Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountancy Services in East Anglia
Scrutton Bland has been delivering expert accountancy, audit, and tax advisory services since 1919, combining a century of experience with modern financial solutions. Our approach centres on building long-term partnerships with clients, treating their wealth and business challenges as our own. As part of the Sumer Group, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy firms, we blend local expertise with national resources to serve businesses and individuals across East Anglia and beyond. Our team of chartered accountants and specialists provides tailored advice on business growth, tax planning, compliance, and personal financial management.We prioritise accessibility, with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and Ipswich, supported by digital tools like SB Digital and sbinvest for 24/7 account access. Our commitment to client care is reflected in our sector-specific knowledge, from agriculture to technology, and our recognition as trusted advisers for over 100 years. We invest in continuous professional development to maintain technical excellence while upholding core values of integrity, empathy, and community responsibility. This combination of heritage, innovation, and personal service enables us to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Services
Accountancy Services
Audit
Tax Advice
Corporate Finance
Business Consulting
Cloud-Based Accounting
Risk Assurance
Private Client Service
Payroll Solutions
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in accountancy services across East Anglia
- Our team includes chartered accountants and sector-specific specialists
- We provide 24/7 online access to investment accounts through sbinvest
- Our Sumer Group membership combines local expertise with national resources
- We maintain long-term client relationships with personalised advisory support
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable team
Prompt processing
Unwavering support
Sector expertise
Services
Accountancy Services
Comprehensive accountancy solutions for businesses of all sizes, including year-end accounts preparation, tax compliance, management accounts, and bookkeeping. Our chartered accountants provide tailored financial reporting and strategic business advice to support growth and compliance. With digital accounting systems and payroll solutions, we help businesses maintain accurate records while optimising tax efficiency and operational performance.
Audit Services
Independent external audit services delivered by ICAEW-registered professionals. We verify financial statements, assess compliance with HMRC regulations, and identify operational improvements. Our audit process combines technical expertise with business insight to provide stakeholders with confidence in financial reporting while helping organisations strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Tax Advice
Specialist tax advisory services for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, covering personal tax returns, capital gains tax, corporation tax, and trust compliance. Our tax partners provide strategic planning to maximise allowances, navigate post-Brexit regulations, and structure finances efficiently while maintaining full compliance with evolving tax legislation across UK and international jurisdictions.
Corporate Finance
Corporate finance advisory for business growth, acquisitions, and financial transactions. With over 30 years' combined experience, our directors assist with valuations, funding strategies, mergers, and disposals. We help businesses access appropriate financing sources and implement financial structures that support long-term strategic objectives while managing associated risks.
Private Client Service
Tailored financial advice for individuals, including inheritance tax planning, investment management, and retirement planning. Our private client team provides holistic wealth management solutions that align with personal aspirations, using tools like cashflow modelling and trust structures to preserve and grow wealth across generations while minimising tax exposure.
People
Shannon Tighe
Head of Operations
Manages operational functions across all Scrutton Bland offices, ensuring efficient service delivery and cross-office coordination for client-facing activities.
Truan Death
Head of Finance
Leads internal financial operations, overseeing accounting processes and budgetary controls to maintain the firm's financial health and regulatory compliance.
Kate Cowell
Associate Tax Adviser
Specialises in tax affairs for high-net-worth individuals and families, handling personal tax returns, capital gains tax, and trust/estates compliance with technical expertise.
Janice Dixon
Associate Partner
Provides accounting and tax advisory services to owner-managed businesses, combining sector experience with practical solutions for business and personal tax planning.
Gemma Oxley
Client Manager
Supports agricultural businesses with accounting services from the Ipswich office, applying sector-specific knowledge to address farming industry challenges.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide comprehensive business accounting services including year-end accounts, tax compliance, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and digital accounting solutions tailored to SMEs and larger corporations.
How do your audit services benefit organisations?
Our ICAEW-registered audit services verify financial accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify operational improvements while providing stakeholders with confidence in financial reporting and internal controls.
Do you specialise in specific industry sectors?
Yes, we have dedicated expertise in agriculture, charity, construction, education, technology, and land/property sectors, offering tailored advice that addresses industry-specific challenges and opportunities.
What tax advisory services are available for individuals?
We offer personal tax planning, inheritance tax strategies, capital gains tax management, and trust compliance services to help individuals optimise their financial affairs while maintaining full compliance.
How accessible are your accounting team members?
Clients receive at least two points of contact for continuous support, with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and Ipswich, plus 24/7 online access to investment accounts through our sbinvest platform.
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