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Our history

Plummer Parsons has a long, rich history of helping businesses and individuals stay in control of their finances.

With James Tinling, Hugh Limebeer and William Thomson entering into a partnership in 1897, the firm was styled as Limebeer, Thomson & Tinling, before changing its name to Plummer & Parsons in 1945.

In 1979, we adopted the name by which we’re known today, Plummer Parsons.

Delivering financial management support for over 125 years

Our history

Whilst times have certainly changed since the early days, the firm’s foundations of integrity, expertise and service remain as strong today but we’re renowned for not doing things the ‘same old way’.

125 years

1897

James Tinling, Hugh Limebeer and William Thomson enter into partnership. The new firm was styled as Limebeer, Thomson & Tinling

Turn of the century Eastbourne.

1914

George Plummer admitted to the partnership. Firm name changed to Tinling & Plummer.

The great war begins.

1933

Ronald Parsons admitted to the partnership. The Firm’s name changed to Plummer, Broad & Parsons

Prohibition in the US ends.

1973

UK joined the European Economic Community. Value Added Tax commenced at a single rate of 10% on most goods and services

1979

The partnership’s name was changed to Plummer Parsons.

1990

Plummer Parsons opened their first office outside of Eastbourne in nearby Hailsham.

Herstmonceux castle in Hailsham.

1996

Tax return self assessment was introduced in the UK.

Tax doesn't have to be taxing!

2007

Expansion of the firm continued with the opening of our Brighton office.

2022

125 years of Plummer Parsons Chartered Accountants celebrated.