Smart accounting for small business owners
Pay less tax. Make more money. Save time. Reduce risk.
Welcome to Wood, Hicks & Co.
Wood, Hicks & Co. have been helping individuals and businesses across Gosport and the UK make sense of their finances for nearly 50 years.
We’re more than just accountants—we're proactive partners in your success. That means thinking ahead, not just reacting. From smart tax planning and clear advice to stress-free accounts prep, we take the pressure off and help you keep more of what you earn while making sure your business is set up to grow with confidence.
So whether you’re just getting started as a sole trader or running a growing company, we’ll work with you to untangle the numbers, cut through the confusion, and keep your finances firmly on track.
What our clients get from us
Dedicated Client Manager
All our clients have a dedicated Client Manager—your go-to expert who understands your business and handles everything from start to finish. No call centres. No hand-offs. Just consistent, reliable support when you need it.
Fixed Monthly Pricing
We don't bill by the hour. Instead, we provide unlimited support and advice for a fixed monthly fee. This allows our clients to reach out to us as often as necessary without the fear of unexpected charges.
FREE Tax Investigation Service and HR/Legal Support
All our clients benefit from complimentary representation in the event of an HMRC enquiry or investigation. If HMRC comes calling, we’ll handle the communication and paperwork on your behalf at no extra cost.
Services
We offer a full range of accounting services—covering everything from essential tax compliance for individuals and businesses, to company formations, bookkeeping, and payroll.
Our experienced chartered accountants also provide specialist support with VAT, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), and more—saving you time, money, and unnecessary stress.
Accounts Preparation
Business Planning
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Company Secretarial
Tax Services
Business Start-ups
CIS
VAT
“Wood, Hicks & Co. have provided an excellent service to both of our businesses over the last 3 years. We would certainly recommend booking quarterly business reviews which has allowed us to prepare and plan without any nasty surprises for the future and allows us to forecast perfectly for the quarter ahead.”
Who do we work with?
Limited Companies
Contractors
Partnerships
Subcontractors
Sole Traders
Property Managers
How to work with us
1
Request a call back
Complete our short online form with as much info as you can, then simply book a call back with a member of our onboarding team at your earliest convenience.
2
Have a chat
On our call, we’ll get to know more about you and your business as well as your current challenges and goals. If we're a good fit for each other, our onboarding team will set you up with one of our accountants for a FREE consultation.
3
Get a quote
In your consultation, we'll outline how we can help and provide you with more info regarding the services relevant to your application. We'll provide you with a plan, then let you know when we can get started.
4
Start onboarding
If you decide to come on board, we’ll get the ball rolling and handle all the legwork and due diligence.