News & Insights from SW&P

How to File Your Own Tax When You Are Self-Employed

Becoming self-employed is an exciting step, it offers freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow your own venture….

Top 10 Accounting Tools to Keep Track of Your Expenses

Managing your business finances is essential, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At SW&P, we support businesses…

HMRC Tax Changes for Double Cab Pick-Ups from April 2025

From 6 April 2025, HMRC is making important changes to the tax treatment of double cab pick-up trucks….

Accounting Tips for Small Business Owners

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, from managing cash flow to navigating tax…

Client Success Story: Bobble Digital x SW&P Accountancy 

Client Overview  Bobble Digital is a fast-growing digital marketing agency that specialises in delivering performance-led campaigns across paid…

Understanding Common Accountancy Mistakes 

Whether you’re a sole trader, a growing SME, or an established business, accurate accounting is the foundation of…

Case Study: How SW&P Accountancy Helped Dimension Digital Transition from Sole Trader to Limited Company 

Client Overview  Background  Dimension Digital is a Leeds-based content agency founded by Josh, a videographer dedicated to producing…

Changes to NI and Director Only Payroll In 2025

Discover how the April 2025 changes to National Insurance impact sole directors. Explore tax-efficient salary options and optimise…

Your VAT Questions Answered!

Your VAT Questions Answered If you run a business, it is highly likely you will be eligible for…

Construction Industry Scheme – FAQs 23/24

What is the construction industry scheme? Contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry must abide by certain rules…

What is Digital Compliance?

In April 2019, the government introduced making tax digital. This means businesses must keep digital records of their…

Planning Your Year End Ahead of 2025

Whether your financial year ends on 31st December or 31st March, the end of 2024 is a good…

Bitesize Autumn Budget Summary

Our director Matthew Whelan has created the summary below of the Autumn Budget Statement. Here are the key…

My apprenticeship journey at SW&P Accountancy.

I’ve been working at SW&P for just over two years now. In September 2022 I began my journey…

Why Good Bookkeeping is the Secret to Small Business Success

Bookkeeping, right? That Tedious chore that nobody enjoys. However, good bookkeeping is one of the most important pillars…

Self Assessment – FAQS 23/24

Self Assessment is a system HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses to collect Income Tax. Tax is usually…

Payroll – FAQs 24/25

If you have individuals working for you under a contract of employment, you must pay them via a…