We're excited to work with you!
Welcome, thank you for joining us. Over the next few weeks we'll start onboarding you as our client. There's some legal & regulatory things we need to do, as well as set up any software access or other services you've requested. HMRC may also contact you with with letters or codes to pass on to us. We try and make things run as smooth as possible, but if you have any questions just drop us a line.
Get in touch with us
Whilst we onboard you or your firm we might go a little quiet, don't worry we haven't forgotten you!
If you have any questions, just drop us a line -
Call 01908 597094 - Monday to Friday 09.30 - 17.00
WhatsApp 01908 597094 - we'll reply to your text during our business day.
admin@hippeyaccountancy.co.uk - all our staff have access to this mailbox.
What happens next?
We'll set up the products & services you have requested.
Apply to HMRC for any authorisations or services on your behalf.
Set up access to software you might be using, you'll receive separate emails about this.
If there are any problems during your onboarding, we'll be in touch.
What we need from you next
We need to obtain your ID & Address verification and your personal details here.
Please also ask any partners / Directors to also fill in the above personal details form.
If you are a Limited Company please also fill in this form here.
If we're operating your payroll, you will also receive registration details from Brightpay.
Michaela Hippey FMAAT
Founding Director, Accountant & Coffee Drinker
Michaela is a highly experienced Accountant who founded the practice over 15 years ago, she previously worked in the Motor Trade as a Dealership Accountant.
It's likely you'll have met or spoken to her during your initial contact with us. Michaela produces or reviews accounts and tax returns in the practice. If your joining us as part of the Business Survival Guide service, you'll be hearing a lot more from her too.
Dan Hippey
Client Services & Tea Drinker
Dan was a Detective in the Met Police for 17 years which included the Directorate of Professional Standards and later, the National Digital Exploitation Service.
Dan looks after most of the client contact in the practice, along with the payroll processing and compliance. He also helps clients with more complex business issues or those in need of extra support. You'll probably see or hear him in any practice blogs, podcasts or videos.
Links to software we use
In most cases we'll send you details of the software you'll need by email or text. However, you may want to access training or get a first look at what you're getting. The links below take you to our most popular applications.
Xero - www.xero.com/uk
Dext - app.dext.com
BrightPay Employers Portal - www.brightpay.cloud
Free Agent - login.freeagent.com/login
Our Principles
Help others dream big
So many of us get stuck in a rut, even as business owners. You don’t just want to go to work and go home every day - you want to aspire to something.
But it's hard to feel aspirational when you’re at wits end. Helping others dream big means always bringing the conversation back to goals and purpose. It’s asking - what do you want to get out of this? And showing our clients it’s possible.
Have honest conversations
We believe openness and honesty is fundamental to a successful business. We encourage transparency because it helps us help you in the best way possible. It simply makes for a better relationship.
We practice what we preach, and set an open tone from day one. We act with respect and integrity, but we don’t sugarcoat things. If you ask for our advice we’ll tell you what we think.
Go the extra mile
We love to challenge ourselves and push forward with stamina. We’re not scared to try new things to get better outcomes. More than simply providing a set of accounts, we look at all the ways we can help you improve your situation.
If we can’t help, we’ll find someone in our network who can. We work with business owners who have a “more than the bare minimum” mindset, with healthy boundaries for balance.
Treat others how you want to be treated
It’s the golden rule for a reason. We’re not here to judge. To us, your ‘numbers’ are just the data we need to help you. We don’t use them to make assumptions or form opinions, and we don’t care about status.
Your business is your livelihood, and we want to help you protect it. Our clients value mutual respect and don’t take advantage. Having an open and good natured rapport means we enjoy each other’s company.