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Accounting services for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies offering:
•Book-keeping •Accounts Production •Self-assessment Tax Returns •Corporation Tax Returns •VAT Returns •CIS Tax Returns •Payroll •Management Accounts •Business Start-up

Turnover nearing £50k? It could be time to ask whether staying a sole trader is still the right fit for your business. I...
20/10/2026

Turnover nearing £50k? It could be time to ask whether staying a sole trader is still the right fit for your business.

Incorporating isn’t only about tax – it can boost your credibility, protect your personal assets, and set your business up for the long term.
A few signs it could be time to think about becoming a limited company:
👉 Your turnover’s approaching £50k, or profit’s consistently above £30k a year
👉 You’re hiring staff or subcontractors
👉 You’re taking on bigger or longer-term contracts
👉 You want to protect your personal assets
👉 You’re planning for the business to outlast you

I know incorporating can feel like a big step – registering with Companies House means your figures become public, and there’s more to manage:
👉 Self-assessment
👉 Corporation tax
👉 Company accounts
👉 Confirmation statement

Four things instead of one.

But that’s exactly what I handle for my limited company clients, and for most, the benefits still comfortably outweigh the extra admin.

Where are you with this – still weighing it up, or have you already made the switch? I’d love to hear in the comments.

I guide sole traders through every step of incorporating, from setting up the company to handling your accounts with confidence. If you’d like help getting set up, message me or call 07394 283132.

Noriko

Making Tax Digital is expanding – from April 2027, it applies to sole traders and landlords earning over £30k, dropping ...
13/10/2026

Making Tax Digital is expanding – from April 2027, it applies to sole traders and landlords earning over £30k, dropping to £20k from April 2028. The first Quarter 2 deadline for those already in it is November 7.

If you’re not at the threshold yet, it’s tempting to wait. But there’s no need to:
👉 Compatible software makes quarterly updates quick and easy
👉 Missed something? It’s picked up in your final declaration, so nothing needs to be perfect every quarter
👉 Getting set up now means less to learn in a rush later

I already move my clients onto MTD as they approach the threshold, so nothing catches them off guard. On Xero, it’s just a click to submit – nowhere near as daunting as it sounds.

One thing that catches people out – submitting a quarterly update doesn’t mean paying tax four times a year. Your tax is still due by January 31 as usual, with any payments on account by July 31. MTD changes how you report, not when you pay.

Are you already using accounting software, or still weighing up your options? Tell me where you’re at.

Message me or call 07394 283132 if you’d like help getting set up.

Noriko

Self-assessment season might feel a while off, but getting your paperwork sorted early makes life much easier later. It’...
06/10/2026

Self-assessment season might feel a while off, but getting your paperwork sorted early makes life much easier later.

It’s time to start gathering:
👉 Your income and expenses for the year
👉 P60s and P11Ds from employers, if you’re employed as well
👉 Rental income and expenses, if you have a property

If you’re using accounting software like Xero to record things as you go, this step’s already done – no digging through carrier bags and shoe boxes come January.

I’m already three-quarters of the way through my clients’ returns this year – it’s straightforward when everything’s on Xero.

Submitting early doesn’t just mean peace of mind and a faster refund. It also means more flexibility on how you pay – submit now, and you can budget by paying your bill off in stages, in whatever way suits you, right up to the January 31 deadline.

What’s your biggest self-assessment headache – paperwork, deadlines, or just finding the time? Let me know below.

Message me or call 07394 283132 if you’d like a hand getting ready.

Noriko

If you’re a limited company director, your accountant should be doing a lot more than your year-end accounts. 👉 Corporat...
29/09/2026

If you’re a limited company director, your accountant should be doing a lot more than your year-end accounts.

👉 Corporation tax
👉 VAT
👉 Payroll
👉 Bookkeeping
👉 Management accounts
👉 Tax planning
👉 Construction Industry Scheme, if it applies to you

Every one of these plays into the others – your VAT position affects your pricing, your payroll decisions affect your tax bill, your bookkeeping through the year is what makes year-end straightforward instead of stressful.

That’s the whole picture I handle for my limited company clients, every month – not just once a year.

If you’re not sure whether you’ve got the right support in place, message me – I’d be happy to have a chat.

Noriko

When Angela started working with me, Beauty Poem was already a limited company – but she had no bookkeeping system in pl...
22/09/2026

When Angela started working with me, Beauty Poem was already a limited company – but she had no bookkeeping system in place, and no real way of knowing what the business was actually making from one month to the next.

Since then, I’ve taken care of her year-end accounts, corporation tax, self-assessment and confirmation statement, and got her set up on Xero and Hubdoc, so she can upload receipts and invoices as she goes rather than letting things pile up. I also picked up a few business expenses that had been paid from her personal account, making sure nothing was missed.
Angela can now check exactly what she’s making whenever she likes – so she’s planning around real numbers, not guesswork.

Here’s what Angela Sobczyk, Beauty Therapist at Beauty Poem, says about working with me:
“I cannot recommend Noriko Fogden Accounting Services highly enough. Noriko has supported me with both my limited company accounts and personal tax matters, and her service has always been exceptional.
She is professional, knowledgeable, reliable and incredibly approachable. She explains everything clearly, answers my questions patiently and makes the financial side of running my business feel far less overwhelming. I always feel confident that my accounts and deadlines are being handled properly and that I can contact her whenever I need guidance.

Having an accountant who genuinely cares about you and your business makes such a difference. I’m extremely grateful for Noriko’s continued support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any business owner looking for someone trustworthy, efficient and helpful.”

If you’re not sure your books are giving you the full picture, I’d love to help.
Message me or call 07394 283132.

Noriko

This is the question I get asked more than any other: what can I actually claim as business expenses? The honest answer ...
15/09/2026

This is the question I get asked more than any other: what can I actually claim as business expenses?

The honest answer – home office costs, mileage, your company phone, software, training, professional subscriptions, insurance, accountancy fees and pension contributions are all fair game, as long as it’s a genuine business cost.

The one that catches people out: taking a client for lunch feels like a business expense, but it isn’t tax-deductible – even if it’s come out of the business account. A staff Christmas party is different, and can be tax-exempt up to £150 a head.

Just because you’ve paid for something through the company doesn’t automatically make it allowable – it has to be wholly and exclusively for business. A few habits make this much easier to get right:

👉 Keep your receipts
👉 Keep good records
👉 Separate business and personal spending

If you’re not sure what you might be missing, that’s an easy one to fix.

Message me or call 07394 283132.

Noriko

Year-end. Two words that sound far more stressful than they need to be. Here’s what’s actually involved: your annual acc...
08/09/2026

Year-end. Two words that sound far more stressful than they need to be.

Here’s what’s actually involved: your annual accounts and corporation tax return get calculated and filed, and everything is checked to make sure you’re claiming what you’re entitled to.

I like to get started a couple of months after your year-end, so there’s always plenty of time before anything is due - never a last-minute scramble. What I need from you is straightforward: your receipts, sales invoices, and anything you’ve bought for the business using your personal account. That last one’s easy to forget, but it still counts - so do let me know if it applies to you.

If your year-end is coming up and you’re not sure what’s due when, that’s exactly what I’m here for.

Message me or call 07394 283132.

Noriko

I don’t wait until year-end to tell my limited company clients something useful. Throughout the year, I keep an eye on t...
03/09/2026

I don’t wait until year-end to tell my limited company clients something useful.

Throughout the year, I keep an eye on their profits – so if it’s worth flagging something, like whether paying into a private pension could bring down their tax bill, I’m the one who raises it.

I also check turnover regularly, and keep clients updated on anything changing at HMRC or Companies House that might affect them, before it becomes their problem to untangle.

It’s the difference between an accountant who files your return once a year, and one who’s actually keeping watch in the background.

Here’s what Andy Seabright, director of Seabright Projects Ltd, says about working with me:
“Noriko is very focused and on the ball. She keeps me informed and chases me when required to ensure I don’t fall behind in my bookkeeping. Noriko is a great partner to our business.”

If you’d like an accountant who’s properly invested in your business, I’d love to have a chat.
Message me or call 07394 283132.

Noriko

You’ve had plenty of reminders from me about tax deadlines and VAT returns – so it felt like time you got to know the pe...
25/08/2026

You’ve had plenty of reminders from me about tax deadlines and VAT returns – so it felt like time you got to know the person behind them a little better.

I’m Noriko, founder of Noriko Fogden Accounting Services, working with sole traders and limited company owners across Worcestershire and beyond who want straightforward, jargon-free support with their finances.

Accountancy has been part of my life for as long as I can remember – my dad is an accountant, and bookkeeping was one of my subjects at secondary school. I was hooked early on, and it’s stayed with me ever since. What I enjoy most, day to day, is helping the people I work with feel steadier and more in control of their finances.

I was born in Tanzania and moved to the UK in 2003. I’m married with a twelve-year-old daughter, and outside of work you’ll usually find me at dance shows and competitions busy cheering for my daughter and perfecting her ballet bun, in the pool on Wednesday evenings (still working on my swimming!), or planning the next trip abroad – I’m fluent in Swahili and love travelling to new countries.

If there’s anything you’d like to know about me or how I work, I’m always happy to chat in the comments or by message.

Noriko

Year-end accounts are usually what springs to mind when people picture an accountant.For my limited company clients, tho...
11/08/2026

Year-end accounts are usually what springs to mind when people picture an accountant.

For my limited company clients, though, that's just the beginning.
👉 Corporation tax
👉 VAT
👉 Payroll
👉 Construction Industry Scheme
👉 Bookkeeping
👉 Management accounts
👉 Tax planning
Each one comes with its own rules, deadlines and potential pitfalls – which is exactly why I take care of all of it, so my clients don't have to.

If you're a limited company director and you're not sure whether you've got the right support in place, feel free to drop me a message.

Noriko

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Stourport-on-Severn

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+443305550118

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