HB&O delivers reverse advent calendar to support LWS Night Shelter
A leading independent accountancy firm spreads festive cheer to those in need after presenting a special self-curated reverse advent calendar to a local homeless charity. Every day through December, members of the team at HB&O, which has offices in Birmingham, Coventry and Leamington, have been donating essential items to the over-sized advent calendar. The gift […]
HB&O climbs higher in UK’s top 100 accountancy rankings!
A Midlands accountancy firm has topped off a year of sustained growth and significant investment by climbing a prestigious set of industry rankings. HB&O, which expanded its footprint earlier this year by opening an office in Birmingham, has climbed six places in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50 rankings for 2025. The expansion into Birmingham, launch […]
Another round of promotions at HB&O as the year comes to a close
An independent Midlands accountancy firm has made a senior appointment in its Coventry team as part of a series of promotions. HB&O, which has offices in Birmingham, Coventry and Leamington, has promoted Mathew Neal to Head of Accounts Coventry as part of 12 promotions made at the firm. Mathew, from Coventry, joined the business in […]
The limits of AI and why a human touch still matters in tax
Artificial intelligence is improving efficiency in accountancy but continues to struggle with complex tax matters and financial advice, according to an adviser at a leading independent firm. Holly Walker, Tax Senior at HB&O, has highlighted how AI can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, but it is still not ready to advise on complex […]
HB&O celebrates further trainee success as Tim and Sophie become qualified
A pair of rising stars at a leading Midlands independent accountancy firm are celebrating after achieving their professional qualifications. Tim Smith and Sophie Butteriss, both based in HB&O’s Coventry office, have completed their final exams and will become chartered accountants. They will now move into senior positions at the firm which employs 14 trainees across […]
Neil Allcroft urges action on ID verification for directors & PSCs
Business leaders and entrepreneurs are being warned to act now to avoid being caught out by one of the biggest reforms of UK company law in decades. In a landmark move to bolster integrity and transparency in corporate governance, Companies House will introduce mandatory identity verification for individual company directors and Persons with Significant Control […]
Building connections in Birmingham
It has been four months since we opened the doors to our new Birmingham office – our first ever presence in the city. Our move into Birmingham, expanding from our existing bases in Coventry and Leamington, was a major milestone in HB&O’s growth. Located in the heart of the city at Northspring on Temple Street, […]
Leading firms HB&O and Validera join forces to support education providers
Two leading firms have formed an exciting new partnership to address a shortage of external audit specialists in the education sector. HB&O, which has offices in Coventry, Leamington and Birmingham, has joined forces with Staffordshire-based Validera to offer external audit services to the education sector which has been suffering from a lack of competition. The […]
HB&O advises prompt preparation for Making Tax Digital
HB&O is encouraging landlords and sole traders not to get caught out by major new legislation that comes into force next year by making changes now. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a government initiative designed to transform the tax system, modernising tax administration to make it more efficient and simpler for taxpayers. The […]
Rob Kendall retires after 40 years with HB&O
Rob Kendall, who lives in Kenilworth, joined HB&O in 1985 and will be stepping away from the business after 40 years with the firm. He had previously worked for Thompson McLintock, as well as Dafferns and Thornton Baker before joining Harrison Beale, which at the time had eight staff at one office on Queen’s Road […]
Supporting business and sport: HB&O sponsors Stefan Hill’s racing comeback
A world champion endurance motorbike racer from Coventry has made his return to Supersport racing with support from a regional accountancy firm. Stefan Hill is racing for Astro JJR HIPPO Suzuki in the British Supersport Championship, marking his return to the sport after specialising in endurance racing. The 26-year-old is a former World Endurance Cup […]
HB&O partners with governance expert Karl George MBE
HB&O has partnered with a corporate governance expert to expand its advisory services to medium-sized businesses. The firm will be working with internationally established governance expert Karl George, CEO of The Governance Forum, to develop new service lines around governance and artificial intelligence. He brings over 30 years’ of expertise in governance, compliance and strategic […]