Those aged 55+ now have increased freedom and flexibility around accessing their pension savings. Our clients often ask us whether they should withdraw money early from their pension. Whether you’re looking to withdraw a lump sum or you want a regular income, our Wealth Management Team are
Read more →Founded in 2017, Handpicked Accountants helps business owners and company directors find their perfect accountant. Featuring firms renowned for providing trusted financial guidance, we’re pleased to announce we are the latest firm selected to join Handpicked Accountants. Featuring over 1,100 of the UK’s best accountancy practices, each
Read more →Every business wants their money to work harder but according to research from Aldermore Bank, more than 60% of SMEs currently earn zero interest on their savings. It’s not surprising that financial pressures are the main reasons behind this figure, with 40% of those surveyed lacking sufficient
Read more →Our Blackpool team have added a new trainee accountant, bringing the total number of staff to 15. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Moreau from Wrea Green, finished his A-Levels in June and caught the eye of director’s Debbie and David after completing a week-long work experience at Champion Blackpool earlier
Read more →If you’re burying your head in the sand about Making Tax Digital, you might want to start preparing for the upcoming changes, which are now only a matter of months away. Making Tax Digital is the government initiative which aims to transform the tax system, helping ensure
Read more →A company car is an excellent perk to give an employee. However, calculating the appropriate tax charge to pay to HMRC can be complicated. There are also considerations to make when choosing a vehicle, as those driving a car with high CO2 emissions will be penalised via
Read more →Understanding IR35 not only determines how contractors run their business and how much tax they pay, but also supports organisations in retaining flexible workers who operate through their own limited companies or personal service companies. In April 2017, the Government shifted the responsibility for determining IR35 status
Read more →Our Chester accountancy practice is excited to welcome on board Chantel Goodwin, 24, as audit and accounts trainee. With a First Class Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance, a career in the world of accountancy was always a path that Chantel wanted to pursue. Chantel said: ‘’I did
Read more →Champion Accountants’ Blackpool office has been providing expert accountancy and business advisory support to local charity, Fylde Coast YMCA, since 1997. Established in 1922, the charity forms part of the worldwide YMCA movement and for the past 96 years has extended its work into nine communities to
Read more →For many businesses, regular employee travel is an essential part of their operations. Whether it is generating new customers, servicing existing ones or attending conferences and other events, travel often incurs a number of ad hoc expenditures. If a company pays for these expenditures on behalf of
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