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A help for business or a compliance trap – What does the Great British Summer Saving Scheme mean for your business?
The Government's summer VAT cuts promise to help businesses but Director Steve Harcourt explains why it might not be so simple for every business.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 28/05/2026
Will smaller employers be caught out by new payroll record requirements?
As of 6 April 2026, a new approach to payroll record-keeping has been imposed on UK businesses.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 28/05/2026
A teenage dream of office life turns into incredible 25-year career at Prime for Paislei Godley
When Paislei Godley walked into Prime Accountants Group (Prime) for an interview in 2001, she had no grand plan to become a tax director.
By Paislei GodleyPublished On: 20/05/2026
Working mothers, mindset and shared responsibility – What it takes for women to rise through the ranks
A senior leader at a West Midlands accountancy firm has said the lack of women at the top of the profession is often shaped by life choices and timing, as much as workplace barriers.
By Kerrie GivenPublished On: 08/05/2026
The £1 trillion tax bill – Can businesses cope with record tax requirements?
With HMRC set to tax over £1 trillion in taxes this year, Managing Director Morgan Davies questions whether businesses are being tax-efficient.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 06/05/2026
Are Employee Ownership Trusts a good business succession strategy?
Thinking of business succession strategies? Director Stuart Gooderham examines the value of Employee Ownership Trusts.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 24/04/2026
Yes, you should file your Self Assessment tax return now
Director Paislei Godley is here to tell you why you should file your Self Assessment tax return now.
By Paislei GodleyPublished On: 24/04/2026
Submit ATED tax return by 30 April or risk penalties, warns local accountants
West Midlands-based accountancy firm Prime Accountants has issued a warning.
By Paislei GodleyPublished On: 24/04/2026
Could careful corporate financing be the key to a green transition?
As energy costs rise, Managing Director Morgan Davies considers ways to make a green transition affordable for your business.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 10/04/2026
The new tax year – What is changing and what is staying the same?
Director Paislei Godley breaks down what's changing and what's staying the same this new tax year.
By Paislei GodleyPublished On: 07/04/2026
Is your business ready for the FRS 102 changes?
Director Steve Harcourt is here to help you stay compliant with the new FRS 102 reforms.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 07/04/2026
If your income takes a dip, do you still need to comply with Making Tax Digital?
MTD is here and Director Paul Guise is addressing the question of whether you can fall out of MTD obligations when your income dips.
By Paul GuisePublished On: 31/03/2026
Emotional night as Midlands firm recognised for commitment to children facing serious illness
A Midlands’ leading independent accountancy firm, Prime Accountants Group, has opened applications for its 2026 Trainee Recruitment Scheme...
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 23/03/2026
Prime Accountants is searching for the next generation of accounting talent in the Midlands
A Midlands’ leading independent accountancy firm, Prime Accountants Group, has opened applications for its 2026 Trainee Recruitment Scheme...
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 20/03/2026
Last chance to sign up for voluntary payrolling of Benefits in Kind
Associate Director Kerrie Given addresses the upcoming deadline for businesses to voluntarily register for payrolling Benefits in Kind.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 16/03/2026
Local accountants share the five biggest mistakes taxpayers make
West Midlands-based accountancy firm Prime Accountants is urging people not to leave their tax affairs to the last minute after revealing the most common mistakes they see year after year.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 13/03/2026
Are you missing these tax deductions?
This year, we’re supporting ATT’s Tax Awareness Week by highlighting a few tax deductions and reliefs that many people do not realise they can claim.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 13/03/2026
Good or bad for businesses – What is the impact of the say nothing Spring Statement?
Director Paislei Godley considers whether the say-nothing Spring Statement does enough to reassure business owners in these volatile times.
By Paislei GodleyPublished On: 09/03/2026
Spring Statement leaves businesses exposed as global issues intensify, warns Prime
One of Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull’s leading accountancy firms, Prime Accountants, has voiced concern after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Statement
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 03/03/2026
Business Property Relief changes explained
We explain forthcoming business property relief changes coming soon as part of the April 2026 inheritance tax changes.
By Andrew CockmanPublished On: 27/02/2026
Self-employed urged to prepare for Making Tax Digital switch
The self-employed and landlords are being urged to prepare for the long-awaited Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rule change, which marks a fundamental shift in how they report their income to HMRC.
By Paul GuisePublished On: 27/02/2026
How can SMEs avoid the most common VAT pitfalls?
The UK implementation of VAT is often seen as being needlessly complex, likely as a result of the lack of significant reforms in years.
By Sarah HillPublished On: 23/02/2026
Jeremy Kitson celebrates 25 years at Prime Accountants Group
Long-serving director Jeremy Kitson is celebrating 25 years at Prime Accountants Group
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 23/02/2026
Changes to inheritance tax – agricultural property relief and business property relief
If you’re wondering about inheritance tax business relief, we explain the changes coming up in April 2026.
By Andrew CockmanPublished On: 22/02/2026

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