Jawad Ahmad's Work | ContraWork by Jawad AhmadJawad Ahmad
UK Accounting & Tax Specialist | HMRC Compliance | CT600
Start Your UK Business Journey with Confidence 🇬🇧
Thinking of starting a business in the UK? Incorporating your company is an important first step towards building a professional presence, establishing credibility and creating opportunities for future growth.
But company formation is only the beginning. Staying compliant with UK regulations, meeting Companies House filing requirements, managing Corporation Tax obligations and maintaining accurate financial records are equally important.
How I can help you:
✅ UK Limited Company Formation
✅ Companies House Registration
✅ Corporation Tax Registration with HMRC
✅ Business Bank Account Application Support
✅ VAT Registration and Returns
✅ PAYE Registration and Payroll Setup
✅ Annual Accounts and Confirmation Statements
✅ Ongoing Bookkeeping and UK Compliance Support
Whether you're an overseas entrepreneur or planning to launch a new venture in the UK, I can guide you through the setup process and help you understand your ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Build your UK business on the right foundations. Let's turn your business idea into a properly structured and compliant venture.
📩 Get in touch to discuss your UK company formation and accounting requirements.
#UKCompanyFormation #UKBusiness #CompaniesHouse #HMRC #BusinessCompliance #UKAccounting #Entrepreneurs Are your monthly pension submissions up to date?
For UK payroll companies and umbrella employers, pension compliance is just as important as processing salaries and submitting PAYE to HMRC.
Every month, payroll teams need to ensure that employee pension contributions are calculated correctly, contribution schedules are submitted to NEST, and payments reach the pension scheme by the relevant deadlines.
What happens if you miss a deadline?
Late or missing pension contributions can lead to:
£400 fixed penalty notices from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in applicable enforcement cases.
Escalating daily penalties ranging from £50 to £10,000 if statutory notices are not complied with.
Backdated pension contributions and additional costs to correct missed payments.
Compliance issues, additional administration and potential damage to your business reputation.
Remember, submitting a contribution schedule is not enough on its own. The correct contributions must also be paid on time. For NEST, you should normally submit your schedule and payment at least five working days before the payment due date to allow processing time.
How I can help your payroll business
I can support UK payroll companies and umbrella employers with:
✅ Monthly NEST pension contribution submissions
✅ Pension contribution calculations and reconciliation
✅ Employee enrolment and contribution checks
✅ Monitoring outstanding schedules and payment deadlines
✅ Payroll and pension compliance support
My aim is to help payroll businesses maintain accurate records, meet their pension obligations and reduce the risk of avoidable compliance issues.
Need reliable support with your monthly NEST submissions? Let's connect and discuss how I can support your payroll operations.
#UKPayroll #NESTPensions #UmbrellaCompanies #PayrollCompliance #WorkplacePensions #PensionSubmissions #Bookkeeping UK VAT Returns | Accounting & Tax Compliance 🇬🇧
With over 7 years of practical experience in accounting, bookkeeping and UK payroll, I’ve supported businesses with their day-to-day accounting needs, VAT compliance and financial reporting.
Recently, I prepared and submitted a UK VAT return through Absolute accounting software, ensuring the figures were properly organised and the submission was completed through HMRC’s online service.
I understand that VAT compliance is more than just submitting figures. It requires accurate records, careful reconciliations and attention to deadlines.
How I can help your business:
VAT return preparation and submission
Sales and purchase reconciliations
VAT records review and bookkeeping
HMRC compliance and reporting support
Ongoing accounting support for sole traders and limited companies
In the UK, businesses generally need to register for VAT when their taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 over a rolling 12-month period. Staying organised from the beginning can help you avoid unnecessary stress and keep your business compliant.
My approach is simple: accurate figures, organised records and reliable accounting support.
If you’re a UK business owner looking for experienced support with VAT returns or ongoing bookkeeping, feel free to connect with me here on Contra.
#UKAccounting #VATReturns #Bookkeeping #HMRC #AccountingServices #SmallBusiness #FreelanceAccountant UK Payroll Management & HMRC Compliance Using Finity ERP
Managed end-to-end UK payroll operations using Finity ERP, supporting employee records, payroll processing, statutory deductions and HMRC compliance for a large workforce.
Key Responsibilities & Features
Payroll Processing: Gross-to-net calculations, PAYE Income Tax, National Insurance and payslip generation.
HMRC RTI Submissions: Full Payment Submission (FPS) and Employer Payment Summary (EPS) processing and reporting.
Workplace Pensions: Pension calculations, auto-enrolment administration and pension contribution management.
Employee Management: Worker onboarding, employee records, payroll data maintenance and status tracking.
Statutory Payments: Support for statutory payments, including qualifying sick pay and maternity pay.
Payroll Reconciliation: Payroll summaries, deductions, employer liabilities and payment verification.
HMRC Compliance: Payroll reporting, submission monitoring and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
Invoice & Payroll Reporting: Payroll-related invoicing, financial summaries and workforce reporting.
Supported accurate, compliant and efficient UK payroll operations through Finity ERP, helping maintain reliable payroll records, statutory reporting and payment administration.