NEWS & INSIGHTS

The best place to keep up to date with the latest industry news, helpful information and SKS Bailey Group updates.

OBR updates economic picture

In his Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rishi Sunak responded to the latest forecasts as published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR forecasts

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Spring Statement round-up

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement on March 23 was limited on giveaways, but there were some measures designed to help people struggling with the highest rates

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Scottish Budget 2022

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes delivered the 2022/23 Scottish Budget on 9 December 2021, setting out the Scottish Government’s financial and tax plans. The Budget outlined

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ITSA registration

HMRC have published a call for evidence on the case for reforming the rules for registering for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). The call for

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SSP Changes

To help employers affected by the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rebate scheme for small employers is being

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Payments on account

Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax and, where relevant, your Class 4 National Insurance bill. You may need to make them if

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New MTD timetable

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a Government initiative that aims to provide the UK with one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the

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Budget highlights

The Chancellor presented his Autumn Budget and Spending Review on 27 October 2021. Some of the highlights are discussed below. Income tax rates and thresholds

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Budget 2021 Video

With the UK having been adversely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Budget against a backdrop of ongoing economic hardship.

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Accounts Preparation Clerk

Accounts Preparation Clerk Location: 30 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AL. Salary: Starting at £25,000, salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Hours: Monday –

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Telesales Executive

Job title: Telesales Executive Company: SKS Business Services Reports to: SKS Sales Manager/Director Salary: £24,000 annually Additional salary information: £6,000 – £7,000 commission opportunity Benefits: 

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Job Support Scheme

The Job Support Scheme (JSS) is the second phase in UK government support measure for organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers grants to cover

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Tax Tips Episode 1

Yesterday our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in the first instalment of his Tax Tip videos. In this episode Chris discusses how you can save money on Tax, flat rate

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COVID-19 Update Episode 15

Today our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in another Coronavirus update video before setting off for his holiday in Cornwall. In this episode Chris discusses the second SEISS grant, Eat

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COVID-19 Update Episode 14

Today our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in his 14th Coronavirus update video. In this instalment Chris discusses Making Tax Digital and the £30bn package of measures recently announced by

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COVID-19 Q&A Episode 13

During our visit to our new Oldham practice our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in another Coronavirus update to answer some of your most asked questions from this

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COVID-19 Q&A Episode 12

Today our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in another Q&A session to answer some of your most asked questions from this week. In this instalment Chris discusses the new

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COVID-19 Q&A Episode 11

Today our CEO, Chris Bailey, took part in another Q&A session to answer some of your most asked questions from this week. In this instalment Chris discusses the new

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COVID-19 Q&A Episode 10

Our CEO, Chris Bailey has taken part in another Q&A session to answer some of your most asked questions from this week. In this short instalment Chris

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COVID-19 Q&A Episode 9

Our CEO, Chris Bailey has taken part in another Q&A session to answer some of your most asked questions from this week. In this short instalment Chris

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Award Winning Firm

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ‘Medium Firm of the Year’ at the annual North East Accountancy Awards on June 27th at

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Bailey Group Staff Success

The Bailey Group are celebrating recent success after two team members have successfully completed their courses. Congratulations to both Warren Rowbotham and Andrew Prest who

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Bailey Group launches Scan Van

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From April 2019 all businesses over the VAT threshold are required to submit their VAT returns digitally and quarterly. This is the first step in

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Bailey Group shortlist success

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bailey Group Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted at the inaugural North East Accountancy Awards for Firm of the Year

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Construction

When your dealing with the complexities of a construction business you need an accountant that can not only help you with the day-to-day requirements but

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Making Tax Digital

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two years after George Osbourne’s announcement of the move to digital tax, there is still a lot of confusion about what Making Tax Digital actually

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The 12 biggest financial takeaways of 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”1. Brexit” color=”green” open=”true” el_id=”1513943420748-f2470b10-48f5″]Not surprisingly, Brexit has dominated this year’s financial and political news. The uncertainty over a deal or the implications of

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