Are you a part-qualified ATT or perhaps already an ATT qualified individual seeking a vibrant change from the hustle and bustle of London? Are you tired of working in isolation and longing to be part of a friendly, fun team with constant support for both your professional and personal development? Look no further – HB Accountants is looking for you!
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HB Accountants Celebrating 41 Years in Hoddesdon
Having celebrated our 100th birthday a few years ago, today marks another anniversary for HB Accountants. 41 years in the wonderful Hertfordshire town of Hoddesdon. HB started out in 1921 in the City. Fast forward to 1982 and with rising rent and rates, it was more economically viable to migrate to the suberbs of Hertfordshire, plus lots of the team lived north of the Thames -Amwell House became home 41 years ago on 21 December 1982.

A New Beginning at HB Accountants: Sophie’s Journey as a Business Administration Apprentice
I’m delighted to introduce you to Sophie, the latest addition to our HB Accountants team. Sophie has joined Team HB as a Business Administration apprentice. It’s been only two days, but Sophie’s enthusiasm and positive vibes are already making an impact

Vicki is Walking the Camino Trail – Fundraising for the Addie Brady Foundation

You all know that fundraising is part of HB’s DNA. This month, we are supporting our wonderful Vicki with fundraising for the The Addie Brady Foundation. Michelle Brady is a friend of Vicki’s. Sadly, she lost her daughter, Addie, to a brain tumour a few years ago. Addie would now be 21 years old, so Michelle, Vicki, and a group of friends, are organising 21 events to mark her birthday and raise £21,000.
Continue readingBudget 2023: key points you need to know
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his Spring Budget yesterday telling MPs “the OBR is now forecasting that there will be no recession”. Worth noting, no extension was given to the super deduction tax which WILL now end 31 March ’23 and the planned Corporation Tax rate increase IS going ahead from April ’23

Skills, Learning and Employment Opportunities – HB attend Broxbourne Council’s Local Strategic Skills Partnership Workshop
Many businesses have vacancies for new staff at the moment but filling the roles is not as straight forward as simply finding a person. Businesses need to employ people with skills: the right skills for a particular industry or business task. Many industries are facing a skills shortage so the spotlight is now on understanding which specific skills local Broxbourne businesses need so that any gaps may be highlighted. This will allow local education organisations to provide the right courses to young people and local residents with the ultimate aim of opening up future employment opportunities.

Year End Tax Planning Guide – 2022-23
Your personal affairs, your family and business affairs, and your plans for the long term, need to be arranged as tax efficiently as possible. The period before the end of the tax year, on 5 April 2023, is the BEST time to do this. Make sure to check out our year end-tax planning guide 2022-23 – a must read, right now, to maximise the opportunities available
Continue readingUpdated Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) from HMRC
Changes have been made by HMRC to the advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for all journeys on or after 1 December 2022 for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer
Continue readingMeet Vicki – Team HB Accountants’ social media and office queen
You probably know Vicki. She is Team HB Accountants’ Office and Marketing Manager: the bubbly voice at the end of the phone and the one who organises all our wonderful events, whilst keeping in regular contact with our clients, partners and friends on social media and in person. But how many of you know that she passed her stock broking exams, having divided her time between an Equity and a Eurobond trading floor in the City and was an entrepreneur in her own right, with vast experience of running her own business?
Continue readingHow does the Autumn Budget 2021 impact on you and your business? Find out here
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his third Budget on 27 October 2021. In his speech he set out the plans to “build back better” with ambitions to level up and reduce regional inequality. Find out how the Budget impacts on you and your business below
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