HB&O introduces new specialist tax advisory teams to strengthen service offering

A leading regional accountancy firm has launched new tax advisory teams to strengthen its market position and hone the specialist services it provides to clients. HB&O, which has offices in Coventry and Leamington, has formed the two teams to formalise its service delivery in Transaction Tax Services and Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates.   The […]

Significant tax changes for double cab pick-ups from April 2025

Businesses and individuals are being warned to take note of a major rule change that is set to increase taxes on company vehicles in under three months. From 6 April, double cab pick-ups (DCPUs) with a payload of one tonne or more will be treated as cars for Benefits in Kind (BIK) and capital allowance […]

Shaping the future of the accountancy sector

An emerging leader in the accountancy sector is sharing his knowledge with colleagues across the globe as a Coventry and Warwickshire accountancy firm expands its international reach. Jack Dunne, a Client Manager at HB&O, has joined the Emerging Leaders Programme DFK International, a global association of independent accounting, tax, and business advisory firms. The programme […]

HB&O provides expert audit support to Motionhouse

Touring dance-circus company, Motionhouse, is preparing to launch its next major production which will soon grace the international stage. The Warwickshire-based company will be premiering ‘Hidden’ on Thursday, February 6. The not-for-profit company, founded in Leamington Spa in 1988, is renowned for its track record of exporting creative work around the world and will be […]

Honouring our longest serving team members

Long-serving staff have celebrated a combined 165 years of service at a leading Coventry and Warwickshire accountancy firm. HB&O, which has offices in Coventry and Leamington, has recognised five of the longest serving members of its team. Sue Linnett, Andy Jones and Jo Hancock marked 35 years with the firm this year, with John Walton […]

HB&O joins the top 50 + 50 Accountancy Firms in the UK!

Coventry and Warwickshire accountancy firm HB&O has broken into the top 100 rankings in the UK for the first time. The independent firm, which has offices in Coventry and Leamington, has been named in the prestigious Accountancy Age Top 50+50 rankings for 2024. Firms are ranked by total UK fee income for the last financial […]

Celebrating our recent promotees at HB&O!

A leading independent accountancy firm with two offices Coventry and Warwickshire has announced a raft of promotions. HB&O, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, has made 10 promotions across its accounts, audit, marketing and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) teams. The promotions come in a milestone year for the firm which is celebrating 20 years […]

Supporting our community: HB&O at Helping Hands

Staff from an independent accountancy firm have been giving a local charity a helping hand by cooking and serving more than 50 meals at its Leamington soup kitchen. Seven members of the team from accountancy firm HB&O, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, visited Helping Hands Community Project in Leamington to support its weekday […]

Support continues for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry

HB&O is showing its support for a local baby hospice in a milestone year for the business. The firm has been supporting Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry as its chosen charity for 2024, in a year which also marks 20 years since a merger brought together DA Owen and Harrison Beale to form HB&O […]

Liam and Nathanael celebrate becoming qualified chartered accountants!

We’d like to say a huge congratulations to Liam and Nathanael who have recently passed their exams and are now qualified chartered accountants! To mark this significant achievement, we asked them to share how they feel about reaching this milestone and what advice they would give to those just stating out in the profession. Here’s […]

Inflatable 5K in aid of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice

On Saturday 27th July, some of the team embraced the challenge of the Zoe’s Place’s Inflatable 5K! As our chosen charity of the year, we’re committed to raising as much money as possible for Zoe’s Place and we’d like to thank everyone who donates and cheered the team on from the sidelines!

HB&O celebrates their 20th anniversary

2024 marks a special year for HB&O – it’s our 20th Anniversary! On Friday 5th July, the team came together to celebrate this significant milestone at Nailcote Hall Hotel – an evening that will be remembered by all for many years to come. In 2004, DA Owen merged with Harrison Beale to become HB&O as […]