Experience the difference
Assisting your academy be it a school or college with specialist VAT advice
Leading Accountants for Academies, Academy VAT
Dedicated information for Academy Schools and Colleges
We know how easy it can be to get lost in the VAT maze and our website has been specifically designed to help you through it! With our experience as leading Accountants for Academies advising on treatment of VAT we are able to answer questions that you may have regarding your academy.
Our website is an easy to use guide which is packed with valuable information and expert guidance about registration and the rules which apply to everyday transactions in your academy.
We are now seeing Colleges converting to Academy status and therefore this website is equally applicable to colleges and schools.
Here’s what we can assist you with:
- The treatment for numerous different transactions
- Information on the different ways an academy can be structured and organised
- Inform whether it is desirable (or necessary!) to register for VAT
- Reclaiming the correct amount of VAT on costs
- The VAT recoverable using voluntary claim Forms VAT126
- Planning ideas to help improve recovery of VAT
Academy Accounting means adapting to a new accounting and financial reporting regime and dealing with the requirements of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) which can be daunting. Our specialist Academy Accountants are here to guide you through it.
What our clients say
In all their dealings with Eggar’s School, we have found HWB staff to be very professional, knowledgeable and approachable. They do an excellent job of keeping us informed as they are always at the end of the phone, host regular School Business Manager meetings, send out EFSA Updates and have set up this VAT web advice link, which is very user friendly.
Alan Rolfe has assisted efficiently on any VAT queries, with clear and concise advice, especially with unusual aspects of VAT. i.e. Invoicing for Head Teacher secondment.
Alan Rolfe, as with all the staff from HWB, are always extremely friendly and helpful, and provide an excellent service.
Latest Feeds
Director Michaela Johns was welcomed to the BNI Ringwood Business Networking Event this Tuesday morning at The Fish Inn.
BNI Ringwood & Fordingbridge is a new business networking organisation which meets weekly. BNI`s focus is on helping local small business owners to connect and build meaningful business relationships.
Thank you to the BNI team for the invitation!
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Director James Alesbury and Business Adviser Will Churcher had a fantastic time attending this year’s Accountex London, the UK’s leading event for the accountancy and finance industry.
With over 300+ leading software providers, exclusive 1-to-1 demos, and insights from both established fintech giants and cutting-edge startups, it was the perfect opportunity to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of finance.
We’re leaving inspired, full of fresh ideas and excited for what’s ahead. 💡 #Accountex2025 #Fintech #AccountingInnovation #BusinessGrowth #ExCeLLondon
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Associate Director Tom Young attended the AdvanceTrack Conference on Tuesday at the iconic British Library in London.
This year`s theme, `The Power of a High-Performing Team`, brought together inspiring speakers and forward-thinking professionals to explore how collaboration and leadership can drive business success.
The event continues to empower the next generation of accountants with the insights and tools they need to thrive.
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Associate Director Matt Cooper attended the New Forest Walk and Work networking event this week.
The walk began at The Lighthouse and then headed towards the historic Hurst Castle in Milford on Sea.
It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the glorious weather while networking.
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Director Michaela Johns went to FRP Advisory`s Breakfast Seminar this morning at the Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl.
Speakers Philip, Alex and Simon discussed challenges in the charity sector, what`s happening in the debt advisory and lending market, as well as providing an economic overview of the restructuring market.
It was a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the South, thank you to Sandy Kinninmonth for organising the seminar!
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Managing Director Tracy Jenkins and Director Michaela Johns are at the ETL Global UK and Ireland Conference in Birmingham.
Following a warm welcome from Peter and Sara, the conference started with some reflections and updates following the conference last year. There was also a panel discussion hosted by James Gosling addressing what navigating the future looks like with ETL strategy, collaboration, and sector challenges.
Its been great to connect with colleagues across the network and looking forward to what the rest of the conference has to offer!
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We received a lovely gift from TruSolv this morning to celebrate our up and coming 40th anniversary!
Such a lovely treat for our staff to end the week with, massive thank you to TruSolv for your kind thought😊
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April is National Pet Month🐈🐱🐕🐶🐢
We thought it would be a good idea to acknowledge the benefits that pets bring to our lives by sharing some of HWB’s lovely pet pictures.
Its been great to have a look at all the different four legged companions people go home to after work!
Thanks to the HWB team for sharing their photos❤️
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