The Accountancy Practice

The Accountancy Practice Family-run Accountancy Practice based in Royston, Hertfordshire We're straight talking and don't like jargon. Again and again. We're very patient!
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At The Accountancy Practice we don't just provide solutions to reduce your tax bill and increase your profits. We also take the time to understand your business and help as much or as little as you need with accounting support so you can focus on growing your business. We really listen to what you are about, what you need from your business and help translate your accounts into meaningful, real ti

me information so you can make the right decisions for your business. Based in the centre of the High Street in Royston we provide a full range of accountancy, taxation and management services for businesses who want to leave their competitors behind. We offer flexible solutions whether you are looking for a book-keeping function, a payroll operated or monthly management accounts, or year end accounts and tax computations. You can ask us anything, and we'll happily explain it. Don't worry that you're too 'small' for us - perhaps you just want your self-assessment tax return prepared or require tax advice? Whatever you need we have the people and experience to help. We like to say the best of both worlds. We're a family business, started by John Froggett and now run by his sons David and Adam. And a few other family members thrown in for good measure! We have a traditional down to earth feel but have access to all the latest technology and apps to make your accounts work for your business and provide you with a seamless, accurate and responsive solution for your financial needs. Every Client Counts. So please get in touch 01763 257882 or email [email protected]

03/06/2026

✈️ A well-deserved break for some of our team!

Adam, Abbie, and their three beautiful children are heading off for some much-needed quality family time. 🧒 👶

As many of you know, we are a small, family-run practice here in Hertfordshire. 👩‍❤️‍👨

With Abbie away from the payroll desk and Adam away from his calculator, our usual two-man accounts band is running at half capacity this week! 🥹

David is still here holding down the fort, but things might take just a little longer than usual to process. 🏠

What you need to know:

Response times: Might be a bit slower than normal. ☎️

Urgent accounts queries: Please email [email protected].

Urgent payroll queries: Please contact Sami on your usual contact details. 📞

Replies: David will get back to you as soon as he possibly can. 📧

We want to wish Adam, Abbie, and the kids the most amazing holiday together! ☀️

Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding while we give them some time to unplug. 🔌

What have you all been doing today? Something fun in the sun we hope! We’ve had the Accountancy practice boys out hostin...
30/05/2026

What have you all been doing today?

Something fun in the sun we hope!

We’ve had the Accountancy practice boys out hosting a party for David Froggett son Eddie today.

Massive huge thank you to John Froggett Adam Froggett and G for all their help today! Absolutely couldn’t have done it without you.

John had fun reffing the games , Adam took the boys on a cross bar challenge and David sorted the whole day out.

We had a huge order of pizzas delivered hot and fresh by Flintshack , went down amazing ! Thank you for sorting us out today, would highly recommend.

Now… the biggest game of them all is yet to come, I wonder what that game might be , can anyone guess what we will be doing tonight ?

I’ll give you a hint … ⚽️ 💥 🏆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇫🇷 let’s hope so! 🤞

Have a great weekend all.

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24/05/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Update! ☀️

The sun is shining, and the long weekend is finally here! 🙌

Just a quick reminder that our office will be closed tomorrow for Bank Holiday Monday. 🌞

We will be back open and ready to help you at 9:00 AM on Tuesday. 🚪

We hope you all get a chance to step away from the spreadsheets, fire up the BBQ, and enjoy this gorgeous sunny weather with your families. 🍗

Have a wonderful, relaxing day, and we will see you on Tuesday! 👋

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24/05/2026

🚗 Big News for Drivers: UK Mileage Allowance Increases to 55p! 🚗

For the first time since 2011, the government has officially increased the tax-free Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for cars and vans from 45p to 55p per mile. 💰

This 10p increase is backdated to 6 April 2026 for the entire 2026/27 tax year! 📅

Here is what it means for you: 🙋‍♀️

Employees: Your employer can now pay you up to 55p per mile tax-free. 🚘

If they still pay the old 45p rate, you can claim the 10p difference back as tax relief from HMRC. 💵

Business Owners & Sole Traders: 👩‍💼

If you use simplified expenses, you can now deduct more from your profits, lowering your tax bill! 👨‍💼

Note: The rate applies to the first 10,000 business miles. 🚙

The rate for mileage over 10,000 remains at 25p.

As a family-run practice, we know how much every mile counts for your family budget or small business. 👩 👨

We are already helping our clients navigate this backdated change to maximise their claims.

Looking to calculate your top-up or update your payroll? 💸

Drop us a message or give the office a call—we’re here to help! 🙏

Myth VS Fact 🙋‍♀️ let’s debunk some this afternoon 😏💡 Myth vs. Fact: Clothing Expenses❌ Myth: I can claim my work wardro...
19/05/2026

Myth VS Fact 🙋‍♀️ let’s debunk some this afternoon 😏

💡 Myth vs. Fact: Clothing Expenses

❌ Myth: I can claim my work wardrobe as a business expense because I only wear these clothes for business meetings.

✅ Fact: HMRC denies tax relief for everyday clothing, even if you only wear it for work. To qualify, clothing must be a uniform, protective gear, or a costume. If the clothes could reasonably form part of an everyday wardrobe, they are not tax-deductible

💡 Myth vs. Fact: Side Hustles

❌ Myth: I started a small side business selling crafts online, but I don't need to declare it because I already pay tax on my main day job.

✅ Fact: Your main job and side hustle are separate. If your total gross trading income from all side hustles goes over £1,000 in a tax year, you must register for Self Assessment and declare it, regardless of your employment status.

💡 Myth vs. Fact: Limited Company Cash

❌ Myth: The money my limited company makes belongs to me, so I can transfer profit directly to my personal account whenever I want.

✅ Fact: A limited company is a separate legal entity. The company owns the money. To take funds out legally, you must pay yourself via a structured salary (PAYE), official dividend declarations, or a formal director's loan.

Follow our page for more to come … 🫶

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16/05/2026

We are proud sponsors of the Bassingbourn Bulldogs under 11s

David is currently coaching the under 11s with his friend and coach Adam at the St Neots tournament.

I’m sure you’ll join us in wishing them the best of luck today and most of all, have fun!

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Hope you’re all having a good weekend.

Remember, you can send your info into us for the tax year 25/26 as early as now, and no , I won’t stop reminding you 🤣

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Happy Sunday all 🥰Remember you can send in your info for your tax return 2025/2026 anytime from now ! You don’t have to ...
10/05/2026

Happy Sunday all 🥰

Remember you can send in your info for your tax return 2025/2026 anytime from now ! You don’t have to wait until January 🥴

A lot of our clients will now be part of MTD so we will be managing this process but for those of you that aren’t affected by MTD we advise that you send your documents in asap to know your liabilities in good time ! If any 💰

Have a great weekend all ❤️

Also, happy birthday to David’s mother in law Jackie! Hope you have a great day today and all the other days 🙂

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Happy birthday to David Froggett’s son Eddie who is 11 today. David is spending the weekend in Nottingham on his sons ru...
03/05/2026

Happy birthday to David Froggett’s son Eddie who is 11 today.

David is spending the weekend in Nottingham on his sons rugby tour, I’m sure his dad - John Froggett who you all know will certainly remember taking David on football tours and the memories that come with them.

Wishing you all a wonderful bank holiday weekend , let’s hope this sun comes out again soon!

We are back open at 9am on Tuesday , see you then 😍

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26/04/2026

Cannot believe another bank holiday is around the corner !

Monday week we have our first may bank holiday ☀️ David and family are away for their sons rugby tour ! Hoping the sun shines for everyone for once on a BH in the uk 😅🤣

If anyone has any camping tips they’d be greatly appreciated 😅

As it is bank holiday if your VAT return is due by the 7th May please can you bear that in mind and send your documents in a timely manner to account for us not coming back in until 5th may 🙂

Have a great weekend all ❤️

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Hey all , happy Saturday ☀️ The sun is out yet again! We could get used to this. 🌞 As we roll into April let’s talk tax ...
18/04/2026

Hey all , happy Saturday ☀️

The sun is out yet again! We could get used to this. 🌞

As we roll into April let’s talk tax returns … yes already 🤣

🙋‍♀️ We do get some interesting questions about what can be claimed and what can’t , trust us, it’s always worth talking to us BEFORE you buy it , just because Dave down the social club said his mates dog claimed it and his dogs auntie told him that was okay, does not mean it is actually okay …

I thought I’d do some research on bizarre things people have actually tried to claim for , see below for my favourites 😉

🐶 Pets and Animals

Pet food for a "guard dog": A taxpayer attempted to claim food for their Shih Tzu, arguing it was a security dog.

🐟 Fish food: Someone claimed the cost of feeding their pet fish, arguing they were "office pets" that improved morale.

👗 Wardrobe and Appearance

🧑‍🦲 Wig for a bald man: An employee tried to claim a wig to feel more confident in client meetings.

🐑 Woolly un**es: One very cold blooded human asked for £40 worth of woolly underwear to be shaved off their tax bill.

💵 Lifestyle and Entertainment

🧙 A "Witch" Curse: A taxpayer tried to claim expenses, arguing their mother-in-law was a witch who put a curse on them.

🏖️ Holiday Expenses: Someone tried to claim a caravan rental for the Easter weekend because they couldn't find a post box in Wales to mail a return.

🍱 Food and Drink
Sausage and Chips: A claim for £4.50 for a daily sausage and chips meal for 250 days….. that’s a lot of sausage and chips 🍟

And now save the best for last - apparently - 😂

🍪 Gingerbread Men: In the UK, gingerbread men with chocolate eyes are VAT-free, but those with a chocolate belt (covering more than 1% of the surface) are taxed as a luxury

So…

Moral of the story is , please ask us first , we are here to make your life as tax efficient as possible ! if we haven’t seen the request before we will find you the RIGHT answer, let’s trust the process and not Dave’s dogs aunties cousin please 🙂

Have a great weekend all ☀️

Below is David’s “guard dog” Teddy , not sure he would get away with that one if he tried 😭🤣

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