Scott Brown
Director: SME and Accounting
Scott majored in Accounting and Business Administration at Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and working for five years within business services and taxation, he headed to London and joined 1st Contact.
In 2010, following the merger with a number of smaller accountancy practices to form Sable International's accounting team, he became Managing Director of Accounting, heading a team of accountants and assistants specialising in SMEs and contractors.
Scott is also interested in travel, music, fine dining and wine.
Crypto taxes in the UK: how to stay compliant
by Scott Brown | Feb 17, 2025
HMRC is going after crypto investors who don’t declare their gains. Here is a guide to what taxes crypto investors in the UK need to pay to av...
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How to top up your UK state pension
by Scott Brown | Jan 17, 2025
The deadline is fast approaching for UK workers to buy back any gaps in their National Insurance record between 2006 and 2016 to ensure they r...
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Why it pays to do your UK Self Assessment tax return early
by Scott Brown | Sep 23, 2024
It can be tempting to delay filing your Self Assessment tax return until the January deadline, but submitting it early means you can avoid las...
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Spring Budget 2024: What you need to know
by Scott Brown | Mar 6, 2024
We summarise Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget for long term growth. Read on to find out what changes in tax and spending we can expect i...
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Autumn Statement 2023: What you need to know
by Scott Brown | Nov 22, 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has presented the Autumn Statement for Growth with the aim of lowering inflation, growing the economy and reducing the ...
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Small business, big profits: How to cut costs and increase profitability
by Scott Brown | Jul 18, 2023
In today’s exceptionally cutthroat market, it’s vital to optimise your business operations and cut unneeded costs to stay ahead of the curve. ...
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