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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

Shapes 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

Business Insights Tax Advice

28 May 2025

June 2025 tax deadlines

June tax deadlines With summer in full swing and mid-year tax planning opportunities still available,…

Shapes Team

Business Insights Tax Advice

1 May 2025

May 2025 tax deadlines

May tax deadlines With the 24/25 tax year coming to an end and the new…

Shapes Team

Business Insights Tax Advice

10 April 2025

April 2025 tax deadlines

April tax deadlines With the 24/25 tax year coming to an end and the new…

Shapes Team

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

Business Insights Tax Advice

3 March 2025

March 2025 tax deadlines

March tax deadlines With February come and gone, March brings on the next set of…

Shapes Team

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

Business Insights Tax Advice

1 February 2025

February 2025 tax deadlines

February tax deadlines Now that January (and tax return season) has come to an end,…

Shapes Team

Business Insights Tax Advice

7 January 2025

January 2025 tax deadlines – there’s quite a few!

January tax deadlines Now we're all back into the world of work we need to…

Shapes Team

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

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

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 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

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

Business Insights Shapes 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 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

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

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

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

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

Business Insights Xero 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

Business Insights Shapes 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

Business Insights Xero 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…

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Business Insights Tax 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

Business Insights Xero 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

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 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

News & insights

Shapes shortlisted for Xero small accounting firm of the year

Shapes becomes official accounting partner to London FA

June 2025 tax deadlines

May 2025 tax deadlines

April 2025 tax deadlines

April 5th is closing in

March 2025 tax deadlines

Welcome to Shapes Team, Helen!

February 2025 tax deadlines

January 2025 tax deadlines – there’s quite a few!

2024… what a ride!

My experience so far at Shapes

Accounting Best Practice videos for Kent FA

Shapes become an ICAEW authorised training employer

6 Steps to getting your invoices paid faster

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

Shapes team up with Payroll Sorted

How to Set Up Custom Invoices in Xero

Welcome Candida to Shapes Team!

How to Set Up Automated Reminders in Xero

Welcome Katy to Shapes Team!

The experience I gained as a marketing intern over six months

Finalists in the UK Startup Awards 2024!

10 Ways Digital Accounting Can Help Your Business Grow

Shapes becomes exclusive accounting partner to Kent FA

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

Requirements for Company Directors with Companies House

Xero Bronze to Silver in just 5 months!

Why cloud accounting makes you a better business

New Season, New Kit (sponsored by Shapes!)

Our first 100 days in numbers!

Shapes sponsors Herne Bay FC Women

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