Independent Bookkeeping Ltd

Independent Bookkeeping Ltd Independent Bookkeeping provides Charities, Small Businesses and Sole Traders with Accounting servic Thank you for visiting the Independent Bookkeeping Page!

At Independent Bookkeeping, we offer tailor made packages to suit your business needs with monthly accounting services from £40 per month to yearly Tax Returns/Annual Accounts from £250

Get in touch to discuss the finer details and to create the correct package for you, allowing you to put your feet up and relax knowing your figures are in safe hands!

✨ Keeping things simpleA lot of bookkeeping problems don’t start because someone has done something wrong.They usually s...
30/05/2026

✨ Keeping things simple

A lot of bookkeeping problems don’t start because someone has done something wrong.

They usually start because things have built up quietly in the background.

A few receipts not sent over.
A couple of invoices missed.
A bank transaction left unexplained.
A small question put off for later.

Then suddenly, what could have been quick becomes stressful.

That’s why we like keeping things simple and regular — small updates, clear records, and fewer surprises.








❓ True or False?“If something has gone through the business bank account, it must be a business expense.”👉 False.This is...
27/05/2026

❓ True or False?

“If something has gone through the business bank account, it must be a business expense.”

👉 False.

This is something that can catch business owners out.

A payment going through the business account doesn’t automatically mean it is allowable for tax.

It still needs to be:

📄 properly recorded
🧾 supported by evidence
💼 wholly and exclusively for business purposes
📊 coded correctly in the bookkeeping

Good bookkeeping helps make sure transactions are treated properly — not just entered somewhere and forgotten about.









📊 Bookkeeping RealityA bank feed is helpful — but it isn’t the same as bookkeeping being done.Transactions still need to...
25/05/2026

📊 Bookkeeping Reality

A bank feed is helpful — but it isn’t the same as bookkeeping being done.

Transactions still need to be checked, matched, coded correctly, and reviewed.

Otherwise it’s easy for things to end up in the wrong place, or for something important to be missed.

Software is useful, but good bookkeeping still needs proper attention.







✨ Keeping things simpleNot every business needs the same level of support.Some clients need full bookkeeping.Some need p...
23/05/2026

✨ Keeping things simple

Not every business needs the same level of support.

Some clients need full bookkeeping.
Some need payroll.
Some need VAT help.
Some just need someone to keep an eye on the details and make sure nothing is missed.

That’s why we don’t believe in overcomplicating things.

We work around what each business actually needs — with clear, practical support that makes the finance side easier to manage.








🚗 Mileage allowance updateThere are reports today that the approved mileage allowance for using your own car for work is...
21/05/2026

🚗 Mileage allowance update

There are reports today that the approved mileage allowance for using your own car for work is set to increase from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 2026.

This would apply to the first 10,000 business miles.

This could be relevant for:

👷 employees using their own car for work
🏢 employers reimbursing staff mileage
🧾 self-employed business owners claiming business mileage

A useful reminder: mileage claims still need proper records, including:

📅 the date of travel
📍 where the journey was to/from
💼 the business reason for the journey
🚗 the number of business miles travelled

For self-employed businesses, mileage is not just “money back” — it is usually claimed as a business expense, which can reduce taxable profit.

We’ll keep an eye out for the official HMRC/GOV.UK guidance being updated.











❌ Myth“Gift Aid is just a tick box.”👉 Not quite.Gift Aid is brilliant for charities, but it needs to be right on both si...
21/05/2026

❌ Myth

“Gift Aid is just a tick box.”

👉 Not quite.

Gift Aid is brilliant for charities, but it needs to be right on both sides.

For the charity, that means keeping proper records, having a valid declaration, and making sure the donation can be linked back to the donor.

For the donor, it means understanding that they must have paid enough UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax to cover the amount the charity claims back from HMRC.

So yes, Gift Aid is helpful — but it isn’t just admin.

The detail matters.








📊 Bookkeeping RealityOne of the most common things we see is everything being left until the last minute.Not because peo...
16/05/2026

📊 Bookkeeping Reality

One of the most common things we see is everything being left until the last minute.

Not because people don’t care — but because it’s easy to put off.

The problem is, once things build up, it becomes harder to fix quickly.

Keeping things ticking over regularly makes everything easier in the long run.






✨ Keeping things simpleWe don’t expect clients to understand all the rules around payroll, tax or reporting.That’s our j...
13/05/2026

✨ Keeping things simple

We don’t expect clients to understand all the rules around payroll, tax or reporting.

That’s our job.

Most of our clients just send things over as they go — and we deal with the detail behind the scenes.

No overthinking.

No second guessing.

Just clear, straightforward support.







❌ Myth“When you claim SMP, HMRC pays the money back to you.”👉 Not always.In most cases, SMP is offset against your PAYE ...
11/05/2026

❌ Myth

“When you claim SMP, HMRC pays the money back to you.”

👉 Not always.

In most cases, SMP is offset against your PAYE bill.

That means instead of receiving cash, you’ll usually pay less PAYE/NI to HMRC.

This is something that often catches people out — especially if you’re expecting money back.








📊 Bookkeeping RealityWe often see business owners relying on their bank balance to understand how things are going.But y...
09/05/2026

📊 Bookkeeping Reality

We often see business owners relying on their bank balance to understand how things are going.

But your bank balance doesn’t show:

📄 what still needs paid
📊 what you’re owed
📅 what’s coming up next

That’s where proper records make the difference.






Address

Alba Innovation Centre, Rosebank Way
Livingston
EH547GA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+441506668708

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