Leading Hampshire, Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box, part of Sumer Group, has relocated to larger offices in Portsmouth, based at Lakeside North Harbour. The move reflects the firm’s continued growth and increasing demand for its tax, audit and advisory services across the Solent region.

The new space gives the team greater capacity to support local SMEs, expand its business advisory offering and provide enhanced personal tax services to private clients. It also creates room for further recruitment, as Carpenter Box looks to grow its Portsmouth presence and invest in local talent.

Partner Peter Reading said: “This move is an important step for our Portsmouth team. We’re seeing strong demand from owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs who want practical, commercially focused advice they can rely on.

“Being based at Lakeside North Harbour puts us in a great position to stay close to our clients and contacts, while continuing to build our presence across the region. As part of Sumer, we’re able to combine local knowledge with wider expertise, helping our clients make confident decisions as their businesses evolve.”

Carpenter Box employs nearly 300 Partners and colleagues across eight offices and has been advising and supporting clients for over 100 years.