NECC recently judged UNW to be Employer of the Year
The company was judged to be the winner for providing exceptional support to its learners and giving the opportunity for the learners to experience each internal department in the company so that their key strengths could be identified.
The citation from NECC read: “This company has demonstrated an outstanding contribution and support to learner development and apprenticeships. They previously only used graduate training schemes and after speaking with NECC decided to try an alternative route through apprenticeship training to develop their next generation of accountants. Originally, the company was looking to recruit one apprentice in order to try the new approach, however, after discussions with NECC they decided to give four learners the opportunity to start a very positive career with the company."
"NECC worked closely with the company to source suitable learners. The company was keen to provide exceptional support to the learners and implemented plans in order to make the most of the programme, including giving each learner the opportunity to experience each internal department in the company so that key strengths could be identified in the learners and the learners could feedback on which areas they enjoyed working in most."
"The four learners are currently completing their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 2 qualifications and are expected to progress to their level 3 and level 4 and possibly their Chartered Accountancy qualification after that."
"The company prides itself on progression, development and team working. They say that they “strive to offer a quality workplace that treats people fairly and supports the best possible learning and development process to allow the firm and staff to grow”."
"They continually exhibit excellent equality and diversity values and felt that utilising work based learning through NECC for their AAT qualifications could improve their workforce by making it more diverse and would also support business succession planning."
"The training is already proving to be a success for the company. As a result, they have decided to build on this programme further and offer apprenticeship training to existing staff through NECC’s IT user apprenticeships in the coming months."
Steve Lant, partner at UNW, said “When we originally enquired about the NECC apprenticeship programme we were thinking about taking on one apprentice. However as we found out more about the programme, thought about how we could use apprentices in our business and saw the quality of the applications we changed our plans and recruited four.”
He also said “We are delighted with the progress made by our four apprentices over the last year. They all passed their exams and performed well on the external training but they have also demonstrated great attitude and enthusiasm to work in the office. They already make a positive contribution to the firm’s work and I am sure that contribution will increase as they gain more experience.”
Other 2011 news
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A modelling career at UNW
Michael Tagg joins UNW team to build financial modelling capability.
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Practices with NHS contracts highly prized in the sales market
NASDAL goodwill survey for quarter ended 31 October 2011 released
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Is the taxman causing you pain?
HMRC are currently pursuing a number of investigations where they have information suggesting that UK taxpayers have been less than forthcoming in declaring all of their income and capital gains on their tax returns.
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2011 Autumn Statement
The Government spending plans and macroeconomic issues received most publicity following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 29 November 2011. However, the associated press releases also included a significant amount of detail on various tax issues
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The FSA’s Retail Distribution Review
Potential VAT consequences for IFAs?
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Intrastat Declarations – important changes!
Important changes to Intrastat Declarations expected from 1 April 2012
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HMRC to withdraw 3 Extra Statutory Concessions relating to caravan sites
On 13 December 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its intention to withdraw three Extra Statutory Concessions relating to caravan sites
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Filing late gets more expensive
New penalty rules for Income Tax Self Assessment returns filed late came into force from the beginning of November.
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Everyone needs a Loveday
UNW announce the appointment of Phil Loveday as Forensic Manager
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HMRC advice on use of labour providers
HMRC advise on the risk of tax fraud when using hired labour.
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HMRC’s Corporation Tax Online now updated to accept iXBRL returns
Corporation Tax Online now able to accept iXBRL returns for accounting periods ending after 31.3.2011
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Everyone's a winner with pension salary exchange schemes
New Government-approved pension salary exchange schemes can prove to be more profitable for businesses and for staff ahead of the auto-enrolment legislation to be enacted next October, advises accountancy firm UNW.
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Reminder of NICs Holiday
Following a low uptake of the scheme, HMRC have issued a reminder of the Regional Employer NICs Holiday.
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Update in relation to self employed dentists NHS pension scheme arrangements
Revised Guidance Notes have been issued, and a Statutory Instrument is to be put before Parliament on 7th November 2011.
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NECC recently judged UNW to be Employer of the Year
Having previously only used graduate training schemes, UNW LLP last year turned to apprenticeships to develop its future workforce and today is successfully employing and developing four young apprentices.
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The latest UNW Dental Business Unit Bulletin is available to download.
The Bulletin features the latest goodwill survey with some advice on improving practice goodwill, plus an update on Alan Suggett’s campaign on the NHS associate pension problem.
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Softening in goodwill values
The sale value of the average dental practice has fallen in the NASDAL goodwill survey for the quarter ending July 31st 2011.
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The NHS associate pension problem: JOIN THE CAMPAIGN
Imagine if you were told that an elderly person left a parcel containing several thousand pounds on the bus when he or she got off . . . .
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UNW Partner’s expertise acknowledged by The Guardian
New UNW partner, Julie Gilhespie, has been invited to be one of the expert panellists to answer questions from the public during a regular live discussion hosted by The Guardian newspaper.
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Accountants calculate double money for charities
Charitable accountants at unw are in training to embark on their most ambitious mission yet, to raise over £10,000 for North East children.
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Headhunted to become partner at unw
A top advisor involved in some of the UK’s most ambitious public sector transactions has been headhunted by unw.
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Dental practice goodwill on the up in last quarter
The average goodwill value of a dental practice has increased by roughly 10 per cent in the first few months of 2011 according to the recent NASDA goodwill survey for the quarter ending April 30th.
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Tharsus invests over £1m in re-engineering its future
THARSUS engineering and manufacturing has invested over £1m into a new 31,000 sq. ft. site in order to continue its rapid expansion plans.
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unw puts international rally expert on the right track
Double British Rally Champion driver Guy Wilks is getting into the driving seat of the North East’s largest outdoor karting circuit, Karting North East, after acquiring the business which runs it, Manor House Leisure Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
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Possible challenge to VAT treatment of agency workers
A recent VAT Tribunal decision has just been delivered which could have an impact on the change in VAT treatment applied by HMRC
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Budget Summary 2011
A summary of the key points from Chancellor George Osborne's Budget of 23 March 2011 is available for you to download here. (407Kb PDF)
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unw Provides expert advice for international acquisition
A specialist Newcastle engineering business has been bought by a large US manufacturing company looking to break into new markets thanks to expert advice from unw.
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Dental profits reduced or static in 09/10
The net profits of dentists in the financial year 09/10 were either reduced or static compared to the previous year according to the annual statistics released by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA).
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unw Fashion capital for clothing specialists
A team of outdoor clothing and retail specialists have joined forces to acquire the renowned country inspired fashion brand, John Partridge.
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Tax should be made simpler
In an interview with Insider North East Business, Simon Richards, tax partner, says the government needs to consult better with local business leaders and simplify procedures
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Company car schemes
Beware - potential 61% NIC increases from April 2012
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unw moulds right advice for Omega Plastics
A plastics firm - which has quadrupled staff numbers since being rescued from administration four years ago - is poised to create more jobs as part of a £300,000 investment.
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Construction Industry Scheme
Following a number of high profile tax cases relating to excessive penalties charged on Contractors for the late filing of monthly returns, HMRC has now issued proposed changes to the Construction Industry Scheme penalty regime
