Jems shortlisted for a 2026 LUCA Award

Jems shortlisted for a 2026 LUCA Award

Jems Shortlisted for Large Practice of the Year at the 2026 LUCA Awards We are delighted to share that Jems Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services has been shortlisted for Large Practice of the Year at the 2026 ICB LUCA Awards. Building on our 2025 LUCA Awards success...
Common VAT Return Mistakes

Common VAT Return Mistakes

10 Most Common VAT Return Mistakes VAT returns can feel straightforward when your records are up to date. You add up the VAT charged on sales, deduct the VAT you can reclaim and report the result to HMRC. However, the rules behind those figures are not always simple....
Celebrating Em Manchee, AAT Bookkeeper of the Year 2025

Celebrating Em Manchee, AAT Bookkeeper of the Year 2025

Celebrating Em Manchee, AAT Bookkeeper of the Year 2025 2025 was a year to remember for Jems Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services, and one achievement we are particularly proud to celebrate is Reem Manchee, known professionally as Em, being named AAT Bookkeeper of...
Celebrating Our Success at the 2025 ICB LUCA Awards

Celebrating Our Success at the 2025 ICB LUCA Awards

Celebrating Our Success at the 2025 ICB LUCA Awards Having recently completed our application for the 2026 ICB LUCA Awards, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on a very special achievement for everyone at Jems Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services. At the 2025...
Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What’s the Difference?

Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting? Bookkeeping and accounting are closely linked, but they are not the same. Both help businesses manage their money. However, they focus on different tasks. Bookkeeping records the money coming into and...
How Does PAYE Work

How Does PAYE Work

What Is PAYE and How Does It Work? PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is the system HM Revenue and Customs uses to collect Income Tax and National Insurance from employees. Employers manage PAYE through their payroll. Before paying an employee, the business works out...
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