Brooks & Jeal Chartered Accountants

20/05/2026

From 6 April 2026, the rules around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed. We highlight the key changes and the potential impact on your payroll system.

From 6 April 2026, the rules around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed. We highlight the key changes and the potential impact on your payroll system.

13/05/2026

Margin compression is a common challenge in tough economic times. But what exactly is margin compression? And what can you do to reduce this impact on your revenues and profits?

Margin compression is a common challenge in tough economic times. But what exactly is margin compression? And what can you do to reduce this impact on your revenues and profits?

08/05/2026

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is in effect for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. But what does ‘qualifying income’ mean, and how is it calculated?

27/03/2026

Nearly half of all small business invoices are paid late, according to a recent report from the Business and Trade Committee. Here’s what you can do to speed up customer payments.

Nearly half of all small business invoices are paid late, according to a recent report from the Business and Trade Committee. Here’s what you can do to speed up customer payments.

23/03/2026

Changes to Statutory Sick Pay are coming in April 2026. We’ve summarised the main changes and the potential impact for your SSP and payroll processes.

Changes to Statutory Sick Pay are coming in April 2026. We’ve summarised the main changes and the potential impact for your SSP and payroll processes.

20/03/2026

The 2025/26 income tax year began on 6 April 2025 and will end on 5 April 2026. With only a few weeks left, make sure that you’ve taken steps to improve your tax position, and prepare for key tax changes coming in 2026/27.

20/02/2026

Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of your business.

Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of your business.

18/02/2026

The British Chambers of Commerce believe there are dark clouds hanging over UK business confidence. We highlight the need for a re-evaluation of your strategy and growth plans.

The British Chambers of Commerce believe there are dark clouds hanging over UK business confidence. We highlight the need for a re-evaluation of your strategy and growth plans.

13/02/2026

Bank reconciliations ensure the accuracy of your organisation's financial statements and helps maintain financial integrity. Get into the habit of doing it often. Putting it off can mean bad things for your business records!

Bank reconciliations ensure the accuracy of your organisation's financial statements and helps maintain financial integrity. Get into the habit of doing it often. Putting it off can mean bad things for your business records!