What counts as a business expense?

Not every receipt belongs in the business accounts and that’s where your bookkeeper comes in. It’s easy to push expense tracking to the bottom of the to-do list. You buy something, keep the receipt and think, “I’ll let the bookkeeper sort it out.” At AMR Bookkeeping, we don’t just enter receipts into your accounts. We […]

The New SSP Rules From April 2026: What Employers Need to Know

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From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is undergoing major reform. These changes expand eligibility, modernise how SSP is calculated, and increase employer responsibilities. Here’s a concise overview of what’s changing and how to prepare.   The three big SSP changes Day‑one SSP – SSP will be payable from the first full day of […]

VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services

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VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services Heard about the VAT domestic reverse charge (DRC) and wondering what all the fuss is about?  Don’t worry, it sounds more complicated than it really is.  Basically, it’s a rule change in how VAT is handled in certain industries, like construction.  It’s mainly there to stop tax fraud, […]

How to choose the best bookkeeping software for your business

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If every business owner was honest, bookkeeping isn’t the most exciting part of running a business and generally is at the bottom of the “to do” list however, it is arguably one of the most important.  With the right bookkeeping software, managing your books doesn’t have to be a headache.   There are a lot […]

Reducing business debt – how good bookkeeping can help

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For any business owner, the tracking and management of business debt is one of the top priorities. There will always be debts to manage in a business, whether it’s regular payments to important suppliers, rent, utility bills, a bank loan to fund the expansion of premises, or a tax bill from HMRC – which could […]