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    Shapes top things to look at before 5th of April deadline Business InsightsShapes News
    26 March 2026

    Shapes top things to look at before 5th of April deadline

    The tax year closes on 5 April 2026, so we've pulled together the things that…
    Rachel Fellows
    AI is making your brand sound like everyone else’s (but you’re not alone) Business InsightsShapes News
    18 March 2026

    AI is making your brand sound like everyone else’s (but you’re not alone)

    You’re reading a competitor’s latest blog post and it’s sounding very familiar.Same structure. Same cadence.…
    Rachel Fellows
    What’s the most tax-efficient salary for a director in 2026/27? Business InsightsShapes News
    12 March 2026

    What’s the most tax-efficient salary for a director in 2026/27?

    If you run a limited company, one of the most common questions accountants get asked…
    Rachel Fellows
    How Shapes is Preparing for MTD: Bringing Freedom, Relief & Delight Business InsightsShapes News
    23 February 2026

    How Shapes is Preparing for MTD: Bringing Freedom, Relief & Delight

    With MTD for Income Tax launching in April 2026, here's how we're approaching the transition…
    Rachel Fellows
    Making Tax Digital: Why We’re Embracing the Change Business InsightsShapes News
    11 February 2026

    Making Tax Digital: Why We’re Embracing the Change

    Let's be honest about MTD for a second. It's sparked plenty of debate, and not…
    Rachel Fellows
    Celebrating the end of 2025 in style! Shapes News
    22 December 2025

    Celebrating the end of 2025 in style!

    The annual Shapes Christmas event was back for the 3rd year... and we loved it!…
    Shapes Team
    Companies House ID verification: what you need to know Business InsightsShapes News
    26 November 2025

    Companies House ID verification: what you need to know

    If you're a company director, you've probably heard murmurs about new identity verification rules from…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes partner with Canterbury Eagles footballkent faShapes News
    9 October 2025

    Shapes partner with Canterbury Eagles

    Announcing our official kit sponsorship of Canterbury Eagles U15s! Here We Go!! We are delighted…
    Shapes Team
    Pros and cons of football club structures – A quick reference guide footballkent falondon fa
    3 October 2025

    Pros and cons of football club structures – A quick reference guide

    Unregistered clubs (unincorporated associations) Pros: Free and quick to set up with no registration required…
    Shapes Team
    Creating a Budget for Your Grassroots Football Club – A Simple Guide footballkent falondon fa
    9 September 2025

    Creating a Budget for Your Grassroots Football Club – A Simple Guide

    Running a grassroots football club without a budget is like playing a match without knowing…
    Shapes Team
    Start your season right: 4 Finance basics every club needs footballkent falondon fa
    7 August 2025

    Start your season right: 4 Finance basics every club needs

    Let it begin! Pre-season training isn't just for players. Getting your club's finances match-fit before…
    Jim Leeves
    Shapes News
    1 August 2025

    Xero Silver to Gold status unlocked!

    We made it to Gold! We've just made it to Xero Gold status just at…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes becomes official brand & marketing partner to Kent FA footballkent faShapes News
    17 July 2025

    Shapes becomes official brand & marketing partner to Kent FA

    Announcing an extention to our partnership with the Kent FA! Here We Go!! We are…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes shortlisted for Xero small accounting firm of the year Shapes News
    25 June 2025

    Shapes shortlisted for Xero small accounting firm of the year

    We've been shortlisted as a finalist in the highly respected Xero Awards!
    Shapes Team
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    Shapes becomes official accounting partner to London FA footballlondon faShapes News
    19 June 2025

    Shapes becomes official accounting partner to London FA

    Announcing a new partnership with the London FA We are delighted to announce that Shapes…
    Shapes Team
    April 5th is closing in Shapes News
    17 March 2025

    April 5th is closing in

    Maximise Your Tax Benefits Before April 5th With April 5th just around the corner, it's…
    Katy Priestley
    Shapes News
    3 February 2025

    Welcome to Shapes Team, Helen!

    We've signed another team member! Helen joins us as a full time accountant alongside Jim…
    Shapes Team
    2024… what a ride! Shapes News
    18 December 2024

    2024… what a ride!

    2024 wrapup! Well, that’s been a blast! At the start of 2024 who would have…
    Shapes Team
    My experience so far at Shapes Shapes News
    17 December 2024

    My experience so far at Shapes

    Since April, I have been interning at shapes as a trainee accountant as a part…
    Oscar Gavin
    Accounting Best Practice videos for Kent FA Shapes News
    9 December 2024

    Accounting Best Practice videos for Kent FA

    Accounting best practice video series produced for the Kent FA Since kicking of our partnership…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes become an ICAEW authorised training employer Shapes News
    5 December 2024

    Shapes become an ICAEW authorised training employer

    Shapes become an ICAEW authorised training employer As a chartered accountant, Jim has to be…
    Shapes Team
    6 Steps to getting your invoices paid faster Xero Tips
    4 November 2024

    6 Steps to getting your invoices paid faster

    Adding payment services to your sales invoices in Xero allows customers to pay online easily…
    Shapes Team
    Bank of England’s first interest rate cut for ages! Business InsightsShapes News
    4 November 2024

    Bank of England’s first interest rate cut for ages!

    Interest Rates: Bank of England Makes Historic Cut to 4.75% The Bank of England has…
    Katy Priestley
    Shapes team up with Payroll Sorted Shapes News
    5 July 2024

    Shapes team up with Payroll Sorted

    Shapes teams up with Payroll Sorted for better payroll provision Exciting news from Shapes HQ…
    Shapes Team
    How to Set Up Custom Invoices in Xero Xero Tips
    12 June 2024

    How to Set Up Custom Invoices in Xero

    Using custom sales invoice templates in Xero lets businesses create personalised invoices with their logo,…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes News
    29 May 2024

    Welcome Candida to Shapes Team!

    We've signed another team member! Hot on the heels of Katy joining Shapes at the…
    Shapes Team
    How to Set Up Automated Reminders in Xero Xero Tips
    5 May 2024

    How to Set Up Automated Reminders in Xero

    Automated reminders for sales invoices in Xero help ensure timely payments by notifying customers about…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes News
    3 May 2024

    Welcome Katy to Shapes Team!

    When we started Shapes, we knew we wanted to build a team. How quickly and…
    Shapes Team
    The experience I gained as a marketing intern over six months Shapes News
    29 April 2024

    The experience I gained as a marketing intern over six months

    Over the past six months I've embarked on an enriching journey into the world of…
    george
    Finalists in the UK Startup Awards 2024! Shapes News
    2 April 2024

    Finalists in the UK Startup Awards 2024!

    We're delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the UK Startup Awards in…
    Shapes Team
    10 Ways Digital Accounting Can Help Your Business Grow Business InsightsXero Tips
    16 March 2024

    10 Ways Digital Accounting Can Help Your Business Grow

    Digital accounting can help your business grow in a number of ways. Here's our top…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes becomes exclusive accounting partner to Kent FA Business InsightsShapes News
    11 March 2024

    Shapes becomes exclusive accounting partner to Kent FA

    We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Kent FA. Starting immediately, Shapes…
    Shapes Team
    How to get rid of petty cash once and for all! Business InsightsXero Tips
    19 November 2023

    How to get rid of petty cash once and for all!

    What level are you on? Level 0 = "hey team, who has the petty cash…
    Shapes Team 0
    Requirements for Company Directors with Companies House Business InsightsTax Advice
    25 October 2023

    Requirements for Company Directors with Companies House

    Being a company director brings with it certain responsibilities and obligations that you have to…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes News
    19 October 2023

    Xero Bronze to Silver in just 5 months!

    We started Shapes on 19th May 2023 and began to take on clients almost immediately…
    Shapes Team
    Why cloud accounting makes you a better business Business InsightsXero Tips
    3 October 2023

    Why cloud accounting makes you a better business

    Why cloud accounting makes you a better business Here's the spoiler... It reduces stress !…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes News
    31 August 2023

    New Season, New Kit (sponsored by Shapes!)

    You might know by now, but within the first couple of months of starting Shapes…
    Shapes Team
    Our first 100 days in numbers! Shapes News
    19 August 2023

    Our first 100 days in numbers!

    Days & counting! We did it! We made it to 100 days as a new…
    Shapes Team
    Shapes sponsors Herne Bay FC Women Shapes News
    1 August 2023

    Shapes sponsors Herne Bay FC Women

    We are delighted to share that we have sponsored Herne Bay FC women's first team…
    Shapes Team

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