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.

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.

Areas our accountants serve in Hertfordshire
Our services aren’t restricted to these towns and cities in Hertfordshire and Essex – we can help anyone with our range of accounting services. Simply call or complete our website contact form for a message back.
We also work with clients in London and across the wider UK. Wherever you’re based, if you’re looking for accountants who will engage with your business, we’d love to have a chat.
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.

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.

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.

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.


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
Construction companies
Tradespeople
Hairdressers and salons
Property companies
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.
“Adam and his team have been instrumental in our business. Management accounts, year end accounts and tax returns are always completed in a timely manner. They are often remind us so we don’t have to think about these things and have time to focus on the running of our business. Adam is excellent at cash flow management and liaising with lenders. We thoroughly enjoy working with all the team at Ascott Blake and consider them as an extension of our company.”
“Two years ago we were struggling with our outsourced payroll credit control partner so began looking for other options. Following a meeting with Adam we were impressed with the solutions Ascott Blake could provide so we transferred our business across to them. Ascott Blake are attentive and diligent as a partner to our business. We have felt far more valued as a customer, have regular contact and updates from all the Ascott Blake team and would highly recommend Ascott Blake to other recruitment business.”
“Working with Leila at Ascott Blake on our HR strategy has been a real eye opener to the positive effects a well managed approach can have on employee’s happiness and productivity. We cannot recommend enough!”
“Appointing Adam & his team at Ascott Blake to take over our company accounts has put my mind at ease that everything financial is now under control. They have educated me on systems and answered all of my questions so I now feel that I can let go and trust them to get on with what they do best, leaving me to concentrate on growing my business.”
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.

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”