• Posted February 27, 2023

How Much Money Do I Need to Start a Business?

There are successful entrepreneurs that have started their business with £5 in their bank and an idea, but most businesses need some start up cash – the question is how much do you need to start a business and where to get money to start a business? Starting a business takes a lot of determination, […]


  • Posted February 23, 2023

What To Do Before the End of the Tax Year?

Not sure what you should do to prepare for the end of the tax year? Here is our handy list of tasks you might want to consider before it’s too late! The tax year ends on 5 April 2023 and now is a great time to get you head round all the tax changes that […]


  • Posted February 17, 2023

Why Good Budgeting Creates a More Profitable Business

What is Business Budgeting? A budget is a plan of your business’ spending based on its income and expenses. It helps you to set your financial goals, you can compare your actual performance against the budget to measure your performance. A good budget will summarise your income and spending to predict your profit and help […]


  • Posted December 1, 2022

Office Administration Assistant – POSITION NOW FILLED

Office Administration Assistant Location: North Leeds, Horsforth Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, 5 Days Mon-Fri Start January 2023   Job description Whitesides Chartered Accountants, a small friendly accountancy practice based in Horsforth, due to an internal re-structure we are seeking someone to join the firm to support the Office Manager with the day to […]


  • Posted November 28, 2022

Celebrating Female Led Businesses

Joanne Whiteside and Sarah Greenwood have been jointly won an MP HERoes award.  The award was created by Savvitas in partnership with NatWest, the MP HERoes awards allow local MPs to celebrate female entrepreneurship throughout the country across all sectors and industries – each MP is able to nominate only one business – which makes […]


  • Posted November 18, 2022

2022 Autumn Statement

The fourth Chancellor of 2022 (Jeremy Hunt) announced his Autumn Statement, this will be accompanied by a Finance Act and so everything outlined below should be passed into law.  I have prepared a summary of the main issues that will impact our clients, there were other matters that were announced and a full transcript of the […]


  • Posted October 17, 2022

Interim Mini Budget

On Friday Jeremy Hunt was appointed the new Chancellor, this morning he made his first official statement as Chancellor where he reversed almost all the tax cuts announced in the mini budget. I have summarised below the changes he announced, there will be a fiscal plan delivered on 31 October 2022 which we will also […]


  • Posted September 28, 2022

Mini Budget

On Friday 23 September the new Chancellor presented his mini budget to the House of Commons. Below is an outline of the main points that will affect clients. You should note that there is no Finance Bill accompanying this mini budget, although the legislation for the reduction in the national insurance was introduced into the […]


  • Posted April 23, 2022

Super Deduction, Capital Allowances and Annual Investment Allowances

Everything you need to know about the Super Deduction, Capital Allowances and Annual Investment Allowance! Have you ever wondered what capital allowances are? Are you unsure whether you are eligible to claim the annual investment allowance? Can you claim for a car? Do you want to know about the new super deduction? Our latest blog […]


  • Posted March 6, 2022

Accounts Office Assistant – POSITION NOW FILLED

Location: North Leeds, Horsforth Hours: 28-36.25 hours per week Salary: £19,000 – £21,000 Immediate Start Job description Whitesides Chartered Accountants, a small friendly accountancy practice based in Horsforth, are seeking someone to join the firm to support the accounts, administration and bookkeeping teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring financial professional. We are […]