Apprenticeship Opportunities at HB Accountants in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Could you be an HB Accountants’ apprentice? We are a dynamic training firm in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Empowering and inspiring our young talent is at the heart of HB’s ethos. We have developed our Apprenticeship programme and our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and creating a supportive work environment has earned us the prestigious Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employer status

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Need to know – Minumum Wage Rate Increases from 1 April 2023

On 1st April each year, all minimum wage rates are increased. This includes all National Minimum Wages rates and the National Living Wage rate. By law, your employer must pay a minimum amount on average for the hours you work. This is called the:

  • National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over
  • National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice
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Celebrating Success: HB Accountants Honoured as Top 50 Apprenticeship Employer

At HB Accountants, success is not merely measured by financial achievements but by the strength of our team and the positive impact we have on our community. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and creating a supportive work environment has earned us the prestigious Top 50 Apprenticeship Employer Award by the Department of Education

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Need to know how to get in touch with HMRC? Here are all the contact numbers you need

If you need to get in touch with HMRC, here are all the numbers you need – albeit HMRC have closed their Self Assessment helpline, to the public, until September 2023… but thankfully Accountants & Tax Agents still have acess to an Agent Line and all other HMRC helplines are open

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Meet Matt – Our Business Administration Apprentice

Matt joined us 12 months ago on a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship after realising that sixth form was not the best option for him. Aware of the opportunities than an apprenticeship offers including the chance to make connections whilst learning new skills, he decided to join HB.

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HB Accountants Professional Networking Lunches for Hertfordshire and Essex Business Women

HB Accountants are delighted to bring you HB’s professional networking lunches for Hertfordshire and Essex business women. Look out for our next 2 course networking lunch. We choose different venues accross Hertfordshire and Essex and welcome newcomers – if you would like more details click here

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Check for gaps in your National Insurance record now to avoid pension shortfall

Update: Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025 to check your National Insurance record to enable you to fill in any gaps in your NI contributions. Anyone with a shortfall in their record has until April 2025 to buy back their missed years to qualify for a full state pension

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