We have an excellent opportunity to join the team here at Banks as Tax Manager. A key role in the continued growth and development of the company, the successful candidate will provide professional and efficient technical processing; support and advice on the full range of UK tax legislation and regulations affecting clients from sole traders to limited [...]
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Christmas Opening Hours
Please be advised that our office will close at midday on Friday 23 December, re-opening on Tuesday 3 January 2012. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Did you like this? Please share it:Tweet
Can my employees benefit from the government’s cycle to work initiative?
Under the Government’s Green Transport Plan, there’s a tax exemption which allows employers to provide cycles and safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. Employees hire the bikes from their employer, eventually buying them for a Fair Market Value payment. Employers buy the bikes and safety accessories at full retail price, including VAT which is reclaimed in the normal way.
Autumn Statement – Local Reaction
Chancellor George Osborne’s plan to make it easier for small businesses to gain credit has been welcomed as a boost for the Swindon economy, but may only work if banks are prepared to play ball.
In this afternoon’s Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced a package of measures, including a £40bn fund to underwrite bank loans to small and medium-sized businesses with a turnover of less than £50m.
Neil Elsden’s comments were captured on the Swindon Business News website.
Banks Goes Offsite
We took an afternoon out of our busy schedule to focus on the next steps for the business. The entire team relocated to an executive suite at Swindon Town Football Club to look at the business and explore how we can all play a part in its development.
Office Closed 23/11/11
Due to offsite training, our office will be closed on the afternoon of 23 November 2011. We apologise for any inconvenience. Did you like this? Please share it:Tweet
Congratulations Abbie
Abbie Paginton passed part 1 of a 2 part exam this week. It was credit control for the last level of her AAT. Did you like this? Please share it:Tweet
Warning – Late Tax Return Penalties!
New self assessment penalties for late returns come into effect this Autumn for returns relating to 2010/11 onwards. An initial late filing penalty of £100 will apply for late submission of the forms regardless of whether the tax has been paid on time or not. It will apply even if there is no tax to pay or if a repayment is due.
We did it! Team Banks ran the Swindon Half Marathon
Team Banks successfully ran the Swindon Half Marathon on Saturday 9th October. A big thank you to those who have already supported us, and a reminder that it’s not too late to donate…
Promotion for Paula Forbes-Smith – Accounts Manager
We are pleased to have appointed Paula Forbes-Smith to the role of accounts manager. Paula studied at Liverpool University and spent a further year in the city working for a firm of accountants before joining Banks in 2000. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, she has undergone all her training with Banks.
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Can my employees benefit from the government’s cycle to work initiative?
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Autumn Statement – Local Reaction
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Banks Goes Offsite
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Budget Review & Pension Update 2011
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We’re running for charity!
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We did it! Team Banks ran the Swindon Half Marathon
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