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Situated in Crawley near to Gatwick Airport on the Surrey/Sussex border, Richard Place Dobson Charte

Richard Place Dobson is one of the leading Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in the Sussex area. We take our clients beyond accounts preparation and tax calculation, building a relationship with them that encompasses tax planning, asset protection, profit improvements and strategic planning

Richard Place Dobson are also specialists in the charity and not for profit sectors. Our specialist team act for over 100 charities and not for profit organisations of varying size and location. We are able to advise on all areas of the sector including SORP compliance, independent examination and risk management and reserves policy. At Richard Place Dobson we don't just work for you, we work with you. We are not just here to ensure you meet your statutory obligations but also to help develop your goals and to get you where you want to be.

30/09/2026

Support that grows with you

What a business needs from its accountant can change dramatically over time. A new business may need help getting the foundations right.

A growing organisation might need stronger management information and forecasting.

An established company could be thinking about investment, succession or its long-term future.

Our role is to adapt alongside our clients, providing the right support for the stage they are at today while keeping an eye on where they want to go next.

Whatever stage your business is at, find out how RPD can support your next step:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

28/09/2026

Good tax planning starts early

Tax planning is most effective when there is time to plan.

Waiting until a deadline is approaching can limit the options available, while reviewing your position earlier gives you more opportunity to consider the wider picture.

From corporation tax and VAT to personal tax and longer-term planning, speaking to your adviser sooner rather than later can help avoid unnecessary surprises.

Planning ahead gives you options.

Want to review your tax position before year end? Speak to the RPD team:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

24/09/2026

Clear advice. Confident decisions.

Not every client conversation involves a major transaction or a complicated restructure.

Sometimes the biggest difference we can make is helping someone understand their options. A clear explanation, an answer to a question or an outside perspective can give business owners the confidence to make a decision they may have been putting off.

That is why we always aim to make our advice practical, understandable and relevant to the person sitting in front of us.

Have a question about your business or finances? Start a conversation with RPD:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

17/09/2026

Is your business on track?

With the end of Q3 approaching, how closely does your current performance match the plans you made at the beginning of the year?

This is a useful point to review:

• Financial performance
• Cash flow and forecasts
• Tax planning opportunities
• Investment or recruitment plans
• Priorities for the final quarter

Even if plans have changed along the way, having a clear picture now can help you make more confident decisions heading into Q4.

If you would benefit from a fresh look at your numbers and plans, speak to our team:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

14/09/2026

Advice built around your business

The best advice rarely comes from looking at one set of figures in isolation. It comes from understanding the story behind them.

By building long-term relationships with our clients, we get to know their businesses, ambitions, challenges and priorities. That means when an important decision arises, we can provide advice with the wider picture already in mind.

For us, being a trusted adviser means being there throughout the journey, not just at year end.

Looking for an adviser who takes the time to understand your business? Talk to RPD:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

10/09/2026

Take the pressure out of payroll

Payroll might happen behind the scenes, but getting it right matters to everyone in a business.

From accurate and timely payments to pensions, deductions and ongoing reporting requirements, there is a lot to manage.

Our payroll team provides a reliable outsourced service that helps take the pressure away from internal teams and gives employers confidence that the details are being taken care of.

Could outsourced payroll support make life easier for your business? Get in touch:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

08/09/2026

Your accounts tell you what has happened.

The real value comes from understanding why it happened and what you should do next.

By combining financial information with a genuine understanding of your business, we can help identify trends, highlight opportunities and support better-informed decisions.

Good advice starts with knowing the numbers, but it doesn’t end there.

Want greater clarity around your business performance? Speak to our team:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

04/09/2026

September often feels like a natural reset.

With summer drawing to a close and the final quarter of the year approaching, now is a good opportunity for business owners to take stock of where they are, what has changed and what still needs to be achieved before the end of 2026.

Whether that means reviewing cash flow, revisiting forecasts or simply having a conversation about your priorities, our team is here to help you plan the months ahead with greater clarity.

Ready to start planning for Q4? Get in touch with the RPD team:

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

31/08/2026

Bookkeeping and VAT are important day-to-day financial administration jobs that can easily swallow hours of your valuable time.

Occasions when bookkeeping support becomes essential:

➡️ Your business is growing, and transaction volumes are increasing.
➡️ You're spending evenings or weekends updating records.
➡️ You're unsure whether your financial information is accurate.
➡️ VAT deadlines are becoming difficult to manage.
➡️ You need more timely information about business performance.

Reliable bookkeeping provides a stronger foundation for reporting, tax planning and decision-making.

It can also give business owners something equally valuable: more time to concentrate on running the business.

Our team is here to support and guide you through the hands-on delivery of VAT services and strategic advice, keeping costs to your business under control.

If you'd like to understand more about our bookkeeping and VAT services, our team would be happy to help.

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

28/08/2026

No two organisations follow exactly the same path.

A start-up finding its feet will need different support from an established business planning its next stage of growth. A charity may be working through governance changes, while an individual may be considering their family’s long-term financial position.

Our role is not to offer the same answer to everyone.

It is to understand where each client is on their journey and provide support that helps them take the next step.

If you'd like to understand more about how we can support your journey, our team would be delighted to help.

📞 01293 521191
📧 [email protected]

Address

1-7 Station Road
Crawley
RH101HT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.placedobson.co.uk/

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