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Since 1995 Sutton McGrath Hartley have been an Accountancy firm based in Sheffield and Chesterfield. In 2018 the firm began an exciting growth period, first acquiring BullockWoodburn followed by Haywood & Co, Andertons Liversidge, Jolliffe Cork, Malcolm J Harris, BCL Accountants, D’Arcy Howard & Co, Howard Matthews, Sheards and Reed Smith. Now, with over 150 staff across 10 offices and additional services being offered within the group, it has become clear that for the clients of each office to benefit, everything should be tied together with a new SMH branding. In 2022, the SMH Group was born, with all the individual offices having their original names prefixed with ‘SMH’. The change allows us to give each office access to the wider group’s services, whilst keeping the local knowledge and expertise in each area. The rebrand was the vision of James Hartley in a bid to make sure there is a clear path and structure for existing and new group entities. The mission of the newly formed SMH Group is to ‘ensure no financial stone is left unturned’ to enable clients to access all their financial requirements within one group of companies. Source

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How to change your accountant: A straightforward guide with SMH Group

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
Whether you are a private individual or managing a business, having a positive and trusting relationship with an accountant or financial advisor is crucial in making the most of their services. If you have been noticing signs that it might be time to change accountants, the good news is that switching accountants is often much simpler than people expect. With the right support, the process can be smooth, professional and stress-free.
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Vacancy – Financial Planning Assistant

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
About us The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.
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Vacancy – Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
About us The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.
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Vacancy – Semi Senior Accountant – Buxton

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
About Us The SMH Group a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across 12 offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Wakefield, Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and Buxton. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.
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2026/27 Tax Planning Tips

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
Making the most of your available tax allowances and reliefs has always been an important part of effective tax planning. In recent years, this has become even more valuable, with the personal allowance and tax band thresholds remaining frozen. With the freeze now extended from 2022/23 through to 2030/31, more people may find themselves paying higher levels of tax over time as incomes rise with inflation.
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What to know about VAT return deadlines and penalties

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
HMRC has reminded taxpayers that VAT return deadlines are not extended when they fall on a weekend or bank holiday. Due date reminder The due date for submitting quarterly VAT returns is one month plus seven days after the end of the quarter. So, for the quarter ending 30 June, that’s 7 August: It is the same deadline for paying HMRC, although you need to allow time for a payment to clear HMRC’s account.
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Understanding repayment rules for the winter fuel payment

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
Pensioners who have not opted out will have received the winter fuel payment for 2025/26, but HMRC can recover it if their income exceeds £35,000. Guidance on how repayments are handled has recently been updated. The threshold The winter fuel payment (the pension age winter heating payment in Scotland) has to be paid back if a pensioner’s income is more than £35,000. The payment is retained in full if income is £35,000 or less.
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Understanding the new mileage rates for business travel and tax relief

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
The Chancellor has confirmed a 10p per mile increase to tax-free mileage rates for employees using their own cars for business travel, with the change backdated to 6 April 2026. Mileage rates The 10p per mile increase only applies to the first 10,000 business miles driven each tax year.
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Pension inheritance tax changes and how to spot scams

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
If you’re concerned or unsure about the upcoming inheritance tax changes for pensions, it’s important to be aware that scammers may try to target your savings. Changes to pensions From 6 April 2027, inherited pension funds will be subject to IHT unless inherited by a spouse or civil partner. Not surprisingly, scammers are using the change as an opportunity to target your pension savings. The scam works by offering a ‘safe haven’ overseas for your pension savings.
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Could the State pension be replaced with a more flexible income scheme?

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By Brendan Hall
| SMH Group
Could the State pension be replaced with a more flexible income scheme? A new report thinks it would be possible. There are now 12.6 million people over State pension age (SPA), meaning that government expenditure on the State pension is about 5% of gross domestic product (GDP), second only in cost to the health service.
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