Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Tax Solutions
Hunt Blake is a professional accounting, tax, and legal services firm dedicated to providing personalized, fixed-price solutions tailored to client needs. With a focus on six specialist sectors, we combine the expertise of chartered accountants, tax advisers, and auditors to deliver proactive, industry-specific advice. Our team prioritizes continuous training and client collaboration, ensuring high standards of service for individuals, owner-managed businesses, and charities. We emphasize transparency, timely delivery, and strategic financial planning to support client growth.Backed by decades of experience, we offer compliance services, business consultancy, and wealth management, alongside niche expertise in dental practices, probate, and international business. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, efficiency, and ability to handle complex tax and accounting challenges, including HMRC disputes and IR35 cases. Our commitment to staying ahead of regulatory changes ensures clients receive forward-looking, compliant solutions.
Services
Accounting
Taxation
Audit
Legal Compliance
Probate
Payroll Services
Tax Investigations
Business Start-up
Capital Gains Tax
Charity Accounting
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, fixed-price accounting services tailored to your needs
- Our team provides proactive tax planning and compliance expertise
- Specialist knowledge in dental practices, probate, and international tax
- Proven track record defending clients in HMRC enquiries since 2006
- Chartered accountants and tax advisers with sector-specific industry insights
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
What people say
First rate service
Proactive and responsive
Blindingly incisive professionalism
Excellent visa document preparation
Highly recommended
Services
Accounting
We provide comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and statutory financial reporting. Our team ensures accurate, timely preparation of financial statements for Companies House and tax returns while offering proactive cash flow forecasting and benchmarking analysis. Clients benefit from monthly accounting analyses comparing performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
Taxation
Our chartered tax advisers deliver specialist corporate and personal tax services, including compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. We handle corporation tax returns, IR35 advice, and international tax issues while optimizing tax efficiency through legitimate planning strategies. The team specializes in high-net-worth individual taxation and double taxation relief.
Audit
We conduct statutory audits and independent examinations for charities, property businesses, and engineering firms. Our approach exceeds regulatory requirements by providing actionable insights on internal controls and operational efficiency. Specialisms include charity audits, pension scheme audits, and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Probate
Licensed by ICAEW to undertake non-contentious probate work, we manage estate administration from initial tax returns to asset distribution. Our service includes preparing estate accounts, settling inheritance tax, and providing ongoing administration support. Fees are transparently based on time spent and staff seniority.
Compliance
We ensure businesses meet statutory requirements through audit-ready accounts preparation, company secretarial services, and payroll compliance. Our team handles real-time information reporting, pensions auto-enrolment, and tax return submissions while maintaining up-to-date statutory records.
People
Gavin Fernandes
Principal
Gavin Fernandes, a former corporate tax specialist at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, leads Hunt Blake's tax advisory services. With expertise in international tax structures and IR35 disputes, he provides strategic guidance to high-net-worth individuals and businesses. His 20+ years of experience in top accounting firms ensures clients receive expert, practical solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, management accounts, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting tailored to your business needs.
Do you handle HMRC disputes?
Yes, we defend clients in HMRC enquiries with specialist tax investigation support and representation.
Can you assist with probate matters?
As ICAEW-licensed probate providers, we handle estate administration, tax returns, and asset distribution.
What tax services are available?
We offer corporate/personal tax returns, IR35 advice, international tax planning, and double taxation relief.
Are your fees fixed-price?
Most services are fixed-price, with probate work charged transparently based on time and complexity.
Do you work with specific industries?
We specialize in dental practices, charities, engineering, and owner-managed businesses with tailored expertise.
Reviews (1)
Paddy Bee
Dec 09, 2019
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I've been a client of Hunt Blake since I became self employed in 1998, they have always looked after me, and I'm very happy with their service.
