Our offices

Bury St Edmunds.

Located just four minutes from the A14, our Bury St Edmunds office offers a range of professional services for businesses and individuals, providing impartial and professional advice with a commitment to personal service.

hello@scruttonbland.co.uk 01284 412690

We’re located at The Long Barn in the Fornham Business Court, close to junction 43 of the A14.

The Long Barn
Fornham Business Court
Fornham St Martin
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 1SL

Opening times 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday

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Services offered at our Bury St Edmunds office.

Scrutton Bland is proud to provide the full range of financial services we offer from our Bury St Edmunds branch, including corporate finance for a wide variety of sectors and personal finance.

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Accounting.

Going way beyond crunching the numbers to offer an overarching view on your financial planning, strategic thinking and integrated solutions.

Audit.

Helping your business understand the risks and opportunities it faces, backed by specialist advice, compliance support and planning.

Business Consulting Services.

We understand the challenges that businesses face on a daily basis.

Business Outsourcing.

Our outsourced accounting services are designed to free up your time and maximise cost savings.

Cloud-Based Accounting.

Software to help save you time and streamline your accounts.

Corporate Finance.

Acquiring another business, entering new markets or considering a management buy-out? We’ll provide the specialist advice you need.

Risk & Assurance.

A thorough review of internal processes and risks will result in fewer challenges for your teams, better services and a more effective organisation.

SB Digital.

Whether you’re looking for greater efficiency, smarter business insights or software training, we’ll help you make the most of new technology.

Tax Advice.

Are you maximising your tax allowances and opportunities? We’ll plan your finances to ensure you retain as much of your wealth as possible.

Private Client Service.

Providing a holistic view of your personal finances, we’ll help you make tax-efficient decisions, protect your assets and grow your wealth.

Personal Tax Advice.

Advice tailored to your circumstances, helping you manage compliance, reduce liabilities and plan ahead with confidence through proactive support, clear guidance, and trusted expertise.

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Support specifically designed to provide accountants, tax & law firms with access to specialist tax advice when seeking a second opinion on a knotty tax issue.

Sectors

Supporting clients in Bury St Edmunds.

Scrutton Bland’s Bury St Edmunds office was opened in Fornham Business Court in 2023. With a growing client base in the area and strong ties to the local community, opening a Bury office was the obvious next step.

From our office, we position ourselves at the forefront of new and emerging financial technology, with services such as cloud-based accounting helping clients to advance their businesses, in sectors including but not limited to:

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Agriculture.

Supporting you & growth.

Charity.

We care because you do.

Construction.

Building a better future.

Property.

Grounded in your future.

Education.

In the knowledge you’re supported.

Technology.

For innovative business.

Transport & Logistics.

Keeping your business moving.

Get in touch for forward-thinking, impartial advice.

Do you have a specific issue you’d like to discuss? Or are you simply looking for a long-term plan that protects your financial future? We’re here to help provide the answers.

Call 01284 412690 or
email hello@scruttonbland.co.uk

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The team

Meet our Bury St Edmunds team.

We’re a friendly, professional team of accountants, auditors, tax advisers, corporate finance specialists, business advisers and so much more.

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Tim Smith

Client Manager

Tim is a Client Manager in our Business Advisory teamand is based in Bury St Edmunds office.

Jane King

Outsourcing Analyst

Jane is an Outsourcing Analyst based in our Bury St Edmunds office.

Jo Whitmore

Outsourcing Analyst

Jo is a Senior Outsourcing Analyst based in our Bury St Edmunds office.

Michael Ford

Client Manager

Michael is a Client Manager working in our Business Advisory team in Bury St Edmunds.

Chris Kelly

Corporate Finance Director

As a Corporate Finance Director Chris has over 20 years experience in helping local businesses.

Carl Simpkin

Client Manager

Carl is a Client Manager in our Business Advisory team and is based in our Bury St Edmunds office.

Lauren England

Audit Manager

Lauren joined Scrutton Bland in September 2024 and works as an Audit Manager looking after a portfolio of not for profit and corporate clients.

Hannah Lambert

Client Manager

Hannah works in our Business Advisory team, across our Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices.

John Perry

Audit Partner

John is an Audit Partner in our Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices.

Laura Ryding

Business Advisory Manager

Laura is a Business Advisory Manager and works across our Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices.

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.

Georgie Norman

Head of People and Culture

Empowering people to become the best version of themselves.

Elizabeth Nichols

Chief Operating Officer

Elizabeth leads the operations team within Scrutton Bland.

Simon Hurren

Private Client Tax Partner

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

Mark Smith

Corporate Finance Director

As a Corporate Finance Director, Mark has over 30 years of experience in managing financial transactions for businesses.

Luke Morris

Corporate Finance Partner

Luke is a Partner and leads our Corporate Finance team.

Chris George

Tax Advisory Partner

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

Jack Deal

Business Advisory Partner

Jack is a Business Advisory Partner working across East Anglia, with a focus on the west of the region.

Nick Banks

Business Advisory Partner

Nick is a Business Advisory Partner and the firm’s Finance Partner, heading up the finance team and lead partner for the Farm and Estates advisory team.

Jason Fayers

Managing Partner

Jason specialises in business, corporate and personal taxation.

“Excellent, clearly understandable tax advice regarding a complex query relating to Stamp Duty Land Tax. A professional, efficient service. Easy onboarding. Would definitely recommend.“

Nicola Day

“Emma Walker at Scrutton Bland took over a difficult situation created by another adviser, and handled it carefully, professionally and with care to balance risks, fees and outcomes. As a retired tax practitioner I admired her competence, and she kept me informed throughout, and the fee was fair.“

Richard Murphy, Individual, Tax Advisory Client

“Jack was very impressive – and working with Scrutton Bland was a genuine pleasure. They delivered exceptional quality and insight, demonstrating a sophistication that far exceeds their size. We were immediately impressed by their calibre and collaboration — it left us wondering how we hadn’t discovered them before.“

Caroline Miller, Head of Private Client, Wedlake Bell

“This was the first time we’ve outsourced the preparation of tax returns to an accountancy firm, and we were a bit nervous and unsure about how things would work. However, it’s been really good and the process went smoothly. David has the technical skills we need, and communication is good, with quick responses and timely updates. We needed a professional service and that’s exactly what we got.“

Likim Siu, Tax Manager, Trowers & Hamlins LLP

“What a pleasure it has been working with each and every one of you over the last 6 months. Approachable, extremely knowledgeable in your fields and supportive – I truly felt you were working with me each step of the way. Scrutton Bland are incredibly luckily to have such talented people working for them with great customer relationships.“

Fiona Wilder, Finance Manger, Belmont Green Finance Limited

“The expert advice provided by Scrutton Bland has been excellent, the advisers knowledge of the products and how to tailor them for our charity needs has been clear and helpful.“

Caroline Dickinson, Head of Finance, Suffolk Family Carers

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.