Benson Wood & Co Chartered Accountants

💡 Fair tax matters. Responsible tax practices go beyond just compliance. They are rooted in fairness, transparency, and a commitment to sustainable growth. Businesses play a pivotal role in society, and by meeting their tax obligations, they build trust, strengthen economies, and support essential public services. Fair tax isn’t just good business practice—it’s the foundation of ethical leadership and a thriving society!

🎉 Another big day at Benson Wood... 🎉 It's Chris’ work anniversary! More accurately, it was yesterday ☺️ It's been 10 years since Chris joined us, and in that time, he’s grown from a trusted accountant to a dedicated, reliable, ACCA-certified director. His commitment, expertise, and leadership are inspirational to our team. When he’s not crunching numbers, you’ll likely find Chris on the golf course. As we learned, he is not exactly a Superstar at darts, but golf is where he shined bright! ⛳🏌️♂️ Here's to more golf games with Chris! We know he'll win most, if not all, but we love to see him in his element 👏

🚨Birthday Alert: Happy Birthday Yvonne!🚨 Yvonne is our incredible Payroll expert, with over 20 years of industry experience under her belt. Her exemplary people skills make her one of a kind. 💡 Fun fact: Yvonne is also John's wife! The two of them met over two decades ago, after Benson Wood & Co acquired her employer at the time — a romance bloomed and the rest is history. These days, Yvonne enjoys being a devoted grandmother, planning the next house projects, and popping into the office once a week with her wee granddaughter to brighten our day. 🎉 Happy birthday, Yvonne!

Happy Friday! 😇 Before you enjoy your weekend, make sure you apply to a number of exciting opportunities available to our 2025 Candidate Pool. Don't miss your chance to experience internships across the UK and USA in our latest round of internship opportunities. Applications close this Monday, 17 February at 12pm noon.

💖 Out of love, why not donate this Valentine’s Day? Today might be a stressful day for people who forgot an anniversary or left flowers and dinner reservations until the last minute. But when you think about it, we’re lucky and privileged to have these little worries instead of others. This Valentine’s Day, let’s show love to our community by giving back. 💌 Our charity of choice for the past year has been Scottish Huntington's Association, and it’s been a joy to support their incredible work. Previously, we've donated to food banks and soup kitchens — there's a charity that fits everyone, and the smallest contribution will make a difference! 💡 What charity would you like to support this Valentine’s Day? Let us know below! Spread love where it matters most. ❤️🌍

Great regular networking event. If you've never tried speed-networking it's well worth a try 👇

🌍 One third of workers worldwide earn less than a living wage (The International Labour Organisation, 2020). On this Ethical Sourcing Wednesday, we want to emphasise the importance of protecting vulnerable workers and improve working conditions, as a vital part of corporate social responsibility. At Benson Wood & Co, we’re proud to partner with suppliers who adhere to fair labour standards, ensuring dignity and fairness for all. 🌱✨ #GoodBusinessMatters

📅 It's #TimelyTuesday! Today, we’re highlighting the importance of timely payments to suppliers. Late payments put 400,000 businesses at risk of closure every year. By ensuring prompt payments, we demonstrate respect, fairness, and our commitment to supporting small businesses. Join us in fostering a sustainable business environment! 🌟💚 #GoodBusinessMatters

⛳ Who loves a bit of golf? 🥂 After last week’s game… definitely 𝗨𝗦! To celebrate smashing January, our leadership team had the brilliant idea of heading to Topgolf UK. Excitement? Check✅ Nervous first-timers? Also, check✅ (Only one of us is a real golfer!) 👑 As expected, Chris absolutely dominated while the rest of us focused on not hitting ourselves — or anyone else. But hey, we all had fun, worked up an appetite, and made sure to hit the buffet just as hard. Best part? No one scored zero points! 🎉 Congrats to Chris on the well-earned win! Superstar, you finally got revenge for all those darts losses. 😉

🔍 Did you get your January pay? 🕯️ First pay of the year is always exciting, especially after how all the spendings you've endured during Christmas and New Years. 😄 But do you know how to read your payslip? Is all the information on it accurate? Is your tax code, especially, accurate? If you don't know how to check that, you can simply read our newest blog post, which details clearly how to go about reading your payslip – link in the comments 👇