Plus Accounting
@plusaccounting.bsky.social
Chartered Accountants in Brighton offering a comprehensive range of tax and accounting services.
Certified B Corp 🌎
www.plusaccounting.co.uk
Call 01273 701200
Certified B Corp 🌎
www.plusaccounting.co.uk
Call 01273 701200
This Month’s News Round Up is here!
Inside this edition…
🚘 Electric vehicles discounts strain market growth
🏢 Rising costs threaten jobs in 2026
💰 Business confidence slips as costs rise
👪 Government increases IHT relief cap for key assets
Download here > bit.ly/3M6Yld9
#Brighton #EV #IHT
Inside this edition…
🚘 Electric vehicles discounts strain market growth
🏢 Rising costs threaten jobs in 2026
💰 Business confidence slips as costs rise
👪 Government increases IHT relief cap for key assets
Download here > bit.ly/3M6Yld9
#Brighton #EV #IHT
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
This Month’s News Round Up is here!
Inside this edition…
🚘 Electric vehicles discounts strain market growth
🏢 Rising costs threaten jobs in 2026
💰 Business confidence slips as costs rise
👪 Government increases IHT relief cap for key assets
Download here > bit.ly/3M6Yld9
#Brighton #EV #IHT
Inside this edition…
🚘 Electric vehicles discounts strain market growth
🏢 Rising costs threaten jobs in 2026
💰 Business confidence slips as costs rise
👪 Government increases IHT relief cap for key assets
Download here > bit.ly/3M6Yld9
#Brighton #EV #IHT
Get to Know Ruth Preston: Our New Xero Advisor!
Ruth is a friendly and approachable team member who is currently working towards her #ACCA qualification and becoming a certified Xero Advisor.
Learn more about Ruth by checking out her Staff Profile here > bit.ly/4a9brPb
Welcome Ruth! 🙂
#Brighton
Ruth is a friendly and approachable team member who is currently working towards her #ACCA qualification and becoming a certified Xero Advisor.
Learn more about Ruth by checking out her Staff Profile here > bit.ly/4a9brPb
Welcome Ruth! 🙂
#Brighton
January 30, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Get to Know Ruth Preston: Our New Xero Advisor!
Ruth is a friendly and approachable team member who is currently working towards her #ACCA qualification and becoming a certified Xero Advisor.
Learn more about Ruth by checking out her Staff Profile here > bit.ly/4a9brPb
Welcome Ruth! 🙂
#Brighton
Ruth is a friendly and approachable team member who is currently working towards her #ACCA qualification and becoming a certified Xero Advisor.
Learn more about Ruth by checking out her Staff Profile here > bit.ly/4a9brPb
Welcome Ruth! 🙂
#Brighton
From Shanghai to Plus Accounting: Meet Matthew Dai
Matthew has lived in the UK for over ten years and has obtained both #AAT and #ACCA qualifications in the UK.
Get to know Matthew by checking out his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/49PzVxO
Welcome Matthew! 🙂
#Brighton
Matthew has lived in the UK for over ten years and has obtained both #AAT and #ACCA qualifications in the UK.
Get to know Matthew by checking out his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/49PzVxO
Welcome Matthew! 🙂
#Brighton
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
From Shanghai to Plus Accounting: Meet Matthew Dai
Matthew has lived in the UK for over ten years and has obtained both #AAT and #ACCA qualifications in the UK.
Get to know Matthew by checking out his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/49PzVxO
Welcome Matthew! 🙂
#Brighton
Matthew has lived in the UK for over ten years and has obtained both #AAT and #ACCA qualifications in the UK.
Get to know Matthew by checking out his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/49PzVxO
Welcome Matthew! 🙂
#Brighton
Massive congratulations to Sophia Nabeel for successfully passing her recent Financial Management and Tax Compliance exams.
Sophia achieved two outstanding marks, scoring 96% in Financial Management and 91% in Tax Compliance.
Amazing work Sophia 👏😃
🔗 bit.ly/45MDJO7
#Brighton #TeamNews #ACA
Sophia achieved two outstanding marks, scoring 96% in Financial Management and 91% in Tax Compliance.
Amazing work Sophia 👏😃
🔗 bit.ly/45MDJO7
#Brighton #TeamNews #ACA
Celebrating Sophia Nabeel’s Outstanding Exam Results! | Plus Accounting
Massive congratulations to Sophia Nabeel for successfully passing her recent Financial Management and Tax Compliance exams.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Massive congratulations to Sophia Nabeel for successfully passing her recent Financial Management and Tax Compliance exams.
Sophia achieved two outstanding marks, scoring 96% in Financial Management and 91% in Tax Compliance.
Amazing work Sophia 👏😃
🔗 bit.ly/45MDJO7
#Brighton #TeamNews #ACA
Sophia achieved two outstanding marks, scoring 96% in Financial Management and 91% in Tax Compliance.
Amazing work Sophia 👏😃
🔗 bit.ly/45MDJO7
#Brighton #TeamNews #ACA
We are pleased to share that Harriet Moore has successfully passed her ATT Personal Tax exam!
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is a leading UK professional body for tax practitioners, widely recognised across the accounting and tax profession.
Well done Harriet 😊
🔗 bit.ly/4pNrKHb
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is a leading UK professional body for tax practitioners, widely recognised across the accounting and tax profession.
Well done Harriet 😊
🔗 bit.ly/4pNrKHb
Harriet Moore Achieves ATT Personal Tax Exam Success! | Plus Accounting
We are pleased to share that Harriet Moore has successfully passed her ATT Personal Tax exam!
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January 22, 2026 at 9:25 AM
We are pleased to share that Harriet Moore has successfully passed her ATT Personal Tax exam!
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is a leading UK professional body for tax practitioners, widely recognised across the accounting and tax profession.
Well done Harriet 😊
🔗 bit.ly/4pNrKHb
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is a leading UK professional body for tax practitioners, widely recognised across the accounting and tax profession.
Well done Harriet 😊
🔗 bit.ly/4pNrKHb
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 most-nominated businesses in the Professional Service of the Year category at the #BrightonGirlAwards 🎉
Voting closes at 12pm on 4 March.
We’d love your support so please vote for us here > bit.ly/41kyrGo
#Brighton #PlusAccounting
Voting closes at 12pm on 4 March.
We’d love your support so please vote for us here > bit.ly/41kyrGo
#Brighton #PlusAccounting
January 21, 2026 at 9:41 AM
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 most-nominated businesses in the Professional Service of the Year category at the #BrightonGirlAwards 🎉
Voting closes at 12pm on 4 March.
We’d love your support so please vote for us here > bit.ly/41kyrGo
#Brighton #PlusAccounting
Voting closes at 12pm on 4 March.
We’d love your support so please vote for us here > bit.ly/41kyrGo
#Brighton #PlusAccounting
We feature in the latest edition of #SussexBusinessTimes, with an article reflecting on the transformation, growth, and impact we achieved throughout 2025.
The piece reflects on the standout moments of our award-winning year and outlines our focus as we move into 2026.
Read here > bit.ly/3NDv4Hj
The piece reflects on the standout moments of our award-winning year and outlines our focus as we move into 2026.
Read here > bit.ly/3NDv4Hj
SBT issue 497
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January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
We feature in the latest edition of #SussexBusinessTimes, with an article reflecting on the transformation, growth, and impact we achieved throughout 2025.
The piece reflects on the standout moments of our award-winning year and outlines our focus as we move into 2026.
Read here > bit.ly/3NDv4Hj
The piece reflects on the standout moments of our award-winning year and outlines our focus as we move into 2026.
Read here > bit.ly/3NDv4Hj
Congratulations to Ryan Ayley and Theyazan Sabal on successfully passing their Principles of Taxation and Business Insight and Performance exams.
Further congratulations to Olivia Barker, who also passed her Principles of Taxation exam.
A strong start to 2026! Well done all 😊
#ACA #Brighton
Further congratulations to Olivia Barker, who also passed her Principles of Taxation exam.
A strong start to 2026! Well done all 😊
#ACA #Brighton
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Our Marketing Director, Victoria King, will be speaking at the Professional & Business Services employer roundtable on 14 January in Brighton, as part of the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan.
Register here > bit.ly/3LhlUQ7
#LSIP #FutureSkillsSussex #ProfessionalServices
Register here > bit.ly/3LhlUQ7
#LSIP #FutureSkillsSussex #ProfessionalServices
Professional and Business Services - Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow
As part of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026–2029, this workshop focuses on skills needs spanning finance, legal, HR, project management, consultancy, compliance, ESG and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Our Marketing Director, Victoria King, will be speaking at the Professional & Business Services employer roundtable on 14 January in Brighton, as part of the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan.
Register here > bit.ly/3LhlUQ7
#LSIP #FutureSkillsSussex #ProfessionalServices
Register here > bit.ly/3LhlUQ7
#LSIP #FutureSkillsSussex #ProfessionalServices
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First Tuesday of every month, join us on a discord chat with experts to support your #gamedev - in December we were joined by Mark Horsfield from @plusaccounting.bsky.social who shared info on VGEC and VGTR to support your finances. gamerepublic.net/news/game-re...
January 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
First Tuesday of every month, join us on a discord chat with experts to support your #gamedev - in December we were joined by Mark Horsfield from @plusaccounting.bsky.social who shared info on VGEC and VGTR to support your finances. gamerepublic.net/news/game-re...
According to #HMRC, almost 5.65 million people are still yet to submit their self-assessment tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline. It is reported that 342 individuals filed their returns in the final hour of 2025, while 54,053 submissions were made across New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
January 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
According to #HMRC, almost 5.65 million people are still yet to submit their self-assessment tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline. It is reported that 342 individuals filed their returns in the final hour of 2025, while 54,053 submissions were made across New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
New Year, New Updates!
Kick off the year with our January #NewsRoundUp:
➕ HMRC moves to digital correspondence
➕ HMRC resumes direct debt recovery from firms
➕ Six-month threshold for unfair dismissal approved
➕ National Living Wage and Minimum Wage to increase
View here > bit.ly/4bfkmR3
Kick off the year with our January #NewsRoundUp:
➕ HMRC moves to digital correspondence
➕ HMRC resumes direct debt recovery from firms
➕ Six-month threshold for unfair dismissal approved
➕ National Living Wage and Minimum Wage to increase
View here > bit.ly/4bfkmR3
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
New Year, New Updates!
Kick off the year with our January #NewsRoundUp:
➕ HMRC moves to digital correspondence
➕ HMRC resumes direct debt recovery from firms
➕ Six-month threshold for unfair dismissal approved
➕ National Living Wage and Minimum Wage to increase
View here > bit.ly/4bfkmR3
Kick off the year with our January #NewsRoundUp:
➕ HMRC moves to digital correspondence
➕ HMRC resumes direct debt recovery from firms
➕ Six-month threshold for unfair dismissal approved
➕ National Living Wage and Minimum Wage to increase
View here > bit.ly/4bfkmR3
2025 was a busy year once again for Plus Accounting with a mix of transformation, growth and new beginnings.
Watch our 2025 recap video here as we reflect on an action-packed, award-winning year, with a message from our Managing Director, Luke Thomas to close > bit.ly/3N7aQp0
#Brighton #2025Recap
Watch our 2025 recap video here as we reflect on an action-packed, award-winning year, with a message from our Managing Director, Luke Thomas to close > bit.ly/3N7aQp0
#Brighton #2025Recap
Plus Accounting's 2025 | Our Packed, Productive & Award Winning Year Recapped!
2025 was a busy year once again for Plus Accounting with a mix of transformation, growth and new beginnings. From leadership changes and company milestones to our increasing environmental, social and community impact, it’s been a year to remember! In this video, we recap our packed, productive and award winning 2025 with a message from our Managing Director, Luke Thomas to close. See you in 2026! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.plusaccounting.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1273 701 200 Preston Park House, South Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlusAccounting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlusAccountingBrighton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plus-accounting-chartered-accountants/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plusaccounting_/
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December 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
2025 was a busy year once again for Plus Accounting with a mix of transformation, growth and new beginnings.
Watch our 2025 recap video here as we reflect on an action-packed, award-winning year, with a message from our Managing Director, Luke Thomas to close > bit.ly/3N7aQp0
#Brighton #2025Recap
Watch our 2025 recap video here as we reflect on an action-packed, award-winning year, with a message from our Managing Director, Luke Thomas to close > bit.ly/3N7aQp0
#Brighton #2025Recap
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a new #PersonalTaxApprentice to join our vibrant tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or part-qualified individuals eager to develop their careers in tax within a supportive, growth-oriented firm.
#Brighton
#Brighton
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a new #PersonalTaxApprentice to join our vibrant tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or part-qualified individuals eager to develop their careers in tax within a supportive, growth-oriented firm.
#Brighton
#Brighton
Join our next Plus Conversations roundtable on the 27 February where Vicky King will lift the lid on our #BCorp certification – why we chose to do it, what the process involved, and how it’s already shaping the way we work with our people, clients and community.
Sign up here > bit.ly/3KUI625
Sign up here > bit.ly/3KUI625
Plus Conversations: Why Being a B Corp Matters for Your Business · Luma
Businesses are under more pressure than ever to balance profit with purpose, but what does that actually look like in practice?
Join our next Plus…
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December 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Join our next Plus Conversations roundtable on the 27 February where Vicky King will lift the lid on our #BCorp certification – why we chose to do it, what the process involved, and how it’s already shaping the way we work with our people, clients and community.
Sign up here > bit.ly/3KUI625
Sign up here > bit.ly/3KUI625
We’re proud sponsors of Amaze Sussex Story Trail, launching in #Brighton & Hove next autumn, and recently had the pleasure of welcoming Little Benchy to the office.
Would you like to join us as a BookBench sponsor? Explore how your business can support #TheStoryTrail here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
Would you like to join us as a BookBench sponsor? Explore how your business can support #TheStoryTrail here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We’re proud sponsors of Amaze Sussex Story Trail, launching in #Brighton & Hove next autumn, and recently had the pleasure of welcoming Little Benchy to the office.
Would you like to join us as a BookBench sponsor? Explore how your business can support #TheStoryTrail here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
Would you like to join us as a BookBench sponsor? Explore how your business can support #TheStoryTrail here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
Our team enjoyed a festive lunch today and marked #ChristmasJumperDay by encouraging donations to @Brighton Food Bank.
Find out how you can help support Brighton Food Bank here > bit.ly/44GgTXC
#XmasJumperDay #Brighton
Find out how you can help support Brighton Food Bank here > bit.ly/44GgTXC
#XmasJumperDay #Brighton
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our team enjoyed a festive lunch today and marked #ChristmasJumperDay by encouraging donations to @Brighton Food Bank.
Find out how you can help support Brighton Food Bank here > bit.ly/44GgTXC
#XmasJumperDay #Brighton
Find out how you can help support Brighton Food Bank here > bit.ly/44GgTXC
#XmasJumperDay #Brighton
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12 noon today - join Mark Horsfield from @plusaccounting.bsky.social on the Great Northern Games Discord about navigating tax credits #gamedev
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
12 noon today - join Mark Horsfield from @plusaccounting.bsky.social on the Great Northern Games Discord about navigating tax credits #gamedev
Last week, Rachel Reeves unveiled a #Budget that brings major changes for businesses, households and taxpayers.
We’ve broken down all the key announcements in a clear, easy-to-follow video so you can understand exactly what’s changing and how it might affect you. Watch here > youtu.be/mQPX5saRR-I
We’ve broken down all the key announcements in a clear, easy-to-follow video so you can understand exactly what’s changing and how it might affect you. Watch here > youtu.be/mQPX5saRR-I
📢 Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for you and your business
YouTube video by Plus Accounting Chartered Accountants
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December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Last week, Rachel Reeves unveiled a #Budget that brings major changes for businesses, households and taxpayers.
We’ve broken down all the key announcements in a clear, easy-to-follow video so you can understand exactly what’s changing and how it might affect you. Watch here > youtu.be/mQPX5saRR-I
We’ve broken down all the key announcements in a clear, easy-to-follow video so you can understand exactly what’s changing and how it might affect you. Watch here > youtu.be/mQPX5saRR-I
#AutumnBudget 2025 Report
Our comprehensive #BudgetReport breaks down the key fiscal measures, explains their expected impact, and covers the major business and personal announcements, while outlining the support available for both businesses and households.
Download here > bit.ly/3Xn3Gz3
Our comprehensive #BudgetReport breaks down the key fiscal measures, explains their expected impact, and covers the major business and personal announcements, while outlining the support available for both businesses and households.
Download here > bit.ly/3Xn3Gz3
November 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
#AutumnBudget 2025 Report
Our comprehensive #BudgetReport breaks down the key fiscal measures, explains their expected impact, and covers the major business and personal announcements, while outlining the support available for both businesses and households.
Download here > bit.ly/3Xn3Gz3
Our comprehensive #BudgetReport breaks down the key fiscal measures, explains their expected impact, and covers the major business and personal announcements, while outlining the support available for both businesses and households.
Download here > bit.ly/3Xn3Gz3
The Government has announced that the National Minimum Wage for over-21s will increase by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour from April.
The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year olds will also rise by 8.5% to £10.85 an hour.
#Brighton #NationalMinimumWage #NationalLivingWage #AutumnBudget
The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year olds will also rise by 8.5% to £10.85 an hour.
#Brighton #NationalMinimumWage #NationalLivingWage #AutumnBudget
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Government has announced that the National Minimum Wage for over-21s will increase by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour from April.
The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year olds will also rise by 8.5% to £10.85 an hour.
#Brighton #NationalMinimumWage #NationalLivingWage #AutumnBudget
The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year olds will also rise by 8.5% to £10.85 an hour.
#Brighton #NationalMinimumWage #NationalLivingWage #AutumnBudget
As one of the proud sponsors of Amaze's #TheStoryTrail, which is hitting the streets of #Brighton & Hove next Autumn, we had a very special visitor in the office yesterday… Little Benchy!
Want to be a BookBench sponsor like us? Download the sponsorship pack here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
#SitWithUs
Want to be a BookBench sponsor like us? Download the sponsorship pack here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
#SitWithUs
November 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
As one of the proud sponsors of Amaze's #TheStoryTrail, which is hitting the streets of #Brighton & Hove next Autumn, we had a very special visitor in the office yesterday… Little Benchy!
Want to be a BookBench sponsor like us? Download the sponsorship pack here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
#SitWithUs
Want to be a BookBench sponsor like us? Download the sponsorship pack here > bit.ly/4o7gXHC
#SitWithUs
Welcome Ethan Teague: Our New #ACA Chartered Accountant!
Ethan joined the firm in November 2025 having relocated from the South West where he qualified as an ACA Chartered Accountant at a regional firm.
Learn more about Ethan by reading his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/484qIjc
#Brighton
Ethan joined the firm in November 2025 having relocated from the South West where he qualified as an ACA Chartered Accountant at a regional firm.
Learn more about Ethan by reading his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/484qIjc
#Brighton
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Welcome Ethan Teague: Our New #ACA Chartered Accountant!
Ethan joined the firm in November 2025 having relocated from the South West where he qualified as an ACA Chartered Accountant at a regional firm.
Learn more about Ethan by reading his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/484qIjc
#Brighton
Ethan joined the firm in November 2025 having relocated from the South West where he qualified as an ACA Chartered Accountant at a regional firm.
Learn more about Ethan by reading his full Staff Profile here > bit.ly/484qIjc
#Brighton
The #Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign has reached a milestone of 1,000 employers!
Since its launch in 2012, we’ve joined other businesses to campaign & commit to paying the Real #LivingWage, helping to make Brighton & Hove a great place to work & do business. We’re proud to be 1 of the 1,000!
Since its launch in 2012, we’ve joined other businesses to campaign & commit to paying the Real #LivingWage, helping to make Brighton & Hove a great place to work & do business. We’re proud to be 1 of the 1,000!
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The #Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign has reached a milestone of 1,000 employers!
Since its launch in 2012, we’ve joined other businesses to campaign & commit to paying the Real #LivingWage, helping to make Brighton & Hove a great place to work & do business. We’re proud to be 1 of the 1,000!
Since its launch in 2012, we’ve joined other businesses to campaign & commit to paying the Real #LivingWage, helping to make Brighton & Hove a great place to work & do business. We’re proud to be 1 of the 1,000!
Mark Horsfield attended @gamayo.bsky.social last Thursday, where he hosted an Ask Me Anything roundtable to support attendees with their finance, investment, and tax questions, at what became the biggest GaMaYo event yet.
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#GRAwards #GaMaYo #IndieDevs #VideoGames
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November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Mark Horsfield attended @gamayo.bsky.social last Thursday, where he hosted an Ask Me Anything roundtable to support attendees with their finance, investment, and tax questions, at what became the biggest GaMaYo event yet.
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#GRAwards #GaMaYo #IndieDevs #VideoGames
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#GRAwards #GaMaYo #IndieDevs #VideoGames