Page Kirk LLP

How much of your finance team’s time is being swallowed up by payroll?⏰

Processing pay, starters and leavers, pensions, HMRC reporting, employee queries, keeping up with legislation… it all needs doing.

But could that time be better spent elsewhere?

Outsourcing payroll can free your team from the day-to-day admin, giving them more time to focus on cash flow, forecasting, planning and supporting the wider business.

Jo Poulter, our Payroll Manager, looks at the benefits of handing payroll over to a specialist.

Read more.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/free-yourself-up-from-payroll-admin/

When a UK subsidiary has an overseas parent company, the audit can become more complex.🌍

There’s more to think about, from different accounting frameworks and group audit instructions to transfer pricing and foreign currency.📊

So, what should UK finance teams be prepared for?👀

Senior Audit Partner John Wallis looks at the key areas to be aware of and how finance teams can help keep the audit and group reporting process running smoothly.

Read it here.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/auditing-a-uk-subsidiary-of-an-overseas-parent-company/

🏠Are you getting the right advice for your HMO portfolio?

Managing an HMO isn't the same as owning a standard buy-to-let property. From complex tax rules and licensing to higher management demands, HMO landlords face a unique set of challenges.

In our latest article, Tax Technician Trisha Doan explains the 6 warning signs⚠️ that your accountant may not be giving your HMO portfolio the specialist support it needs.

📖Read it here.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/choosing-an-accountant-for-your-hmo-property-portfolio/

⚽Is it coming home?🏆

The Page Kirk team certainly hope so!🙌

We're showing our support for England with a charity Dress Down Day ahead of tonight's World Cup Semi Final.🦁

As well as getting into the football spirit, we're raising money for our Charity of the Year, Headway Nottingham, whose amazing work supports people affected by brain injury across Nottingham.

To find out more about the vital work they do, visit their website.⬇️

https://headwaynottingham.org.uk/

👰‍♀️Someone is getting married!💍

Tomorrow, Nicola from our payroll department will be flying out to Cyprus to tie the knot!✈️🏝️💕✨

We would like to wish Nicola a fantastic time and all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter with her soon-to-be husband, Chris.🎉

Congratulations to you both!🥂

⏳Selling a rental property?

Don't forget that Capital Gains Tax must usually be reported and paid within 60 days of completion.

🏠In our latest article, Tax Technician Trisha Doan highlights some of the key tax considerations landlords should think about before selling a property.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/selling-your-rental-property/

🎉⚽️ As England takes on Croatia in their first World Cup match tonight, our team is showing their support. We've dressed down, had a cake sale 🍰, and enjoyed a few football themed games.⚽️🏆

But it's not just about football.

We're raising money for Headway Nottingham, an incredible local charity supporting people affected by brain injury.

🧠Brain injury can affect anyone. Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury.

Through rehabilitation, practical support and workshops, Headway Nottingham helps people rebuild confidence, regain independence and navigate everyday life.

⚠️Does your business lease property, vehicles or equipment?⚠️

If so, important changes to FRS 102 lease accounting rules are coming into effect and could significantly impact your financial statements.

Page Kirk partner, James Haywood, explains how the changes could affect reported profits, balance sheets, gearing ratios and even audit thresholds, along with what businesses should now consider in preparation.✅

Read the article on our website.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/frs-102-lease-accounting-changes-2026-what-smes-need-to-know/

🌍Running an international group?

If you’ve got overseas subsidiaries, a foreign parent company, or plans to expand internationally, there are the audit risks you can’t ignore.⚠️

Chartered Accountant James Hallam breaks down the 5 biggest problems auditors regularly uncover in multinational businesses, from transfer pricing issues to weak group controls. Read the full article here.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/news/blog/archive/article/2026/May/the-5-biggest-audit-risks-in-multinational-groups

What is your charity audit process telling you?👀

Audit findings aren’t just about best practice, they can highlight real red flags.

In our latest article, Page Kirk partner James Haywood looks at:

🔍Governance and oversight
💷Financial and internal controls
📊Financial reporting issues
⚖️Compliance and regulatory errors

Read the full article here.⬇️

https://www.pagekirk.co.uk/news/blog/archive/article/2026/April/what-is-your-charity-audit-process-telling-you