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National Minimum Wage Increases & Salary Sacrifice Impact
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Your accountant could be your biggest business ally—if you let them.
Discover how to turn a transactional relationship into a strategic partnership that drives growth, boosts efficiency, and helps your business thrive.
Are you asking the right questions? Find out more.
The Official GJ Guide to Accounting Technology
by Grenfell James
We get it—decisions need to be made quickly in today’s fast-paced business world. Real-time information is crucial for making smart choices and staying ahead of the curve.
That’s why we’ve done the research, so you don’t have to!
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New digital rules for tracking waste
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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
Are grid delays holding back investment?
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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
Company distribution rules and share buybacks
by Grenfell James
HMRC has been consulting on proposals to modernise the tax rules governing distributions and repayments of capital from companies. The consultation was published on 23 June 2026 and closed on 14 September 2026.
The proposals look at the treatment of
Share scheme returns – penalties are now being issued
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Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities (ERS) end of year returns on time.
ERS schemes are used to provide employees with shares, options and other
Need proof of UK tax residence?
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HMRC has updated its guidance on how individuals and organisations can apply for a certificate of residence or letter of confirmation to prove UK tax residence.
A certificate of residence can be used to claim tax relief in another country where UK
Voluntary National Insurance contributions could be reformed
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The government is considering changes to the voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) system following a call for evidence published earlier this year.
Voluntary NICs allow individuals to fill gaps in their National Insurance record where
Corporation Tax when you sell business assets
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A limited company usually pays Corporation Tax on the profit, known as a chargeable gain, when it sells or otherwise disposes of a business asset.
Business assets can include land and property, equipment & machinery and shares. The rules also
HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list
by Grenfell James
HMRC has published an updated list of deliberate tax defaulters. The list includes individuals, businesses and companies, detailing the amounts on which penalties are due and the exact penalties charged.
The details of a tax defaulter will be held
Ready for the October employment law changes?
by Grenfell James
Several employment law changes are approaching that businesses need to understand. The first arrives on 1 October 2026, when the normal period in which an employee can bring a claim to an Employment Tribunal increases from three months to six
Grenfell James Technology Adoption Index
How does your business perform against others adopting financial tech? Find out with our interactive diagnostic:
1.
How does your business receive invoices?
A)
Invoices are mainly received in paper form
B)
Invoices are mainly received by email
C)
Invoices are emailed then automatically forwarded to a designated mailbox
2.
How are purchase invoices processed?
A)
Invoices are entered manually
B)
Invoices are attached to manually raised invoices
C)
Automated software (e.g. ReceiptBank, 1Tap, HubDoc etc) collates invoices
3.
How are accounts processed?
A)
Using Excel/paper-based
B)
Using Computer-based, offline software
C)
Using cloud-based accountancy software
4.
How often is business data revised?
A)
Data is updated annually
B)
Data is updated quarterly
C)
Data is updated monthly or more often
5.
How is banking updated for your business?
A)
Banking is updated manually
B)
Banking is updated by imports
C)
Banking is updated via a live feed
6.
How are bank payments made?
A)
Bank payments are manual
B)
Bank payments are made using bulk imports
C)
Bank payments are made directly via accounting software
7.
How are bank receipts reconciled?
A)
Receipts are chased and reconciled manually
B)
Receipts are chased and reconciled automatically
C)
A third-party platform is used to chase debts and collect fees
8.
How often are management reports produced?
A)
No reports are provided
B)
Reports are provided but often too late to be valuable
C)
Reports are automated with real-time information
Score 8-12:
Curious Exploration
Your financial technology phase is Curious Exploration
% of respondent businesses are in this phase too.
Switching accountancy systems may seem like an upheaval, but can be much more straightforward than most businesses imagine. From talking to our clients, they have found moving from paper invoicing and desktop-based accounting software to the cloud and apps quickly makes the transition process a worthwhile investment of time. Digital accounting solutions bring in streamlined processes, up-to-date business data and greater confidence in the accuracy of information when making financial decisions.
Grenfell James works with your team to fully assess the needs of your business and minimise the impact of any transitions for solutions we recommend.
Score 13-19:
Measured Discovery
Your financial technology phase is Measured Discovery
% of respondent businesses are in this phase too.
Once cloud accountancy software is in place, there’s still plenty of scope to improve your accountancy processes and make sure your business is maximising the benefits of adopting a digital accounting solution. Grenfell James assesses each business to understand how any implemented solutions are being used, identify areas for improvement and the needs of the business overall to support your business goals and achieve success.
Our team of experts can discuss a range of time-saving automation and get different apps and cloud-based solutions talking to create and manage a digital accountancy eco-system to help your business grow.
Score 20-24:
Bold Innovation
Your financial technology phase is Bold Innovation
% of respondent businesses are in this phase too.
You know the benefits of accounting technology and the impact it can have on your business goals. If you want to take it a step further, our team can conduct a systematic review of your processes, apps and business goals to ensure your digital accountancy ecosystem is keeping pace with the changing needs of a growing business.