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Certified Chartered Accountants in Hertfordshire

Whether you’re launching a business start-up or are a business owner with years of experience, getting the right accountant on board is important. As chartered certified accountants in Hertfordshire, we’re ideally placed to support you with everything from your enterprise’s day-to-day financial health to the nitty-gritty of tax planning and audits.

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Certified chartered accountants for ambitious businesses across Hertfordshire

We’re Ascott Blake, certified chartered accountants based in Bishop’s Stortford, right on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. From here, we’ve worked with over 500 businesses across the county and far beyond, from growing SME’s to established limited companies, sole traders to property investors, and professional service providers. We love making our clients happy, and they appreciate the support we give. Read our Google reviews and see for yourself the personal touch we provide in every service.

As local accountants in Hertfordshire, we are always up to date on the latest tax laws and training. We provide a comprehensive range of accountancy services, business advisory support, and taxation expertise to help businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals.

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We’re also proud members of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), so you can have complete confidence in the quality and professionalism of everything we do.
Whether you’re launching a new business or need help growing an existing one, getting the right accounting partner on board is important. As chartered certified accountants in Hertfordshire, we’re ideally placed to support you with everything from your enterprise’s day-to-day financial health to the nitty-gritty of tax planning and audits.

Looking for easily accessible accountancy services in Hertfordshire? Contact Ascott Blake today.

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Our comprehensive range of accountancy services

We offer a comprehensive range of accountancy and advisory services, designed to support businesses through every stage of their journey. So whether you’re at the very beginning of that journey or you’ve already been trading for a few years and want to get more from your finances, our team has the specialist knowledge to help.

By bringing everything together under one roof, you have access to a thorough service that covers all and is far more cost-effective than dealing with multiple providers.

Management accounting for recruitment agencies
We also provide specialist support across the following areas:

HR support services

Your teams are vital to how well your business performs, so getting your HR right matters more than you might think. Our HR consultancy gives Hertfordshire businesses access to expert support, regardless of their size.
We work with clients on everything from employment contracts and handbooks to performance management, employee benefits, and workplace culture. It’s one of our highly valued services, and clients who’ve worked with our HR team are pleased with our practical advice and tailored approaches.

Professional Accounting Services for Small Businesses

Local limited company accounting

Hertfordshire has been growing steadily, with around 125,000 registered companies as of 2024. Running a limited company in the area brings a specific set of compliance and reporting responsibilities that we can help with.

We look after your financial affairs, handling all of the compliance side while also helping you think about the bigger picture, such as how you extract profit tax-efficiently, how you plan for growth, and what your numbers are telling you.

Virtual Finance Department Team for Recruiters

Outsourced finance functions

More Hertfordshire businesses are choosing to outsource their finance function to reduce the costs of hiring an in-house team.
Instead, by outsourcing your finance department to Ascott Blake, you can access a full range of accounting and financial expertise on more flexible and cost-effective terms. We can handle as much or as little as you need, from bookkeeping and payroll right through to a full virtual finance department.

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Local businesses we work with in Hertfordshire

We work with businesses across a wide range of industries, and we’ve built up sector knowledge that helps us give you better, more relevant advice.

Here’s a look at some of the sectors we’re proud to support across Hertfordshire:

Hertfordshire recruitment agencies

Hertfordshire has a strong recruitment community, and recruitment is one of our core specialisms. Adam, our founder, spent years working at senior level in the recruitment industry before setting up Ascott Blake. So when we say we understand your business, we really mean it. We tailor our service to how you operate, whether you're running a permanent placement desk, a contract staffing operation, or a temp agency.

Construction companies

Hertfordshire's construction sector is very active, with major residential and commercial development projects taking place across the county, from new housing in Stevenage to major engineering works happening around the M25 corridor to improve transportation.We work with construction businesses of all sizes, providing hands-on support to help you stay CIS-compliant, manage your payroll accurately, plan your cash flow around project timelines, and make sure you're not paying more tax than you need to.

Tradespeople

Running a trade business is hard graft and keeping your books in order is probably the last thing you want to spend your evenings on. We work with plumbers, electricians, decorators, bricklayers, and builders across the county, helping them stay on top of their tax and accounting. Whether you're self-employed or considering making the move to a limited company, we'll give you straightforward, honest advice on the best approach for your situation.

Hairdressers and salons

Running a salon is busy work. Between managing your team, looking after clients and keeping the business ticking over, the last thing you want to be doing is wrestling with your accounts at the end of the day. That's exactly what we're here for. We work with hairdressers, beauticians, and salon owners across Hertfordshire, helping them with bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax returns.

Property companies

Hertfordshire's property market is buoyant, and whether you're a buy-to-let landlord, a property developer, or running a property management company, there are real opportunities to grow. But property taxation is complex, and financial management takes up time. From rental income and Capital Gains Tax to Stamp Duty and mortgage interest relief, our property accountants will help you structure your affairs in the most tax-efficient way possible.

Client Reviews & Testimonials

The team at Ascott Blake works extremely hard to deliver a 5-star service. Please see some of our client reviews and testimonials below. You can also leave us a Google review. We appreciate positive feedback from our customers.

Contact our Hertfordshire accountants today

If you’re looking for experienced local accountants who understand your industry and give you the proactive support your business deserves, we’d love to hear from you. Call us on 01279 797 222 or complete our enquiry form to find out about our transparent pricing based on what your business actually needs, rather than rigid, fixed fees.

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Adam Aziz

Director of Ascott Blake

“I wanted to create a virtual finance office that helps recruitment business owners achieve their financial goals without making the mistakes we have seen elsewhere along the way. Our team takes control of your finance function so you can focus on growing your recruitment business. The real difference is you can get a slice of each level of a sector specific finance team at fraction of the price that an in house team would cost”

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