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We specialise in offering outsourced finance director services and we are cloud accounting experts. Our expertise and experience means that we cover the financial stuff, leaving businesses to focus on their strengths and achieve their growth aspirations. We can provide an independent review of the financial affairs of your business, to analyse where cost savings could be made and assess your profi
22/07/2026
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Success is in accounting firm's DNA with shortlist hat trick - Bailiwick Express News Guernsey A Guernsey accounting firm has been recognised as one of the UK’s best with three national award finalist places. St Peter Port-based DNA is celebrating another major milestone after being shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards. The Guernsey f...
🚨 NatWest & Xero Users – Please Check Your Bank Feed 🚨
We've identified an issue affecting NatWest bank feeds into Xero.
It appears that some transactions from 9 July 2026 may be missing from Xero, despite appearing correctly on your NatWest bank statement.
If you use a NatWest bank feed, we recommend checking your bank statement against your Xero transactions for 9 July 2026 to make sure everything has imported correctly.
It's also a good reminder that, as part of your regular bookkeeping routine, you should always validate your Xero Bank Reconciliation Summary against your actual bank statement balance. Bank feeds are generally very reliable, but they're not infallible, and this simple check can quickly identify any missing transactions or discrepancies.
Missing transactions can lead to incomplete bookkeeping, so it's worth taking a few minutes to check.
If you notice anything missing, or you'd like us to help review your account, please get in touch. We're happy to help.
📣 Q2 Return Deadline – 15 July 2026
⏰ Don’t forget to submit your Tax & Social Return and Secondary Pension Return before the deadline.
If you’re an employer, you should now be submitting Secondary Pension details through Returns Creator or your payroll software.
Payroll can feel like a lot - and deadlines creep up quickly. 😅
💼 Need help? We can get everything sorted and keep you compliant.
🙌 Or better yet… outsource your payroll and let us handle the deadlines altogether.
📩 Get in touch to find out how DNA can support your payroll: [email protected]
⚠️ Are you sure your payroll reporting is compliant?
Revenue Service has confirmed that fines for non-compliance will soon be issued, yet many employers are still unaware of all the returns they are required to submit.
Now is a good time to review your payroll and reporting obligations.
To help, we've created a simple flowchart, showing which returns need to be submitted through Returns Creator or your alternative payroll software.
We've also written a detailed guide explaining the most common areas where employers are getting caught out, including:
✅ Secondary Pension obligations
✅ Economic Statistics reporting
✅ SP10 exemptions for directors
✅ Common compliance mistakes
Take a few minutes to check your obligations before Revenue Service checks them for you.
📖 Read the full guide here: https://dna.gg/payroll-reporting-obligations-what-every-guernsey-employer-needs-to-know/
12/06/2026
This week saw the release of Guernsey's Tax Reform Policy Letter.
Weirdly, Di has been the one taking a real interest in tax and social security reform recently. Normally she's all about Xero, apps, business growth and the joyful "adding value" stuff!
So, if you've found yourself wondering "what does Di think?", you're in luck.
At DNA, we help clients understand the numbers behind major decisions and policy changes. With tax reform potentially affecting businesses, employers, the self-employed and households across the island, Di has taken a detailed look at the proposals.
Her conclusion?
The package is considerably softer than many expected.
There are some genuinely positive changes, including the new Social Security allowance and the scaling back of employer contribution increases.
There are also some important questions that still need answering, particularly around aspects of the proposed Social Security reforms and the policy thinking behind them.
Most importantly, this isn't a simple debate about whether we like GST or not.
It's about how Guernsey funds public services, supports future generations and creates a sustainable tax system for the long term.
We've shared Di's analysis, including a breakdown of where the money comes from, what has changed, what she likes, and the areas she believes deserve further discussion.
📊 Full article here: https://dna.gg/tax-reform-2026-the-best-attempt-yet-at-solving-guernseys-funding-challenge/
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
🚨 Xero Top Tip 🚨
If you're setting up a new Xero account in Guernsey, make sure you select United Kingdom as your region – not Guernsey.
It sounds counterintuitive, but choosing Guernsey will put you onto Xero's global version rather than the UK version that's designed to work with local requirements.
This isn't a minor issue. It creates problems with things like bank feeds and other key functionality, and unfortunately there isn't a simple fix. In most cases, the only solution is to start again and migrate your data to a new UK Xero organisation – an avoidable cost and inconvenience for any business.
We see this happen far more often than we'd like, especially with new businesses getting started on their cloud accounting journey. That's why we're sharing this tip: we don't want anyone wasting time and money fixing a simple setup error that could have been avoided from day one.
Five seconds during setup can save hours of frustration later. 👍
If you're unsure whether you've set things up correctly, or you'd like support getting started with Xero, get in touch with our team. We're always happy to help you get it right from day one!
📣 Exciting news for Dext users! 📣
Submitting your receipts and invoices just got even easier... Dext now integrates with WhatsApp! 🎉
That means you can send your receipts and invoices directly to Dext through a simple WhatsApp chat – no need to open or use the Dext mobile app. Just share your files, and they'll flow straight into your Dext Costs Inbox, ready for processing.
Perfect for busy business owners who want to keep things simple and avoid downloading yet another app! 📱➡️☁️
Not using Dext yet? You're missing out! Say goodbye to shoeboxes full of crumpled receipts and hello to cloud-based bookkeeping. ☁️📑
If you'd like to see how Dext can save you time and keep your records organised, get in touch with our friendly bookkeeping team. We'd love to show you how easy it can be!
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Better Journeys Week 2026 🚶♀️🚴♂️☀️
This year’s theme was all about Connection - and the businesses of Garenne Park came together to take a step towards better journeys.
We’re so proud of our little community for embracing the week with such enthusiasm, whatever the weather! From rainy starts to sunny finishes, it’s been fantastic to see everyone walking, cycling, connecting, and supporting one another along the way.
A special thank you to Matt at Beanies for visiting Garenne Park and making our journeys even more worthwhile with hot coffees, fresh cakes, and pastries ☕🥐
And a huge shoutout to our neighbours who got involved and helped make the week so special - Vapormatt, Guernsey Nature Commission, Harrison Windows, Onyx Solutions, Hunt Brewin and Tyrrell Dowinton Architects!
Here’s to a better future, stronger connections, and the new friendships built right here in Garenne Park 💛
The Better Journeys Project
🚶♀️🚲 Better Journeys Week starts Monday! 🚍🚗
We’re excited to be joining businesses across Garenne Park in supporting greener, healthier ways to travel from 18th–22nd May - whether that’s walking, cycling, catching the bus or car sharing.
To kick things off, Beanies Coffee Van will be at Garenne Park on Monday from 2pm–2.45pm serving coffees and sweet treats! ☕🍪
We’d love our clients, neighbours and local businesses to come down, grab a coffee, say hello and help us celebrate Better Journeys Week together. We’ll also be snapping photos throughout the week to showcase everyone getting involved and supporting a more connected, sustainable community 🌿
See you there!