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What to expect in your first meeting with a new accountant
Meeting an accountant for the first time? Discover what to expect in your initial consultation with Lambert Chapman LLP – trusted accountants in Essex offering tailored advice for individuals and businesses.
HMRC crackdown on employers who have failed to pay staff minimum wage
In the latest round of checks (17 October 2025) under the national Minimum Wage naming scheme, HMRC has published details of almost 500 employers across the UK that have been issued penalties which total over £10 million. With around 42,000 employees receiving...
The difference between Full Payment Submission (FPS) & Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
As an employer, you are required to file a Full Payment Submission (FPS) with HMRC for every payroll that is processed, which can be weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, or monthly. What is a Full Payment Submission (FPS)? The full payment submission details to HMRC any...
New Companies House verification requirements
Lambert Chapman highlights new guidance from SameDay Company Services on Companies House verification. Learn about new ID rules and director responsibilities
Client Alert: HMRC to access bank accounts for tax debt recovery
HMRC has relaunched its Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) scheme, allowing it to withdraw money directly from bank and building society accounts where tax debts of £1,000 or more remain unpaid. Key Points: Applies only once appeal rights are exhausted and after repeated...
A week in the life of a Tax Adviser
Our Tax Partner Lucy Orrow shares a behind the scenes snippet of her busy week as a Tax Adviser and all that entails.
Cumulative vs. Non-Cumulative Tax Codes – what’s the difference?
In a recent blog post, I explained why it’s important to understand your payslip. Building on that, I want to highlight a small but significant detail you might see on your payslip: “W1” or “M1” at the end of your tax code. These stand for Week 1 or Month 1, and while...
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what’s coming in April 2026?
The UK Government has announced upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will significantly expand who qualifies and how it is paid. These reforms, due to take effect in April 2026, will impact both employees and employers across the country. Here’s what you...
Payslips and their purpose
Over all my years of running payroll, one of the most common questions I hear from employees is: “Why is my pay different from last month?”, and my first response is always the same: “Have you checked your payslips?” It still surprises me how often employees...
Winter fuel payments – action required by 14 September 2025!
The Government has announced changes to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners with income above £35,000. Who qualifies automatically? Pensioners born before 22 September 1959 will continue to receive Winter Fuel Payments automatically. What’s changing? If your total...
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