Exeter-based accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has unveiled a new look for its six offices, with the introduction of fresh new branding that reflects its growing range of digital and online tax solutions, as well as its focus on specialist sectors. Launched ahead of its 50th anniversary next year, the new brand has been developed and designed by Crediton-based design agency, All Saints. Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “The introduction of our new branding signifies our focus on making tax easier and more efficient for our clients. This is important as over the...
Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “The Chancellor’s budget marked a significant departure from that of Mr Hammond’s predecessor. The silence from the opposition bench alone spoke volumes. In many ways it marked a new beginning focussed more on taxing individuals rather than making cuts in spending. “Designed to address perceived imbalances, many of the tax increases were aimed at the Tory heartland signalling a shift to the central ground. “Mr Hammond’s determination to ensure that individuals’ employment status should not be driven by tax implications, but...
Exeter headquartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has appointed Julie Rose as branch manager to be based primarily at its Heathfield office, near Newton Abbot.
Chartered tax advisor Julie joins the firm from Farm Accounts where she spent 11 years and managed over 100 clients. In total she has over 17 years’ experience providing practical advice and business support to farms and other rural businesses, including management of accounts, ensuring compliance requirements are met for tax credits, self-assessment, PAYE and VAT. She has also carried out extensive tax planning work...
Exeter’s 13th annual Really Big Quiz was once again an outstanding evening raising an impressive £6,411 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity, The Exeter Foundation.
Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, the quiz took place at the Corn Exchange in Exeter. The hall was filled with 73 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter’s brainiest business.
Guests enjoyed an exciting evening, where teams were put to the test answering challenging quiz questions presented by John Coombs and Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards. This was...
Exeter chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is thrilled to welcome local businesses to take part in its 13th annual Really Big Quiz.
Last year the quiz raised a record-breaking sum of more than £8,000 for the Lord Mayor’s charity and plans are well underway to make this year’s event another charitable success.
Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 11 May from 6.30pm, the annual Really Big Quiz is an opportunity for local firms to compete for the title of Exeter’s brainiest business and help raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s nominated charity, The Exeter...
Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “This budget seemed to be the most technical we’ve had in recent times, compared to the more politically charged announcements of the past couple of years with a raft of smaller measures across the tax landscape. “The Chancellor has confirmed a series of measures such as the tampon tax, insurance premium rise to fund flood defences, tightening the VAT rules for online traders, NIC on termination payments and the anti tax avoidance initiatives that are what I would term ‘sensible tinkering’. From a commercial perspective I would...
Devon accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has once again been recognised for its outstanding support to the Armed Forces Community.
The firm has been presented with a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award in recognition of its support to its Reservist employees, in particular partner Jean-Paul Quertier, currently second in command with 6th Battalion the Rifles.
Last year the firm signed the Armed Forces Covenant and was presented with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award. To qualify for the silver award, Simpkins Edwards has put into practice the...
Exeter-based accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has donated a variety of IT equipment, including 44 PC screens, to Exeter Foyer to be used by its young residents as part of their work, training and educational programmes.
The equipment, which has previously been used by Simpkins Edwards but is in good condition, was donated to the Foyer as part of Simpkins Edwards’ commitment to environmental and community initiatives.
The Exeter Foyer provides safe and supportive accommodation for young people, predominantly aged 16-25 (30 if the young person has a disability). It is...
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Mrs Olwen Foggin, along with Past Lord Mayors, hosted a thank you reception at the Guildhall in Exeter in honour of chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards on 4th August 2015.
For the past 12 years, Simpkins Edwards has organised and hosted the Really Big Quiz, which pits teams from businesses around the city against each other to discover Exeter’s brainiest business – raising thousands for the Lord Mayor’s charity in the process. The reception was held to extend a thank you for all the work the team from Simpkins Edwards has put into the...
Exeter-based accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award for its support of the defence community, in particular the firm’s Partner Jean-Paul Quertier, currently second in command with 6th Battalion the Rifles.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme was launched last year by the Prime Minister at a reception at No.10 and operated by the MoD through its Regional SaBRE Campaign Directors in the autonomous Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Associations. SaBRE (Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers) is a Ministry of Defence...
