This week is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. From the 9th – 15th May, the Mental Health Awareness Foundation is raising awareness on the impact of loneliness and what effect that can have on our mental health condition. The aim is to offer practical steps on how to address it and tackle loneliness
At Gorilla, we like to know our clients inside out. So, it’s only fair you get to know more about us too. Our new series of blog posts will allow you to learn more about your accountant, as well as give a bit of a behind the scenes at Gorilla. Next up is Scott Hood. “Hi,
Buying a property can be a stressful process, from finding your dream home, to dealing with solicitors, conveyancers, mortgage advisors and finally completing. Along the way, there seems to be mounds of paperwork to be filled out at every step, and it can be a lengthy process from start to finish, especially if you find yourself
At Gorilla, we like to know our clients inside out. So, it’s only fair you get to meet the team and get to know more about us too. Our new series of blog posts will allow you to learn more about your accountant, as well as give a bit of a behind the scenes at Gorilla.
With the new tax year starting this week, lots of changes are already happening in the financial space that you need to be aware of. Contractors and freelancers should stay on top of the latest industry news, and at Gorilla Accounting, we pride ourselves in delivering this information, especially as a new tax year begins. At
With the cost of living crisis and inflation being in focus for both individuals and small businesses, there was a keen interest in what Rishi Sunak would announce in the latest Spring budget statement. In recent years the Spring statement has been mainly focused on updating on the UK economy. However, there was an expectation that
A good accountant will always deliver – in many ways. As a contractor, you may think you’re too busy to consider switching to a new accountant, especially if you’ve used your current accountant for many years and they’re a part and parcel of your business set-up. It can feel easier to simply carry on with an
At Gorilla Accounting, we love to keep our clients up to date with the latest news from the accountancy world. It’s been a busy couple of months at Gorilla, what with a new year starting, tax return deadlines and many clients getting ready for the new tax year. Three huge stories from the world of accountancy
If you’re a contractor or freelancer, you’ll already know that your client contracts have a fixed start and end date. If your fixed-term contract is coming to an end, there are a couple of things that can happen. First, if your client no longer requires your services, you’ll part ways when the contract ends, and it
There is so much to think about when running your own business, including important dates to keep track of – and there are a lot of them. When you’re a freelancer or a contractor, you need to be aware of these tax dates and deadlines, so that you don’t run into problems with HMRC, which can
Accounting firms deal with a high volume of financial and sensitive information every day. Vigilance is required to ensure that systems are updated, security policies are robust, and client information is handled with care. The nature of accounting makes both large and small firms a desirable target for cybercriminals, as hackers try to gain access to
Being a contractor can offer you a wealth of benefits, from having flexible working hours and being your own boss to being able to charge more for your services – however, contracting is not without its challenges. There are many issues and obstacles you’ll face along the way, so you need to be prepared to tackle
