Introduction Congratulations on starting your self-employed journey! Taking the step to work for yourself is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to taxes, HMRC, and keeping on top of your finances. Many first-time self-employed people in the UK worry about “getting the bookkeeping right” and dread the thought of Self Assessment. The truth is, good bookkeeping doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming . When done simply and consistently