Total Accounting

Business Details

22 Years

experience

Trusted Accountants for SMEs in Paisley

Total Accounting, established in 2004, has been empowering businesses with comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll solutions for over two decades. As QuickBooks Platinum Partners, we specialise in cloud-based financial management, offering tailored services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Our team of experts delivers secure data storage, transparent fixed pricing, and proactive expert guidance, ensuring HMRC compliance and financial clarity.

With a client-centric approach, we provide dedicated support and cutting-edge software solutions, enabling businesses to focus on growth while we handle their financial operations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our systemised processes, continuous training, and rigorous quality control, cementing our reputation as a trusted partner in financial management.

Services

Accounts & Corporation Tax Payroll Services Digital Bookkeeping QuickBooks Online Management Accounts Cloud Conversion

Details

Year established: 2004

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ years of accounting expertise tailored to SMEs.
Our QuickBooks Platinum Partner status ensures cutting-edge cloud solutions.
Dedicated client support with weekly interactions and proactive guidance.
Transparent fixed pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
HMRC-compliant processes and secure cloud data storage for peace of mind.

Associations and certifications

QuickBooks Platinum ProAdvisors

What people say

Game-changer for our business Proactive support and expertise Streamlined financial processes Real-time accounting access Dedicated point of contact

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Services

Digital Bookkeeping

Our digital bookkeeping service streamlines financial operations through cloud technology. Using QuickBooks and Dext software, we automate data capture and reconciliation while providing real-time financial insights. Clients benefit from secure 24/7 access to their records without paper documentation. This service reduces costs by 35% on average while maintaining HMRC compliance and accuracy in VAT and CIS returns.

Payroll Services

We provide comprehensive payroll and pension administration with BrightPay Connect integration. Our service handles timesheet processing, HMRC submissions, digital payslips, and BACS payments while managing holiday tracking and auto-enrolment. Clients receive seamless cloud access to payroll data with two-day processing times across scalable packages for businesses with 10-80 employees.

Cloud Conversion

Specialising in transitioning businesses to cloud accounting, we offer six-stage data migration process for secure Sage or legacy system conversions. Our QuickBooks Platinum-certified team ensures data integrity while implementing tailored app integrations. The service includes system design, staff training, and ongoing support for complete digital transformation to modern accounting platforms.

Management Accounts

We deliver detailed management accounts with visual KPI dashboards and forecasting tools. Our directors provide video analysis and in-person reviews of financial performance, combining real-time data with strategic insights. This service supports informed decision-making through benchmarked analytics and cashflow projections tailored to business growth objectives.

Accounts & Tax

Our annual accounts service includes corporation tax preparation with three-month pre-deadline processing. We offer strategic tax planning, HMRC compliance, and digital document signing through Iris OpenSpace. Clients receive proactive year-round financial monitoring and face-to-face account reviews to ensure complete understanding of their financial position.

People

Euan Brown

Managing Director

With over 30 years' experience, Euan founded Total Accounting in 2004 and serves on the QuickBooks Accountants Council. He specialises in technology-driven financial solutions and strategic business advisory for SMEs.

Terri Ann Lawson

Director

Terri oversees all business operations with expertise in process optimisation. Her leadership ensures precision across accounting services while maintaining the company's commitment to efficient, client-focused financial management.

Shelby Kane

Accounts Manager

Shelby manages accounts preparation and daily processing with expertise in payroll and client communication. She serves as primary contact for clients, ensuring seamless service delivery and financial record accuracy.

Questions

What accounting software do you use?

We primarily use QuickBooks Online as our certified Platinum ProAdvisors, supplemented by Dext for document capture and BrightPay for payroll. All systems integrate seamlessly for comprehensive financial management.

How does cloud accounting benefit my business?

Cloud accounting provides 24/7 data access, automated workflows, real-time financial insights, and secure multi-user collaboration while maintaining HMRC compliance through Making Tax Digital requirements.

Can you handle year-end accounts efficiently?

We prepare year-end accounts within three months of period end, including corporation tax filings. Our continuous financial monitoring ensures timely submissions and strategic tax planning opportunities.

Do you support business growth planning?

Yes, our management accounts service includes KPI analysis, cashflow forecasting, and strategic financial guidance to support business expansion and operational improvements.

How do you ensure data security?

We use bank-level encryption for cloud storage, role-based access controls, and regular security audits while maintaining ISO-certified accounting practices for client data protection.

Reviews (5)

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Gerrard Winter

Nov 01, 2021 Report

Total Accounting converted us from a Sage to QuickBooks and reprocessed all of our data up to date. Not only did they train us in the new software they finalised our accounts and restructured the company to save us tax. Extremely Knowledgeable and a great team to work with from beginning to end.

Alloy Assist

Oct 30, 2021 Report

Starting a business was a new experience for us however choosing Total Accounting as our accountant has made things less stressful for us. Terri Ann and Euan have both gave us lots of support and advice from the very start. Thank you!

Bruce Hamilton

Mar 22, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Euan and his team have been helping me for many years and have always provided a reliable and friendly service.

Rakkaus Furniture

Mar 05, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Euan and his team are superb. Their knowlage is first class and customer service is second to none. I would have no issue reccommending them to any SME, bluechip or sole trader.

Mark Forbes

Mar 04, 2021 Report

Euan and the team are a fantastic firm, and I would recommend to anyone either starting out or looking to change their firm. They dealt very professionally with the transfer from my previous accountant while picking up the pieces of partially completed returns. They are always available, and on many occasions I've had replies even outwith normal working hours. Very knowledgable team, and always happy to answer my (many) questions!