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Our Head of Tax, Tim Cook is joined by Glaisyers Solicitors Sarah Scholfield to delve into the complex topic of IR35 in our latest episode. With legislation changes due to hit the private sector in April 2021, Tim and Sarah look at what is IR35, why hiring agents and contractors need to know what a Status Determination Statement as well as the tax implications you need to prepare for. This recording was taken from our live webinar on Thursday 18 March 2021. The full recording and slides can be watched on our website.

In April 2020, the Good Work Plan, which is the “biggest overhaul of employment law in 20years” was implemented. HR Manager, Bal Dhesi takes us through the key elements that have changed this year and what actions employers should take for their workplaces. Find out what you need to do with your employment contracts, how to calculate holiday pay for employees and other forms of workers and what to be mindful of when working with recruitment agencies.

Mark Saunders and Prashant Malde joined up with Westminster Business Council on Tuesday 13 October for our third webinar session. Mark’s honest observations look at what you should assess to make your business more resilient during the pandemic. He will cover what you should be focusing on right now and whether moving forward will be your ‘new normal or a fresh start.’ We take the opportunity to provide an update on the latest Government’s support measures and look at how these could help your business over the next few months. Prashant gives his thoughts on what business owners should be planning for before the Budget in spring 2021 and considers the alternative options that may be available.

Welcome Arik! Wilder Coe’s newest Audit Supervisor joins us for a chat. At the beginning of May, Wilder Coe had the pleasure of welcoming Arik Rubens to our firm. Not only has Arik recently become a fully qualified chartered accountant, he also started a brand new job completely online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having never stepped foot inside our London office or had the opportunity to shake hands with colleagues and management, Arik has taken the remote working in his stride and with a huge smile on his face. Finding the whole interview and on-boarding situation “surreal”, and having to schedule meetings with colleagues around his fellow accountant flatmates in the front room, Arik is certainly looking forward to getting into the office and having beer with the team. Without the usual simple pleasure of crossing paths in the kitchen and meeting over a brew, we took the opportunity to have a little Zoom catch up, say hello, and find out a little more about Arik. This podcast gives a deeper insight into why Arik’s love for detail led him to become an auditor, the best advice he’s received during his training and where his career goals are going to take him next. Find out which instrument is gathering dust, what his mates think of him and who’s joining him for dinner by listening to our latest podcast

HR Manager, Bal Dhesi is back again with more great advice and guidance to help employers support and manage their furloughed staff back to the workplace. Having previously advised us on the best ways to work from home, this time we learn why it’s important to keep accurate recording whilst utilising the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, how to communicate with both furloughed and non-furlough team members as well as what challenges to watch out for. You can also learn what the government’s actions are for ‘flexible furlough’ as well as why it’s important to focus on the health of your employees and your business. This content has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this content without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this content and, to the extent permitted by law, Wilder Coe LTD, or its Members, Partners, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this content or for any decision based on it. Please contact Wilder Coe for further information and bespoke professional advice, tailored to your circumstances, on any matters of specific interest to you.

We were delighted to be invited back for a subsequent webinar with the Westminster Business Council on May 20th. It was an excellent opportunity to deliver an update on the different schemes and options available to businesses since our first webinar together, back in April. Chris gave a quick round-up on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and our experiences of the portal so far, as well as comparing the Bounce Back Loan scheme and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Prashant gave members an insightful view of further funding options available for businesses, such as the Future Fund, Innovate UK grants and the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. Both Chris and Prashant answered some questions live during the webinar, but if you have any questions that weren’t covered in the session then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Did you know that Wilder Coe are avid radio listeners? We have recently joined forces with North Herts Community radio station and are the now proud sponsors of their Tuesday Breakfast Show. The reason we work with North Herts radio is due to their passion for building a station that reflects what the local community want to hear and engage with. Wilder Coe related to this, as at the heart of our firm, is the relationships we have with our clients and delivering a service that meets their personal and business needs. Covering Hitchin, Stevenage and surrounding towns as well as having listeners globally, North Herts radio has created a valuable resource for the local community. As our Accounting Support team regularly tune in from our Stevenage office, we wanted to find a way to get more involved and support their growing station. We were delighted to be invited to chat during their breakfast show on Tuesday 5th May. Robert Bradman, Partner and Head of Accounting Support, joined Bee Phillips live on air to discuss his love for tennis, spending time with his family during the UK lockdown and how our team supports growing local businesses. We will be joining the Breakfast Show regularly for a chat, so don’t forget to tune in on Tuesdays mornings between 7 -10am to listen to their show

Whilst the majority of us are all now adjusting to working from home, each day still brings new challenges. Bal Dhesi, HR Manager at Wilder Coe, is no stranger to this and with 4+ weeks of lockdown with her family, she’s compiled some of her top tips for maintaining calm and ensuring you can preserve that work/life balance. Do you have any tips that you think help you work better remotely each day? Take a listen to Bal’s advice and let us know your thoughts.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Wilder Coe podcast. In this episode, we focus on the Business REscue measures put in place by the Government to help with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, answering some of the key queries we've received, and giving an overview of all of the support available. For more information, visit our COVID Hub on our website. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you receive all of our latest updates! www.wildercoe.co.uk

Keeping on top of bookkeeping can pose a huge challenge for businesses, which is why we’re exploring the benefits of outsourcing your bookkeeping in our latest podcast. We are joined by Robert Bradman, Director at Wilder Coe, and Faye Thompson, Manager at Wilder Coe, to discuss bookkeeping, what it means for your business and why outsourcing may be the best option for you. Subscribe to the Wilder Coe podcast to receive all of our latest updates! www.wildercoe.co.uk

Welcome to the latest episode of the Wilder Coe podcast! In this episode we are joined by Chris Abbott, an Audit Manager at Wilder Coe, to discuss our Young Professionals Network (YPN) platform. We gain an insight into the YPN, life at Wilder Coe, and Chris's journey at Wilder Coe. Subscribe to the Wilder Coe podcast to receive all of our latest updates! www.wildercoe.co.uk

Keeping on top of Payroll poses a huge challenge for businesses of all shapes and sizes – which is why it is wise to seek specialist advice to ensure everything is running smoothly. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of payroll and what it means for your business. Subscribe to the Wilder Coe podcast to receive all of our latest updates!