Chris started his career in tax in 2007 working for a large multi-national firm of accountants and has spent time working in a smaller local firm before joining Scrutton Bland in 2018. He has significant experience in making claims for Research & Development tax relief on behalf of companies, helping them identify projects and expenditure which will qualify for enhanced tax relief. Chris takes a keen interest in working with businesses in the Not-For-Profit sector, advising on a range of issues such as VAT, employment taxes and the use of trading subsidiaries. Working with colleagues in the Nexia International Network, Chris advises globally mobile individuals and their employers in relation to their UK tax and social security liabilities and reporting requirements.
Other tax team members

Jason Fayers
Managing Partner
Jason specialises in business, corporate and personal taxation.

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

Robert Brigg
Corporation Tax Manager
Robert oversees all Corporation Tax compliance work undertaken across Scrutton Bland.
About Us
Scrutton Bland have been helping people and businesses across the East of England with their accounts and finances for over 100 years.
Who we work with
An in-depth understanding of your circumstances, coupled with complete familiarity with current legislation and the latest technology, means we are perfectly placed to provide valuable audits and optimise your systems.