We've been redefining accountancy for years and we would love for you to be part of our story. We're the difference makers. Working for your financial freedom.
That’s why we do what we do.
Brading Barber partnership was formed across Wilts and the South West of England.
Rex Charlton heads up the new Devizes based office.
Charlton Baker is born out of a Brading Barber reconstruction.
Scott Sartin, our current CEO joins Charlton Baker.
Elliot Cargill, our current Practice Operations Director joins Charlton Baker.
Acquisition of our Pewsey office, formerly Diana Hughes ACCA.
Charlton Baker Partnership is formed between Rex Charlton and Scott Sartin.
Our new bookkeeping division, Freetime Bookkeeping Services is formed.
Fixed Fee policy is introduced, scrapping time sheets for billing forever.
We become a paperless office, embracing the latest scanning and storage technology. No ties policy is introduced, relaxing the office vibe.
Charlton Baker Ltd is established, following the retirement of Rex Charlton.
Steve Little, our current Corporate Tax Director joins Charlton Baker.
We embrace the 'cloud' for the first time, joining forces with Xero and its' associated applications.
Our niche Media and Entertainment service is formed.
Acquisition of Farrant Frost accountants, also based in Pewsey.
Our partnership is formed with US based media and entertainment experts, David Weise and Associates.
Our new values, mission and vision are introduced, becoming a fabric of who we are. We introduce our 6 Pillars of Performance concept, giving our team the best support and care possible.
We acquire our HQ premises in Devizes, securing the future of the business in a great location.
Jenna Sartin, our current legal services director and head of legal practice joins Charlton Baker.
We embrace new cloud based practice management tech in the form of Accountancy Manager.
Acquisition of David Merritt & Co accountants, based in Royal Wootton Bassett.
Officevibe is introduced to help us better understand the pulse of the team.
Our Probate Licence is granted, setting us on the path of 'Accountancy Redefined'.
We become qualified to write wills and offer associated services.
We become qualified to advise on the Administration of Estates and Trusts.
We officially embrace working from home, allowing our team greater flexibility and a happy work:life balance.
We acquire our premises in Trowbridge, securing the future of the business in a great location.
We embrace TaxCalc accounting and tax software, driving us into the age of MTD. Charlton Baker enters a new era, with a complete rebranding and revitalised digital focus.
Charlton Baker reignites its audit registration, opening up another important service line for clients.
Acquisition of Blomfields Chartered Accountants based in Trowbridge, giving us a strong base throughout central Wiltshire.
Acquisition of Michael Beaver & Co Chartered Accountants based in Bath, giving us a strong footing in one of the South West's most prominent locations.
Proud to be Best in the West. In the year of the Coronation, we are crowned as winners of the Best Larger Small Business in the South West of England.
We secure our long-term funding partnership with Thincats to help us grow throughout the South West.
Acquisition of A&N Accountants based in Melksham, strengthening our position in Mid-Wiltshire.
Acquisition of Innervision Accountants in Trowbridge, adding to our already successful Trowbridge practice.
Acquisition of Elliott Bunker Chartered Accountants in Bristol, the first step of our growth strategy in the city.
Acquisition of Tyler Redmore Accountants in Bristol, strengthening our position in an important strategic area.
Always leading the way.......
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View the timelineOur goal is to inspire you, not manage you, creating a strong sense of caring and accountability.
Having a clear purpose, excellent teammates, with aligned and well-understood goals is a powerful combination.
The best teams operate in complete harmony and with transparency, relying on trust and positive intent.
Having a real interest in the lives, goals and well-being of others is an important part of how we work.
Delivering a service that maximises who we are, not our bottom line.
Enhance the lives of others with every action we take and decision we make.
Change really is the only constant thing in this world, so let's be ready to embrace it.
Push yourself to be the best possible teammate and care intensely about your team.
Be prepared for your life’s best work. It’s this mindset that helps us to be the difference makers.
We've also created Our Promise To You which outlines our principles we pledge to uphold when serving you.
Our MD and leader, Scott is passionate about creating the best team and an ever-evolving winning business for everyone involved with TeamCB. Having joined Charlton Baker straight from school in 1996, Scott became a partner in 2005 and has been at the helm of the business since 2010. As a highly experienced business leader, his main focus is ensuring the business always leads the way in the accountancy world, and continues to evolve and develop into one of the best around. Scott's ongoing vision for the practice is to be recognised as a team which has helped to change the face of accountancy, with steps being taken towards this with the firm winning the FSB's Best Larger Small Business category in the South West of England.
Scott has been with TeamCB since 1996.
Jenna is our 'expert blend' personified. Her unique and specialist skillset allows her to advise clients on complex personal tax issues, whilst also delivering inheritance tax wealth planning, trust and estate advisory, all the while being our resident will writer and probate service expert. Her recent work includes:
Jenna has been with TeamCB since 2017.
Steve is a director and specialises in corporate tax planning, company reorganisations, succession planning, and property tax matters, as well as being involved in the affairs of high net worth individuals. He is also qualified to deliver probate services. Steve's recent technical work includes:
Steve has been with TeamCB since 2012.
Elliot is our practice director, and works tirelessly to ensure we have a happy team and highly satisfied clients. He is a keen supporter of carbon offset. From time to time, Elliot still supports technical aspects for our clients, such as HMRC enquiry work, company incorporations and business analysis. His recent technical work includes:
Elliot has been with TeamCB since 1997.
Vicky specialises in leadership and operational excellence which are 2 key components of successful organisations. Each playing a distinct but interconnected role in forming a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation, achieving overall success.
Leadership:
Operational excellence:
Vicky has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Owain is our marketing director. He’s focussing his 22 years of marketing and commercial experience to ensure we continue to build the business and our brand through robust marketing planning and activity, data insight, marketing technology, creating engaging and effective communications and exceptional client touch points and journeys.
Owain has been with TeamCB since 2020.
Luke is our Trowbridge branch associate director, and has vast experience in advising owner managed businesses on accounting and tax matters, as well as dealing with personal taxation compliance and advisory work for a wide range of individuals at varying levels of complexity. His recent work includes:
Luke has been with TeamCB since 2003.
Jo has been with TeamCB since 2002.
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Gary has been with TeamCB since 2020.
Amiable. Innovative. Pragmatic.
With extensive experience in accountancy practice, Kevin advises owner-managed businesses on accounting and tax matters, handling personal taxation compliance and advisory work for individuals with varying levels of complexity.
He is also our seasoned QuickBooks ProAdvisor & trainer with a deep understanding of QuickBooks Online functionalities and best practices.
Kevin has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Stacey is our accounts team manager and has a wealth of experience in dealing with owner-managed businesses of varying client and industry types, with a particular emphasis on farming. She also deals with personal tax compliance and advisory work for a large portfolio of individuals, all with varying levels of complexity. Stacey's recent work includes:
Stacey has been with TeamCB since 2021.
Grahame heads up our audit team, and has a passion for accounting, audit and associated taxation matters, giving large corporations and owner-managed businesses the information they need to succeed. His recent work includes:
Graham has been with TeamCB since 2018.
As well as being client rep for a large portfolio of owner-managed businesses and personal tax clients, Arun is our Anti-Money Laundering Officer. He is also passionate about audit and has a lead role with the team. Arun's advisory work is wide and varied, and he has a particular expertise in VAT. His recent work includes:
Arun has been with TeamCB since 2010.
Justina has been with TeamCB since 2014.
Rachel has been with TeamCB since 2018.
Ellie has been with TeamCB since 2017.
Adam has been with TeamCB since 2017.
Darcey has been with TeamCB since 2021.
Diana has been with TeamCB since 2003.
Sally has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Jon has been with TeamCB since 2020.
Elliot has been with TeamCB since 2020.
Tom has been with TeamCB since 2015.
John has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Fiona has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Caleb has been with TeamCB since 2022.
Bridget has been with Team CB since 2024.
Possessing a keen sense of purpose and commitment for ethical business, James enjoys supporting clients to achieve their long-term goals, whilst also implementing business models that place purpose and positive impact at the heart of decision making. Guided by a detail-orientated mindset, James is knowledgeable in financial management, strategic analysis and planning, operational management, project management (Agile & PRINCE 2), product management and user centric business process design. A keen follower of technological innovation, he has been a guest lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence, sharing his expertise and insights on topics including Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and Blockchain.
James has been with TeamCB since 2024.
James has been with TeamCB since 2023.
Jenny has been with TeamCB since 2011.
Julie has been with TeamCB since 2017.
Mike has a long background in software, electronics and technology and excelled in these areas for many years. For the past 10 years he has been extensivley involved in Crypto. Mike is key in supporting the accountancy and tax experts in their management of crypto invested clients, which poses a great challenge given the many thousands of tokens and coins across many chains and networks. His wealth of knowledge is a real asset for Team CB.
Mike has been with TeamCB since 2023.
Samantha has been with TeamCB since 2004.
Debbie has been with Team CB since 2024.
Amanda has been with TeamCB since 2016.
Angela has been with TeamCB since 2018.
Gemma has been with TeamCB since 2018.
Graham has been with TeamCB since 2015.
Karen has been with TeamCB since 2007.
Mandy has been with TeamCB since 2019.
Sam has been with TeamCB since 2024.
Robin has been with TeamCB since 2014.
Sally Ann is passionate about making a difference to our clients and team. She has a particular focus on cloud accounting and providing support and training to business owners, as well as our team. Sally Ann is also Financial Officer for a large owner-managed business, and advises clients on matters such as pricing and key performance indicators. Her recent work includes:
Sally Ann has been with TeamCB since 2006.
Sarah is a bookkeeper for the digital generation, helping our clients to use the best cloud platforms and embrace digital filings. She supports owner managed businesses with bookkeeping and VAT services, and has a wealth of management experience which gives her an edge in how she works. Sarah is an advocate of Daily Bookkeeping for her portfolio and does everything she can to give her clients up to date information every day of the week.
Sarah has been with TeamCB since 2022.
Jen has been with TeamCB since 2016.
Karen is dedicated to ensuring an outstanding client experience, by supporting the team with their client focussed needs, and looking after our clients on a daily basis. She has built up very strong relationships with our clients and is an easily recognised face of TeamCB. Karen's recent work includes:
Karen has been with TeamCB since 1992.
Worked within a variety of roles over the last few years, gaining experience of administration and operations. Looking forward to my career journey within Charlton Baker, starting with outsourced lettings.
Jody has been with Team CB since 2024.
Emma has been with TeamCB since 2019.
Lucy has been with TeamCB since 2016.
Alison has been with Team CB since 2013.
Excellent, handpicked people , who you will want to talk to.
Meet the team