HMS Accounting

21/09/2026

Enjoying this beautiful September morning before heading to the office. So calm and peaceful out there this morning.

14/09/2026

What a weekend… 🚣‍♀️🌊

I took part in the Mersea Round the Island Race with Mersea Island Rowing Club, rowing 14 miles in Mehalah with a fabulous crew.

Around 70 boats took part, including gigs, dinghies and kayaks, all making their way around the island. We had four boats from our club out on the water, which was brilliant to see.

It was definitely a challenge — a long row with plenty of rain. ☔😅 But the atmosphere was fantastic and there was such a great sense of camaraderie between everyone taking part.

A huge well done to everyone who took part, and an even bigger thank you to all the organisers, volunteers and supporters who made it possible.

Very proud to be part of Mersea Island Rowing Club. 💙🚣‍♀️

11/09/2026

This week is all about celebrating the people behind payroll – the ones making sure employees are paid correctly, on time and in line with ever-changing legislation.

Payroll is so much more than pressing a button each month. It involves:

🟢Calculating wages and deductions
🟢PAYE and National Insurance
🟢Holiday pay
🟢Statutory payments
🟢Maternity and paternity pay
🟢Pension contributions
🟢CIS deductions
🟢Keeping up with HMRC deadlines and legislation

At HMS Accounting Ltd, we provide payroll support to small businesses, taking some of the monthly admin and worry away from employers.

So this National Payroll Week, here is a little appreciation for everyone working behind the scenes to make payday happen.

26/08/2026

Have you missed the first MTD for Income Tax deadline? Do not panic — but do not ignore it!

The first quarterly MTD deadline was 7th August 2026.

If you have missed it, the good news is that HMRC will not issue penalty points for late quarterly updates during the 2026/27 tax year. However, you still need to catch up and submit the outstanding update.

So, what should you do now?

✅ Make sure you are registered for MTD for Income Tax
✅ Use HMRC-compatible accounting software
✅ Bring your digital bookkeeping records up to date from the start of the tax year
✅ Submit the overdue quarterly update as soon as possible
✅ Keep your records up to date ready for the next deadline — 7th November 2026

If you are unsure where to start, we can help you get your bookkeeping up to date, make sure your software is ready for MTD and prepare and submit your quarterly updates to HMRC.

Missing the deadline does not make the problem disappear — but it can be sorted.

Get in touch with HMS Accounting if you need help catching up with MTD.

15/08/2026

What a Mersea Week⛵️

Four days of racing, three different boats, plenty of sun, wind and competition — absolutely exhausted, ridiculously hot, but very happy😅

A brilliant few days on the water with great racing and even better company. Mersea Week, you delivered. 💙

02/08/2026

⏰ MTD for Income Tax – First Quarterly deadline approaching

If you are affected by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, your first quarterly update is due to HMRC by 7th August.

At HMS Accounting, we can help with:
✅ MTD registration
✅ Digital bookkeeping
✅ Quarterly submissions
✅ Ongoing support throughout the year

If you are unsure whether MTD applies to you, get in touch. We are happy to point you in the right direction.

📍 Unit 5, 110 Coast Road, West Mersea CO5 8NY

📧 [email protected]

22/07/2026

Is your first MTD for Income Tax return due?

The first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax quarterly update is now due for the period 6 April to 30 June 2026, with a submission deadline of 7 August 2026.

If you are a sole trader or landlord who has joined MTD for Income Tax, now is the time to make sure your records are up to date and your quarterly update is submitted on time.

At HMS Accounting, we can help with:
✅ Keeping your bookkeeping up to date
✅ Checking your income and expenses
✅ Preparing and submitting your quarterly update
✅ Making sure you stay compliant with HMRC
✅ Ongoing support throughout the year – not just at tax return time

If you are feeling unsure about MTD, you are not alone. We are here to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

📩 Get in touch today to see how we can help.

17/07/2026