Ballards LLP Sound Advice (medical) Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:33:27 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1509142 en-us © 2026 Ballards LLP Sound Advice (medical) yes 2b788dbf-364f-5044-8273-ac3acad1d8ff Steven Jones episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Steven Jones https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gwy3tdqvut9b0uiihn6l0vs1s6lv?.jpg Ballards LLP Sound Advice (medical) The Medical Money Guide The Medical Money Guide In this enlightening discussion, Matthew Watson, Medical Partner, and Helen Rowland, Assistant Manager at Ballards, share their expert financial insights for medical professionals in the UK. The conversation covers crucial financial topics tailored specifically for healthcare practitioners, ranging from personal expense management to pension contributions and tax year implications.

Matthew and Helen engage in a direct, practical dialogue about the common financial mistakes medical professionals make and how to rectify them, along with specialist advice on optimising financial opportunities in the medical field. 

]]> In this enlightening discussion, Matthew Watson, Medical Partner, and Helen Rowland, Assistant Manager at Ballards, share their expert financial insights for medical professionals in the UK. The conversation covers crucial financial topics tailored specifically for healthcare practitioners, ranging from personal expense management to pension contributions and tax year implications.

Matthew and Helen engage in a direct, practical dialogue about the common financial mistakes medical professionals make and how to rectify them, along with specialist advice on optimising financial opportunities in the medical field. 

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-16644412 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 716 full false MCcloud Update: NHS Staff, Be Prepared! MCcloud Update: NHS Staff, Be Prepared! Tune in to the latest episode of Sound Advice (Medical), featuring Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP, in conversation with Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP. Peter discusses how Ballards LLP supports NHS staff with HMRC reporting services for the McCloud pension remedy and advises NHS staff to promptly review their pension records to ensure completeness for accurate growth calculations.

]]> Tune in to the latest episode of Sound Advice (Medical), featuring Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP, in conversation with Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP. Peter discusses how Ballards LLP supports NHS staff with HMRC reporting services for the McCloud pension remedy and advises NHS staff to promptly review their pension records to ensure completeness for accurate growth calculations.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-15288681 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100 1173 full false Navigating Superannuation and PCSE Navigating Superannuation and PCSE In our latest episode of Sound Advice, delve into expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants. Host Matthew Clarke chats with Mark Skellum, Medical Partner, and Chelsea Foulkes, Business Services Medical Manager at Ballards LLP. They discuss the superannuation requirements for GPs, explore PCSE online functionalities, and highlight important aspects to keep in mind.

]]> In our latest episode of Sound Advice, delve into expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants. Host Matthew Clarke chats with Mark Skellum, Medical Partner, and Chelsea Foulkes, Business Services Medical Manager at Ballards LLP. They discuss the superannuation requirements for GPs, explore PCSE online functionalities, and highlight important aspects to keep in mind.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-14913424 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100 803 full false PCNs - Successes, Challenges, and Horrors of the Past 5 Years PCNs - Successes, Challenges, and Horrors of the Past 5 Years Gain expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants in the latest episode of Sound Advice. Host Steven Jones chats with Jay Gibson, Health Care Director, and Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP. They delve into PCNs (Primary Care Networks), sharing success stories, but also addressing challenges and horror stories encountered over the past five years since PCNs’ introduction.

]]> Gain expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants in the latest episode of Sound Advice. Host Steven Jones chats with Jay Gibson, Health Care Director, and Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP. They delve into PCNs (Primary Care Networks), sharing success stories, but also addressing challenges and horror stories encountered over the past five years since PCNs’ introduction.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-14404429 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1003 full false Keeping Up with McCloud Remedy Keeping Up with McCloud Remedy Discover expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants in the latest episode of Sound Advice. Host Steven Jones talks with Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP, about Part 2 of the McCloud Remedy. Peter stresses the importance of updating your records to ensure that the remedial pension statements to be issued from April 2024 are as accurate as possible. 

]]> Discover expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants in the latest episode of Sound Advice. Host Steven Jones talks with Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP, about Part 2 of the McCloud Remedy. Peter stresses the importance of updating your records to ensure that the remedial pension statements to be issued from April 2024 are as accurate as possible. 

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-14164923 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 748 full false The McCloud Remedy Breakdown The McCloud Remedy Breakdown Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, host Steven Jones sits down with Medical Partner Matthew Watson and special guest, Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP. Together, they explore the complexities of the McCloud Remedy and delve into a comprehensive understanding of its effects.


]]> Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, host Steven Jones sits down with Medical Partner Matthew Watson and special guest, Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP. Together, they explore the complexities of the McCloud Remedy and delve into a comprehensive understanding of its effects.


]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-14024310 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1662 full false Is a 6% Increase Adequate? Is a 6% Increase Adequate? Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, host Steven Jones engages in a conversation with Medical Partners, Mark Skellum and Matthew Watson, both representing Ballards LLP's medical expertise. Together, they delve into the timely topic of the recent announcement as to what additional funding practices can expect to receive to support them in paying the proposed 6% pay rise for staff. Join us as we explore the implications, potential pitfalls, and the significance of the additional funding for those it may impact.

]]> Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, host Steven Jones engages in a conversation with Medical Partners, Mark Skellum and Matthew Watson, both representing Ballards LLP's medical expertise. Together, they delve into the timely topic of the recent announcement as to what additional funding practices can expect to receive to support them in paying the proposed 6% pay rise for staff. Join us as we explore the implications, potential pitfalls, and the significance of the additional funding for those it may impact.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-13723271 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0100 1104 full false NHS Pension Scheme: The changes you need to be aware of NHS Pension Scheme: The changes you need to be aware of Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Peter Herniman, Tax Director and Matthew Watson Medical Partner at Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants. Together they provide you with a comprehensive update on the recent developments within the NHS Pension Scheme. Explore the latest changes, including the removal of the lifetime allowance, the updates on COVID restriction relaxations, and the implications of the McCloud judgement. 

]]> Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Peter Herniman, Tax Director and Matthew Watson Medical Partner at Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants. Together they provide you with a comprehensive update on the recent developments within the NHS Pension Scheme. Explore the latest changes, including the removal of the lifetime allowance, the updates on COVID restriction relaxations, and the implications of the McCloud judgement. 

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-13421344 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0100 1493 full false Trust registration: what GPs need to know Trust registration: what GPs need to know Sound Advice Podcast Episode
June 2022

Trust registration: what GPs need to know

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Mark Skellum, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants and Nils Christiansen, Managing Partner and co-founder of DR Solicitors, a specialist law firm working exclusively with medical professionals including GPs, dentists, consultants, pharmacists and care homes.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode
June 2022

Trust registration: what GPs need to know

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Mark Skellum, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants and Nils Christiansen, Managing Partner and co-founder of DR Solicitors, a specialist law firm working exclusively with medical professionals including GPs, dentists, consultants, pharmacists and care homes.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-12123172 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1450 full false GP Locum Reimbursement GP Locum Reimbursement Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Medical Partner, Mark Skellum. Steven and Mark are also joined by Naomi who is member of the Ballards LLP specialist medical department and discuss GP Locum Reimbursement.

]]> Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Medical Partner, Mark Skellum. Steven and Mark are also joined by Naomi who is member of the Ballards LLP specialist medical department and discuss GP Locum Reimbursement.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-11528788 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0100 1181 full false NHS Pensions Update NHS Pensions Update Sound Advice Podcast Episode
June 2022

NHS Pensions Update

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP and NHS Pensions expert and Tax Director, Peter Herniman.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode
June 2022

NHS Pensions Update

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones speaks with Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP and NHS Pensions expert and Tax Director, Peter Herniman.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-10877067 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100 1135 full false NHS Pensions Update (McCloud Remedy) NHS Pensions Update (McCloud Remedy) Sound Advice Podcast Episode 
May 2022

Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses NHS Pensions and in particular the McCloud Remedy.

Steven is joined by Tax Director and NHS Pensions expert, Peter Herniman and Assistant Tax Manager, Chelsea James.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 
May 2022

Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses NHS Pensions and in particular the McCloud Remedy.

Steven is joined by Tax Director and NHS Pensions expert, Peter Herniman and Assistant Tax Manager, Chelsea James.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-10611332 Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 955 full false Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency Sound Advice Podcast Episode 7
March 2022

Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Ben Powell and Healthcare Partner, Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum and Tax Assistant Manager, Tamara Shaw.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 7
March 2022

Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses Year End Planning And Tax Efficiency.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Ben Powell and Healthcare Partner, Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum and Tax Assistant Manager, Tamara Shaw.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-10172523 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1178 full false GPs Requirement To Disclose Earnings GPs Requirement To Disclose Earnings Sound Advice Podcast Episode 6
October 2021

GPs Requirement To Disclose Earnings

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses pay transparency and GPs requirement to disclose their earnings. 

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 6
October 2021

GPs Requirement To Disclose Earnings

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses pay transparency and GPs requirement to disclose their earnings. 

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-9413664 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0100 877 healthcare, doctors, earnings, medical full false Changes to Basis Period (sounds boring but quite important) Changes to Basis Period (sounds boring but quite important) Sound Advice Podcast Episode 5
July 2021

Changes to Basis Period (sounds boring but quite important)

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses changes to an HMRC consultation paper about changing the financial year basis period which could impact significantly on how much tax you may be paying in the future.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 5
July 2021

Changes to Basis Period (sounds boring but quite important)

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses changes to an HMRC consultation paper about changing the financial year basis period which could impact significantly on how much tax you may be paying in the future.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-8948806 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100 1066 5 full false Making Informed Financial Decisions Making Informed Financial Decisions Sound Advice Podcast Episode 4
May 2021

Making Informed Financial Decisions

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses financial decision making and the use of real time data and accounting packages.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson, Director of Real Time Accounting, Jay Gibson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 4
May 2021

Making Informed Financial Decisions

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses financial decision making and the use of real time data and accounting packages.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partner, Matthew Watson, Director of Real Time Accounting, Jay Gibson and Partner and Chair of the ICAEW Healthcare Group, Mark Skellum.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-8519768 Fri, 14 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100 1381 healthcare, accountancy, xero 1 4 full false Accounting For PCN Year Ends (Primary Care Networks) Accounting For PCN Year Ends (Primary Care Networks) Sound Advice Podcast Episode 3
April 2021

Accounting For PCN Year Ends (Primary Care Networks)

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses Year End considerations for Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Steven is joined by Mark Skellum and Ben Powell, both Medical Partners at Ballards LLP.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 3
April 2021

Accounting For PCN Year Ends (Primary Care Networks)

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses Year End considerations for Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Steven is joined by Mark Skellum and Ben Powell, both Medical Partners at Ballards LLP.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-8389370 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100 880 full false March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts Sound Advice Podcast Episode 2
January 2021

March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses March 2021 pre budget and possible predictions.

Steven is joined by Tax Partner, Martin Adams, a qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor who shares his thoughts.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 2
January 2021

March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses March 2021 pre budget and possible predictions.

Steven is joined by Tax Partner, Martin Adams, a qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor who shares his thoughts.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-7538209 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 1422 full false Is It Time To Close Your Private Practice? Is It Time To Close Your Private Practice? Sound Advice Podcast Episode 1
November 2020

Is It Time To Close Your Private Practice?

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you a podcast dedicated to the healthcare sector. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses the pros a cons of continuing with your private practice.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partners, Matthew Watson and Mark Skellum. Mark brings a particular angle to the conversation as he is currently sitting as Chair of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Healthcare Committee.

]]> Sound Advice Podcast Episode 1
November 2020

Is It Time To Close Your Private Practice?

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you a podcast dedicated to the healthcare sector. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses the pros a cons of continuing with your private practice.

Steven is joined by Healthcare Partners, Matthew Watson and Mark Skellum. Mark brings a particular angle to the conversation as he is currently sitting as Chair of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Healthcare Committee.

]]> Steven Jones Buzzsprout-6528253 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 768 full false