HWB promotes tax compliance specialist

Hampshire-based accountancy firm HWB has promoted Lyndon Howes to assistant tax compliance manager, strengthening its tax team as demand for compliance advice is set to increase.

Based at the firm’s Chandler’s Ford office, near Southampton, Lyndon has progressed through the business since joining straight from college in 2011. 

Previously a tax senior, he is now a full-time member of HWB’s eleven-strong tax department, advising individuals, trusts, partnerships and limited companies across a range of compliance and advisory matters.

Lyndon said: “It’s great news, lovely to be recognised and have the career progression. 

“As always, I aim to play my part and help the team flourish.”

Lyndon’s promotion comes as HMRC prepares to extend its Making Tax Digital scheme to cover self-employed and private rental income from April 2026, prompting an expected rise in client enquiries.

The tax team is also celebrating further progression, with George Vass and Danny Hockin having passed recent Association of Taxation Technicians exams and now working towards Chartered Tax Adviser status.

Tax compliance manager Martin Back added: “Lyndon deserves the recognition for his hard work. 

“He is an experienced tax professional and well-liked by our clients and team. 

“Part of his new role will include responding to new client queries and helping to oversee the MTD for IT process, which I know he will do excellently.”

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