Rapid Growth for Armstrong Watson Leeds

Armstrong Watson LLP, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers, Leeds are celebrating following a bumper financial year for the office.

The city centre firm has seen rapid expansion throughout 2017/18, with the team growing to over 80 strong, aided by the addition of four new senior people during the last 4 months alone.

An Interview with Ben Peters: Demonstrating Added Value

We have been providing independent financial planning advice to clients across the North of England and Scotland for many years, and our aim is to always ensure that we provide real value to the individuals and businesses we work with.

In truth, value is very personal and difficult to define. Advice itself is somewhat intangible – it’s not something you can touch or see, and yet what you receive and, more importantly, how you benefit from the advice can be very powerful and at times life-changing.

Current Matters in Progress from the Legal Sector Team

The Amrstrong Watson Legal Sector team highlight the Current Matters they are working on with clients.

Celebrating the Launch of our New Glasgow Office

Armstrong Watson, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers launched their new Glasgow office at a drinks reception held at Glasgow’s 29 Private Members Club on Thursday 19th April.  The event was held to mark the merger of the top 30 accountancy firm with the former Haines Watts Glasgow Office based in Blythswood Square.

Over 120 guests from across central Scotland celebrated the amalgamation of the two firms and were introduced to Armstrong Watson’s ambitious plans for the business.

“Deal Readiness” – 10 Things to Think About

There are many things to consider when thinking of selling your business that it can seem complicated and daunting. To bring you some clarity and peace of mind, Avantika runs through 10 things that potential buyers will consider during their due diligence process that can put you in a strong position and maximise your wealth

Changes Ahead You May Have Forgotten About

With the start of the new financial year, there may be some changes in Payroll Services that you may have forgetten about. 

5 Important Considerations with respect to the Residence Nil Rate Band

Understanding the complexities of the Residence Nil Rate Band can be challenging, but Tax Consultant, Emily Harrison, runs through the 5 most important areas surrounding the Residence Nil Rate Band provisions.

How much money do you need to be able to retire?

How much money do you need to be able to retire? This is a tricky question and the answer depends from person to person. Ian Hartley runs through what you need to take into account when planning your finances for retirement.

Skipton Team Raise £1,340 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

A 10 strong team from Armstrong Watson’s Skipton office took part in the recent Keighley 10K and between them raised a whopping £1,340 for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.  It's the first time the accountancy firm has put together a team to take part in the Keighley event and all managed to complete the course in impressive sub 1 hour and 5 min times.

Are directors exempt from Auto Enrolment?

There are some instances where directors of business may be exempt from Auto Enrolment responsibilities. This is usually when they aren’t classed as a “worker”. This article therefore discusses what determines whether you are a worker or not.