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WDS Collects Top 10 Apprenticeship Employer Certificate in Westminster
Director Richard Hall travelled to Westminster to collect our Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2026 certificate. It marks our third consecutive year on the list and our best result yet in 10th place.
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Payroll Made Simple: Holiday Pay, Temporary Staff and the New SSP Rules
It’s National Payroll Week — the perfect time to clear up two things employers keep getting wrong: temporary staff holiday pay, and the new SSP rules that came into force this year.
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Making MTD Work For You: Building Routines That Last
MTD for Income Tax is live — and the businesses that find it straightforward are the ones that treat it as a routine, not a deadline. Cloud Accountant Hannah Hall shares the habits that make all the difference.
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Sophie Hoggard Promoted to Audit Assistant Manager
We’re delighted to announce that Sophie Hoggard has been promoted to Audit Assistant Manager, working alongside Richard Hall and Tim Bennet to help lead the firm’s audit function. Sophie has […]
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We’re 10th in the UK Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers
We’re delighted to share that Walter Dawson & Son has placed 10th in this year’s Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings — our best result yet, and our third year […]
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Celebrating a Finalist: Mujahid Khan at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Mujahid Khan, apprentice accountant at our Bradford office, became the first WDS apprentice to be nominated for a regional award when he was named a finalist at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. We sat down with Muj to hear about his journey — and what the apprenticeship route has given him that a classroom never could.
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MTD for Income Tax: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
From April 2026, sole traders and small business owners with gross income over £50,000 must move to quarterly digital reporting under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. This guide explains what changes, what deadlines apply, and the five steps to get your business MTD-ready before April.
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Payroll & HR Changes 2026
From April 2026, employers face the most significant overhaul to Statutory Sick Pay since 1985, alongside new National Minimum Wage rates and updated statutory pay across the board. Walter Dawson & Son’s payroll team breaks down exactly what’s changing, who’s affected, and what you need to do before 6 April to stay compliant.
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End of Tax Year To Do List
With 5 April 2026 fast approaching, now is the time to review your finances. From ISAs and pensions to capital gains and gifting, our checklist highlights the key allowances you should be making the most of before the tax year closes.
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A Quiet Step Forward: Celebrating Kieran Holmes
At WDS, the Quarterly Recognition Award exists for one simple reason — to make sure the people who quietly make everything work don’t go unnoticed. This quarter, that person is […]
