• Posted April 15, 2025

Key Dates for the 2025/26 Tax Year: Stay Ahead of HMRC Deadlines

Introduction As we enter the 2025/26 tax year, keeping track of important HMRC deadlines is essential for both individuals and businesses.  Missing these key dates can result in penalties, interest charges, and unnecessary stress. At Whitesides Chartered Accountants, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to help you stay organised and compliant throughout the tax year. April […]


  • Posted March 31, 2025

Required: Part-time or Full-time Bookkeeper

Hours: between 25-36.25 hours per week (£23,000-£28,000 FTE) Please submit a covering letter and CV, applicants not submitting a covering letter will be automatically rejected. Whitesides Chartered Accountants is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Horsforth. We are looking for a bookkeeper to join our close-knit team. Our supportive, friendly environment and flexible […]


  • Posted March 31, 2025

Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency: What HMRC Expects You to Report

In recent years, cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche investment to a mainstream financial asset. As digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and countless others become increasingly popular, HMRC has developed clearer guidelines on how these assets should be taxed. If you’ve dabbled in crypto, understanding your tax obligations is essential to avoid penalties and ensure […]


  • Posted March 24, 2025

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Filing Your First Tax Return

Filing your first tax return can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Whether you’ve recently become self-employed, started earning additional income, or received a notice from HMRC, understanding the basics of the Self-Assessment process is essential for compliance and peace of mind. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to confidently complete […]


  • Posted March 10, 2025

How to Set Effective Financial KPIs for Your Businesses

Introduction As your business grows from a solo operation to a small team with employees, tracking your financial performance becomes increasingly complex – yet even more critical. You can no longer rely on checking your bank balance to gauge your business’ health. At this crucial growth stage, implementing the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can […]


  • Posted March 5, 2025

How Do You Check Your Tax Code?

Introduction Your tax code may look like a random assortment of numbers and letters, but it significantly impacts how much tax you pay each month. At Whitesides Chartered Accountants, we regularly help clients discover they’ve been assigned incorrect tax codes. This straightforward guide explains how to check your tax code, understand what it means, and […]


  • Posted February 28, 2025

Top Tax Tips for Individuals as We Approach the Tax Year End

Introduction The current tax year end is rapidly approaching and now is a crucial time to review your financial situation and ensure you’re taking advantage of all available tax allowances and reliefs. At Whitesides Chartered Accountants, we’ve compiled our top tax-saving tips to help you make the most of the remaining weeks before the 5 […]


  • Posted October 2, 2024

Part-Time Payroll and Personal Tax Administrator Required – POSITION NOW FILLED

Part-Time Payroll and Personal Tax Administrator Required Job Description We are independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Horsforth, due to continued growth we are now looking for a part-time payroll and personal tax administrator to join our team. We are looking for someone to work 25 hours per week across a minimum of 4 […]


  • Posted September 27, 2024

AAT Accounts Trainee Required – POSITION NOW FILLED

We are looking for a school leaver who is interested is starting an AAT accounting apprenticeship to join our team. Job Description We are a small friendly practice based in North Leeds are seeking an AAT Trainee Accountant to join the firm. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring financial professional. You will learn […]


  • Posted July 30, 2024

We are hiring! – POSITION NOW FILLED

Office Administration Assistant Location: North Leeds, Horsforth Hours: Part-time, 20-28 hours per week, 5 Days Mon-Fri Start: September 2024 Job description We are a small friendly accountancy practice based in Horsforth,  seeking someone on a permanent basis, initially to cover Maternity Leave, to join our team to support the Admin team with the day to […]