Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Chichester & London
Lewis Brownlee is a distinguished firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers with a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive accountancy services and strategic business advisory. Established with a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation and experience to provide tailored financial solutions for individuals and businesses across the UK. Our team of chartered accountants and tax specialists brings a wealth of knowledge and training, ensuring clients receive expert guidance in areas such as business growth, profit improvement, and tax planning. As a Xero Platinum Partner, we leverage cutting-edge digital tools to streamline financial processes and enhance client efficiency. Our services extend to corporate finance, virtual finance directorship, cloud accounting, and statutory audits, supported by a client-centric approach that prioritizes transparency and personalized support.We specialize in sectors including agriculture, charities, and legal professionals, offering bespoke solutions that address unique financial challenges. With offices in Chichester, London, Midhurst, and Whiteley, we serve clients across the South Coast and beyond, maintaining a steadfast commitment to professionalism and confidentiality. Our integrated team of licensed probate practitioners provides expert estate administration and inheritance tax advice, combining legal and financial expertise to navigate complex estates with clarity and care. Through continuous innovation and a focus on client needs, Lewis Brownlee remains a trusted partner for financial success.
Services
Business Growth
Tax Planning
Probate Services
Cloud Accounting
Statutory Audits
Payroll Management
Company Secretarial
Charity Accounting
Virtual Finance Director
Inheritance Tax Advice
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored financial solutions with a client-centric approach.
- Our team includes licensed probate practitioners and tax specialists.
- We leverage Xero Platinum Partner expertise for digital efficiency.
- We provide transparent fixed-fee structures for probate services.
- Our chartered accountants combine over 20 years of sector-specific experience.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Xero Platinum Partner
What people say
Expert probate guidance
Transparent fixed fees
Sector-specific knowledge
Digital efficiency
Personalized support
Services
Probate Application
Our licensed probate practitioners handle full estate administration, including IHT forms, HMRC coordination, and legal statements. We provide fixed-fee structures for transparency and manage high-value estates with agricultural or international assets. Clients benefit from combined legal and financial expertise to ensure compliance and efficient asset distribution.
Inheritance Tax Compliance
We specialize in inheritance tax planning and compliance, offering estate registration, CGT returns, and disclosure services. Our team navigates complex tax implications for rural families and business owners, ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements while minimizing liabilities through strategic planning.
Cloud Accounting
As Xero Platinum Partners, we deliver cloud accounting services including training, migrations, and app-stack integration. Our digital tools enhance financial efficiency for businesses, providing real-time data access and streamlined processes tailored to sectors like agriculture and charities.
Statutory Audits
We conduct statutory audits and tailored assurance services for legal professionals and charities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Our auditors combine technical excellence with sector-specific insights to deliver reliable financial reporting and risk assessment.
Virtual Finance Director
Our virtual FD services provide strategic business planning and financial oversight, supporting growth and profitability. Clients receive expert guidance on restructuring, cashflow management, and long-term financial strategy, tailored to SMEs and established corporations.
People
Tom Foster
Director of Tax
Head of Taxation with over 20 years' experience in trusts, estates, and inheritance tax planning. Joined Lewis Brownlee in 2014 from a top 20 firm, specializing in strategic estate administration and tax-efficient asset distribution.
Ellie Finn
Tax and Probate Assistant
Dedicated probate specialist with a legal background, providing compassionate support for estate administration and personal tax matters. Joined in 2022, known for meticulous attention to detail and client-focused problem-solving.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, tax planning, cloud accounting, statutory audits, payroll, and company secretarial services tailored to businesses and individuals.
Do you handle probate for complex estates?
Yes, we specialize in high-value estates involving agricultural property, private companies, and international assets with inheritance tax planning and full administration support.
Are your fees transparent?
We offer fixed-fee structures wherever possible, with full quotes provided after a free initial consultation to ensure cost clarity.
Can you assist with digital accounting software?
As Xero Platinum Partners, we provide training, migrations, and app-stack integration to enhance your financial processes with cloud-based solutions.
What sectors do you specialize in?
We focus on agriculture, charities, legal professionals, and rural businesses, offering sector-specific expertise in compliance, tax, and strategic growth.
Reviews (3)
Marcus Green
Oct 25, 2018
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Fantastic team at LewisBrownlee. Fast turnaround, great support, detailed accounts, always there to help with any questions. Highly Recommended! Marcus
Austin Eszcori
Sep 03, 2018
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The worst accountants I have ever dealt with, did not reply to emails, were not helpful, charged too much for work done and rude. I do not recommend at all.
Karen Rainford
May 31, 2018
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Lewis Brownlee have been my accountants for a few years. They have always been extremely helpful. As a small business, I find Sarah Alexander and her team approachable, friendly, professional and very patient with my endless questions! I would highly recommend them for any business.
