May 2024 Monthly Briefing
Duncan & Toplis
Independent accounting and business advisers in the UK, providing a full range of services across our region.
1. SME business owners: Everything you need to know about audits
When starting out as an SME, the thought of conducting an audit and reviewing accounts for the whole company can be daunting. Our Head of Assurance, Alistair Main BFP FCA , explains everything you need to know about audits in our recent blog.
2. Government publishes ‘expanded and improved’ SFI offer for farmers
The government has published an ‘expanded and improved’ Sustainable Farming Incentive offer, which will be available from July.
3. New powers for Companies House
On 4 March, Companies House announced that the first measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 had been brought into force.
4. Why businesses must prioritise payroll projections
Recent changes to the National Living Wage mean that employers are legally mandated to pay employees £1.02 more per hour than in 2023. Our Head of Payroll, Damon Tunnicliffe , explains why businesses must prioritise payroll projections in our recent blog.
5. Company statutory records and the recent changes under the ECCTA 2023
New requirements regarding statutory register maintenance came into force in March 2024.
6. Get moving for Mental Health Awareness Week
Having taken place between 13 May and 19 May, Mental Health Awareness Week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise mental health.
7. Extending our support to Nottinghamshire Clubs for Young People
The Duncan & Toplis Foundation is delighted to support the Nottinghamshire Clubs for Young People.
8. Quarterly update from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
Our expert Academies Team has provided a round-up of everything you need to know from a financial perspective from 2024’s updates.
9. Learning at Work Week: 13-19 May 2024
Having taken place between 13 May and 19 May, this year's theme was 'Learning power', exploring how lifelong and continual learning gives us the power to change.
10. Key employment-related changes and guidance
Following our 2024 People Conference chaired by Chief People Officer, Heidi Thompson , we provided employment law, payroll updates, and recruitment advice from Katy Anderson , Damon Tunnicliffe , and Shane Sale .
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11. We are pleased to offer grant support to BACKLIT Gallery
The Duncan & Toplis Foundation is pleased to offer grant support to BACKLIT, an LQBTQ+ and female/neurodivergent-led independent creative studio space.
12. GP Finance Update 2024 webinar - watch on demand
On Tuesday 30 April, Head of Healthcare Kay Botley delivered a financial update specifically for GPs. Kay was joined by Head of Payroll Damon Tunnicliffe .
13. Our Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
We’re pleased to announce that Duncan & Toplis IT services, Datcom , has had its CE+ accreditation renewed for another year.
Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards | Friday 12 July | Lincoln County Assembly Rooms
We're attending the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards on Friday 12 July. Not only are we sponsoring the 'Exporter/International Business of the Year' category, but we're also shortlisted for Business of the Year 🎉
Client Support Tax Administrator
We have a great opportunity for a Client Support Tax Administrator to join our team.
This role includes providing administrative support to our tax team, preparing and sending standard letters and documents, both in the post and via our online client account, and filing tax forms electronically, submitting them to HM Revenue and Customs. You will also assist with client onboarding in line with our engagement, maintenance, and disengagement procedures.
PR and Content Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for a PR and Content Coordinator to join our Marketing team.
As a PR and Content Coordinator, you'll be involved in every aspect of content marketing and Public Relations campaign management, where you will contribute to a wide range of marketing campaigns to support the development and promotion of both our sector and service specialisms and our internal and external news and communications.
Private Tax Assistant Manager
We have an amazing opportunity for a Private Tax Assistant Manager to join our team at our Stamford location.
As a Private Tax Assistant Manager and being part of the management team, you will assist managers and directors to provide taxation advice to clients, while supporting your teams in the delivery of their work and ensuring that operational objectives are met.