Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Chichester
Established in Chichester over a century ago, Watling & Hirst has built a reputation as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized enterprises and private individuals. Our expertise spans accountancy, taxation, and financial advisory services, delivered with a commitment to proactive, reliable support. We specialise in statutory compliance, tax planning, and business advisory, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements while optimising financial outcomes. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions for diverse sectors. With a focus on long-term relationships, we provide bookkeeping, audit support, and strategic guidance to help businesses thrive.Our integration with modern accounting software like Xero enhances efficiency, while our local market insights enable targeted business growth strategies. We pride ourselves on clear communication, ensuring clients understand complex financial matters. Our services extend to payroll management, CIS returns, and tax investigations, supported by a team of Chartered Certified Accountants. By maintaining close ties with finance providers, we assist clients in securing funding and navigating business expansions. For over 100 years, our dedication to excellence and integrity has made us a cornerstone of the Chichester business community.
Services
Accountancy Services
Tax Services
Payroll & CIS
Xero Accounting Software
Business Advisory
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of experience serving Chichester businesses.
- Proactive tax planning and compliance expertise.
- Full range of tax services including VAT and inheritance tax.
- Integrated payroll and CIS return management.
- Local market knowledge with national finance provider connections.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Accountancy Services
We prepare statutory financial statements and tailored accounts for businesses, ensuring compliance with Companies Act requirements. Our team handles incomplete records and integrates with client software like SAGE and Quickbooks. Every account undergoes taxation review to maximise allowable reliefs while adhering to accounting standards.
Tax Services
Comprehensive tax solutions covering corporate tax, income tax, VAT, and inheritance tax planning. We conduct tax reviews for all limited companies to identify savings opportunities and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations through accurate computations and strategic planning.
Payroll & CIS
Full payroll administration for businesses, including payslip generation, statutory payments, and CIS returns. We manage student loans, pensions, and national minimum wage compliance while filing P35, P14, and P45 forms online. Our service includes remuneration planning and HMRC audit support.
Xero Accounting Software
Implementation and support for Xero, an online accounting system enabling real-time financial management. We assist with bank feeds integration, invoicing, VAT returns, and expense tracking to streamline bookkeeping processes for small businesses.
Business Advisory
Strategic guidance for business expansion, reorganisation, and funding acquisition. Leveraging local market expertise and finance provider connections, we prepare business plans, forecasts, and tax-efficient strategies to support sustainable growth for SMEs.
People
Matt Housden
Director
Director at Watling & Hirst with extensive experience in accountancy and tax planning, specialising in supporting SMEs with compliance and strategic financial management.
Tony Rose
Director
Director offering expert accountancy services, focusing on business advisory and tax efficiency strategies for Chichester-based enterprises and private clients.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide statutory financial statements, bookkeeping, audit support, and management accounts tailored to business needs.
Do you handle tax planning for businesses?
Yes, we offer corporate tax reviews, inheritance tax planning, and strategies to maximise tax reliefs.
Can you assist with payroll administration?
We manage payroll processing, CIS returns, and HMRC form submissions for businesses of all sizes.
Do you support Xero accounting software?
Yes, we implement and support Xero for real-time financial management, including bank feeds and VAT returns.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Chichester and surrounding West Sussex regions, with nationwide client support through digital tools.
Reviews (2)
Robert Carter
Feb 22, 2022
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Our company have used Watling & Hirst for a number of years finding them most helpful and professional. They have been of great assistance in the preparation of our accounts and also Directors personal tax affairs.
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.
