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Tax advice to help you prosper

We believe that every client deserves a personalised and tailored service whether they are looking for advice on personal or business tax affairs.

Our highly qualified and friendly team of tax advisers are on hand to help you navigate the tax system, giving you peace of mind, knowing that you are paying the right amount of tax. At Scrutton Bland, our advisory teams work closely with each other, which means that we can take a joined up approach to your tax planning both in terms of your business and personal wealth.

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Tax advice for businesses

Running a business can be challenging enough, without the stress of dealing with complex tax issues. Our tax advisory team is always ready to deal with all of your tax issues from straightforward compliance and tax returns through to managing business tax restructuring and HMRC disputes. By taking a 360 degree view of your business structure our advisers can work with you to identify ways in which you can significantly mitigate your tax exposure.

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Services for Individuals

The UK Tax system can be complex, and for many people negotiating what and when taxes are due can be confusing and worrying. Our team of friendly, professional advisers have been helping individuals navigate their way through the tax system for many decades, helping to avoid any unexpected bills and finding ways in which to mitigate tax exposure.

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Meet the team

No matter your tax needs, you can count on Scrutton Bland to provide the expertise and personal service you’re looking for. To enquire about working with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Get to know the experts

Paula Mason

VAT Manager

Paula is our VAT Manager in our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices and oversees our VAT advisory offering.

Paul Harris

Private Client Tax Partner

Paul is a Private Client Tax Partner focused on serving central East Anglia from our Bury St Edmunds office.

Tyler Hursey

Tax Adviser

Tyler works in our tax team in Colchester.

Simon Hurren

Private Client Tax Partner

Simon specialises in advising High Net Worth Individuals with their personal tax affairs.

Chris Hall

Tax Assistant Manager

Chris works within our Private Client Tax Department across our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices.

Samantha Stent

Associate Partner

Sam is an Associate Partner, based in our Colchester office.

Sally Ledger

Personal Tax Manager

Sally is a Tax Manager in our Ipswich office, specialising in personal tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Joy Shaw

Senior Tax Adviser

Joy is a member of the Tax Advisory Team, specialising in assisting businesses with post-Brexit regulations.

Chris George

Tax Advisory Partner

Chris oversees the provision of advice to businesses covering tax planning.

Samantha Mudd

Senior Tax Adviser

Sam is a member of the tax advisory team specialising in personal tax.

David Collins

Senior Tax Adviser

David is a Senior Tax Adviser with expertise in UK and non-UK tax residency rules.

Robert Brigg

Corporation Tax Manager

Robert oversees all Corporation Tax compliance work undertaken across Scrutton Bland.

Graham Doubtfire

Private Client Tax Partner

Graham is one of our Private Client Tax Partners working from our Colchester office.

Jason Fayers

Managing Partner

Jason specialises in business, corporate and personal taxation.

“Having worked with Scrutton Bland since 2016, we now see them as our finance business partners, and not just as accountants. From accounting and tax advice to the preparation of annual accounts and filing of tax returns, the Scrutton Bland team handle it all with precision and expertise, proactively providing the necessary insights where needed. They manage our payroll seamlessly and interact with HMRC on our behalf, making the entire process stress-free for us. Their understanding of our business needs is remarkable, and they consistently design tailored solutions that fit our unique requirements. The Scrutton Bland team take their responsibilities seriously but are flexible and always ready to go the extra mile to meet our needs. We see and feel that Scrutton Bland never stands still. They grow alongside us, ensuring that their services evolve to match our development, and we value our partnership with them immensely.”

Sergiy Yachmennyk,
Chief Business Services Officer, Oximio

“The advice and support we receive from Scrutton Bland is fantastic. It gives us peace of mind over day to day accounts and invaluable support when decisions need to be made. Can’t thank Nick Banks and his assisting staff enough for their patience with me.”

Steph Drane,
Business Advisory Client

Get in touch for forward-thinking, impartial advice

With offices in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester and Ipswich, we’re close enough for meetings with clients from all over the East of England. Got something on your mind? We’ll be happy to listen and give you our thoughts.