Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Your Guide

What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) The government set out its plans for Making Tax Digital about ten years ago. The scheme aims to move businesses of all sizes away from paper documentation regarding their tax affairs. MTD is...

New Tax Year 2025/2026 – Key dates for your diary

New Tax Year 2025/2026 The New Tax Year starts on the 6th of April 2025. At Barrons, we will advise you of when key dates are coming up but have pulled together this handy list, so that you have advance notice of what needs to happen and...

Women in Accountancy – Top Tips to Succeed

Women in Accountancy – Top Tips to Succeed Women in accountancy have come a long way. At the beginning of the last century, accountancy, like many other professional occupations, was a door that was very firmly closed for women....

Tax Investigation – Protect Yourself!

A Tax Investigation – What is it? HMRC can review your tax affairs and the finances of your business at any time. There may be a specific reason or you may be selected at random. They are now using sophisticated software to start...

Barrons, Apprenticeships and local schools – NAW 2025

Barrons, Apprenticeships and local schools Barrons has always been a Practice that embraces youth. One which seeks to give ambitious local young people the potential of building a professional career close to their home, negating the need...

Employer National Insurance Contributions – Your Guide (2025)

In the Autumn budget, the Chancellor, Angela Reeves announced changes to employer National Insurance contributions. These changes take effect from April 2025 but do you know how they impact your business? A brief summary is as follows: The...

Why should you complete your tax return early?

Why should you complete your tax return early? You have the best intentions. You mean to get your documents, numbers and records together but somehow completing that tax return is the one job you just don’t round to. Every year you’re...

Why should you outsource your payroll?

Outsourcing your Payroll Payroll processing can be time-consuming and complex, however, it is key to keeping your business running.  At Barrons, we offer a comprehensive payroll bureau service that enables you to outsource all payroll...

Barrons in the Community

Barrons has always been proud to support our local community. As our business has grown over the years, our involvement has come to take a variety of forms. From supporting our key charity partners to working with local schools and...

Apprenticeships at Barrons

Accountancy Apprenticeships at Barrons. An apprenticeship is an excellent way to progress in your career as an accountant. If you are unsure about going to sixth-form, college or university, an apprenticeship is a viable alternative. The...

Congratulations to Southend Rugby Football Club

Congratulations to Southend Rugby Football Club who won the league this season winning 21 out of 22 matches. The Saxons now go on to play in the Papa John Cup and are two victories away from playing at Twickenham on 11th May. We are...