Johnston Accountants Limited

Johnston Accountants Limited Helping business owners stay compliant, save tax and understand their numbers.

04/10/2026

📢 REMINDER – MAKING TAX DIGITAL IS NOW LIVE!

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) officially went live from 6 April 2026 for the first group of taxpayers.

If your qualifying income from self-employment and/or property was over £50,000, you may now be required to follow the new MTD rules.

This means moving away from the traditional once-a-year approach and keeping digital records, using MTD-compatible software and submitting quarterly updates to HMRC.

If you’re a Johnston Accountants client who falls into the first MTD tier, we’ll be helping you through the new requirements and making sure you know exactly what you need to do.

⚠️ Not sure whether MTD applies to you?

Please don’t leave it until your first quarterly deadline. Get in touch with the Johnston Accountants team and we can confirm whether you’re affected and what needs to be in place.

MTD is no longer coming – it’s here.

And just like that, we’ve reached the final day of National Payroll Week! 💷I thought I’d finish the week with one final ...
11/09/2026

And just like that, we’ve reached the final day of National Payroll Week! 💷

I thought I’d finish the week with one final fact that really highlights the importance of payroll.

💡 According to the CIPP, the pay industry contributes £474 billion to the UK economy each year through the collection of Income Tax and National Insurance.

That’s a huge figure, and a really powerful reminder that payroll is about so much more than simply producing payslips.

Behind every payroll is a lot happening quietly behind the scenes — PAYE and National Insurance calculations, pensions, statutory payments, tax code updates, starters and leavers, HMRC submissions and all the checks that help make sure everything runs smoothly.

But ultimately, it all comes down to something very simple:

Making sure people are paid accurately and on time.

As National Payroll Week comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to recognise the important role payroll plays in supporting businesses, employees and the wider UK economy.

Thank you to all of our clients who trust us to look after such an important part of their business each month.

It’s been lovely celebrating National Payroll Week with you this week.

Happy National Payroll Week! 🎉

💷 National Payroll Week — Day 3!💡 PAYROLL MYTH: Your payroll provider decides your tax code.Actually, tax codes are norm...
09/09/2026

💷 National Payroll Week — Day 3!

💡 PAYROLL MYTH: Your payroll provider decides your tax code.

Actually, tax codes are normally issued by HMRC.
Your payroll provider uses the tax code supplied by HMRC when processing your pay, so if your tax code doesn’t look right, it doesn’t necessarily mean your payroll has been processed incorrectly.

If HMRC sends us an updated tax code, we’ll apply it to your payroll accordingly. ✅

Just one of the many little things happening behind the scenes in payroll!

💷 National Payroll Week — Day 2!A smooth payroll starts with good communication. ✅If you employ staff, remember to let y...
08/09/2026

💷 National Payroll Week — Day 2!

A smooth payroll starts with good communication. ✅
If you employ staff, remember to let your payroll provider know about any changes before your payroll is processed, including:

👋 New starters
🚪 Leavers
⏰ Overtime or changes to hours
💷 Pay rises, bonuses or deductions
🤒 Sickness or other statutory leave
🏦 Changes to employee details

Sending us changes as early as possible helps make sure everyone is paid correctly and on time — and avoids those last-minute payroll panics! 😅

If you’re ever unsure whether we need to know about something, just ask — we’d always rather know.

🎉 It’s National Payroll Week! 🎉This week, we’re celebrating the people behind payroll and the work that goes into ensuri...
07/09/2026

🎉 It’s National Payroll Week! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating the people behind payroll and the work that goes into ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Payroll might happen quietly behind the scenes, but there’s a lot involved — from PAYE and National Insurance to pensions, statutory payments, new starters, leavers and ever-changing legislation!

We’ll be sharing a few payroll tips and facts throughout the week to celebrate. 💷

Happy National Payroll Week! 🥳

27/06/2026

Important! Big ISA changes have been announced.

1.There's to be a new first time buyers ISA

2. There's a new 22% tax on cash interest in shares ISAs and other changes on the back of the cut in the cash ISA allowance.

Next up… tax to breathe 😳

We are delighted to share that our Director, Nicki Johnston, has been nominated for the Top 50 Women in Accounting 2026....
22/06/2026

We are delighted to share that our Director, Nicki Johnston, has been nominated for the Top 50 Women in Accounting 2026.

This recognition celebrates women who are helping shape the future of the accounting profession through leadership, innovation, growth, and community impact.

Nicola's nomination reflects her dedication to supporting clients, embracing innovation, developing strong relationships, and helping businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape. It is also a testament to the values that drive Johnston Accountants every day.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to our clients, colleagues, and professional network for their continued support.

Congratulations, Nicola, on this well-deserved nomination. We look forward to seeing what comes next.

🏆 Double Award Success for Johnston Accountants! 🏆As the football World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight, we are overwhelmed ...
11/06/2026

🏆 Double Award Success for Johnston Accountants! 🏆

As the football World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight, we are overwhelmed by our own achievements today.

We are delighted to announce that Johnston Accountants has recently been recognised at the SME Business Awards 2026, winning:

⭐ Client-Based Firm of the Year 2026
⭐ Managing Director of the Year 2026 – Nicola Johnston

These awards are a reflection of the trust our clients place in us every day and the dedication of our fantastic team, who work tirelessly to provide professional, proactive and personal accountancy services.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our clients for your continued support. Your loyalty, recommendations and feedback have helped us achieve this incredible recognition.

A special congratulations also goes to our Managing Director, Nicola Johnston, whose passion, leadership and commitment to both our clients and team have been recognised with the Managing Director of the Year award.

We are incredibly proud of these achievements and look forward to continuing to support businesses and individuals across Surrey, Hampshire and beyond.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

With many incorporating to avoid MTD, don’t get caught out with scam letters like the below 😡. We will ALWAYS tell you w...
11/04/2026

With many incorporating to avoid MTD, don’t get caught out with scam letters like the below 😡. We will ALWAYS tell you when something needs paying and if you are unsure… just ask

It’s coming!!!!!!
04/04/2026

It’s coming!!!!!!

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Guildford
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