• Posted March 4, 2021

Rishi’s COVID Budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his first post-COVID today.  As expected, the government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic has driven a lot of the changes in the budget. Some highlights from the budget that affect our clients are as follows: Coronavirus Support Furlough Scheme The furlough scheme is being extended until 30 September 2021, employees will […]


  • Posted November 2, 2020

Garden Office – What are the tax implications??

Whilst the majority of office staff spent the last six months working at kitchen tables, dining rooms and bedrooms there has been a boom in the garden office market for those intending to make the switch to home working more permanently.  The recent announcement by the government that office workers are likely to be at […]


  • Posted October 22, 2020

COVID-19 Support and Grants for Businesses -Tier 2

Announced 22/10/2020 The Chancellor has announced an extension to the government’s job support scheme.  Below is an outline of the support available to businesses that are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Grant for Wages From 1 November the Job Support Scheme is being introduced.  The Chancellor announced in the Winter Economy Plan that employees […]


  • Posted October 20, 2020

Accountant Required

Accountant Job Description Hours: Full-time   A fantastic opportunity to join our growing team, with the opportunity to progress and develop at a fantastic firm offering full study support if required. We are a 2 partner firm of accountants based in North Leeds with a solid client base operating across a variety of sectors. Description […]


  • Posted October 16, 2020

COVID-19 Support and Grants for Businesses -Tier 3

Announced 09/10/2020 The Chancellor has announced that the government’s job support scheme will be expanded for businesses that are forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions. Grant for Wages If your business is closed, the government will pay two thirds of employees’ salaries (up to a maximum of £2,100 per month). Under this scheme, the […]


  • Posted October 9, 2020

COVID – Winter Economy Plan

Plan for Employers The furlough scheme will close at the end of October as planned.  A replacement to the furlough scheme, the Job Support Scheme will be available from 1 November 2020. The Kickstart Scheme The Kickstart Scheme has now opened and is available to employers, this scheme provides funding to employers to create job […]


  • Posted September 25, 2020

I’m self-employed, can I have employees?

If you are a sole trader who is looking to expand your business taking on employees may seem like the next logical step, but is that even possible? As a sole trader, can I employ someone? The short answer is – yes. Whilst as a sole trader you work for yourself, it doesn’t mean you […]


  • Posted July 28, 2020

Whitesides are recruiting! – Accounts Senior

Accountants Senior/Part Qualified ACA Accountant/AAT Qualified Accountant We are a growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants, with a modern office in North Leeds. We have an interesting and diverse client base, ranging from sole traders through to multi-million pound turnover companies. Due to continued growth, we now seeking a new team member with at least […]


  • Posted July 28, 2020

Whitesides are recruiting! – Accountant

Accountant Required We are a growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants, with a modern office in North Leeds. We have an interesting and diverse client base, ranging from sole traders through to multi-million pound turnover companies. Due to continued growth, we now seek a Client Manager with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience […]


  • Posted July 16, 2020

How much money should I put aside for my Personal Tax Bill?

Estimating how much you need to save for your end of year tax bill can be tough, especially if your business has quite a few expenses. If your freelance business provides a service like tutoring or marketing, you may have limited expenses and you will take home a large part of what you turnover. However, […]