What Every New Employer Needs to Know Before the First Payday
Hiring your first employee is an exciting step, but it also changes the way your business operates. What starts as a recruitment decision quickly becomes a payroll, compliance and
Looking To Maximise On Xero?
If you’re using Xero – or thinking about it – but feel a bit out of your depth, you’re not alone. This guide is for small business owners, sole traders, and freelancers who want to:
Get the most out of Xero
Avoid costly mistakes
Stay compliant with HMRC
Save time (and headaches) with a bit of help
Why Xero Alone Isn’t Always Enough
Xero is an excellent tool, but it still needs the human bit. Here’s where most DIY users struggle:
Set-up confusion: Chart of accounts, VAT settings, invoice templates… where do you start?
MTD compliance: Do you know if your return is valid?
Missed automation: Xero has time-saving features – if you know where to find them.
Tax blind spots: Xero won’t warn you if you’re doing something wrong.
Enter: FBX Assist
FBX Assist bridges the gap between DIY accounting and hiring a full accountant. With your subscription, you get:
Expert support when you need it
Bite-sized tutorials and walkthroughs
Xero automation help via FABio
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Xero with Assist
Beyond P11D: Employee Vouchers, Allowances and Reimbursements That Require Payroll Treatment
It’s P11D silly season again. Employers are tidying up benefits, handing out gifts and allowances, and assuming everything will sort itself out on form P11D. In reality, many
When a Director’s Loan Becomes a P11D Problem
A director’s loan account can be a useful way of tracking money owed between a company and its director, but it does need close attention. Where the balance goes over £10,000, even
What You Can Ask Us
(Yes, we actually respond!)
“Why aren’t my bank feeds working?”
“How do I record a director’s loan?”
“Do I need to file a VAT return this month?”
“What’s the difference between cash and accrual?”
Do You Need an Accountant?
Not yet. If you're managing your own books and keeping things simple, FBX Assist gives you the tools, support, and confidence to do it right – without the full-service fees.
And when you grow? We’ll grow with you.
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