Carpenter Box merges with Boormans Chartered Accountants

Accountancy firm Carpenter Box has merged with Hove-based Boormans Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers as part of its expansion in the South East.

The deal follows the firm’s April merger with Lewes-based Clark Brownscombe. 

Boormans’ staff will join Carpenter Box’s Brighton office, with director Matt Virgo becoming a partner, Mike Herriott appointed associate director and Sally Virgo taking a role in operations and compliance.

Carpenter Box, part of Sumer Group, has 28 partners and more than 270 staff. The group employs over 2,300 people across more than 50 UK offices.

Alan Edwards, managing partner, said: “I’m delighted to announce the merger with Boormans and to welcome the directors and staff into the Carpenter Box family. Boormans specialises in the media, construction/property and retail sectors, working with SMEs, families and private clients, and will be a perfect addition to our service provision across the South East.”

Virgo added: “This merger is a significant step forward for our business as well as our client base. We already offer a full range of accountancy, tax and cloud accounting services and this merger will provide us with additional resources and specialist knowledge to enhance our client relationships.”