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Discover simplified insights and expert advice on tax, accounting, and financial management. At Ellacott Morris, we're not just number crunchers; we're your partners in prosperity.
Explore articles tailored for businesses and individuals, covering tax-saving tips, accounting essentials, and the latest financial trends. We break down complex topics into straightforward steps, making finance accessible to everyone.
Our friendly team of accountants is here to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions. Stay ahead in the financial game with Ellacott Morris by your side.
Prosperity begins with understanding. Let's navigate the world of finance together – welcome to the Ellacott Morris Accountancy Blog!

KPIs – Use them to Drive your Business

MichelleMorris
Thursday, March 20, 2025KPIs – Key Performance Indicators – A term often used in business, but a technique not often utilised by businesses.
This article will enlighten you to the importance of these indicators and how you’re doing your business a disservice if you’re not aware of or tracking your KPIs.

FREE Vehicle Tax Announcement

JordanWyatt
Wednesday, March 5, 2025As of 1st April 2025, owners of EV or low emissions cars will be expected to pay tax in the same way as petrol and diesel vehicle owners. That leaves you with a small window of opportunity to extend your free vehicle tax benefits for a further year, providing you renew your tax this month.

Payroll Update

JamesMorris
Wednesday, February 26, 2025The Autumn Budget saw the government confirm that from April 2026, payroll for all benefits in kind except accommodation and employment-related loans will be mandatory. Payrolling for these two benefits will be introduced voluntarily from the same date, with the government providing further details in due course.


Advisory Fuel Rates

AnjuliSymonds
Thursday, January 30, 2025As of 1st December 2024, HMRC has implemented revised Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for company cars, depending on their engine size and fuel type. Here at Ellacott Morris we have summarised these changes below to help companies and company car drivers understand how they may be affected.

Internal Vs External Accounts Department – calculating the best value for money…

JamesMorris
Tuesday, January 7, 2025As a business owner, we know you appreciate the importance of value for money. Whether you’re assessing the cost of the products and services you procure, or the cost of the products or services you offer. But, when it comes to your business finances and deciding if you should outsource your requirements or manage them in-house, have you done your sums when it comes to the best value for money?




The Benefits of a Virtual Finance Department for Growing Businesses

MichelleMorris
Thursday, July 25, 2024We appreciate that growing a business can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances effectively. Many scaling businesses face the dilemma of needing expert financial management without wanting to incur the costs of an in-house employee or team.
This is where a virtual finance department can be a game-changer. This is a solution that provides the ‘must-have’ but at an affordable rate! Bingo!

Financial Support for Businesses

BimalaWyatt
Thursday, June 20, 2024You may be surprised to know that there are various pots of funding and financial support opportunities available to businesses, in addition to normal business finance solutions. Here at Ellacott Morris, we’ve collated a few sources below, which are available to Essex businesses.



Make your Business more Account-able with our new Account-ability service…

MichelleMorris
Thursday, May 9, 2024What’s the most crucial element of your business? Your finances! A good understanding of your financial position and steady control of your numbers are vital to your business’s success. Poor cash flow can kill a company, bad debt can destroy a business… Therefore, it’s time to get more account-able!



Changes to High Income Child Benefit

JamesMorris
Tuesday, April 2, 2024At Ellacott Morris we like to keep everyone up to date with any changes that could affect our clients. The changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) that are due to come into force in April 2024 will impact a lot of people…

HMRC Helpline

MichelleMorris
Saturday, March 30, 2024In a recent development, HMRC caused a stir by announcing the closure of their self-assessment helpline for six months of the year, starting from April this year. However, the decision was temporarily paused less than a day later following a significant backlash.



How Much Does an Accountant Charge?

AnjuliSymonds
Sunday, February 18, 2024Hiring an accountant in the UK can be a critical decision for businesses of all sizes. However, the cost of hiring an accountant can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of your financial situation, the size of your business, and the specific services you require.



Van Lease or HP

BimalaWyatt
Thursday, January 25, 2024When it comes to choosing a commercial van for your business, there are several options for you to consider. It can be confusing to know which is the most financially suitable and sensible option for your financial arrangements. We’re here to help you avoid any bumps in the road and make the best decision for your business…

Making Tax Digital – Are you Ready?

JordanWyatt
Thursday, January 25, 2024The way that self-employed taxpayers submit their self-assessment tax returns in set to change… It’s important to be aware that if you own a business or are self-employed and pay income tax, national insurance, VAT or corporation tax, then it is likely you will be affected by the arrival of Making Tax Digital (MTD).


IR35 – What’s it all about?

AnjuliSymonds
Thursday, January 25, 2024IR35 is a piece of tax legislation that was enforced in 2000, designed to reduce exploitation of the tax system by contractors supplying their services through a limited company when really the role they are undertaking should be that of an employed person.

