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Welcome to Watling & Hirst, Chartered Certified Accountants, a long-established accountancy firm based in Chichester, West Sussex. Having traded in Chichester for over 100 years, Watling & Hirst has a diverse client base representing a broad spectrum of industries. We specialise in assisting small and medium-sized businesses with their accountancy and taxation affairs, and in self-assessment for private individuals.
Our Approach
Our approach is to support you and your business accountancy requirements. Through expert, proactive, and reliable professional advice, we will help you achieve your goals. We pride ourselves on a prompt and efficient response that you can rely on for all your business, accountancy, and taxation needs.
Our Services
We provide a full range of tax services from corporate tax and income tax to VAT, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning. Our true value is in the additional services we offer, aided by our close links with finance providers and our knowledge of local markets. This enables us to assist clients with business reorganisations, expansion, and establishing new ventures, by way of introduction to national lenders at the local level and also with the preparation of business plans and forecasts.
Expert Accountancy Services
At the centre of any accountancy practice is the preparation of accounts. These may be statutory financial statements to comply with obligations under the Companies Act or Charities Act, or accounts to enable the preparation of self-assessment tax returns. At Watling & Hirst, we have many years' experience with the cost-effective preparation of accounts for clients trading within a wide variety of industries.
Tax Services
We provide a full range of tax services from corporate tax and income tax to VAT, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning. Whether you are an individual or a business, we can help you navigate the complexities of the tax system and ensure you are taking advantage of all the allowances and reliefs available to you.
Payroll & CIS
Our payroll services include preparing and submitting payroll returns, calculating and paying PAYE and National Insurance contributions, and providing guidance on payroll-related matters. We also offer CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) services, including verifying subcontractors, calculating and paying deductions, and submitting monthly returns.
Overview of Reviews
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with both reviewers giving 5-star ratings and expressing their satisfaction with the services provided by Watling & Hirst.
Professionalism and Expertise
The reviewers praised the professionalism and expertise of the team at Watling & Hirst. They highlighted the helpfulness and high level of assistance provided in preparing accounts and managing personal tax affairs.
Long-term Relationships
Both reviewers have had long-term relationships with Watling & Hirst, with one company using their services for a number of years and the other for over 12 years. This suggests a high level of trust and satisfaction with the services provided.
Comprehensive Services
The reviewers highlighted the comprehensive range of services provided by Watling & Hirst, including tax, payroll, VAT, pensions, and more.

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