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Previously on our blog, our Principal Accountant, Victoria Cooper, looked at how limited company directors can use pension contributions to reduce their Corporation Tax bill. Now, as the second in our National Pension Awareness Week mini series,
More...National Pension Awareness Week runs from 14 to 18 September, and if you run a limited company, this is a good moment to look at one of the most underused reliefs available to directors: pension contributions made through your business. Our Principal
More...Vicky and Vanessa put their glad rags on for the Ely Hero Awards on Friday 11th September, and we were glad to be part of it, this year sponsoring the table wine for the evening. The theme was cocktails with a cause, and The Maltings looked the part
More...It's National Payroll Week, and our payroll team, Alex, Laura, Ryan and Zoe, have spent this year working through a run of updates that affect almost every business we work with. So rather than a fanfare, we thought we'd just tell you what's actually
More...Ely, Littleport, Little Downham, Soham, Newmarket, Cambridge... over the years, Ryan has come to know clients across all of them, and now there's a new title to go with the experience. Ryan has just qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant
More...We're pleased to welcome three new team members to Red Shoes Accounting this year: Lydia Craig, Nigel Clark and Stephen Walker. Lydia joins as Accounts Senior, having recently completed her AAT qualification and now beginning her ACCA studies in
More...We are so proud to share that Red Shoes Accounting Services is sponsoring the table wine at this year's Ely Hero Awards ceremony, taking place in September at the beautiful Maltings in Ely. The Ely Hero Awards is now in its ninth year and celebrates
More...To mark National Apprenticeships Week, we’re celebrating the journeys of our apprentice accountants and the role apprenticeships play in building the future of the profession. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Angelina-Rain. For Angelina-Rain,
More...It’s National Apprenticeships Week, and we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices here at Red Shoes Accounting. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Alex and the journey that led him into accountancy. Before joining Red Shoes,
More...As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our clients. Your continued support means a great deal to us, and we’re genuinely grateful to work with such a brilliant community of individuals and businesses. Christmas
More...At Red Shoes Accounting, we’re passionate about supporting businesses with personality, professionalism, and a personal touch. As our client base continues to expand, we’re excited to be recruiting for our Littleport team. If you’re looking to
More...Last Friday night, the Maltings in Ely sparkled as the community gathered for the annual Ely Hero Awards — an evening dedicated to celebrating the inspirational people who go above and beyond in our city. Red Shoes Accounting was delighted to
More...Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, building client relationships and getting things done right first time? Red Shoes Accounting Services in Littleport is looking for a part-time Senior Accountant to join
More...Red Shoes Accounting is delighted to announce two exciting new additions to its growing team: Lian Belem, who joins as a Trainee Accountant, and Angelina-Rain Zou’Bi, who joins as an AAT Apprentice. Lian, originally from Brazil, brings a unique
More...Red Shoes Accounting Services is celebrating the success of team member Callie Weller, who has officially qualified as a Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). This achievement marks a major career milestone for Callie and strengthens the firm’s
More...Running a business is no small feat. Whether you're a growing start-up or an established company gearing up for your next big move, one thing remains true: you need reliable, expert financial support. That’s where Red Shoes Accounting’s Virtual
More...At Red Shoes Accounting, we believe that businesses thrive when their communities do. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting several fantastic local events and initiatives throughout 2025. From celebrating the arts to championing local heroes and
More...At Red Shoes Accounting, we believe in investing in the future—both in business and in people. That’s why we’re delighted to be welcoming a work experience student from Vista Academy this June. Giving young people the chance to step into the
More...With the festive season soon here, Red Shoes Accounting is doing something different this year. Instead of sending out traditional Christmas cards this year, we have decided to redirect our budget to support a local initiative that truly embodies the
More...Join our friendly team at Red Shoes Accounting! We're seeking a part-time Office Administrator to join our team in Littleport. Responsibilities: Answering phones Managing office tasks Maintaining databases Tech support Hours: 16 hours/week,
More...Raise a glass to the remarkable people who make Ely such a special place! Here at Red Shoes Accounting, we're thrilled to be sponsoring the wine for this year's Ely Hero Awards, taking place in September at the Ely Maltings. The launch party at the
More...Updated: 1st Sept 2025 If you submit a Self Assessment Tax Return to HMRC each year, you may not be thinking about filling in all that heavy paperwork just yet. But there are a few benefits to completing and submitting your income details well
More...Client feedback is very important to us. It helps us understand what we do well, so we can do more of it! And it helps us understand what we can improve upon to give excellent customer service. We'd really appreciate it if you could please spare a
More...A new excise duty on vaping products came into force on 1 October 2026. Vaping Products Duty (VPD) applies to vaping liquids manufactured in, or imported into, the UK, whether or not they contain nicotine. The duty is charged at £2.20 per 10ml of
More...HMRC is writing to individuals it believes may have failed to declare consultancy income from private healthcare providers on their self-assessment tax returns. The letters follow information received from private healthcare providers and form part
More...The tax treatment of predevelopment costs has been the subject of a recent Supreme Court decision. This is likely to mean that capital allowances will be restricted for some predevelopment costs. The government has consulted on the impact of the
More...Anyone selling a UK residential property usually needs to report the disposal to HMRC within 60 days of completion. The requirement applies even where the individual is not normally required to report Capital Gains Tax (CGT) through a tax
More...Businesses using the Trader Support Service (TSS) to move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland need to prepare for a new platform launching soon. From 20 October 2026, all goods movements must be submitted using the new TSS
More...HMRC’s latest Corporation Tax statistics show that receipts from corporate taxes passed £100 billion for the first time in 2025-26. The main statistics are as follows: Total receipts from all corporate taxes were £100.4 billion in 2025-26, an
More...A part-time private hire driver challenged a flat weekly fee his company charged for access to its booking and dispatch system. Because the fee did not vary with hours worked, part-timers paid far more per hour than full-timers for the same service.
More...A new system for recording waste movements came into operation on 1 October 2026. The first phase of mandatory digital waste tracking applies to permitted or licensed sites receiving controlled waste in England and Wales. Affected organisations
More...A business may have the finance, premises and customers for an expansion project, yet still face another obstacle: obtaining enough electricity. The Government has announced Great British Grid, a new publicly owned organisation intended to help
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