Bespoke accountancy, business systems and financial services for:

Agriculture

Agriculture and farming

We have a long-standing association with the agriculture sector and our specialists have a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

We seek to build long-term, trusted relationships with our clients. It is important to us that we understand our clients’ business and personal aims and objectives, and that we can provide bespoke and personal advice.

Get the advice you need

Collaborative approach

We collaborate and work with other key advisers within the agricultural sector such as land agents, business consultants, lenders and solicitors, with a client-centred and joined up approach.

Many agricultural and rural businesses have diversified in recent years, creating new revenue streams such as property lets and hospitality ventures. We recognise that each business is different and can use our specialists’ knowledge and experience to tailor their advice to suit you.

Experience on and off the farm

We place a strong emphasis on the importance of acquiring both the technical and practical knowledge within the agricultural sector. To achieve this goal, we regularly organise events and initiatives for our team members.

Through our connections, we provide our team members with opportunities to visit local farms and fully immerse themselves in the daily operations of agriculture, gaining insights into the diverse activities associated with it. We firmly believe that this hands-on experience is vital in equipping our team with the expertise required to provide advice in agricultural accounting and taxation.

“We have been engaged with Scrutton Bland for 4 years. We cannot praise the agricultural team enough. Not only do they provide the legal side of accounting, their industry knowledge and contacts has led to huge growth in understanding and managing large challenges we have faced. The move to Xero accountancy software has improved our in-house record keeping efficiency as well as many useful tools we use to work with Scrutton Bland to make informed decisions. The move to Xero was straightforward with great support from Scrutton Bland. We wouldn’t go back now!”

George Halsall,
Director of, E Halsall & Sons Ltd

“Xero has taken worry away. When we started the business, there was an awful lot of compliance-related time. Since moving to Xero we have more value-added discussions because the basics are covered – we’re talking strategically and are less focused on the routine day-to-day stuff.”

William Notcutt,
Owner, William Notcutt Estates

Meet the team

By your side

Our specialists take the time to understand their clients’ businesses, enabling them to deliver insightful, rounded, tailored advice. Our team of advisers can draw on decades of experience working with farmers and landowners and have a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the UK agriculture sector.

What are you looking for?

Accountancy

Helping you to meet your filing obligations and satisfy stakeholders.

Tax Advice

Tax planning to maximise tax efficiency and preserve your estate for future generations.

SB Digital

Designing and integrating modern data management systems, reducing administration time and giving you real-time information to help with business decision making.

Business Consultancy

Strategic, insightful advice to business owners and managers.

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.