Business Details
Expert Accountancy Services in Chichester
Established over a century ago, Watling & Hirst has built a reputation as a trusted accountancy firm serving small and medium-sized enterprises alongside private individuals. Our expertise spans statutory account preparation, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning, leveraging both traditional methodologies and modern tools like Xero. With a client-centric approach, we prioritise proactive advice, ensuring regulatory adherence while optimising tax efficiencies.Our team, led by directors Matt Housden and Tony Rose, combines deep local market knowledge with nationwide financial sector connections. This enables tailored support for business growth, reorganisation, and succession planning, underpinned by rigorous attention to detail and long-standing client relationships.
Services
Accountancy
Tax Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Xero Software Support
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of accountancy experience in Chichester
- Comprehensive tax services including VAT and inheritance tax planning
- Specialised in Xero accounting software integration
- Prompt, reliable client support with local market knowledge
- Proactive tax compliance and wealth optimisation strategies
Services
Accountancy
We prepare statutory financial statements compliant with Companies Act requirements, tailored to client needs. Our team ensures accurate reporting for diverse industries, handling incomplete records and integrating client software like Sage. Every submission undergoes taxation review to maximise allowable reliefs while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Tax Services
Comprehensive tax management covering corporate, income, VAT, and inheritance tax planning. We conduct mandatory tax reviews for all limited companies, identifying optimisation opportunities while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations through meticulous compliance processes and audit support.
Bookkeeping
Streamlined bookkeeping services maintain year-round financial records, enabling real-time management accounts. Our system integrates with client platforms and automates data entry through direct bank feeds, ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial information for informed business decision-making.
Payroll
Full payroll management covering statutory payments, pension deductions, and CIS returns. We handle complex compliance requirements including national minimum wage regulations and student loan repayments, ensuring timely submission of all HMRC forms while providing strategic remuneration planning support.
Xero Software
Expert implementation of Xero's cloud-based accounting system for real-time financial management. We facilitate seamless bank integration, automated reconciliation, and VAT return preparation, enabling businesses to maintain accurate records without traditional software installation requirements.
People
Matt Housden
Director
Chartered accountant with extensive experience in SME financial management, specialising in tax compliance and business succession planning.
Tony Rose
Director
Accountancy professional focusing on corporate tax strategy and business expansion planning, with deep knowledge of local market dynamics.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide statutory account preparation, tax compliance, bookkeeping, payroll management, and business forecasting tailored to SME requirements.
How do you handle tax planning for businesses?
Our tax reviews identify optimisation opportunities across corporation tax, VAT, and capital gains while ensuring full HMRC compliance.
Can you assist with Xero accounting software?
Yes, we implement and support Xero integration, enabling real-time financial management with automated bank feeds and VAT returns.
What payroll services do you provide?
Full payroll administration including CIS returns, statutory payments, pension deductions, and HMRC compliance reporting for businesses of all sizes.
How do you support business growth?
We offer strategic financial planning, business reorganisation advice, and introductions to finance providers through our industry connections.
Reviews (1)
Simon Roberts
Jun 07, 2018
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Matt and the team at Watling & Hirst have expertly looked after Aztec's accountancy needs for over 12 years. In this time the advice and support relating to Tax, Payroll, VAT, Pensions and more has been invaluable. Highly recommended.
