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Senior Promotions at Johnston Carmichael

Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with five senior promotions across the business. Four people join the firm’s partnership group, and one is promoted to director level. The senior promotions are among 93 announced across the firm this month as Johnston Carmichael continues to grow its services across the UK.   

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HMRC interest rates for late and early payments have changed

HMRC interest rates for late and early payments are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate.  

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Companies House to require all accounts to be filed digitally using software from April 2027

From 1 April 2027, Limited Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) will need to file their accounts with Companies House using digital software. Web and paper filing options for accounts will no longer be available from this date – but will remain open for other statutory filings such as confirmation statements and director updates. 

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Changes to small company filing options from April 2027

From 1 April 2027, small companies and micro-entities will need to file profit and loss account statements with Companies House. Companies will no longer be able to prepare and file ‘abridged’ accounts.   

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Johnston Carmichael strengthens London office with senior leadership promotions

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, part of the Moore Global network, has reinforced its presence in London with two senior promotions, showcasing the firm’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the UK’s financial capital.  

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Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires

Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax appointments.  

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Meet the team: Get to know Lynne Walker

Lynne Walker is CEO at Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael which has offices across Scotland and the North of England.  Find out about her career journey to date and her ambitions for the future.   

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How do we help people have more good days?

Burnout is a well-recognised challenge in accountancy, with almost four fifths of accountants saying there is a problem in the profession. As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12-18, 2025), it’s time for the industry’s leaders to reflect – and act.  

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New Inheritance Tax Rules Could Hit Business Owners Hard

While there’s been a lot in the news about the effect of the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget on farmers, the impact on business owners has been less well publicised.  If you own an interest in a business worth more than £1 million then your exposure to Inheritance Tax (IHT) could increase from April next year.

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Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind delayed until April 2027

HMRC has announced that the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will now come into effect from April 2027. Previously, the change to require employers to report and pay the Income Tax and Class 1A national Insurance Contributions (NICs) on Benefits in Kind via payroll software rather than being submitted via annual P11D forms had been due to come into force from April 2026.   

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Johnston Carmichael appoints new Head of Financial Services

Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed a new Head of its Financial Services sector team. 

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Moore East Midlands announces two key promotions

Moore UK member firm Moore East Midlands is delighted to announce the promotion of two outstanding team members.