Switching Accountants in the UK: What You Need to Know
How to Switch Accountants in the UK – Simple Process Explained If you’re unhappy with your current accountant – slow responses, lack of advice, or rising fees – you’re not alone. The good news? Switching accountants is straightforward. We regularly help businesses across Oldham, Rochdale, and Greater Manchester switch accountants quickly and smoothly. Many of […]
What Small Businesses Can Learn from Big Business to Scale (UK)
How to scale a small business? By Ahad Miah, CEO at ATS Accountants When I look back on my own journey – from working within large corporates such as O2, Telefónica, eGain and BT, to running and advising businesses myself – one thing becomes very clear: Scaling a business isn’t about size. It’s about how […]
How to Scale a Business? Problems Faced And How to Fix Them
Why do businesses struggle to scale? How to Scale a Small Business: 7 Reasons Growth Stalls (and How to Fix Them) Author – Ahad Miah, CEO at ATS Accountants In my previous article – What Small Businesses Can Learn from Big Business to Scale (UK) – I talked about what small businesses can learn from larger organisations when […]
The Hidden Cost of Business Growth
Why More Revenue Doesn’t Always Mean More Profit Many business owners assume that growth automatically leads to greater profitability. More customers → more sales → more turnover. So surely that means more profit, and more money in the bank. Unfortunately, real life often looks very different. Many businesses experience a frustrating reality: revenue increases, workloads […]
Financial Governance for Charity Trustees: A Practical Guide
Financial Governance for Charity Trustees: Why It Matters Strong financial governance is one of the most important responsibilities of charity trustees. Charities exist to deliver public benefit, but they can only do that effectively if their finances are properly managed, their risks are understood, and their trustees have enough information to make sound decisions. Good […]
Charity Fraud Prevention: Trustee Guide to Stronger Governance
Specialist Charity Accountants Supporting Trustees Across Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, St Helens and Beyond Fraud is one of the most significant risks facing charities today. Over 70% of charities have experienced fraud within the last five years, while 78% of those affected reported wider impacts beyond direct financial loss, including reputational damage, operational disruption and reduced […]
Independent Examination vs Audit: Guide for UK Charity Trustees
Independent Examination vs Audit: Why the Difference Matters One of the most common questions charity trustees ask is whether their charity needs an independent examination or a statutory audit. At first glance, the two may seem similar. Both involve an external review of a charity’s accounts. Both aim to support transparency and accountability. Both can help trustees demonstrate […]
How to Correct VAT Errors (UK): Step-by-Step Guide + Case Study
How to Correct VAT Errors by Voluntary Disclosure in England For UK businesses, especially those operating across regions like Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, and St Helens, Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance is more than a quarterly obligation – it’s a cornerstone of financial integrity. Yet, even well managed companies can carry undetected VAT errors for […]
When should I move from basic accountancy to a more strategic approach?
Basic accountancy support is often sufficient in the early stages of a business, where the focus is on staying compliant and managing day-to-day finances. However, there are common points where a more strategic approach can add significant value. You may benefit from moving beyond basic support if: At this stage, relying solely on year-end accounts […]
7 Cash Flow Problems in UK Small Businesses: Warnings and Fixes
Cash Flow Problems in Small Businesses (UK) | ATS Accountants in Rochdale and St Helens Introduction Struggling with cash flow problems? Discover 7 warning signs UK small businesses face and practical ways to improve cash flow and avoid financial stress. Cash flow is one of the most common reasons small businesses struggle, even when they […]