Our offices

Ipswich.

Perfectly positioned to take advantage of all the connections afforded by Suffolk’s county town, our head office is home to a host of dedicated accountancy experts offering a personal approach that sets us apart from other firms in the region.

hello@scruttonbland.co.uk 01473 267000

We’re located on Crown Street in Ipswich town centre, opposite Marks & Spencer and next to Crown House.

Fitzroy House
Crown Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3LG

Opening times 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday

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Services offered at our Ipswich office.

Scrutton Bland is proud to provide the full range of financial services we offer from our Ipswich 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.

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Supporting clients in Ipswich.

Since Alfred Scrutton and Francis Goodchild opened their first office on The Thoroughfare in Ipswich in 1919, we’ve garnered a reputation for delivering specialist, high-quality financial advice and accounting services to businesses and individuals throughout the area.

Continual growth caused a move to premises on Museum Street in 1936 and again to our current spacious modern offices on Crown Street in 2004. We provide our services for a range of 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 01473 267000 or
email hello@scruttonbland.co.uk

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The team

Meet our Ipswich 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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Scott Grant

Tax Adviser

Scott is a Tax Adviser based in our Colchester office.

Helen Kent-Woolsey

Senior Tax Adviser

Helen joined the private client tax team at Scrutton Bland in March 2026.

Emma Davis

Senior Tax Adviser

Emma is a Senior Tax Advisor supporting private clients with all aspects of their personal tax affairs.

Truan Death

Head of Finance

Truan is head of our internal finance team.

Chris Kelly

Corporate Finance Director

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

Niall Decort

Corporate Finance Executive

Niall is a Corporate Finance Executive based in our Ipswich 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.

Megan Leet

Senior Client Support

Megan joined Scrutton Bland in March 2024 and works within our Business Advisory team.

Paula Mason

VAT Manager

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

Tracy Stephenson

Assistant Payroll Manager

Tracy works as an Assistant Manager in our Payroll team and is based in our Ipswich office.

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.

Lesley Aldons

Assistant Manager

Lesley is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant, specialising in the charity sector

Bethan Pritchard

Client Manager

Bethan completes risk and assurance audits for clients

Natalie Farrow

People Partner

Natalie is an People Partner, working across all of our offices

Ben Gallington

Corporate Finance Manager

Ben works as an Corporate Finance Manager and is based in our Ipswich office.

Emily Dunbar

Client Manager

Emily works as a Client Manager in the Business Advisory department of our Ipswich office.

Steven Burgess

Audit Partner

Steven provides audit and assurance services for family and owner managed businesses.

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.

Ryan Pearce

Client Manager

Ryan is a Senior Risk and Assurance Auditor, based in our Ipswich office.

Chris Hall

Tax Assistant Manager

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

Leisyen Cox

Risk & Assurance Partner

Leisyen joined Scrutton Bland in 2008 and is an Associate Partner in our Risk and Assurance Department.

Lauren Barker

Audit Manager

Lauren is a manager in the audit team, working in our Ipswich office.

Samantha Stent

Tax Advisory Partner

Sam is a Tax Advisory Partner, based in our Colchester office.

Mark Smith

Corporate Finance Director

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

Joy Shaw

Senior Tax Adviser

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

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.

Jo Gilbert

Client Manager

Jo is a manager in the Ipswich office as part of the Business Advisory team.

Emma Clifton

Business Advisory Partner

Emma is a Partner in our Ipswich Business Advisory team.

James Thurkettle

Corporate Finance Director

James works on business valuations, disposals and acquisitions, and specialises in US/UK GAAP conversion work in the education sector.

Sonja Lambourne

Client Manager

Sonja is a Chartered Accountant specialising in agriculture, land and property.

Jack Deal

Business Advisory Partner

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

Robert Brigg

Corporation Tax Manager

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

Ben Cussons

Business Advisory Partner

Ben is a Partner in our Ipswich Business Advisory team.

James Tucker

Business Advisory Partner

James is a Business Advisory Partner, advising a range of businesses on their growth and development.

Paul Goddard

Risk & Assurance Partner

Paul specialises in internal audits and delivers robust frameworks to help businesses.

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 your current legislation and the latest technology, means we are perfectly placed to provide valuable audits and optimise your systems.