Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Gloucester
HATS Accountancy Services, known as HATS, is a general accountancy practice established in 2001, offering tailored financial solutions for small businesses, self-employed individuals, and personal tax clients. As a regulated member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), we prioritise compliance, clarity, and client support. Our team of chartered and certified accountants, alongside dedicated support staff, brings decades of collective experience to ensure clients receive expert guidance. We operate from our Gloucester office, avoiding overseas subcontracting to maintain direct, hands-on service. Clients benefit from plain-English explanations, proactive advice, and a commitment to adding value beyond annual compliance tasks.We provide free initial consultations to discuss individual needs, leveraging our expertise in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and hospitality. Our services include tax efficiency reviews, bookkeeping, payroll, and business lifecycle support, from incorporation to closure. With 16 staff members, we combine breadth of knowledge with a friendly, approachable ethos. Our five-star reviews highlight our reliability, timely support, and ability to simplify complex financial matters. Located on Hucclecote Road, we offer convenient access and free parking, ensuring accessibility for local and regional clients.
Services
Company Accounts
Tax Returns
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Business Incorporation
Capital Gains Tax
Management Accounts
Cash Flow Forecasts
Company Closure Advice
Business Sale Support
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Our team includes chartered and certified accountants with sector-specific expertise.
- We provide free initial consultations to understand your unique requirements.
- No overseas subcontracting ensures direct, hands-on support from our Gloucester team.
- Sixteen staff members combine experience with a friendly, approachable service.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Swift, friendly service
Excellent team
Proactive practice
Fantastic support
Knowledgeable and approachable
Services
Company Accounts
We prepare annual company accounts and corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines. Our team provides clear guidance on financial figures and tax implications for owner-managed businesses. Tailored advice focuses on remuneration, capital expenditure, and profit optimisation to enhance tax efficiency.
Tax Returns
Assisting with self-assessment tax returns for individuals, including self-employed, rental income, or capital gains. We handle complex cases across sectors like construction, healthcare, and hospitality. Our support includes Capital Gains Tax computations within statutory deadlines.
Payroll Services
Full payroll management, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly submissions to HMRC. We provide payslips, salary advice, CIS returns, and auto-enrolment compliance. Annual P11D forms and CIS repayment claims are also handled efficiently.
Bookkeeping
Flexible bookkeeping support for VAT returns, using software like Xero, Sage, or spreadsheets. We offer quarterly checks or full monthly services, ensuring Making Tax Digital compliance. Bespoke training is available for accounting software.
Business Incorporation
Guidance for transitioning from employment to self-employment or incorporating a company. We assist with company formation, shareholding advice, and remuneration strategies. Ongoing support includes management accounts and growth planning.
People
Julian Watkins
Director
FCCA-qualified director with extensive experience in accountancy and business advisory. Leads HATS' strategic growth while providing hands-on client support. Specialises in tax efficiency and business lifecycle management.
Brodie Westby
Director
FCCA-qualified director overseeing client compliance and tax services. Focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions for small businesses and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Claire Bywater
Director
FCA-qualified director with a BA (Hons) in Accounting. Manages client relationships and ensures high standards of service delivery across accounting and tax compliance.
Chloe Beart
Accountant
FCCA-qualified accountant providing expert support in corporate accounting and tax compliance. Assists clients with financial reporting and strategic tax planning.
James Bennett
Accountant
FCA-qualified accountant with a BSc (Hons) in Accounting. Specialises in business advisory services, helping clients navigate financial challenges and growth opportunities.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide company accounts, corporation tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses' needs.
Are you regulated by a professional accounting body?
Yes, we are a regulated member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), ensuring high standards of professionalism.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific accounting and tax requirements.
Do you subcontract work overseas?
No, all our services are delivered directly by our Gloucester-based team, ensuring hands-on, local support.
How experienced is your team?
Our 16 staff members include chartered and certified accountants with decades of combined experience across multiple sectors.
