Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in East Anglia
Jacobs Allen has been delivering expert accounting and advisory services since 1919, combining a century of experience with a forward-thinking approach. Our team of chartered accountants and tax specialists provides tailored solutions for businesses and individuals across East Anglia and beyond. With a focus on sector-specific knowledge, we offer audit, tax planning, corporate finance, and digital accounting services designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients.As part of the Sumer Group, we maintain our commitment to local service while leveraging national expertise and technology. Our values of integrity, empathy, and innovation guide every interaction, ensuring clients receive impartial advice and long-term financial strategies. With offices in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and Ipswich, we combine accessibility with a dedication to excellence in all aspects of accountancy.
Services
Accountancy Services
Audit
Tax Advice
Corporate Finance
Private Client Service
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory services.
- Our team provides sector-specific expertise for agriculture, charity, construction, and technology sectors.
- We combine local accessibility with national-scale resources through the Sumer Group partnership.
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored financial strategies and long-term planning.
- We deliver seamless digital accounting solutions and cloud-based modernisation support.
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable team
Prompt responses
Sector expertise
Long-term partnership
Services
Accountancy Services
Comprehensive accounting solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes, including year-end accounts, management accounts, and compliance support. Our team ensures accurate financial reporting while providing strategic advice to optimise business performance. With expertise in cloud-based accounting systems, we help clients modernise their financial processes for greater efficiency and growth.
Audit
Independent audit services that verify financial statements and ensure regulatory compliance. We identify operational improvements while maintaining transparency and stakeholder confidence. Our audit approach combines technical expertise with practical business insights to deliver value beyond compliance, helping organisations strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Tax Advice
Strategic tax advisory services for individuals and businesses, focusing on compliance and optimisation. We specialise in personal tax returns, corporate tax planning, and international tax considerations. Our team stays ahead of legislative changes to ensure clients maximise allowances while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements.
Corporate Finance
Expert guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and business financing. With over 30 years of combined experience, our corporate finance team advises on valuations, funding strategies, and growth opportunities. We help businesses navigate complex transactions while aligning financial decisions with long-term strategic objectives.
Private Client Service
Personalised financial advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, including inheritance tax planning and investment strategies. We take a holistic approach to wealth management, ensuring clients' personal and business financial goals are aligned. Our team provides ongoing support for trust administration and intergenerational wealth transfer.
People
Shannon Tighe
Head of Operations
Overseeing operations across all offices, Shannon brings extensive experience in practice management and operational leadership to ensure seamless service delivery.
Truan Death
Head of Finance
Leading internal finance operations, Truan combines strategic financial management with deep technical expertise to support the firm's growth and stability.
Kate Cowell
Associate Tax Adviser
Specialising in high-net-worth individual tax affairs, Kate provides expert guidance on personal tax returns, capital gains tax, and trust compliance.
Janice Dixon
Associate Partner
With decades of experience, Janice advises owner-managed businesses on accounting and tax matters, delivering practical solutions tailored to clients' specific needs.
Gemma Oxley
Client Manager
Supporting farming businesses in Ipswich, Gemma combines sector-specific knowledge with accounting expertise to deliver targeted advisory services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide full accounting services including year-end accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and digital accounting solutions tailored to business needs.
Do you specialise in specific industry sectors?
Yes, we have dedicated expertise in agriculture, charity, construction, technology, education, and land & property sectors.
What audit services do you provide?
We offer statutory audits, grant audits, and internal audit support through our Sumer Auditco partnership, ensuring compliance and operational improvements.
Do you offer cloud accounting solutions?
Yes, our SB Digital service provides cloud accounting implementation, training, and support using platforms like Xero to modernise financial processes.
What private client services are available?
We offer inheritance tax planning, investment advice, trust administration, and personal tax services tailored to high-net-worth individuals.
