Lewis Brownlee was founded in 1990 by Adrian Lewis FCA and Charles Brownlee BA Hons (Econ) FCA ATII. However, Lewis Brownlee has a long heritage as it was originally part of a partnership called Edmonds & Co. who opened the Chichester office shortly after World War II. During the 1960's it became the Chichester office Thornton Baker, later to become Grant Thornton.
In 1990 Adrian Lewis and Charles Brownlee, who were the resident Grant Thornton Partners, purchased the practice and Lewis Brownlee was born. The firms aim then, as it is now, was to provide clients with the best expertise and advice, along with exceptional customer service. Times have changed a lot over the years, but we have now become a fully technology friendly business, through the use of many cloud apps including Xero (for which we are a Gold Partner) and Quickbooks (for whom we are a ProAdviser).
Less than five years ago we were based in one office in Chichester. Since then we've moved into our beautifully renovated Barns and we've expanded to having offices in Midhurst, Whiteley and London.
In 1990 Adrian Lewis and Charles Brownlee, who were the resident Grant Thornton Partners, purchased the practice and Lewis Brownlee was born. The firms aim then, as it is now, was to provide clients with the best expertise and advice, along with exceptional customer service. Times have changed a lot over the years, but we have now become a fully technology friendly business, through the use of many cloud apps including Xero (for which we are a Gold Partner) and Quickbooks (for whom we are a ProAdviser).
Less than five years ago we were based in one office in Chichester. Since then we've moved into our beautifully renovated Barns and we've expanded to having offices in Midhurst, Whiteley and London.
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Meet the Team
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Sarah is the Managing Director of Lewis Brownlee and has a large and varied portfolio.
Her passion is working with owner-managed SMEs to ensure they get the best out of their business and not pay a penny more in tax than absolutely necessary!
Clients have described Sarah as "professional and straight-talking", and said her "approach is both refreshing and informative".
Tom is the head of taxation at Lewis Brownlee.
He has over 20 years' experience as a general tax practitioner, during which time he has assisted both individuals and businesses to ensure their tax affairs are operated in an efficient and legitimate manner.
Her passion is working with owner-managed SMEs to ensure they get the best out of their business and not pay a penny more in tax than absolutely necessary!
Clients have described Sarah as "professional and straight-talking", and said her "approach is both refreshing and informative".
Tom is the head of taxation at Lewis Brownlee.
He has over 20 years' experience as a general tax practitioner, during which time he has assisted both individuals and businesses to ensure their tax affairs are operated in an efficient and legitimate manner.
Client Testimonials
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Lewis Brownlee have been my Accountants for over 20 years.
They complete an excellent set of accounts, which I would not be able to prepare on my own each year and advise me throughout the year when various statutory documents etc need filing without me having to think about it.
Mr John Blackwell has always looked after our affairs 100% and has helped many times over the phone with 'worrying matters'.
Also your front office ladies are charming, helpful and efficient.
I have been using the company for many years and have been happy with the service they provide.
They complete an excellent set of accounts, which I would not be able to prepare on my own each year and advise me throughout the year when various statutory documents etc need filing without me having to think about it.
Mr John Blackwell has always looked after our affairs 100% and has helped many times over the phone with 'worrying matters'.
Also your front office ladies are charming, helpful and efficient.
I have been using the company for many years and have been happy with the service they provide.
Careers
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We provide a level of expertise that our smaller competitors cannot match and a personal level of service that our national competitors can only aspire to.
Our team are committed to providing a high quality service that is both efficient and effective, and our aim is to deliver peace of mind for our clients.
Not only that but as part of our remuneration package we provide daily fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits plus we hold regular staff social events.
You have the opportunity to work in a modern office, and be part of a great team who you can rely on for support and guidance throughout your time here.
Our team are committed to providing a high quality service that is both efficient and effective, and our aim is to deliver peace of mind for our clients.
Not only that but as part of our remuneration package we provide daily fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits plus we hold regular staff social events.
You have the opportunity to work in a modern office, and be part of a great team who you can rely on for support and guidance throughout your time here.
Accounts
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Part of running a business means having to prepare annual accounts.
But it doesn't have to be another job on your to do list, we can prepare your accounts and ensure that you meet your deadlines.
Through the process of preparing your accounts, we can learn a lot about your business.
Our directors and managers can assess your incomings and outgoings to provide you with a plan to steer your business in the right direction.
We have a team of taxation specialists supporting the accounts team, a valuable resource at their fingertips.
But it doesn't have to be another job on your to do list, we can prepare your accounts and ensure that you meet your deadlines.
Through the process of preparing your accounts, we can learn a lot about your business.
Our directors and managers can assess your incomings and outgoings to provide you with a plan to steer your business in the right direction.
We have a team of taxation specialists supporting the accounts team, a valuable resource at their fingertips.
Audit & Assurance
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Advising you of significant issues for those charged with governance and suggestions to assist your day-to-day accounts staff.
We use qualified accountants to lead our on-site services; accountants who specialise in audit, rather than just auditors.
We also work with a number of 'Big 4' firms in Europe and the USA, providing individually designed audit services to UK subsidiaries to meet their requirements.
Audits are carried out efficiently by experienced staff, ensuring you understand the choices you've made.
We use qualified accountants to lead our on-site services; accountants who specialise in audit, rather than just auditors.
We also work with a number of 'Big 4' firms in Europe and the USA, providing individually designed audit services to UK subsidiaries to meet their requirements.
Audits are carried out efficiently by experienced staff, ensuring you understand the choices you've made.
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