AHB Finance & Consultancy Ltd | Accountants in Paisley, Scotland

Your Accountant Should Do More Than Compliance

A good accountant keeps you compliant. A great one acts as a trusted advisor — reading the numbers, spotting opportunities, and helping you make informed decisions backed by real financial insight. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.

Every business has goals, whether that is growing sales, taking on staff, buying premises or planning an exit. A trusted accountant helps you turn those aims into numbers and a plan. We set realistic targets, track your progress against them, and flag problems early, while there is still time to act. With clear forecasts, tax planning that keeps more of your profit working for you, and someone to talk big decisions through with, you can move forward with confidence instead of guesswork.

Built for How Businesses Run Tomorrow

Modern accounting isn't just about the numbers — it's about the tools behind them. Cloud accounting, automated data capture, real-time dashboards, and HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements are now part of running any business well.

We stay ahead of these changes so you don't have to. From Xero automation to AI-assisted bookkeeping checks, we use technology to catch issues earlier, report faster, and give you a clearer picture of your business — in plain English, with no jargon.

Real-time reporting via Xero

Stop drowning in receipts: snap, send, sorted

MTD-compliant, always

This Week's Finance & Tax Briefing

A weekly digest of the UK tax and business news that matters to our clients — refreshed every week.

November 5, 2026

Supreme Court rules £28m redress payments not tax deductible

In ScottishPower (SCPL) Ltd v HMRC the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal and held that about £28 million of redress payments made to settle regulator investigations were not deductible for Corporation Tax. If your company has paid a regulator or settlement, we can help you check the tax treatment.

November 5, 2026

Online marketplaces to account for VAT on UK sellers from October 2027

Following a consultation, online marketplaces will have to account for VAT on relevant sales made by UK sellers from October 2027, and HMRC is also consulting on e-invoicing for VAT. If you sell through an online marketplace, we can help you understand how this affects you.

November 5, 2026

Consultation on new Founders' Relief closes on 30 November

HMRC has published a technical consultation on the qualifying conditions for the new Capital Gains Tax Founders' Relief announced in the Budget for April 2027, closing on 30 November 2026. If you own a growing company, we can help you decide whether to respond.

November 5, 2026

HMRC interest rates rise after Bank of England base rate increase

The Bank of England raised its base rate to 4.00% on 5 November 2026, and HMRC's late payment and repayment interest rates follow the base rate. If you owe HMRC tax or are due a repayment, we can help you plan payments.

November 4, 2026

Employer PAYE payment deadline falls on Sunday 22 November

HMRC has reminded employers that the November 2026 electronic PAYE payment deadline falls on Sunday 22 November 2026, so cleared funds should reach HMRC by 20 November 2026. If you run payroll, we can help you set up payments in good time.

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