At Contador Accountancy , we believe professionalism doesn’t have to be stuffy. We pride ourselves on being the friendly face of accountancy, providing non-complicated solutions to businesses in Ipswich and beyond. But if there’s one area where "relaxed" shouldn't mean "casual," it’s payroll. If there’s one thing we and our clients agree on, it’s this: payroll accuracy is mission-critical.  One tiny slip in tax calculations or a missed deduction can cascade into hefty HMRC fi

I'm sure that your inboxes have all been pinging with continuous calls to action from Companies House. The deadline is looming for a number of changes that they are bringing out - here is their lastest summary. Changes to fees from 1 February 2026 From 1 February 2026, some of our fees will be changing.  We’ve published a full list of fees that are changing from 1 February 2026. We use income from our fees to incorporate companies and to publish accessible company information

Managing a team is rewarding, but managing a payroll can feel like a full-time job in itself. From RTI submissions to pension auto-enrolment, the "admin mountain" only gets steeper as your business grows. To help you clear the fog, we’ve compiled the top 10 questions we get asked by businesses looking to streamline their payroll services. 1. What is the difference between "managed" and "in-house" payroll? In-house payroll means you (or an employee) handle all calculations, so

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget brought a long list of future-dated tax changes and policy updates — and while some measures offer welcome support, many business owners have told us they feel unsure about what really affects them now  and what will change later . At Contador Accountancy Services, we’ve broken down the announcements into plain-English guidance so you can see what matters for your business in the short term, and what you should start planning for over the next f

For business owners across Suffolk, the weeks leading up to the Chancellor's Budget in late November are often a period of acute anxiety and speculation . The air is thick with "what ifs" concerning changes to everything from VAT thresholds and Corporation Tax to National Insurance contributions and business rates. This nervousness was amplified recently by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech , which was widely interpreted as an attempt to "soften the ground" for pote

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If you have our team looking after your payroll sit back and relax, if not here is your list of things to do. Key Tasks to Tackle The end...

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