Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Chartered Accountants in Worthing
Carpenter Box is an award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisers with over a century of experience serving clients across the UK and internationally. Established in 1925, our team of 250+ professionals combines deep sector expertise with innovative cloud-based solutions to deliver tailored financial, tax, and advisory services. We prioritise long-term client relationships, offering specialist support in audit, corporate finance, estate planning, payroll, and international business strategy. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as Tax Team of the Year and Mid-Tier Innovation Firm of the Year. With offices in Worthing, Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, London, Portsmouth, and Lewes, we serve businesses and individuals seeking tax-efficient, profitable growth.Our membership of GGI, a global network of accountants, ensures clients receive trusted advice worldwide. We invest in cutting-edge technology like Inflo for data analytics, enhancing audit accuracy and client insights. Our client-centric approach focuses on understanding individual goals to provide practical solutions, from start-ups to established enterprises. We also offer outsourced finance functions, digital accounting, and payroll services to streamline operations. With a proven track record in regulatory compliance and strategic tax planning, we help clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Services
Audit and Assurance
Business Tax
Digital Accounting
Corporate Finance
Estate Planning
Payroll Services
International Tax
Outsourced Finance
Financial Advisory
Tax Enquiry Protection
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in accounting and tax advisory.
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers with sector-specific expertise.
- We utilise cloud technology for real-time financial management and reporting.
- Award-winning client service recognised nationally and regionally.
- We offer tailored solutions for businesses and individuals across multiple sectors.
Associations and certifications
- GGI
What people say
Award-winning service
Excellent tax advice
Proactive financial planning
Reliable audit support
Sector-specific expertise
Services
Audit and Assurance
Our audit services combine compliance with strategic insights to enhance business performance. Using data analytics tools like Inflo, we identify risks and opportunities while ensuring adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS standards. Partner-led audits focus on sector-specific challenges, delivering tailored management reports to improve decision-making and investor confidence.
Business Tax
We provide strategic tax solutions to optimise efficiency for corporations and individuals. Services include corporation tax compliance, restructuring advice, and cross-border tax planning. Our award-winning team ensures clients maximise allowances while minimising liabilities through proactive, legally compliant strategies.
Digital Accounting
Cloud accounting solutions enable real-time financial management with secure data access. We implement platforms like Xero and QuickBooks, integrating sector-specific add-ons for cash flow monitoring, automated reporting, and seamless collaboration between clients and our advisory team.
Corporate Finance
We advise on business growth strategies including acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising. Our services cover due diligence, valuation, debt financing, and post-transaction integration, supporting clients through every stage of the deal lifecycle to achieve optimal financial outcomes.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service protects assets through wills, inheritance tax mitigation, and lasting powers of attorney. Collaborating with legal advisers, we create tailored solutions to ensure wealth transfers align with client wishes while complying with UK tax regulations.
People
Stuart Noakes
Chairman and Head of Tax Services
With over 30 years in tax advisory, Stuart leads our award-winning tax team. He specialises in corporate restructuring and international tax compliance, contributing to national policy discussions through industry bodies.
Tony Summers
Partner and Head of Assurance & Advisory
Tony oversees audit and corporate governance services, bringing expertise in financial reporting standards. He has advised listed companies on IFRS conversions and risk management frameworks for over 25 years.
Raymond Cheung
Head of Outsource Finance Function
Raymond manages outsourced finance solutions, helping SMEs streamline accounting processes. His team implements cloud systems and provides FD-level support to improve operational efficiency for growing businesses.
Roy Thompson
Head of Financial Services
Roy leads independent financial advice services, specialising in retirement planning and tax-efficient investments. He ensures integrated wealth management solutions align with clients' long-term financial goals.
Rachel Pearce
Partner
Rachel specialises in payroll services and employment tax, advising businesses on compliance and cost-effective employee benefit structures. She regularly contributes to industry publications on payroll legislation updates.
Questions
What accounting services does Carpenter Box offer?
We provide audit, tax planning, payroll, corporate finance, estate planning, and outsourced finance services tailored to business and individual needs.
Do you support businesses with international operations?
Yes, our global network through GGI offers cross-border tax and accounting expertise in over 125 countries.
Can I access cloud accounting solutions?
We specialise in cloud-based accounting systems with real-time financial tracking and secure data management.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We serve healthcare, agriculture, motor retail, vineyards, academies, and professional services sectors among others.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our Tax Enquiry Protection Service defends clients during HMRC investigations, covering professional fees and compliance support.
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