Kerry Newman

Certified in Financial Management and an Association of Accounting Technicians Qualified Bookkeeper, Kerry Newman is a director at SG Accounting, part of The Affinity Group.

With over 15 years’ experience advising contractors and small businesses, Kerry specialises in practical tax planning, compliance, and accounting support for limited company professionals. Kerry and the SG Accounting team help contractors stay compliant, efficient and focused on growth.

Mileage rates review: Will the first AMAP rethink in 15 years benefit contractors?

Approved Mileage Allowance Payments by HMRC appear to be heading in the right direction. But contractors must wait on the Autumn Budget (and potentially even beyond) or risk getting their hopes up over an indicator.

19th May, 2026

How an Autumn Budget VAT threshold cut would hit contractors

In a world with a lower VAT ceiling than today’s, expect fewer unregistered rivals, potential FRS tweaks, and more HMRC compliance noise.

27th October, 2025

How an Autumn Budget VAT threshold rise would help contractors

The VAT ceiling is tipped to either rise or fall on November 26th. Here’s why PSCs should hope it’s hiked to £100,000.

24th October, 2025