Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in Worthing
Carpenter Box has been delivering expert accounting, tax, and business advisory services for over a century. Our team of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers, and specialists work collaboratively to understand client goals, offering tailored solutions that drive profitability, tax efficiency, and sustainable growth. With offices across the South East and a global network through GGI, we serve businesses and individuals with sector-specific expertise.Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by our leadership in cloud accounting and recognition through awards such as Tax Team of the Year 2024. We prioritise long-term relationships, combining technical excellence with practical advice to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Our services span audit, corporate finance, estate planning, payroll, and international tax compliance, supported by a 250+ strong team dedicated to client success.
Services
Audit and Assurance
Business Tax
Digital Accounting
Corporate Finance
Estate Planning
Payroll Services
International Tax
Outsourced Finance
Private Client Tax
Tax Enquiry Protection
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in accounting and tax advisory services.
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers with sector-specific expertise.
- We implement cloud accounting technology for real-time financial management.
- We provide tailored solutions for businesses across the South East and internationally.
- Our client-centric approach has earned us multiple industry awards including Tax Team of the Year 2024.
What people say
Award-winning team
Exceptional client service
Proactive tax planning
Sector-specific expertise
Reliable financial advisors
Services
Audit and Assurance
Our audit services combine technical expertise with sector-specific insights to deliver valuable business insights. We provide statutory audits, internal audit support, and financial reporting compliance for organisations of all sizes. Using data analytics through Inflo software, we identify risks and opportunities while ensuring adherence to GAAP and IFRS standards. Our partner-led approach ensures tailored assurance services that enhance business credibility with stakeholders.
Business Tax
We offer comprehensive tax planning and compliance services for businesses, including corporation tax, restructuring, and international tax strategies. Our award-winning team specialises in minimising tax liabilities through legitimate reliefs and allowances while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. We provide cross-border tax solutions through our GGI network and support clients during tax investigations with our protection service.
Outsourced Finance
Our outsourced finance function provides complete back-office solutions including bookkeeping, management reporting, and FD-level support. We implement cloud accounting systems to streamline financial processes and offer flexible engagement models tailored to business needs. This service enables clients to focus on core operations while maintaining accurate financial records and real-time business insights.
Estate Planning
We help individuals preserve wealth through wills, inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney. Our specialists work with legal advisers to create comprehensive estate plans that protect assets from tax and care fees. We offer trust management services and succession planning to ensure smooth intergenerational wealth transfer while complying with current legislation.
Digital Accounting
Our cloud accounting services enable real-time financial management through secure platforms like Xero. We provide system implementation, data migration, and integration with business-critical applications. This digital approach offers clients 24/7 access to financial data, automated reporting, and enhanced collaboration with our advisory team for improved decision-making.
People
Stuart Noakes
Chairman and Head of Tax Services
With over 30 years' experience, Stuart leads our tax team and specialises in complex tax investigations. He has received multiple industry awards for his technical expertise and client service leadership.
Tony Summers
Partner and Head of Assurance & Advisory
Tony oversees our audit and assurance services, bringing 25 years of experience in financial reporting and corporate governance. He specialises in statutory audits and international accounting standards.
Raymond Cheung
Head of Outsource Finance Function
Raymond manages our outsourced finance services, implementing cloud accounting solutions for SMEs and large corporations. He has 20 years' experience in financial process optimisation.
David Crowter
Partner
David specialises in estate planning and private client tax, advising high-net-worth individuals on inheritance tax mitigation and trust structures for over 18 years.
Nikki Martin
Associate Director
Nikki focuses on international tax and non-domicile regulations, providing cross-border tax solutions to businesses and individuals with global interests.
Questions
What accounting services does Carpenter Box offer?
We provide audit, tax advisory, payroll, corporate finance, estate planning, and outsourced finance services tailored to business and private client needs.
Do you specialise in specific industries?
Yes, we have dedicated teams for academies, agriculture, healthcare, motor retail, solicitors, and vineyards among other sectors.
How can you help with tax investigations?
Our Tax Enquiry Protection Service provides full support during HMRC investigations, covering professional fees and compliance requirements.
Are you accessible outside the South East?
Through our membership in GGI, we offer accounting support in over 125 countries with local regulatory expertise.
What technology do you use?
We utilise cloud accounting platforms like Xero and Inflo data analytics to provide real-time financial insights and reporting.
How do you ensure compliance with changing regulations?
Our team maintains continuous professional development and uses automated systems to track legislative changes affecting tax and accounting practices.
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Reviews (4)
Vicky Wilson
May 28, 2021
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Learning the hard way that there were often minimum requirements to be eligible for wealth management services at some companies, CarpenterBox were a breath of fresh air offering services that were open to everyone. After an in-depth consultation, I now have confidence that my long term pension goals are in safe hands. Excellent, personable service - happy to recommend.
Graham Mitchell
Dec 02, 2020
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Used these guys for 5 years as Company accountant. Service has deteriorated since change of accountancy staff. No longer a satisfied customer and would no longer recommend. They are now more interested in their fees than supporting their customers.
Valerie Walker
Nov 01, 2020
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Since being introduced to Roy Thompson at Carpenter Box Wealth Management, I have always found him and his team to be highly professional, efficient, and friendly at all times. Roy especially has gone the extra mile in managing my personal finances demonstrated by his forward thinking and pragmatic invaluable advice.
Graham Divall
Aug 27, 2020
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Carpenter Box have been our accountants for twenty five years. Their service guidance and help has been magnificent and with their expertise weve grown into a very successful business. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. Their investment arm is a great part of their business also.
