RJS Associates

22/09/2026

A New video has been released focusing on investment fraud as part of the National Crime Agency's Fraud Explained campaign. Investment fraud occurs when criminals promote fake investment opportunities and promise high returns with little or no risk. Fraudsters often use convincing websites, social media adverts and persuasive sales tactics to gain trust and steal money. The video highlights the warning signs to look out for and practical steps people can take to protect themselves before investing. Watch the Investment Fraud video.

Investment fraud can happen to anyone. In this short explainer vide...

18/09/2026

Don't believe everything you see on the web.... Unregulated social media advice and AI tools are giving younger taxpayers the illusion of free technical guidance - we have seen many posts recently advising on tax issues and in 70% of articles they are the wrong advice!

The shift to alternative advice from finfluencers and AI means we cannot stand idly by in the face of the threat of giving out bad information.

Come and speak to us first, before you use AI for your tax returns - every £ you earn is worth keeping, and AI probably isn't interested in helping you keep your hard-earned cash...

Call now to connect with business.

18/09/2026

Trio of directors fined £553 for failing to verify ID - 17 Sep 2026

Don't be like these Directors! Make sure that your account at Companies House is compliant with identity verifcation requirements - contact us if you are not sure if you have done so.

Three directors have been fined a total of £553 after failing to comply with identity verification requirements in first court action brought by the Insolvency Service for breaches of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA 2023), which was brought in to ensure that individuals setting up, running and controlling companies are who they claim to be.

30/03/2026

Waiting patiently for the staff meeting tomorrow! Dont be late! HAPPY EASTER to all our loyal clients!

09/12/2024

Worried about who to give your LPA to? This is an interesting article about LPAs that, we fear, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Come and talk to us if you are thinking of doing an LPA or if you have any financial concerns about a current Attorney/LPA.

BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.

12/11/2024

Stamp Duty changes - how will they affect you?

Changes to Stamp Duty thresholds mean that from 1st April next year, an extra 310,000 property purchases will be subject to a stamp duty bill.

The nil-rate band – the point at which movers start paying Stamp Duty – will drop from £250,000 to £125,000, and for first-time buyers, the threshold will now start at £300,000, as opposed to £425,000.

What does this mean for you? Well, for every mover paying more than £125,000, the Stamp Duty bill will increase up to £2,500. For first-time buyers though, the impact could be more substantial, with potential increases up to £11,250.

To put this into perspective, a first-time buyer paying £620,000 for a home will see their Stamp Duty bill rise from £9,750 to £21,000. Since Stamp Duty costs cannot be borrowed, first-time buyers may find their path to homeownership delayed or purchasing power reduced if they complete after 1st April 2025 as they will likely have to save more money upfront.

08/02/2024

RJS Associates are Hiring! DM us for info, or email your CV to [email protected]. Come and join our lovely team!

JOB VACANCY:
Office Assistant /Bookkeeper and Accounts Assistant, Burgess Hill
Robert Selley Accountants (RJS Associates) is a general practice established in 1991 and serving a wide range of clients across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. We are looking to employ an accounts/admin assistant based in our central Burgess Hill office to join our established team.
The practice has a friendly, hardworking, team atmosphere and is looking for a candidate who can self-motivate themselves, perform well under pressure, show innovation, can take on responsibility and manage their own portfolio of clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
If successful, your responsibilities will be split between admin support and bookkeeping, preparing limited company and sole trader accounts, and maintaining our Bright Office Database software (training will be given if required). We are a fully supportive Company and individual growth is high on our priorities to ensuring a happy team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• AAT level 2-4
• Experience preferred but not essential
• A good working knowledge of Sage, Xero and Bright Office software packages
• Good Excel skills
• Strong administrative and organisation skills
• Ability to run credit control
• Good written and communication skills and ability to work well within a friendly and efficient team
PAY AND HOURS
Current hours are Monday to Friday 0900 – 1530, but full-time working hours could also be available for the right candidate.

On applying, please indicate your required salary level.

Thank you!

12/12/2023

File on time.

Busy with festive preparations? Don't forget, it's your responsibility to file your company’s accounts by your deadline.

Read our blog post 'Preparing for the festive season with your accountant': https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/20/preparing-for-the-festive-season-with-your-accountant/

12/12/2023

Are you the director of a dormant company?

Remember, you need to file annual accounts with Companies House, even if you're not trading.

Make sure you know what your responsibilities are.

Visit our directors' toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/being-a-company-director -toolkit

12/12/2023

Another year .. another Christmas party! How we have grown! Thank you to all our lovely clients for your support this year! Harry didn't get the memo about the mandatory Christmas sweater but he wore a tie so he is forgiven!!