TOP RATED INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS IN SCOTLAND

Over the last two years many of us of unsure about our financial stability. That’s why it’s important for us to find the right person. 

For this week’s Rated we wanted to shine a spotlight on Scotland’s top Independent Accountants.

NICOLSON ACCOUNTANCY 

This award-winning accountancy firm has offices in Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Stornoway. They act for over 2,000 clients across the UK and throughout Europe and the USA. Their clients range from single person business to international companies turning over in excess of £100m.

Nicolson believes that businesses are like people in that they come in all shapes and sizes. So they look to deliver a service tailored to individuals and their business.

MIRANDUS ACCOUNTANTS

This 2 women led chartered accountancy & chartered tax advisory practice, has established offices in Edinburgh and London, working virtually and face to face with businesses and individuals nationwide and international clients requiring UK tax advice.

They believe that finding the right accountant and tax adviser comes down to trust, integrity and expertise. That is why they offer a free consultation to walk clients through their needs, the scope of their goals, and budget.

CALLAN FINANCIAL GROUP

This award winning firm provides a range of affordable accountancy and financial services for small and medium sized businesses. They have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lanarkshire and Fort William.

B-ABLE BUSINESS SERVICES 

Established in 2008 word of mouth has been key to the success of this Clydebank firm. Today they have over 1000 clients covering 452 industries with a team whose combined experience is 71 years.

As well as accounting B-Able covers bookkeeping, payroll services and Tax Returns. They strive to make their clients feel less pressure by keeping them updated on legalisation. Their business coaching provides regular reporting in real time to ensure clients stay informed enough to make the important decisions, and are able to plan for growth.

TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS 

TaxAssist are focussed in central Glasgow and provide services to a wide range of clients including sole traders, private landlords and limited companies.  They have a useful network of additional service partners who help businesses with business finance, employment law, financial planning and debt recovery should they need it.

Perspective clients can have a free consultation over the phone, video call or stopping by one of their locations. During lockdown they invested thousands of hours into helping clients secure specialist grants, funding and tax deferrals to help their businesses navigate the Covid-19 pandemic – including an estimated £10 million per month in furlough claims.

KHOKHAR MCADAM CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Khokhar McAdam provides accounting services and tax advice to a wide range of sectors including pharmacies, Retail Outlets, Tradesmen and Hotels & Leisure. Since being founded in 2012 they’ve managed to grow their portfolio and their team with up 50 employees.

Every member of their team is qualified and experienced to help many clients through the financial hurdles that encompass the running and growth of a business. 

MCCREATH ACCOUNTANCY 

Their goal is to understand and be proactive with clients to ensure their business and personal goals become reality. Our range of services including book-keeping, VAT, payroll, company formation, taxation advice and year end account preparation

They are one of a small amount of accountancy firms able to offer the research & development tax relief claims service which can give businesses a cash boost when they need it the most. They complete a comprehensive review of the work, research and development carried out each year by clients to maximise the tax relief claimed, reduce the tax you pay and give them cash in hand benefit each year.

C ALLAN & SON ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 

This family run business offers traditional accountancy services, including; Limited Company Accounts, Self Assessment Tax Returns, VAT Returns, CIS Scheme and advice for Business Start Ups. 

They believe in real time information, informal meetings and knowing clients’ businesses personally. Having founded the business in 2013 they believe that they can relate to clients who have a vision for their business and the struggles of seeing it through.

STEEDMAN & COMPANY

This Edinburgh based company has been serving clients across the UK for over 30 years. Their team includes ex-HMRC tax specialists, highly qualified former banking and investment professionals and accomplished business consultants.

They believe in forming real relationships with their clients. That’s why they’ll to talk to them like real people whilst sticking robustly and respectfully to the principles and regulations of the industry within which they operate, allowing for a completely unique client experience. 

AWH ACCOUNTANTS 

This Dundee based firm believes they are small enough to provide a personal service that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client, yet large enough to offer a broad range of services. Their management team take the time to get to know clients individual needs and situation.

They have clients across sectors such as property research and development, transport and agriculture.

The firms featured have been listed in no particular order. The purpose of this list was not to rank them but to give them equal spotlight.