Reporting Profits on a Tax Year Basis

Starting with the Self-Assessment return due by 31 January 2025, all sole trader and partnership businesses must report their profits on a tax year basis. What is the Basis Period Reform? The Basis Period Reform represents a major change in how self-employed individuals and partnerships calculate their taxable profits. Previously, the basis period was tied […]

How a Statutory Audit Can Fuel Business Growth

In the business landscape, statutory audits often carry the weight of compliance, but beneath the surface lies a potent driver of growth. Let’s explore how a thorough statutory audit goes beyond mere regulatory adherence to positively impact financial health, operational efficiency, and long-term prosperity. 1. Financial Health Turbocharged: Far from a routine exercise, a statutory […]

HMRC New Tool for Voluntary National Insurance Contributions

In the UK, the National Insurance (NI) system serves as a fundamental pillar of the welfare state, providing financial support and services to individuals throughout their lives. National Insurance Contributions (NICs) require mandatory payments made by most employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to fund state benefits, including the State Pension, statutory sick pay, and unemployment […]

Annual Accounts & Company Tax Return: Benefits of Early Filing

Filing your Annual Accounts early offers several advantages: it helps avoid penalties, enhances cash flow management, allows for proactive tax planning, ensures compliance, and supports strategic financial decisions. Early filing can speed up tax refunds! Looking for a more organised approach to filing your tax return and company accounts, avoiding last-minute stress? At NRB, we […]

FRC Amendments to FRS102

Following extensive stakeholder consultation, the Financing Reporting Council (FRC) have completed their periodic review of UK GAAP. The following outlines the details of their new requirements. Areas Affected by Changes Effective for accounting periods starting on or after 1st January 2026, the key impacted areas include: Improvements and Clarifications Additionally, there are several incremental improvements […]

Tax Planning – Get ahead for 2023/24

Tax Planning plays a pivotal role and is a crucial aspect of financial management that individuals and businesses must consider.  At NRB, we understand the complexities of taxation and aim to provide comprehensive guidance to our clients to ensure effective tax planning. As the current tax year draws to a close, it’s essential to consider […]

Rising Companies House Fees

As of 1 May 2024, businesses across the United Kingdom are set to face a significant change in their operational costs with the implementation of rising Companies House fees. This adjustment, while seemingly subtle on the surface, carries weighty implications for companies of all sizes. Navigating the Increase On 19th February 2024, Companies House declared […]

Management Accounts: Importance for Business Operations

In the fast-evolving business environment, where informed decision-making is crucial for success, management accounts play a pivotal role in providing valuable insights and facilitating strategic planning. Why Businesses Need Management Accounts? Management Accounts serve as a vital tool for businesses, offering invaluable support for decision-making processes. By providing up-to-date financial information and analysis, they empower […]

Don’t forget to claim your Covid 19 Additional Rates Relief

The government has set aside funds for local councils to make available to support those businesses affected by the pandemic, but that are ineligible for other support linked to business rates, such as the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Relief Scheme. The Covid 19 Additional Rates Relief is payable in respect of the 2021-22 financial year […]

NR Barton assist on Bromak recruitment sale

Fawkes & Reece, the southern England-based construction, civil engineering and built-environment recruiter, has expanded its recruitment coverage in the UK with the acquisition of Bromak Ltd. Based in Bolton, Bromak provides permanent and freelance candidates to the house building and construction sectors across the Midlands and the North of England. With a team of more […]

Integrity

Integrity is at the forefront of everything we do as we apply the strongest ethical and moral rigour across how we work and assist our clients.

At NR Barton we understand the importance of trust and through our integrity we make sure this underpins absolutely everything we do.

We like to do the best for our clients and this isn’t always easy. We aren’t afraid to use our integrity to confront difficult situations. We firmly believe that acting with our utmost integrity those difficult conversations will help to build our trust with our clients. Sometimes the difficult option is the best.

It is also our integrity that has helped us to build a strong local relationship in our market place and the thrive as a business for the last seventy years.

We’re here for the long term and our integrity will help us to achieve that.