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What we do Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Our story Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Podcast Insights Offices Resources Publications Owning it Glossary Publications Owning it Glossary Contact us Search hwca.com Search Enter your postcode Find an office Business challenges Looking for an accountant? 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What we do Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector What we do Find out more Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Our story Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Our story Find out more Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Look beyond the numbers Traditionally accountancy has been all about numbers and commercial considerations; but not here at Haines Watts. Podcast Owning it. Business conversations - Latest Episodes View all episodes Episode 9 Nici Goldsmith, Director Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory: Ahead of the game Episode 8 Jess Shanahan, Founder and Director of Jet Social: Setting boundaries Episode 7 Graeme Miller, Managing Partner Haines Watts Scotland: Falling into tax. Episode 6 Spring Budget Special 2024 Introduction to Owning It Owning it. Business conversations. Insights Offices Offices Find your nearest office B Bedford C Cardiff Cirencester E Edinburgh K Kirkcaldy L Leicester Launceston O Okehampton S Stirling Skegness Swindon W Wolverhampton Resources Publications Owning it Glossary Our Latest Publications View all our resources Publications Owning it Glossary Featured Resources Charity News Autumn 2025 Our Charity News offers the latest updates on guidance and support for the not-for-profit sector, hi... Nici Goldsmith, Director Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory: Ahead of the game In this episode, Lawson Muncaster is joined by Nici Goldsmith, Director at Haines Watts Midlands Tax... Contact us Meet the board Meet our board Meet our leadership team who collectively draw from their broad and extensive industry experience to lead the group and drive growth across the firm, whilst ensuring that our clients are at the heart of everything we do and our culture remains collaborative and inclusive. Graeme Miller Managing Director Stuart Penny Director Look beyond the numbers Haines Watts is known for the personal touch when it comes to helping aspirational owner-managed businesses go from strength to strength. Find out about our culture and values. Our purpose Talk to our team We're here for the long haul. Whatever challenges you face from starting up, right through to exit strategies and everything in between, our team can help you with a range of specialist services. 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A qualified Chartered Tax Advisor and member of the Association of Taxation Technicians, Graeme has 15 years 'hands on' tax experience. His areas of expertise include Capital Allowances, OMBs (corporate and non-corporate), Non-UK Residents / Domicile, Investment and Commercial Property. Graeme has an intuitive understanding of tax planning and takes great satisfaction by helping his clients keep their tax bills as low as possible. His talent lies in identifying existing and new tax-saving opportunities. Graeme's wealth of knowledge and proficiency ensures he has a host of tax efficient solutions that he tailors to the specific needs of his clients. Stuart Penny Director After graduating in 1997 with a BSc (Hons) in Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Stuart spent three years developing software for Shell. He then worked in New Zealand on web software solutions for six months and upon his return spent a year developing software for blue chip companies in Birmingham. In 2002 Stuart joined The Priory Partnership (now Haines Watts) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2006. He was appointed as director in 2009. Meeting local entrepreneurs, getting to know their businesses and helping them plan to achieve their goals. Stuart specialises in owner managed businesses, accounts, tax, accounts software packages and Excel. If I wasn't doing this: Out on the golf course. 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Business challenges Looking for an accountant? Expanding abroad? Selling a business? Growing a business? Looking for funding? Starting a business? Paying too much tax? Buying a business? Cashflow stopped flowing? Exiting a business? What we do Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Our story Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Podcast Insights Offices Resources Publications Owning it Glossary Search hwca.com Contact us Business challenges Looking for an accountant? Expanding abroad? Selling a business? Growing a business? Looking for funding? Starting a business? Paying too much tax? Buying a business? Cashflow stopped flowing? Exiting a business? Looking for an accountant? Expanding abroad? Selling a business? Growing a business? Looking for funding? Starting a business? Paying too much tax? Buying a business? Cashflow stopped flowing? Exiting a business? What we do Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Our story Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Podcast Insights Offices Resources Publications Owning it Glossary Publications Owning it Glossary Contact us Search hwca.com Search Enter your postcode Find an office Business challenges Looking for an accountant? 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What we do Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector What we do Find out more Assurance Accounting Auditing Business Process Online Accounting Outsourced Accounting Payroll Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Planning International Tax Planning Personal Tax Planning Tax Investigations Tax Reliefs (including R&D) VAT & Customs Duty Wealth Planning & Private Client Business Advisory Acquisitions and Disposals Expansion & Improvement Not for Profit Services Supporting our Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Our story Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Our story Find out more Our purpose Meet the board Join our team Our people Look beyond the numbers Traditionally accountancy has been all about numbers and commercial considerations; but not here at Haines Watts. Podcast Owning it. Business conversations - Latest Episodes View all episodes Episode 9 Nici Goldsmith, Director Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory: Ahead of the game Episode 8 Jess Shanahan, Founder and Director of Jet Social: Setting boundaries Episode 7 Graeme Miller, Managing Partner Haines Watts Scotland: Falling into tax. Episode 6 Spring Budget Special 2024 Introduction to Owning It Owning it. Business conversations. Insights Offices Offices Find your nearest office B Bedford C Cardiff Cirencester E Edinburgh K Kirkcaldy L Leicester Launceston O Okehampton S Stirling Skegness Swindon W Wolverhampton Resources Publications Owning it Glossary Our Latest Publications View all our resources Publications Owning it Glossary Featured Resources Charity News Autumn 2025 Our Charity News offers the latest updates on guidance and support for the not-for-profit sector, hi... Nici Goldsmith, Director Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory: Ahead of the game In this episode, Lawson Muncaster is joined by Nici Goldsmith, Director at Haines Watts Midlands Tax... Contact us Spring Statement 2025 What it means for you and your business. Read detailed summary Year-End Tax Planning Guide 2024/25 Latest tax rates, allowances, and key points to consider ahead of the tax year-end in our short and simple guide. Get your free copy The business people for people with a business Find out what we do Autumn Budget 2024 Get our latest opinions on the Autumn Budget. Find out more Season 2 Episode 9 Owning it. ² In this episode, Lawson Muncaster is joined by Nici Goldsmith, Director at Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory, for a chat about education and ambition, the challenges involved with problem-solving, and the injustice of complexity. Listen now How can we help? 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