Our website is now green!

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

Proud to share that HB Website hosting is certified green. HB are long-time supporters of doing all we can to reduce our burden on our planet – shifting our working practices and encouraging our team to do the same. We drive electric company cars, have plants in our office, have eliminated single use plastics, and consider our supply chain to ensure we make the greenest decisions possible. Now our website hosting is green too and it’s why we can now show the Green Web Check logo, which confirms that our website runs on green electricity.

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Meet Cameron, Our New Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

HB Accountants are proud to introduce you to our newest member of Team HB, meet Cameron. Cameron decided that learning whilst gaining valuable experience and making connections along the way, was the path he wanted to take following on from his A Levels. He spotted our apprenticeship on the Government Website and after a successful interview, he officially joined our team, and his first week was nothing short of amazing (our words not his)

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HB Accountants Earns 23rd Place in Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

We are thrilled to announce that HB Accountants has been awarded the 23rd position in the prestigious list of Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2023. This recognition was celebrated at a special event at the House of Commons on September 12th, 2023, attended by our marketing manager, Vicki, who collected the award on behalf of HB Accountants

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What is new networking and why is it so important?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

Relationships are everything, be it personal or professional. New networking means creating connections and asking genuine questions. It is NOT about finding a lead. IT has made keeping in touch easy, but experts are reporting loneliness has hit an all time high. New networking, developing business friendships, in person, can help counter loneliness. This is why and how HB network and is why we started our HB Business Ladies Networking Lunches over 15 years ago.

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Driven to start up a new charity? This is what you need to know about your legal and tax obligations!

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Keith Grover

There are over 400,000 charities in the UK working hard to benefit different segments of society. You may be aware of a gap in provision and have the passion and drive to start up a new charity. This is what you need to do to establish your charity and the laws that govern charities in the UK.

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ULEZ – Reclaim any charges in your tax return

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Matt Ahl

If a business trip takes you into the new London ULEZ and it is entirely for business reasons, then it is likely that any charges incurred by driving in a non-compliant car may be claimed in your tax return.

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Business Expenses – What’s allowed and what isn’t

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Matt Ahl

You are self employed or maybe you are a new start up. You know that you can claim some business expenses but which ones are allowed and which ones are not? This article will help you.

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Why you need a fantastic accountant!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Matt Ahl

As a business owner, it’s important to manage your cash flow and stay on top of your tax obligations. This can be either overwhelming or time consuming (or both!) so having a reliable accountant on hand to manage your business finances makes sense. But when you engage a fantastic accountant – you will soon discover that they not only keep your finances on track, they offer so much more.

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Celebrating Success: HB Accountants Honoured as Top 50 Apprenticeship Employer

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

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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Meet Matt – Our Business Administration Apprentice

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Vicki H Foster

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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