New quarterly tax returns

The government have announced that they would like to introduce new quarterly tax returns for individuals and businesses. The idea is to scrap the annual returns that are currently in place and split them down in to quarterly returns. The government have stated that they wish to make tax returns completely digital by 2020 and allow businesses and individuals to see more recent up to date figures.

This recent announcement has come as a bit of a surprise to many and has not been widely welcomed. Businesses are annoyed assuming that they will have to pay more accountancy fees due to returns needed on a more regular basis and many sole traders are worried about finding the time to fit in another 2 returns during the tax year.

The government have stated that they will be introducing new software that will automatically upload to HMRC to eliminate parts of the tax return process and there will be free versions of this software available to those that wish to use it.

 

4 Tips on how to Get your Desired Jobs in Education

If you are looking for a job in the education sector in the United Kingdom, it is good to know that there are certain things you must do in order to increase your chances of landing the job. There are many people who are highly qualified, who you have to compete with when applying for jobs in education. This means that you have to ensure that your application is unique, so that you can have a competitive advantage over other applicants. To ensure that you get your desired job, here are a few tips that will help you.

Apply the right job

There are many jobs in the education sector that require different qualifications and experience. It is therefore, important to make sure that you apply for the right job. For instance, if you have qualifications in teaching, then you should apply for teaching jobs. On the other hand, if you have qualifications in administration in this sector, then you need to apply for jobs related to administration in the education industry.  Continue reading “4 Tips on how to Get your Desired Jobs in Education”

CV writing errors to avoid

A CV is basically an outline of your employment, experience and qualification history. It is meant to give the employer an overview of what you are capable of and what skills you have that are suitable to the job that they are offering.

When writing a CV there are some common errors that candidates make that can be the difference between being invited to an interview and not. Below are a few examples:

  • Incorrect contact details – this may sound simple but it happens very often. Putting the wrong number or email address on cannot only mean the employer cannot get in touch with you but can make you look very unprofessional
  • Making your CV too long – No one has the time to read pages and pages of a CV. Keep it concise, relevant and to the point.
  • Using different fonts and font sizes throughout your CV – This will make it look messy and inconsistent and can be enough to put some employers off instantly.

 

Tax return deadline looming

If you are self-employed then you will have to ensure that you file you tax return by the 31st January 2016 for the tax year April 2014- April 2015. You may have already done so, which is great, but if not this deadline must be adhered to in order to not receive a fine. This process is only available to people wishing to submit their tax return online. If you want to do a paper return then the deadline for this has already past.

Tax returns can be complicated and you may need to speak to an accountant to check that you are doing everything correctly. You may just want them to have a look over it all for you and check you have not missed anything or you may wish to hand them all your invoices and receipts and then ask for them to work out exactly what you need to pay. This method will of course cost more.

How to conduct an interview

If you are responsible for carrying out interviews within a company then you may need tips and advice about how to conduct it. If it is your first time in interviewing potential employees then you need to ensure you are well prepared to make sure you get the most information out of the short time you have to interview a candidate.

Making a list of questions to ask all candidates is vital and will allow you some way to compare one against another. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the interviewees CV prior to them arriving so you can highlight any particular part of it you want to find out more about. This may be a gap in employment, responsibilities of a previous job role or discussing their personal circumstances such as hours they are available to work or travelling distance.

Remember that you may feel nervous but the candidate is probably more nervous, if you are prepared it will make the whole process easier for everyone.

 

 

Importance of a reference when applying for jobs

A job reference is basically a letter or verbal confirmation that you attended a place of work for a certain period. The reference may also include information on your skills and the work you did for the previous company. The idea of a reference is to give the prospective employer an idea of what kind of worker you are.

Many people worry about giving out details for their current employer as a reference until they have handed their notice in, but most job applications will ask for this. If you explain to the prospective employer, they will usually understand and not contact any references until after they have offered you the job. This offer is usually a condition one meaning that they can revoke the job offer should the references not be suitable.

An employer is under no legal obligation to give you a reference but most will. They can detail information such as disciplinary details etc, but all the information they give has to be 100% accurate.

 

Becoming your own boss

If you are at a point in your career when you think you may want to start up your own company or business, then there are a number of points to consider to see if it is suitable to you.

  • Motivation and focus – To run your own business you need to be able to motivate yourself to put the required time in to make it a success. You will be to be constantly focusing on your goals and monitoring if you are achieving them.
  • Time management and organisation – This is often the one area that causes self-employed people to fail. To be your own boss. You will have to be able to manage your time effectively and organise your diary and accounts accurately to ensure that you can keep on top of the work load.
  • Depending on the type of business you are going to be setting up, you may need a certain amount of capital to do so. This may be obtained through a loan or a grant, but should be considered prior to plunging in to the self-employed world.

 

 

 

 

Vital Information About TES Jobs to Pave Your Education Career Path

People look for the best job opportunity available. Not only do they look for a job that pays better, but also something that comes with career advancement opportunities. Among the jobs that offer both these features are TES jobs, which are widely available worldwide. If you’re after this job opportunity, you need to know the following information first.

What are These Jobs?

TES jobs refer to teaching jobs, which are among the most stable job types available. There are a steadily growing number of students in different parts of the world. This resulted to increasing number of educational facilities offering education for students, requiring people to do the job. Even if schools are not newly constructed, they continuously hire educators who will meet local educational demands posted by current population. Therefore, being a qualified educator is a great move in terms of job demands.

What Types of These Jobs are Available?

There are many types of these jobs available today. The main ones available are nursery, primary, middle, secondary and higher education teaching jobs. These are the main types of educational levels everyone would need to accomplish. As the main educational levels, they would require the most number of teachers available.
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GCSE results looming, time to start applying for jobs

If you have decided to go in to full time employment when you have completed your GCSE’s, the next few weeks may help you chose your path in to the recruitment process.

Many employers ask for a certain level of GCSE grades if you wish to apply for a position they have advertised. This is often grades A – C GCSE in Maths and English. This is because for most jobs you need this level of understanding of the subjects to allow you to be able to fulfil the job role advertised.

When looking for a job, there are a number of ways in which you can start your search. The Job Centre still offers a wide range of vacancies along with local newspapers but recruitment agencies and online jobs boards often have a larger amount in varied industries.

Finding a job is often a numbers game where you need to apply for many to get asked to a number of interviews. If then then make it through this process, you are well on the way to landing the job you wanted.

How can a recruitment agency help

A recruitment agency is a great way to discover potential job positions that you may not be advertised elsewhere. Most recruitment agencies have a large number of job positions available and some companies chose to only advertise their vacancy with a particular agency

Many agencies do not charge you to register with them but may take a percentage of your salary as soon as they find you work. Other agencies charge the employer (this is often for long term positions).

A recruitment agency can not only help you find a job but many also offer help with CV and cover letter writing, interview techniques and will even stay in touch with you through the initial start of your employment should you have any concerns or queries that you wish to discuss with them.

You can often register with a number of recruitment agencies at any time to give you a wider scope of jobs to apply for.