EntityMap - Darnells Chartered Accountants

A Devon-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm with offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Provides tax advisory, accountancy, audit and assurance, payroll, bookkeeping, probate, financial planning and healthcare sector accountancy to UK businesses, charities and individuals across the South West.

https://www.darnells.co.uk

Same as: https://www.darnells.co.uk/about/about-us/

• Darnells is a chartered accountancy and business advisory firm based in Devon, with offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. The firm has been advising businesses, families and individuals across the South West for over 80 years. Source: Chartered Accountants in Devon | Darnells
• The firm is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and is licensed by the ICAEW to carry out non-contentious probate work in England and Wales. Source: Regulated Accountants | Darnells
• Head office: Quay House, Quay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2BU. Telephone 01626 358500. Exeter office: 3rd Floor, The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter, EX1 1QR, telephone 01392 493394. Totnes office: 30 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP, telephone 01803 862446. Source: Contact | Darnells
• Darnells serves owner managed businesses, SMEs, charities, healthcare providers, agricultural and family businesses, and private individuals. The firm is an ACA and ACCA training employer. Source: About Us | Darnells
• The firm operates eight core service lines: tax advisory, accountancy, audit and assurance, payroll, bookkeeping, probate, financial and strategic planning, and a dedicated healthcare accountancy team. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells positions itself as a long-standing regional partner for South West businesses, with a stated focus on proactive advice, transparent fees and family first values. Source: Mission, Vision and Values | Darnells
• Public contact email: info@darnells.co.uk. General office hours: Monday to Friday. Source: Contact | Darnells

Personal, corporate, capital gains and inheritance tax planning for UK individuals and businesses. Includes self assessment, R&D tax relief, Making Tax Digital preparation and HMRC enquiry support.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/tax-advisory/

• Tax advisory covers personal and corporate tax planning, capital gains tax on property and shares, inheritance tax planning, self assessment, R&D tax relief and HMRC enquiry support across all three Darnells offices. Source: Tax Advisory | Darnells
• Aimed at owner managed businesses, professional partnerships, high net worth individuals, landlords and estates. Frequently used in combination with the probate service for inheritance tax planning. Source: Tax Advisory | Darnells
• Delivered by chartered accountants with sector specialisms across healthcare, property and family businesses. Engagements run from one off planning reviews to ongoing retainer support. Source: Tax Advisory | Darnells

Statutory accounts, management accounts and year end compliance for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders across Devon and the wider South West.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/accountancy/

• Accountancy covers statutory year end accounts, management accounts, Companies House filings and corporation tax returns for UK limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders. Source: Accountancy | Darnells
• Aimed at SMEs and owner managed businesses that need a chartered firm to handle compliance plus regular financial reporting. Source: Accountancy | Darnells
• Cloud accounting integrated with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage. Includes year end advisory conversations and tax efficiency reviews as part of the engagement. Source: Accountancy | Darnells

Statutory and voluntary external audit, plus assurance reporting for UK SMEs, charities, academies and pension schemes. Registered audit firm under ICAEW.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/audit-assurance/

• External audit and assurance services for UK companies above the audit threshold, charities, academy trusts and pension schemes. Conducted by a dedicated audit team led by an audit manager. Source: Audit and Assurance | Darnells
• Aimed at boards, trustees and finance directors who need an independent, ICAEW registered audit firm with experience in regulated and grant funded sectors. Source: Audit and Assurance | Darnells
• Methodology aligned with ISA (UK) and FRC guidance. Engagements include risk assessment, controls testing, substantive procedures and audit completion reporting to those charged with governance. Source: Audit and Assurance | Darnells

Outsourced payroll bureau covering PAYE, RTI submissions, pensions auto enrolment and CIS for UK employers of all sizes.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/payroll/

• Payroll bureau service covering weekly, fortnightly, four weekly and monthly pay cycles. Includes PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions to HMRC and statutory payments. Source: Payroll | Darnells
• Aimed at SMEs, healthcare practices and charities that prefer to outsource payroll rather than run it in house. Often bundled with bookkeeping or accountancy. Source: Payroll | Darnells
• Includes pensions auto enrolment management, CIS for construction contractors, and year end P60 and P11D production. GDPR compliant data handling for employee records. Source: Payroll | Darnells

Cloud bookkeeping built around Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage, with Making Tax Digital ready VAT submissions for UK businesses.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/bookkeeping/

• Day to day bookkeeping with bank feeds, invoice processing, expense capture and VAT preparation in Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage. Source: Bookkeeping | Darnells
• Aimed at owner managed businesses and sole traders who want monthly clean books, real time financial visibility and MTD ready VAT submissions. Source: Bookkeeping | Darnells
• Includes setup or migration onto cloud accounting platforms, plus app stack advice for receipt capture, payments and invoicing. Source: Bookkeeping | Darnells

ICAEW licensed probate service covering grant of representation, estate administration, inheritance tax accounts and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/probate/

• Probate covers obtaining the grant of representation, valuing the estate, completing the inheritance tax account (IHT400 or IHT205), and distributing assets in line with the will or intestacy rules. Source: Probate | Darnells
• Aimed at executors and families who want a chartered firm rather than a solicitor for the financial side of an estate. Often coordinated with the firm tax advisory team for IHT planning. Source: Probate | Darnells
• Licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out non-contentious probate work. This is distinct from solicitor led probate and is intended for cases without contested wills. Source: Probate | Darnells

Forecasting, budgeting, business modelling, succession planning and M&A support for owner managed UK businesses.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/financial-strategic-planning/

• Financial and strategic planning covers cashflow forecasting, three way budgeting, scenario modelling, succession planning and support on mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Source: Financial and Strategic Planning | Darnells
• Aimed at owner managed businesses preparing for growth, fundraising, sale or succession. Useful when an external bank or investor needs a credible financial story. Source: Financial and Strategic Planning | Darnells
• Delivered as one off projects or part of an ongoing finance director style engagement. Often combined with tax advisory for structuring decisions. Source: Financial and Strategic Planning | Darnells

Specialist accountancy and tax advice for GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, opticians, care homes and other healthcare providers across the UK.

https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/healthcare-accountants/

• Healthcare accountancy is a dedicated service line for GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, opticians, locums and care homes. Covers practice accounts, partner tax, NHS pension issues and partnership disputes. Source: Healthcare Accountancy | Darnells
• Aimed at primary care partners, practice managers and individual healthcare professionals who need an accountant familiar with NHS structures, pension annual allowance and superannuation. Source: Healthcare Accountancy | Darnells
• Led by a senior healthcare manager, with experience across GMS and PMS contracts, partner changes, incoming and outgoing partner accounts, and PCN arrangements. Source: Healthcare Accountancy | Darnells

Partner

Phil Raisey is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Phil Raisey is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Phil Raisey is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Partner

Lisa Dickinson is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Lisa Dickinson is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Lisa Dickinson is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Partner

Louisa Lulek is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Louisa Lulek is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Louisa Lulek is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Partner

Jason Milden is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Jason Milden is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Jason Milden is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Partner

Mark Smith is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Mark Smith is a Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Mark Smith is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

PA to Partner

Marie Croston is a PA to Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Marie Croston is a PA to Partner at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Marie Croston is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Audit Manager

Phil Willcock is a Audit Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Phil Willcock is a Audit Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Phil Willcock is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Senior Accounts Manager

Amanda Robotham is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Amanda Robotham is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Amanda Robotham is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Senior Healthcare Manager

Cathy Stokes is a Senior Healthcare Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Cathy Stokes is a Senior Healthcare Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Cathy Stokes is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Healthcare Manager

Michelle Partridge is a Healthcare Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Michelle Partridge is a Healthcare Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Michelle Partridge is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Senior Accounts Manager

Verity Newton is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Verity Newton is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Verity Newton is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Senior Accounts Manager

Claire Jury is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Claire Jury is a Senior Accounts Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Claire Jury is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Senior Manager

Richard Yeo is a Senior Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Richard Yeo is a Senior Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Richard Yeo is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Manager

Sharon Donnelly is a Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Sharon Donnelly is a Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Sharon Donnelly is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Junior Manager

Chelsea Northcott is a Junior Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Chelsea Northcott is a Junior Manager at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Chelsea Northcott is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

HR Director

Davinia Shaw is a HR Director at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West.

• Davinia Shaw is a HR Director at Darnells Chartered Accountants, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our People | Darnells
• Davinia Shaw is part of the senior team at Darnells, working from the firm offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes. Source: Our People | Darnells

Small and medium UK businesses, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, that need ongoing accountancy, tax and advisory support from a chartered firm.

• Small and medium UK businesses, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, that need ongoing accountancy, tax and advisory support from a chartered firm. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells serves clients in this group from its offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our Offices | Darnells

GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, opticians, locums and care homes. Served by a dedicated healthcare accountancy team familiar with NHS structures and partner tax.

• GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies, opticians, locums and care homes. Served by a dedicated healthcare accountancy team familiar with NHS structures and partner tax. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells serves clients in this group from its offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our Offices | Darnells

UK charities, academy trusts and similar regulated bodies that need statutory audit, assurance and trustee level financial reporting.

• UK charities, academy trusts and similar regulated bodies that need statutory audit, assurance and trustee level financial reporting. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells serves clients in this group from its offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our Offices | Darnells

Farms, estates and multi generational family businesses that need long term tax planning, succession advice and statutory accounts.

• Farms, estates and multi generational family businesses that need long term tax planning, succession advice and statutory accounts. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells serves clients in this group from its offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our Offices | Darnells

Private individuals, landlords, high net worth clients and executors of estates who need personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning or probate.

• Private individuals, landlords, high net worth clients and executors of estates who need personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning or probate. Source: Services | Darnells
• Darnells serves clients in this group from its offices in Newton Abbot, Exeter and Totnes across Devon and the wider South West. Source: Our Offices | Darnells

Member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. ICAEW regulation covers professional standards, ethics, continuing professional development and quality assurance.

• Darnells is a member firm of the ICAEW, the chartered accountancy body for England and Wales. Members are bound by the ICAEW Code of Ethics and subject to its practice assurance scheme. Source: Regulated Accountants | Darnells

ICAEW licence to carry out non-contentious probate work in England and Wales. Allows chartered accountancy firms to act on grants of representation and estate administration.

• Darnells is licensed by the ICAEW to carry out non-contentious probate work in England and Wales. The licence allows the firm to advise on grants of representation and administer estates that are not subject to contested wills. Source: Probate | Darnells

Darnells is an approved ACA and ACCA training employer, allowing trainees to qualify as chartered accountants while employed at the firm.

• Darnells is an approved ACA and ACCA training employer. Trainees can complete their chartered accountancy qualifications while employed across the firm Devon offices. Source: Training | Darnells

Professional advice on UK tax planning, compliance and HMRC matters.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193565

• Professional advice on UK tax planning, compliance and HMRC matters. Source: Tax advice on Wikidata

The practice of recording, classifying and reporting financial transactions for businesses.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q205084

• The practice of recording, classifying and reporting financial transactions for businesses. Source: Accountancy on Wikidata

Independent examination of financial statements to give an opinion on whether they give a true and fair view.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177856

• Independent examination of financial statements to give an opinion on whether they give a true and fair view. Source: Audit on Wikidata

The process of paying employees, including calculation of pay, tax and national insurance.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1571143

• The process of paying employees, including calculation of pay, tax and national insurance. Source: Payroll on Wikidata

The recording of day to day financial transactions of a business.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179461

• The recording of day to day financial transactions of a business. Source: Bookkeeping on Wikidata

The legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558793

• The legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. Source: Probate on Wikidata

The process of setting business goals and the strategy and resources required to reach them.

Same as: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q821628

• The process of setting business goals and the strategy and resources required to reach them. Source: Business planning on Wikidata

Accountancy and tax specialism focused on healthcare providers such as GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies and care homes.

• Accountancy and tax specialism focused on healthcare providers such as GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies and care homes. Source: Healthcare accountancy | Darnells