We have a vacancy for an accountant

We are seeking an experienced or qualified accountant to join our dynamic team.
The candidate should have audit experience and suitable experience in preparing company accounts to review stage, together with management accounts for all clients and the ability to deal directly with clients.
Must be conversant with computerised accounts in particular Sage, Iris and QuickBooks and have a full general practice background.
Excellent remuneration package to include good salary and pension based on experienced and good working conditions.
Please forward your C.V. to Ann Thomas, Lead Consultant, by e-mail at:- annthomas@clayshawbutler.com
Meanwhile, Clay Shaw Butler are always looking for talented new people to join our team.
If you are interested, then submit your up-to-date CV to us regardless of whether we are advertising vacancies or not!
We do recommend that you included a detailed cover letter with your submission.
Send your CV today to: annthomas@clayshawbutler.com

David Butler's initial reaction to the Budget

David Butler has given his initial reaction to today's Budget in the following press release -

David Butler, director of Clay Shaw Butler, accountants and business consultants, Carmarthen, said:
The reduction in corporation tax to 21% next year and the new Employment allowance will allow me to expand my workforce.
This is something which I have been delaying.
Attracting graduates back to Wales will help the local economy
Taking the position of someone who has worked hard all their life, paid their taxes and saved, I can see the savings cap of £72000 for social care is, at last, a welcome change. The only gripe people will have is having to wait until 2016.
Having help with child care for the under five-year-olds makes it more financially viable to return to work, but, again, we have to wait until 2015.
Take the position of someone whose eldest will be over the age of five by then. Therefore, the Government needs to increase this child care help to under 12-year-olds sooner than they are saying.

• Clay Shaw Butler has a team of 22 professional staff with a combined experience of more than 210 years. The team is made up of Qualified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers, experienced senior staff, trainee accountants and business consultants.

Tax event due about last-minute tax planning

The following Tax Events are due on 31 March 2013:
Last minute planning for tax year 2012/13
What this means for you?
The final deadline of 5th April 2013 is relevant to individuals who have not considered year end tax planning issues.
These issues include:

• utilising your annual capital gains tax exemption
• utilising your annual inheritance tax exemption for gifts
• utilising your annual Individual Savings Account investment limit
• making additional pension contributions for 2012/13.

Please do get in touch if you would like any further advice on these or any other issues.

Tax events due on March 19

The following Tax Events are due on 19 March 2013:
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th March 2013
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS. The contractors monthly return showing details of payments made to subcontractors must also be filed by today even if a nil return.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd March 2013. Penalties may apply if payment is made late.

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Tax event due on March 2

The following Tax Events are due on 02 March 2013:
5% late payment penalty on any 2011/12 outstanding tax due on 31st January 2013 still remaining unpaid
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their income tax and Class 4 NI liabilities and any capital gains tax.
The balance of any outstanding income tax, class 4 NI and capital gains tax for the year ended 5th April 2012 was due for payment by 31st January 2013.
Where the payment is made late interest will be charged.
On 2 March 2013 a late payment penalty of 5% will be added to the outstanding liability.
If we have already dealt with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.

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Visit our website now - it's packed full of free resources to help you grow your business and become more profitable.

Tax event due on February 19

The following Tax Event is due on 19 February 2013:
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th February 2013
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS. The contractors monthly return showing details of payments made to subcontractors must also be filed by today even if a nil return.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd February 2013. Penalties may apply if payment is made late.

We have a vacancy for an Administration Assistant

We have one vacancy at the moment -
Administration Assistant
Previous Experience in administration is essential. Must have audio typing skills. Will involve answering telephone, distributing mail, covering reception, typing and audio typing and general day to day administration duties.
Wage negotiable depending on experience.
Working hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Please send C.V. Felicity Pearce, Practice Manager at Clay Shaw Butler or e.mail felicitypearce@clayshawbutler.com
Closing date 12 February 2013

Clay Shaw Butler are always looking for talented new people to join our team.
If you are interested, then submit your up to date CV to us regardless of whether we are advertising vacancies or not!
We do recommend that you included a detailed cover letter with your submission.
Send your CV today to: annthomas@clayshawbutler.com

Kim following in dad's footsteps

A Carmarthen woman is following in her dad’s footsteps by carving out a career in accountancy.
Kim Butler, 25, has just qualified as a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, MAAT.
And she’s very proud to be part of the 23-strong team at leading Carmarthen accountants and business consultants Clay Shaw Butler.
“I’m a very proud dad having Kim on board as part of the team here at Clay Shaw Butler,” said Clay Shaw Butler director David Butler.
“We take great pride in Clay Shaw Butler in making sure our staff take part in a wide range of training activities and Kim deserves congratulations on getting her MAAT qualification.”
Kim was educated at Queen Elizabeth Cambria School and has been part of the team since leaving full-time education.
The Association of Accounting Technicians, AAT, is the UK’s leading qualification and professional body for accounting and finance staff.
Clay Shaw Butler has a team of team of 23 professional staff with a combined experience of more than 210 years. The team includes Welsh speakers at all levels. The company’s office is in Lammas Street, Carmarthen.
Weblinks
http://www.clayshawbutler.com
http://www.aat.org.uk/
Picture: David Butler and daughter Kim Butler.

Deadline for P46 car form

The following Tax Events are due on 02 February 2013:
Deadline for submitting P46(car) for employees whose car/fuel benefits changed during the quarter to 5th January 2013
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who provide any employees with the use of a car. The form P46 (car) only needs to be completed where a car is first provided or an additional car is provided, or an employee ceases to have the use of a car without replacement. The completion of the form enables HMRC to amend the individuals coding notice to reflect the change in benefit.
Where one car is merely replaced with another, this can be notified online.

Tax event due on February 1

The following Tax Events are due on 01 February 2013:
Additional penalty for failing to submit your 2010/11 self assessment return. Additional 5% late payment penalty on any 2010/11 outstanding tax due on 31st January 2012 still remaining unpaid.
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their income tax, Class 4 NI and any capital gains tax liabilities.
If your 2010/11 self assessment return is still outstanding further penalties are now due. This return was due for submission to HMRC by 31 January 2012. Where the return is more than 12 months late a further penalty is charged of £300 or 5% of the tax outstanding, whichever is the higher. In serious cases you may be asked to pay up to 100% of the tax due instead.
The balance of any outstanding income tax, Class 4 NI and capital gains tax for the year ended 5th April 2011 was due for payment by 31st January 2012. Where any of the liability is still outstanding a 5% late payment penalty will be added to the outstanding liability. Interest is also charged on any late payments.
If we have already dealt with your self assessment return on your behalf you need take no action.

Graduates join Clay Shaw Butler accountants

Two young graduates have joined leading Carmarthen accountants and business consultants Clay Shaw Butler as part of Welsh Government initiative.
Rhodri Morgan and Gwenallt Jones have joined the Lammas Street business as part of a six-month-long Go Wales Jobs Growth Wales project.
The project is designed to help graduates into the jobs market.
“Jobs Growth Wales is an innovative scheme and aims to give graduates that all important first step on the jobs ladder,” said Clay Shaw Butler director David Butler.
“We are delighted to have Rhodri and Gwenallt on board at Clay Shaw Butler and wish them all the best in the careers.”
Rhodri Morgan is from Llangunnor, Carmarthen, and is a BSc honours graduate from Swansea University, where he studied accounting and finance. He is a keen footballer and plays for Johnstown United.
Gwenallt Jones is from Johnstown in Carmarthen and graduated with a first class BSc degree in mathematics from Swansea University. He is a keen golfer.
About the Go Wales Jobs Growth Wales project:
The programme offers a six month job opportunity for graduates to become part of a company. The programme is aimed at young graduates or equivalent who are job ready but have had difficulty securing employment.
The benefits:
Six months good quality work experience where students can use and enhance graduate level knowledge and skills
The possibility of further work with the employer at the end of the six months.
A good basis for seeking quality employment with other organisations
Clay Shaw Butler has a team of team of 23 professional staff with a combined experience of more than 210 years. The team includes Welsh speakers at all levels.
Weblinks -
http://www.clayshawbutler.com
https://www.gowales.co.uk/en/Graduate/jgw
Pictured, left to right, Rhodri Morgan, David Butler and Gwenallt Jones.

David Butler's views on 2013 . . .

David Butler, director of Carmarthen-based-chartered accountants and business consultants Clay Shaw Butler, was asked to give his views on 2013 to the Western Mail and South Wales Evening Post.
Here is what he said -
“We are seeing an increasing number of graduates flooding the market seeking work experience and looking for small/medium enterprises locally to gain work experience and training and to acquire an accountancy professional qualification. Living locally minimises their costs as they live with mum and dad. Often these skills are lost in small Welsh towns and we welcome the opportunity for taking advantage of this opportunity.
“In view of the increased Annual Investment Allowance up to £250,000 from the 1 January 2013, many businesses will take advantage of this to move forward their businesses, take the associated tax savings and in turn help growth within the economy. Likewise. the reduction in the Corporation Tax Rate reduces the tax burden tremendously.
“More than 75 per cent of executives now engage in social media believing this to increase their business turnover and overall profitability. We feel this should also improve office productivity due to the availability of centralised information sharing and a centralised message board for staff. We have increased our online ‘webinar’ training availability to our staff, reducing our carbon footprint and doing away with the need to travel for training.
“In 2013, we know clients will require a more pro-active approach from accountants and will look for those who can offer a full service. Strong links with banks and lenders and other quasi partners, including Independent Financial Advisers, will be crucial here.
“Real Time Information for PAYE will be implemented, commencing from April 2013, and this will eventually roll out to all businesses. This is the most significant change to take place since PAYE started. We see many businesses not having the time or resources to be able to cope with this and outsourcing to accountants.
“Larger firms continue to ‘low ball’ in their fees approach to clients as they require additional turnover to cover their increasing overheads, although some have clearly reduced staffing levels.
“There is a lot of work to be done in 2013 to convince the banks to lend and support their business customers.
“We will be emphasising the moral responsibility to support long-standing profitable businesses experiencing cashflow problems often created by larger customers or Government agencies and local authorities.”
Clay Shaw Butler has a team of team of 22 professional staff with a combined experience of more than 210 years. The team includes Welsh speakers at all levels. http://www.clayshawbutler.com

Tax events due on January 19

The following Tax Events are due on 19 January 2013:
PAYE quarterly payments are due for small employers for the pay periods 6th October 2012 to 5th January 2013
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to small employers and contractors only. As a small employer with income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions of less than £1,500 a month you are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions on a quarterly basis. Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd January 2013. Penalties may apply if payment is made late.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th January 2013
What this means for you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees' salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS. The contractors' monthly return showing details of payments made to subcontractors must also be filed by today even if a nil return. Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS. Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd January 2013. Penalties may apply if payment is made late.