When Do I Declare The Interest On Fixed Rate Bonds ?

Hello, I am receiving conflicting information between your guidance and the information banks provide. If I have a fixed rate bond for a term of five years for example and I have just received interest for the first year, do I declare that interest in the relevant tax year or do I wait until maturity before declaring the full amount ? As I'm aware interest only needs to be declared at the time when it becomes accessible, however an agent from a bank told me the interest I have received will need to be declared for the last tax year, despite it not being accessible and compounded. I am confused, please could you clarify the matter. Thank you

Hi,
If an individual is unable to withdraw or have access to the interest when it is credited to their account, or has a specific product such as a bond, the interest will not arise and therefore they will not be taxable until they have access to the interest. You can see guidance here:
SAIM2400 - Interest: taxation of interest: the tax charge
Thank you.