20 October 2026 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – The Accounting Hub Halloween is a good time for spooky stories, but few business owners want a frightening surprise from HMRC. A missed deadline, an overlooked tax relief or a bookkeeping problem can turn into an unexpected bill. The good news is …
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13 October 2026 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – The Accounting Hub Having income from another country can make your UK tax return feel more complicated than expected. Perhaps you have savings abroad, receive a pension from a previous country of residence, rent out a property overseas or earn money from clients in different …
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2 September 2026 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – The Accounting Hub Moving abroad for work does not always mean leaving your UK employer. You might be an engineer sent to Germany, work remotely from Dubai, transfer to an Australian office or take a new job in South Africa while your …
AI-powered bookkeeping tools are advancing quickly. Platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent now automate bank feeds, VAT coding and transaction explanations at scale. Used well, they save time. Used badly, they accelerate errors. The issue is not the technology. It is the quality of the bookkeeping underneath it. Automation does not fix weak …
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The Autumn 2025 Budget introduced several updates to the VAT system that will matter to many UK businesses. Some are helpful, some require attention, and all are worth understanding early. Below is a clear, client-focused overview that keeps things simple and practical. At Friendly Assist Accountancy, we combine local expertise with extensive international experience. Whether …
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