This includes bonuses, commission, overtime, and any outstanding information relating to statutory payments or adjustments.

🎁 Benefits and expenses
If your business provides benefits in kind, now is the time to start pulling that information together so P11D reporting can be completed accurately ahead of the 6 July deadline.

📅 Looking ahead to April changes
There are several updates coming into effect for the new tax year. This includes National Minimum Wage increases from 1 April, and changes to Statutory Sick Pay from 6 April, such as day-one eligibility and the removal of the lower earnings limit. It’s worth reviewing your policies and pay structures now to ensure everything is aligned.

We’ve covered some of these changes in more detail here:
🔗 National Minimum Wage → https://thearkk.co.uk/resource/national-minimum-wage-compliance-check/
🔗 Statutory Sick Pay updates → https://thearkk.co.uk/resource/day-1-employment-rights/

From our side, we’ll be:
• Processing your final FPS and any required EPS submissions
• Finalising all year-end payroll calculations
• Preparing and issuing P60s to your employees
• Supporting with P11D preparation where required
• Updating your payroll for 2026/27 in line with the latest HMRC thresholds and legislation

🧩 How you can help us prepare:
To help everything run smoothly, please make sure all relevant information is shared ahead of your final payroll cut-off, and flag anything unusual as early as possible. That might include backdated pay, termination payments, or anything outside the norm.

💬 Need support? If you’re unsure about anything or expect year end to look slightly different this time around, just reach out. We’re here to help make the process as straightforward as possible.

Making Tax Digital is coming in April 2026. For a lot of self-employed people and landlords, it’s going to change how ta...
26/03/2026

Making Tax Digital is coming in April 2026.

For a lot of self-employed people and landlords, it’s going to change how tax works day to day. It’s one of the biggest updates to personal tax in decades.

It’s not just a new form… it’s a move to digital records and regular reporting throughout the year.

This isn’t a small adjustment or another HMRC update you can deal with later. It’s a fundamental shift in how your tax is recorded, reported and managed.

So to help make sense of it, Jon, our Head of Tax, has broken it down simply 👇

✔ Who it applies to
✔ What actually changes
✔ What to watch out for
✔ How to get ahead of it now

If that sounds like it might apply to you, it’s worth a quick read: https://thearkk.co.uk/resource/making-tax-digital-2026/

Our very own Zak Marlow is taking on the TCS London Marathon this year.Not just as a personal challenge, but to support ...
25/03/2026

Our very own Zak Marlow is taking on the TCS London Marathon this year.

Not just as a personal challenge, but to support a cause that genuinely changes lives.

We’re proud to support Zak as he raises money for Betel UK - Birmingham, a charity doing incredible work helping people overcome homelessness, addiction, and long-term unemployment. It’s the kind of support that doesn’t just help in the moment, it rebuilds lives from the ground up.

Back Zak. Support Betel UK:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/zak-marlow-3

We're cheering you on Zak! 👏👏👏

At its heart, tax advice is about helping people keep more of what they earn and make confident decisions about the futu...
24/03/2026

At its heart, tax advice is about helping people keep more of what they earn and make confident decisions about the future. But tax considerations rarely sit in one place. Business structure, future plans, ownership, property, investment, succession… it’s all connected.

That’s why our approach at The Arkk Alliance focuses on understanding the full landscape rather than isolated decisions.

Our Tax Team works with business owners and individuals across a wide range of specialist areas including:

• Capital allowances
• Inheritance tax planning
• Corporate restructuring
• Share schemes and EOTs
• Patent Box and R&D
• Property and portfolio planning
• International tax matters

Good tax advice isn’t just about compliance, it’s about structure. We help you see the bigger picture and make informed decisions before opportunities pass.

Payroll Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2026.Payroll deadlines have a habit of creeping up on people. Between RTI ...
20/03/2026

Payroll Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2026.

Payroll deadlines have a habit of creeping up on people. Between RTI filings, PAYE payment dates and year-end reporting, there are a number of important deadlines employers need to keep on top of throughout the year.

To make things easier, we’ve pulled together the key payroll deadlines for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 tax years in one place.

The graphic below covers key dates for your 2026 diary:

• Monthly PAYE and National Insurance payment deadlines
• RTI submission requirements
• Key P60 and P11D dates

Save this post and make a note of the key dates in your calendar so nothing catches you out.

If you’d like support keeping payroll compliant and running smoothly, our Payroll Team at The Arkk Alliance are always happy to help.

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1 Chapel Court, Holly Walk
Leamington Spa
CV324YS

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+441675466986

Website

http://www.thearkk.co.uk/locations/leamington-spa, http://www.thearkk.co.uk/locations/solihul

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