Coronavirus UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2020Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced on Saturday 31st October 2020, that England would enter its second national lockdown due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, from Thursday 5th November 2020. Coronavirus UpdateiframeThe second lockdown will apply to all non-essential businesses across England, which includes, gyms, restaurants, beauty salons, leisure and entertainment venues and […]
Why Choose Parker Whitwood?Choosing an accountant can be a tedious and daunting process, and you may not know where to even begin.Choosing an accountant is almost like choosing a business partner. This person is going to become a trusted colleague who is going to be offering you advice and support which will allow your business […]
Coronavirus JOB SUPPORT SCHEME (JSS) Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced A new Job Support Scheme on 9th October 2020. This is a new scheme that will support employees of businesses that are told to close by the government due to coronavirus restrictions. What help is now available? Employees who work for UK firms forced to shut […]
When is my Self-Assessment due?Your Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline is January 31st 2021 for all online self-assessment submissions.Do not miss this date.HMRC have allowed an extension to pay your tax bill for that period up until January 31st 2022, however you still need to submit your self-assessment by the 31st January 2021.You can incur a […]
Coronavirus Support for Self-EmployedChancellor Rishi Sunak announced that self-employed people will continue to receive government support under new measures.The extension to the Coronavirus Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is designed to support people in a similar way that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) helps employed people. However, there are some groups to the […]
What services does an accountant provide?This article will cover the services an accountant should provide to you with particular reference to limited companies and sole traders.Unsurprisingly, accountants offer a variety of services based on the type of company you have, whether it be a business start-up as a sole trader, or a limited company. The […]
Reasons to Outsource your PayrollPayroll is the total amount of money which a company pays to its employees. This can be in the form of salaries, wages, bonuses, and commissions.It is such an important aspect of your business, and getting it right every time is absolutely essential. Finance and your employees are crucial in keeping […]
Do I need a Bookkeeper?Bookkeeping?! The word alone is enough to strike fear into your average business-persons heart! But at Parker Whitwood, bookkeeping to us is an art, and we love it!What is Bookkeeping?Bookkeeping is the daily recording of financial transactions. Transactions include all purchases, receipts, sales, and payments made by individuals or the business. […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – August OnwardsWhat do employers need to do from August onwards?What do employers need to do from the 1st August?From 1st August Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will continue to provide grants for furloughed employees, but will no longer be funding the employers’ National Insurance (NI) and pension contributions. Employers will […]
Who are we?We are Parker Whitwood Limited, an accountancy and financial services firm in Altrincham, Manchester, UK. We’re not your average accountancy firm either; we’re bringing positivity, fun and energy to our clients, and at the same time delivering second to none accounting, bookkeeping and financial services to small and medium sized businesses. Our aim […]