Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Accounting Services in Harpenden
Hicks and Company and Company is a well-established and progressive firm of chartered accountants based in Hertfordshire, serving businesses and individuals since 1980. Our expertise spans taxation, accounting, auditing, and consultancy services, tailored to meet the needs of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and international groups. With a proactive approach, we deliver straightforward advice and bespoke solutions, prioritising client relationships and plain-language communication. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to compliance and innovation, helping clients navigate financial challenges and achieve long-term growth.We specialise in sectors such as tennis, construction, and financial services, offering both business and personal tax planning. Our dedication to quality is evidenced by our registration for audit work with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, ensuring professional standards across all services.
Services
Self Assessment
Bookkeeping
Personal Tax Planning
VAT Services
Payroll
Business Start-up
Audit
Tennis Sector Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for businesses and personal financial planning.
- Registered to conduct audit work by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
- Specialist expertise in serving tennis professionals and construction sector clients.
- Proactive approach to compliance, ensuring clarity and cost-effectiveness for clients.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Great advice
Prompt response
Professional and efficient
Knowledgeable and helpful
Customer focused
Services
Self Assessment
We prepare and file self-assessment tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Our team calculates liabilities, advises on deadlines, and represents clients during audits. Services include gathering financial data, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and maintaining accurate records for individuals and businesses.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services cover daily financial record-keeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, and management accounts. We tailor systems to client needs, ensuring statutory compliance while providing insights to improve business performance and decision-making.
Business Start-up
We assist entrepreneurs with business structure selection, cash flow projections, and finance applications. Services include company registration, business plan development, and ongoing advisory to ensure new ventures meet legal and tax requirements from inception.
Audit
We conduct statutory audits and prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our audit services ensure compliance with accounting standards, enhance credibility with stakeholders, and identify financial risks or inefficiencies.
VAT Services
Our VAT specialists manage compliance, including registration, return preparation, and scheme selection. We advise on cross-border transactions, partial exemption, and HMRC inspections, helping businesses minimise liabilities while avoiding penalties.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, financial statements, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses in Hertfordshire and beyond.
Do you specialise in any industry sectors?
Yes, we have dedicated expertise in serving tennis professionals, construction firms, and financial services companies, alongside general accounting for SMEs.
How do you handle tax planning for individuals?
We offer personal tax planning to minimise liabilities across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax, alongside retirement and estate planning.
Are you registered for audit work?
Yes, we are authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to conduct audit engagements for businesses of all sizes.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve clients in Hertfordshire, including Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, and Hitchin, with offices across the county.
