Business Details
Your Trusted Crawley Accountants
At Richard Place Dobson, we pride ourselves on being a partner you can rely on, offering tailored accountancy and advisory services to businesses, individuals, and charities. Our approach is built on understanding your unique needs, providing clear and practical solutions to help you achieve your goals. With decades of collective experience, our team combines technical expertise with a commitment to building meaningful relationships. We focus on simplifying complex financial matters, whether through strategic tax planning, efficient payroll management, or audit support. Our dedication to excellence has earned us long-standing client relationships and industry recognition.We continuously invest in our people to ensure they deliver the highest standards of service. From business startup advice to charity compliance, our services are designed to add value and reduce your administrative burden. We believe that accountancy is not just about numbers but about empowering you to make confident decisions. Our cloud accounting solutions and technology-driven approach ensure seamless communication and real-time financial insights. Rooted in Crawley since 1983, we serve clients across the UK with the same integrity and professionalism that have defined our practice for over 40 years.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Corporate Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Business Startup Advice
Charity Accounting
Management Accounts
Self-Assessment Returns
Probate Assistance
Remuneration Planning
Xero Support
Highlights and features
- We have a dedicated director and client manager assigned to every client relationship.
- Our charity accounting team offers 20+ years of specialist sector experience.
- We provide cloud accounting solutions integrated with real-time financial support.
- We prioritise work-life balance to ensure consistent service quality from our team.
- Our audit processes combine compliance checks with strategic business growth insights.
Associations and certifications
- Xero Certified Partners
- Sage accredited partner
What people say
Fantastic professional service
Highly approachable team
Prompt payroll handling
Clear tax explanations
Exceptional probate support
Services
Accounts Preparation
We deliver accurate annual accounts compliant with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our efficient processes ensure timely submissions while maintaining regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from clear financial statements that reflect their business performance accurately.
Corporate Tax Planning
Our specialist team minimises corporation tax liabilities through strategic planning. We keep businesses compliant with evolving tax regulations while maximising available reliefs and allowances. This proactive approach improves cash flow and long-term profitability.
Payroll Services
We manage PAYE schemes, National Insurance contributions, and statutory payments for businesses. Our payroll solutions ensure HMRC compliance while saving clients time. We handle end-to-end payroll processing including pension scheme coordination.
Charity Accounting
Our specialist team provides SORP-compliant accounts preparation and audit support for charities. We understand sector-specific funding requirements and grant management processes. This expertise helps maintain donor trust and regulatory compliance.
Business Startup Advice
We guide new businesses through incorporation and regulatory requirements. Our support includes financial forecasting, funding applications, and tax structure optimisation. This foundation helps startups establish sustainable business models.
People
Matthew Tyson
Director
Matthew leads our audit and assurance practice with over 20 years of experience in statutory compliance. He specialises in helping growing businesses navigate financial regulations while maintaining profitability. Matthew is a qualified chartered accountant with deep sector knowledge in manufacturing and professional services.
Karen
Audit Manager
Karen manages our audit engagements with particular expertise in charity sector compliance. She has 15 years' experience delivering audit solutions that identify growth opportunities while ensuring regulatory adherence. Karen is known for her clear communication of complex financial matters.
Darren Harding
Director
Darren heads our business services division with responsibility for client relationship management. He has spent 18 years advising owner-managed businesses on tax planning and operational strategy. Darren focuses on building long-term partnerships with his clients.
Louise Waugh
Client Manager
Louise provides dedicated support to our business clients covering accounting and compliance matters. With 12 years' experience, she combines technical expertise with responsive client service. Louise is particularly noted for her approachability and problem-solving skills.
Jordan Keates
Tax Advisor
Jordan specialises in personal tax planning and probate services. He has developed particular expertise in inheritance tax mitigation strategies. With 10 years' experience, Jordan helps individuals navigate complex tax regulations while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Questions
What services do you offer for business clients?
We provide accounts preparation, corporate tax planning, company secretarial duties, payroll services, and business growth strategy advice.
How do you support charities and non-profits?
We offer specialized charity accounting, audit compliance, and management accounts tailored to third-sector requirements.
Do you provide personal tax planning services?
Yes, we help individuals with self-assessment returns, inheritance tax planning, and retirement strategy development.
Can you assist with cloud accounting software?
We provide Xero certification and Sage partnership support for cloud accounting implementation and maintenance.
What sets you apart from other accountants?
We combine technical expertise with dedicated relationship management and sector-specific knowledge across diverse industries.
Reviews (7)
Dawn Mitchell
Dec 17, 2021
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We used their probate service, and Jordan was very professional and extremely helpful throughout the process.
Richard Twydell
Oct 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
For many years we have found RPD a great partner both for all aspects of UK payroll and assistance with broader accounting problems. Great staff - super reliable, flexible and knowledgeable. Could not ask for more!
MC2 Therapeutics Ltd
For many years we have found RPD a great partner both for all aspects of UK payroll and assistance with broader accounting problems. Great staff - super reliable, flexible and knowledgeable. Could not ask for more!
MC2 Therapeutics Ltd
Christina Kerr
Sep 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Excellent service for our accounts and payroll. Thorough, accurate and very helpful.
Excellent service for our accounts and payroll. Thorough, accurate and very helpful.
Wendy Bell
Sep 19, 2021
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I was getting a bit stuck with Sage and it was suggested that some instruction may prove helpful but what I didn't count on was exactly how helpful David was, he has made my life a lot easier, took the training at my pace, let me ask as many daft questions as I liked and in the process didn't make me feel stupid! So if like me you've hit a brick wall with your finance package I couldn't recommend David more highly!
Premila Sattianayagam
Sep 15, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
RPD has provided multiple services to us over the years. They are responsive and accommodating across the board. Thank you RPD.....particularly Vickie, Maggie, Darren and Louise!
RPD has provided multiple services to us over the years. They are responsive and accommodating across the board. Thank you RPD.....particularly Vickie, Maggie, Darren and Louise!
Giuseppe D'Andria
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have been using Richard Place Dobson's services for over a year and we are completely satisfied with their services. The staff are highly professional, attentive, helpful and always friendly. We would definitely recommend them to other businesses.
We have been using Richard Place Dobson's services for over a year and we are completely satisfied with their services. The staff are highly professional, attentive, helpful and always friendly. We would definitely recommend them to other businesses.
Sam O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
RPD handle Payroll and accounts for two of my businesses, I can't recommend them enough. Every member of the team I have worked with, Janet, Ash, Anna and Lucy have all been exceptional. They make to look after you even when you feel out of your depth.
RPD handle Payroll and accounts for two of my businesses, I can't recommend them enough. Every member of the team I have worked with, Janet, Ash, Anna and Lucy have all been exceptional. They make to look after you even when you feel out of your depth.
