GTA Accounting

GTA Accounting Accountants in Petersfield, Hampshire. Helping individuals and businesses every step of the way.

WE ARE A MODERN, PERSONABLE ACCOUNTANCY AND ADVISORY COMPANY, WITH A FRESH AND MODERN FOCUS ON SERVICES SO WE GET TO KNOW OUR CLIENTS BUSINESSES AND GOALS.

Happy Father’s Day to our Founding Fathers.James and James, from all of us at GTA, thank you.You built more than a busin...
21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to our Founding Fathers.

James and James, from all of us at GTA, thank you.

You built more than a business. You built a team.

You’ve supported each of us, challenged us, believed in us, and encouraged us to keep reaching for the next goal, the next achievement, and the next version of ourselves. Many of us are further along in our careers, more confident in our abilities, and more ambitious about our futures because of the opportunities, trust and support you’ve given us.

Today, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

“James and James have always encouraged us to aim higher than we thought possible. They challenge us, support us, celebrate our wins and help us learn from our setbacks. GTA wouldn’t be the same without their belief in people and their commitment to helping every member of the team grow.”

— A member of the GTA team

And to every father and father figure reading this, Happy Father’s Day.

To the dads showing up every day.
To the single fathers carrying the load.
To the stepdads who chose to love.
To the new dads learning as they go.
To the fathers-to-be waiting patiently.
To the grandads, mentors, coaches and father figures.
To those missing their dads today.
To those whose dads are no longer here.
To the fathers who have experienced loss.
To the dads finding their way, doing their best, and trying again tomorrow.

Today is for all of you.

Happy Father’s Day.

19/06/2026

Most people think accountants spend their days looking at numbers.

In reality, we’re looking for the most efficient route to the desired outcome.

Tax planning.
Cash flow forecasting.
Business strategy.

Apparently, that also applies to after-work drinks.

James and James said if we could get three pens in the cup, they’d take us out for drinks.

We immediately stopped focusing on the challenge and started focusing on the objective.

A skill that’s served us remarkably well over the years.

Who’s joining us? 🍻

Most business owners hear “Research & Development” and immediately think:“That doesn’t apply to me.”But what if you’re:B...
14/06/2026

Most business owners hear “Research & Development” and immediately think:

“That doesn’t apply to me.”

But what if you’re:

Building a new software platform?

Creating a product that doesn’t already exist?

Finding a better way to manufacture something?

Developing a new process that saves time, money, or resources?

Solving a technical problem nobody in your business has solved before?

That’s the sort of thing HMRC is talking about.

To put it simply, R&D tax relief is a government incentive designed to reward businesses that are trying to innovate and improve.

The challenge has always been knowing whether your project qualifies.

Now HMRC has introduced a new pilot scheme that allows SMEs to ask certain R&D questions before they submit a claim.

In other words, you can get some clarity before investing time and money into the process.

Less guessing.

More certainty.

If you’re developing software, creating products, improving systems, or solving technical challenges, it might be worth exploring whether R&D relief is available to you.

09/06/2026

Some things keep accountants awake at night.

Not tax returns.
Not spreadsheets.
Not year end.

It’s the sentences that start with:

“My mate said…”

“TikTok told me…”

“I’ve had the letter for a few months…”

Most of the time, these conversations end with a laugh.

Sometimes they end with a much bigger tax bill than expected.

Getting advice from the right source can save a lot of stress, money, and headaches later on.

If you’re not sure whether something is genuinely tax deductible, worth doing, or just sounds good on social media, ask first.

We’re on your side 🤝

05/06/2026

Business owners:

Spending £1,000 does NOT = £1,000 saved in tax.

Every year we hear some version of:

“I need to buy something before year end to reduce my tax bill.”

Sometimes that’s smart planning. Sometimes it’s expensive panic.

Many business owners assume that spending money on equipment, software, machinery, tools or vehicles means they’re somehow getting that money back.

In reality, the purchase usually reduces the amount of profit that’s taxed.

The tax saving is real. The spending is real too.

That’s why the better question isn’t: “How do I reduce my tax bill?”

It’s: “Will this investment genuinely improve my business?”

Will it save time? Increase productivity? Help deliver work faster? Generate more revenue? Support future growth?

The strongest investments usually make commercial sense first and tax sense second. Of course tax relief should be part of the decision, it just shouldn’t be the entire reason for making it.

Good planning isn’t about finding ways to spend money before year end. It’s about making financial decisions that leave your business stronger in the long run.

03/06/2026

Accountants aren’t exactly known for their vibes.

We’re trying to change that.

The numbers matter.
The deadlines matter.
The compliance definitely matters.

But so do the people behind the business.

Life’s too short for awkward meetings, confusing jargon, and feeling stressed every time you speak to your accountant.

We like good conversations, big ideas, plenty of laughs, and helping good people build great businesses.

Turns out accounting and good vibes can coexist after all.

You know when you’re driving down the motorway and another driver flashes their lights at you?Not because you’ve done an...
31/05/2026

You know when you’re driving down the motorway and another driver flashes their lights at you?

Not because you’ve done anything wrong.

Just a little heads up that there’s a speed camera coming up.

A small warning from someone who didn’t have to help… but did anyway.

(For the record, we know nobody here speeds. Ever. 👀)

It got us thinking about business. The best advice isn’t always the big dramatic stuff.

Sometimes it’s the quick message that says:

“Just so you’re aware…”

“Don’t forget this deadline.”

“You might want to look at this.”

“HMRC have changed something.”

“There’s a better way to do that.”

That’s how we like to work with our clients.

Not constantly in your inbox.

Not making things more complicated than they need to be.

Just being there with the occasional flash of the headlights when something important is coming up.

A little warning.
A useful nudge.
A heads up from someone who’s on your side.

We’re not taking on new clients right now, but if you’d like to join the waitlist, send us a DM with the word FLASH and we’ll add you to it.

26/05/2026

When the bank holiday’s over, the inbox is overflowing… but you still need to keep up with the trends ☀️💃

22/05/2026

We wanted to take a moment to introduce Kerry, one of our accountants.

When we asked her what she does day to day, she didn't lead with credentials or services. She talked about being available. About picking up the phone when a client is confused about a transaction, or stressed about their VAT, or just needs someone to walk them through what's going on with their finances in plain English.

That says a lot about who Kerry is.

She handles the full range - bookkeeping, self-assessment, tax returns - but what stands out is how she handles the people behind all of it.

Clients know they can reach out at any point in the year and get a straight, patient answer. No drama. Just someone who genuinely wants to help them understand.

We're glad she's on our team.

21/05/2026

Mileage rates are finally moving… and it’s only taken around 15 years 🚗

If you use your own vehicle for business travel, the approved mileage allowance for the first 10,000 miles is increasing from 45p to 55p per mile.

The change was announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and will be backdated to April 2026.

For business owners, directors, mobile teams and anyone regularly travelling between sites, clients or meetings, that extra 10p per mile could add up quickly over the course of a year.

Business owners… we finally got a tax update that doesn’t feel like a punishment 🙌

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