Baldwin Scofield, Chartered Accountants

Baldwin Scofield, Chartered Accountants is an ICAEW-registered practice based in Horsham, West Sussex, advising owners and directors throughout the South-East. Phone 01293 851 715 to arrange an initial consultation.

Quick facts

• Name Baldwin Scofield, Chartered Accountants
• Category Chartered Accountants
• Address Unit 3, New House Business Centre, Old Crawley Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4RU, United Kingdom
• Telephone 01293 851 715
• Email info@baldwinscofield.co.uk
• Website baldwinscofield.com (also baldwinscofield.co.uk)
• Opening hours Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30; Saturday and Sunday closed*
• Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible entrance; two marked disabled bays on the forecourt
• Parking Free on-site parking inside New House Business Centre; overflow roadside spaces on Old Crawley Road
• Appointment policy Advance appointment recommended; phone or email to schedule
• Map cue “Located two minutes off the A264; key ‘Baldwin Scofield RH12 4RU’ into a sat-nav for door-to-door directions”
• Legal form Independent partnership trading as Baldwin Scofield Accountancy LLP; registered in England & Wales no. 08049234
• Partners Nicholas Mark Baldwin FCA; Samuel Baldwin ACA
• Service reach Horsham, Crawley, Gatwick corridor, wider Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London
• Client types Start-ups, family-owned companies, scale-up SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts

*Hours confirmed directly with the firm.

Firm overview

In the United Kingdom a Chartered Accountant has passed rigorous exams, completed practical training and holds full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). Membership signals technical competence and adherence to a strict code of ethics. Baldwin Scofield trades from a converted country-estate building on the outskirts of Horsham. Brothers Nicholas Mark Baldwin FCA and Samuel Baldwin ACA founded the practice after long careers with Big-Four audit firms and corporate-finance boutiques. Their goal was simple, marry the technical depth of large practices with the approachability of a local adviser.

The partners now lead a growing team providing end-to-end accounting, tax and advisory support for entrepreneurs, family-owned companies and growth-stage SMEs. Clients include technology start-ups in Crawley, property investment vehicles in Brighton and legacy manufacturing businesses around the Gatwick corridor. Decades of combined Big-Four and corporate-finance experience allow the partners to guide owners through every life-cycle stage, launch, funding, expansion, succession or exit, while also taking care of routine compliance. Baldwin Scofield’s client-care philosophy rests on four pillars, bespoke service, direct partner contact, plain-English communication and prompt turnaround times. Meeting notes and emails avoid jargon; timelines are agreed in writing; fees are fully transparent before work starts.

The firm is authorised and regulated by the ICAEW and appears on the institute’s practice directory under reference L7JVc. Regulation covers normal audit and accountancy services plus a range of investment-business activities incidental to core work. Professional Indemnity Insurance is maintained at limits that exceed ICAEW minimums; the policy schedule is available for inspection on request. The partnership is also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data-protection compliance (registration ZA151792). Confidential records are stored in encrypted systems with restricted staff access, and all electronic file transfers utilise secure portals.

Services provided

Each service can be taken alone or packaged into a wider support plan.

1. Year-end statutory accounts

• Preparation of Companies Act-compliant financial statements for limited companies and LLPs, including iXBRL tagging for HMRC
• Accounts for sole traders and traditional partnerships prepared under the FRS 105 framework where suitable
• Filing of abbreviated or micro-entity accounts at Companies House to keep sensitive data private

2. Tax compliance

• Corporation Tax computation, CT600 filing and electronic submission to HMRC
• Personal Self-Assessment for directors, investors, expatriates and landlords
• Capital Gains Tax calculations on share disposals, property sales and cryptocurrency transactions
• Preparation of rental-income schedules and foreign-income pages
• Proactive reminders of payment deadlines and what funds to set aside

3. Management accounts and forecasting

• Monthly or quarterly management-account packs tailored to bank covenants or board preferences
• Rolling 12-month cash-flow forecasts modelling different sales scenarios
• Budget versus actual variance reports to support cost control
• Key Performance Indicator dashboards for SaaS start-ups, retail stores and hospitality operators

4. Business advisory

• Guidance on optimum share structure, including alphabet and growth shares
• Drafting of shareholder agreements in liaison with legal advisers
• Business-plan modelling to support funding applications with high-street banks, challenger banks and angel investors
• Risk-review workshops helping founders spot weak internal controls before they become problems

5. Corporate finance support

• Assistance with company acquisitions, disposals and management buy-outs
• Valuation modelling using earnings multiples and discounted cash-flow techniques
• Liaison with lenders, private-equity houses and crowd-funding platforms; preparation of information memoranda
• Due-diligence fieldwork and report writing for both buyers and sellers

6. VAT and digital bookkeeping

• Advice on VAT registration and scheme choice (standard, flat-rate, margin, second-hand goods)
• Free set-up on Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage Business Cloud, including bespoke chart of accounts
• Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission via Making Tax Digital-compliant software
• Troubleshooting import-export VAT issues and Postponed VAT Accounting for EU trade

7. Payroll bureau

• PAYE scheme registration, new-starter and leaver processing
• Real Time Information submissions to HMRC on or before payday
• Calculation and filing of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
• Auto-enrolment pension processing with NEST or chosen provider; employee communications handled on your behalf
• End-of-year P60 production and P11D benefit returns

8. Company secretarial

• Registered-office address provision at Unit 3 with daily scan-and-email post forwarding
• Maintenance of statutory registers, PSC, members, directors, charges
• Annual Confirmation Statement preparation and filing
• Drafting of minutes and written resolutions for dividends, share allotments and director changes

Fees are quoted only after a scope discussion. Most compliance services are offered on a fixed-fee retainer; advisory and corporate-finance work may be billed hourly or on success-based terms.

Professional credentials and compliance

The ICAEW practice directory entry under reference L7JVc confirms that the firm meets the institute’s standards. These standards require at least 40 hours Continuing Professional Development per practising member each year; adherence to the ICAEW Code of Ethics covering integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality and professional behaviour; maintenance of Professional Indemnity Insurance at no less than £1 million for any one claim; and submission to regular Practice Assurance reviews, during which ICAEW inspectors check procedures, files and training logs.

The firm operates under Companies House SIC code 69201, Accounting and auditing activities. Authorisation under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 permits advice on certain investment products when that advice is incidental to wider professional services. The team may, for example, discuss the tax implications of ISAs or pension contributions within a broader personal-tax meeting. They cannot sell investment products or manage client funds directly and will signpost regulated advisers where necessary.

Baldwin Scofield is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, registration ZA151792. All staff sign confidentiality agreements on joining. Electronic data is stored on UK-based servers with AES-256 encryption; paper records are kept in locked fire-resistant cabinets and shredded after statutory retention periods.

Office location and accessibility

Unit 3 occupies the south-eastern wing of New House Business Centre, a red-brick country estate converted into modern offices. Old-style sash windows remain, yet the interior is open-plan with LED lighting and fibre broadband. Visitors travelling from Horsham town centre take the A264 toward Crawley, exit at the Faygate roundabout, then turn first left into Old Crawley Road. The business-centre entrance is sign-posted “New House”; a gravel drive loops to the main car park. Using postcode RH12 4RU in a sat-nav brings drivers to the door in under ten minutes from central Horsham or around twelve minutes from Gatwick Airport’s Manor Royal district.

Twenty marked spaces serve tenants and guests, with two disabled bays beside a level entrance ramp. The surface is even tarmac with dropped kerbs. Double automatic doors open into a communal lobby. Reception bells are placed at wheelchair height, and corridors exceed 1.2 metres so mobility aids can pass easily. The meeting room seats up to eight around an oval table; chairs have arms for added support. Visitor Wi-Fi is provided, and filtered water plus tea or coffee is available from the shared kitchen next door.

Faygate railway station lies 1.6 miles away; a taxi ride takes about five minutes. Metrobus route 23 runs half-hourly on weekdays between Crawley and Horsham; request stop “New House” on Crawley Road, then walk 120 metres through the entrance gate. Cyclists may secure bikes to covered racks in the rear courtyard.

Contact and appointment process

Primary telephone reception, 01293 851 715, is staffed from 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. Messages left after hours trigger an automatic call-back the next working morning. The email address info@baldwinscofield.co.uk is monitored continuously during the same hours and usually receives a reply within two business hours.

Initial discovery calls are free of charge and last about 20 minutes. During this call a partner will ask about business goals, current record-keeping method and any pressing deadlines, then outline how the firm can help. Meetings may be held face-to-face at Unit 3 or by video conference using Microsoft Teams or Zoom, whichever is preferred. Same-day call-backs are typical, and in-person or video meetings are usually available within five working days.

To maximise the value of the first meeting please bring or email:

• Latest annual accounts or management accounts
• Any bookkeeping files (Xero, QuickBooks, spreadsheets)
• HMRC letters or tax statements
• Details of any upcoming transactions, such as property purchases or funding rounds

COVID-secure arrangements remain in place. Hand-sanitising stations stand near the entrance and in meeting rooms; windows and roof vents allow fresh airflow. Masks are optional and follow current government guidance; staff will wear one on request.

Frequently asked questions

Are you Chartered Accountants?

Yes. Baldwin Scofield is regulated by the ICAEW. Partner membership numbers are available on request.

Do you offer fixed-fee packages?

Yes. All compliance engagements, accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll and company secretarial, are quoted in advance. The fee remains unchanged unless the agreed scope changes.

Can you work with cloud bookkeeping software?

The firm supports Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage Business Cloud. Migration from desktop or spreadsheet records is offered, and staff can train clients via remote screen-share or on-site sessions.

Do you handle personal tax returns for non-company clients?

Yes. Individuals with rental properties, capital gains, foreign income or UK residency issues are welcome. The service is not limited to company directors.

What sectors do you cover?

Particular experience rests with technology start-ups, professional-services firms, property-investment companies and family-owned retail businesses. The partners emphasise that sound accounting principles apply across industries.

Is parking available?

Free visitor parking is directly outside Unit 3. Two wheelchair-accessible bays sit by the entrance ramp. Overflow roadside parking on Old Crawley Road is normally unrestricted.

How soon can I become a client?

After a standard anti-money-laundering ID check, passport or driving licence plus utility bill, onboarding can be completed within 48 hours. Cloud-bookkeeping set-up can follow immediately.

Next steps

Phone 01293 851 715 to book a free initial consultation. Baldwin Scofield combines big-firm expertise with local, partner-led service, allowing clients to focus on growth while the team manages the numbers.