Meet HB Accountants’ Director Catherine Hill: and wish her a happy birthday!

Most of you know Catherine but say hello anyway especially as she is celebrating a very special personal birthday (not naming any numbers here but read on for some clues!) and as she nears her 21st work birthday. 

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Welcome to Gavin, Our New Trainee Accountant Apprentice

At HB Accountants, we love welcoming new faces to the team, and today, we are thrilled to introduce one of our two new Trainee Accountant Apprentices, Gavin! He has joined us after completing his A Levels at Birchwood High School in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire and we are excited to see him thrive here at HB.

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Tax and Business Vehicles

Cars and vans. Diesel, petrol or zero-emission vehicles. To lease or purchase: Every decision about acquiring a business vehicle and how it is then used will have an impact on your tax bill.  Here is a short overview of the current legislation but be aware, there are planned changes from April 2025, especially for electric cars, so it is important to keep abreast of what may be changing and plan accordingly.

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BEWARE: Companies House letter payment demand Scam

Following the recent update to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, scammers have been targeting business owners with fake letters and emails claiming to be from Companies House. Letters request a £48 payment to set up enhanced web filing on the Companies House register. This is a scam.

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