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About Gritstone Tax & Accountancy.
At Gritstone Tax & Accountancy, we like to think of ourselves as an extension to your team or family; your trusted partner for expert financial solutions. With a legacy of excellence, we bring a fresh perspective to tax and accounting services, designed to elevate the financial performance of organisations and to help individuals to optimise their tax planning.

Our commitment to excellence

Expert Guidance
Our team of experienced professionals serve as trusted advisors to ambitious business owners, entrepreneurs and accounts teams. We stay abreast of the latest tax regulations and industry trends, offering expert guidance to drive financial success for businesses throughout the East Midlands.
Tailored Solutions
Recognising the unique needs of our clients, we craft tailored solutions to address specific challenges. Whether you’re seeking tax optimisation, streamlined accounting processes or improved financial performance, we will tailor our services to align with your goals.
Personalised Attention
We offer a personal service and open lines of communication to our customers throughout Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. We are dedicated to promptly addressing our clients’ needs, their success is our top priority.
Tim Emmony
Partner
Managing Director Tim’s career began in a traditional accounting firm in his home city of Leicester where he trained in audit, accounting and taxation. He moved into industry where he initially worked in the treasury team for the country’s largest stockbroker and then in various positions in both financial and management accountancy.

He formed a general practice firm in 2010 which has grown to be a leading East Midlands independent accounting practice. Tim has since specialised in tax and concentrated on financial accounting and compliance work.

Now looking after clients who are from a high net worth base and also with additional complications such as investments and trust interests, Tim works with clients on their tax strategies to ensure the best outcomes for their long term plans.
Jo Shambrook
Tax Manager
After graduating from Leeds University, Jo started her career with a multinational company in Hertfordshire, initially working in Communications before moving on to project management, delivering large scale projects to thousands of locations across the country.

She joined the firm in 2017 and has brought with her a wealth of knowledge on standardising processes and ensuring excellent attention to detail.

Jo now manages a team of experienced tax specialists to give the best possible service in personal tax compliance. Jo’s specialist area is in property tax and in particular furnished holiday lets.
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Our service offerings
Explore our comprehensive range of services, including:
  • Individual Tax Services: Navigating personal taxation complexities, including income tax returns and estate planning.
  • Small Business Accounting: Simplifying financial management for small businesses, encompassing bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements.
  • Financial Planning: Crafting roadmaps for long-term objectives, such as retirement planning, education savings, and wealth accumulation.
  • Tax Compliance and Advisory: Ensuring compliance with tax laws while identifying legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities.
  • Business Consulting: Offering actionable insights to address challenges, enhance profitability, and foster sustainable growth.
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The Gritstone Advantage
Our roots are deeply embedded in Matlock, providing us with intimate knowledge of the local business environment. Yet, our experience with diverse clients grants us a global perspective, uniquely positioning us to serve your needs.

We leverage cutting-edge financial software and technology to streamline processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in our services. Our commitment to transparency guarantees straightforward, competitive fees, providing you with clarity regarding service costs.

Why Gritstone?

We’re in business like you to be the best at what we do.
Many businesses talk about service, but very few can deliver it. Outsourcing your finance function to us means you get a dedicated, proactive and expert finance team who understand the significance of excellent service.
Outsourcing isn’t just a cost-cutting exercise.
Although reduced costs are the strongest advantage, outsourcing to our finance team can also drive long-term efficiencies, deliver sustainable benefits and help streamline your financial processes.
We’re refreshingly creative in our approach to business.
Resting on our laurels and doing things by half measures is just not us. We’re currently in the process of refurbishing our working environment to help us to continue to develop a culture that thrives on doing things better.
Start your journey with Gritstone.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experts. Let's embark on a path toward your financial success together.
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Gritstone Tax & Accountancy is a trading name of Tax Task UK Limited (Company registration number 05279062) and Gritstone Ilkeston Limited (Company registration number 04569170), both are wholly owned subsidiaries of Gilroy Finance Group Limited. Registered office: The Phoenix Yard, Upper Brown Street, Leicester, LE1 5TE, a company registered in England and Wales. Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2024