HWB Chartered Accountants

HWB Chartered Accountants Hampshire based Chartered Accountants and business and tax advisers HWB, offer clients industry leading accounting and taxation advice.

We are one of the region’s largest independent firms of Chartered Accountants and are based in Chandlers Ford near Southampton in Hampshire. We have more than 25 years’ experience of servicing businesses across the region. Our commercial edge means we are well-placed to offer industry leading accounting and taxation advice, adding value whatever your business. Our aim is to become an objective, sp

ecialist addition to your team offering proactive business solutions. We work closely with you to achieve your short and long term business objectives and offer a wide range of advisory services including specialist company and personal tax planning, corporate finance, payroll, human resources, IT and strategic advice to plan for your future. Our services are tailored to meet your needs to offer a fresh approach to your business.

Happy International Women’s Day from everyone at HWB!Payroll Manager Amanda Cooley and Director Michaela Johns had a fan...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from everyone at HWB!

Payroll Manager Amanda Cooley and Director Michaela Johns had a fantastic time at both the International Women’s Day Lunch at Balmer Lawn with keynote speaker Hony Premlal and the Leonard Curtis International Women’s Day Pottery Painting with The Painted Dragonfly UK.

Thank you to Leonard Curtis and the New Forest Business Partnership for hosting such inspiring and empowering events.

We're proud to celebrate the wonderful women here at HWB — thank you for all that you do.

New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an explainerIf you are new to the Self Assessment system, new to being self-employed ...
06/03/2026

New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an explainer

If you are new to the Self Assessment system, new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to.

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Small Employers Relief Update for 2026-27 From 6 April 2026, small employers will benefit from an increased reclaim rate...
04/03/2026

Small Employers Relief Update for 2026-27

From 6 April 2026, small employers will benefit from an increased reclaim rate on statutory payments, helping to reduce payroll costs.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4c1QVCv

Growth Guarantee Scheme: key points for your business The Government has added £500m to the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS...
02/03/2026

Growth Guarantee Scheme: key points for your business

The Government has added £500m to the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) to help smaller businesses manage cashflow pressures caused by global tariff changes. The scheme supports access to finance so businesses can stabilise and continue to grow.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4kH96Qd

Devolution in Hampshire and the Solent The Government continues to progress plans to create a Mayoral Combined County Au...
27/02/2026

Devolution in Hampshire and the Solent

The Government continues to progress plans to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) for Hampshire and the Solent. This would transfer certain powers and funding from central government to a new regional body.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4aF5h9u

HWB are pleased to share that Lyndon Howes has been promoted to Assistant Tax Compliance Manager.The promotion comes as ...
27/02/2026

HWB are pleased to share that Lyndon Howes has been promoted to Assistant Tax Compliance Manager.

The promotion comes as HMRC prepares to extend its (MTD) scheme to cover self-employed and private rental income from April 2026.

Southampton-born Lyndon, who was previously a Tax Senior, said the forthcoming MTD changes will impact individuals who are self-employed or rely on proceeds from private rent and have a qualifying income over £50,000.

“We anticipate quite a few clients will be affected,” he said. “They will have to make sure they are registered for MTD and start reporting income on electronic quarterly returns with a final end-of-year submission after the fourth quarter.

“The aim of MTD is to give HMRC more of a real-time view of tax liability with those registered being required to use compatible software.”

Lyndon joined HWB straight from Southampton’s Taunton’s College, since renamed and initially worked in both tax and payroll.

He is now a full-time member of the eleven-strong tax department which handles a variety of compliance and advisory activities for clients including individuals, trusts, partnerships and limited companies.

On his promotion, Lyndon said: “It’s great news, lovely to be recognised and have the career progression. As always, I aim to play my part and help the team flourish.”

Lyndon reports to Tax Compliance Manager Martin Back, who said: “Lyndon deserves the recognition for his hard work. He is an experienced tax professional and well-liked by our clients and team.

“Part of his new role will include responding to new client queries and helping to oversee the MTD for IT process, which I know he will do excellently.”

As well as Lyndon’s promotion, the team is celebrating career success for colleagues George Vass and Danny Hockin who have both passed recent exams set by the Association of Taxation Technicians.

The pair are now progressing to achieve the coveted status of Chartered Tax Adviser, the UK’s highest tax qualification, via the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Photo: Lyndon, George and Danny

Spring Forecast Scheduled for 3 March 2026 The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibi...
24/02/2026

Spring Forecast Scheduled for 3 March 2026

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to publish an economic and fiscal forecast on 3 March 2026. This will be accompanied by a statement to Parliament.

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VAT – retailers and third-party contractors We are aware that HMRC is challenging retailers that supply flooring, kitche...
22/02/2026

VAT – retailers and third-party contractors

We are aware that HMRC is challenging retailers that supply flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms where the retailer refers the customer to third party contractors for fitting services.

Read the full article here:https://bit.ly/3OnUxoD

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: could it work for you? If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT coul...
19/02/2026

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: could it work for you?

If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT could make a real difference to your cash flow and the time you spend keeping records.

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Introducing FYI Collaborate - a better way to work with us We’re pleased to let you know that from January 2026, HWB has...
18/02/2026

Introducing FYI Collaborate - a better way to work with us

We’re pleased to let you know that from January 2026, HWB has upgraded how we share documents with clients. Our previous ODS client portal has now been replaced with FYI Collaborate. If you still have documents stored on the ODS portal, please ensure you download anything you need by 31 March 2026, after which the portal will be closed.

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17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Day from all of us at HWB!

16/02/2026

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If you're looking for an excellent performance with your accountancy, tax or business advisory needs, our team at HWB is here to help.

T: 023 8046 1200 E: [email protected]

Address

Highland House, Mayflower Close, Chandler's Ford
Southampton
SO534AR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+442380461200

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One of the largest independent firms of chartered accountants in Hampshire, we are renowned as quality business advisers with a commercial edge.

Our aim is to become an objective, specialist addition to your team delivering intelligent, proactive, commercial solutions to add value to your business.

Industry-leading accounting and taxation advice is delivered through a wide range of bespoke advisory services. Specialist company and personal tax planning, corporate finance, payroll, human resources, IT and strategic development.

Based in Chandlers Ford near Southampton in Hampshire, we have a long-standing pedigree going back more than three decades.