Heelan Associates | Accountant Waterlooville

We save you time and tax, so you can get on and grow your business.

For Starting Out

Give your business the best possible start with clear guidance and an experienced team to help.

For Growth

When your business grows, so do your options. Expert advice and guidance so you can get the most from your business.

For Change

When you’ve reached your potential with your current suppliers or need to consolidate some processes. Flexible solutions to suit your business.

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WHY US?

At Heelan Associates, we are passionate about business.

Our team helps small business owners all over the UK to start, survive and grow.

We do this by:

Helping you to understand your business numbers so you can make better decisions

Saving you time & tax

Providing trusted advice through our close relationship with you

CASE STUDY

Paleo Ridge Raw, Hampshire

2 June 2025

Tyler Daly, Director Paleo Ridge Raw, Hampshire Paleo Ridge Raw is a family run working dog food business based in rural Hampshire. They used Heelan Associates to help them get ...

WHAT WE DO

Our experienced team will work with you to create the solution to suit your business goals.

USEFUL GUIDES AND BLOG

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Should Your Startup Go Limited? The Tax Savings, the Risks, and the Bit Most Owners Get Wrong

24 August 2026

A limited company may sound daunting to set up, but once you understand the basics, it can make a lot of business sense. In this article, we’ll look at what ...

HMRC’s Supercomputer is Studying You. Avoid These 6 Big Triggers

30 July 2026

HMRC has spent £100 million pound on a new supercomputer, ‘Connect’, and it’s quietly studying you and your finances. The HMRC may call it ‘Connect’ but it’s more ‘Hunt’, as ...

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The Secret HMRC Memo Every Small Business Owner Needs to Read

21 July 2026

Every month, HMRC quietly publishes policy papers and consultations that could reshape how the self-employed people or small businesses might pay their tax. While technically public for all to see, ...

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Buying a Business: The Basics

6 July 2026

Thinking of buying a business but don’t know how to? In this Guide, we’ll take you through the practical process of buying one. We are assuming that you’ve already found ...

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Wealth Strategies: Beyond Salary and Dividends

18 June 2026

As a business owner, your focus may simply be “pay myself a salary, take dividends, pay the tax bill.” However, once the business starts to build, you may find that ...

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The most tax efficient year of your life: increase income without working harder

18 June 2026

Most small business owners try to improve their finances by doing more: More hours More stress More customers (And hopefully) More turnover However, one of the biggest improvements to your ...

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HMRC Just Turned Your Van Into a Car (And It Could Cost You Thousands)

1 May 2026

If you own a van for work, and in particular a crew cab (double cab) pickup, HMRC might have just quietly reclassified it as a car without informing you. We’ve ...

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Last Minute Savings for 2025-26 Tax Year

18 March 2026

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, it’s time to check if you can grab some of the last minute tax savings on offer. The team at Heelan ...

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Paying for Business Expenses with Cash: Claim Them or Lose Them

12 February 2026

There are some myths in accounting that just won’t be debunked. Top of our list of ‘unbunkables” is the myth that states you cannot pay for business expenses in cash. ...