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.

Built for How Businesses Run Today

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

Automated data capture — fewer manual errors

MTD-compliant, always

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This Week's Finance & Tax Briefing

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

October 22, 2026

New HMRC guidance on VAT for cryptoassets

HMRC has published guidance explaining how VAT applies to cryptoasset transactions. It's relevant if your business accepts, holds or trades them.

October 22, 2026

HMRC nudge letters to company directors and owners

HMRC is writing to people recorded as having significant control of a company, asking them to check their 2025/26 Self Assessment returns are correct. If you receive one, speak to us before responding.

October 22, 2026

Unused pensions to count for Inheritance Tax from April 2027

From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and death benefits will form part of the estate for Inheritance Tax. If pensions are part of your estate planning, it's worth a review well before then.

October 22, 2026

Autumn Budget lands on 28 October

The Autumn Budget is due on Wednesday 28 October 2026. We'll review any changes affecting owner-managed businesses, payroll and personal tax and let our clients know what they mean in practice.

October 22, 2026

HMRC begins auto-enrolling higher earners into MTD

Since September, HMRC has been signing up self-employed people and landlords with 2024-25 income above £50,000 for Making Tax Digital if they haven't registered themselves. If you get a letter or online message, you'll need compatible software and quarterly updates. We can help you get set up.

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