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Retail accountants

Hawsons has a dedicated team of specialist retail, wholesale and e-commerce accountants in Sheffield, Doncaster and Northampton.

Our specialist team offers a wide range of services which are tailored to meet your individual needs. Our understanding of the issues faced by the retail, wholesale and e-commerce sector means that we can proactively seek out ways for you to maximise your profitability and minimise your tax liabilities.

We can help in these areas through improving stock control, purchase re-ordering and reconciliation procedures. For retailers we have in-depth knowledge and experience of the sector from single sites to multi-channel retailers covering retail shops, e-commerce shops and many other sites such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Play.com.

Our services

Preparation of annual accounts
Audit and assurance services
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Preparation of tax returns
Financial forecasting and budgeting
Property issues
Strategic reporting
Capital allowances claims
Incorporation
Company structures
Capital gains tax planning
Acquisitions and disposals
Exit strategies
IT consultancy
VAT advice
Financing of new developments
Payroll services
Inheritance tax planning

Current issues

Our experts are aware of current developments in the retail, wholesale and e-commerce sector and through our proactive approach, we inform our clients of any issues that may affect them.

Learn more about the current issues for retailers in this sector.

Contact us for a free initial meeting

To find out more about how one of the leading firms of accountants in Sheffield, Doncaster and Northampton can help you, please contact one of our specialists. We believe in long-term client relationships and understand the importance of meeting to establish that you like us and we like you. This is why we offer all new clients a free initial meeting which will enable you to have a discussion about you and your business issues.

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How can Small Local Retailers have a Successful Christmas?

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Has COVID-19 Changed our Spending Habits?

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Is the Retail Sector Slowly Starting to Recover?

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May 28, 2020 / COVID-19, Retail, SME / By Pete Wilmer / 0 Comments

All non-essential shops expected to reopen from 15 June

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Apr 17, 2020 / COVID-19, Retail / By Pete Wilmer / 0 Comments

March retail sales decline due to coronavirus lockdown

March retail sales decline due to coronavirus lockdown Retail sales in March decreased by 4.3% compared to 2019, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Figures from Barclaycard advocated a large increase in supermarket sales as individuals began to...

Mar 26, 2020 / COVID-19, Retail, Tax / By Hawsons / 0 Comments

Contactless spend limit to be increased; COVID-19

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