Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Castle Douglas
Established in 1921, we have built an enviable reputation for delivering exceptional accounting and advisory services to businesses and individuals. Our team of two partners, supported by 20 specialists, serves diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and professional services. With deep local knowledge and sector-specific expertise, we prioritise understanding client needs to provide timely, tailored advice on improving business and personal wealth.Our services span accounting, tax planning, payroll, business strategy, and agricultural specialist support, underpinned by a commitment to regulatory compliance and client education. We maintain professional indemnity insurance through Brunel Professional Risks Limited, ensuring global coverage for our services.
Services
Accounting
Personal Tax
Corporate Tax
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Business Planning
Agricultural Accounting
Company Secretarial
Investment Advice
IT Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of local accounting expertise since 1921
- Our team includes specialists in agricultural, construction, and professional sectors
- We provide tailored tax planning to minimise liabilities
- Our partners personally oversee all client relationships
- We maintain professional indemnity insurance for client protection
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
Services
Accounting
We prepare accounts in accordance with accounting standards, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Our services include statutory reporting, financial statement preparation, and regulatory compliance. Clients receive accurate, timely financial information to support business decision-making.
Personal Tax
Our experienced team prepares personal tax returns while providing strategic advice on capital gains and inheritance tax planning. We help individuals understand their tax obligations and identify legitimate opportunities to reduce liabilities through structured tax-efficient arrangements.
Corporate Tax
We handle corporation tax returns and provide strategic tax planning for businesses. Our services include identifying tax reliefs, managing HMRC compliance, and advising on tax-efficient business structures to optimise corporate tax positions.
Payroll Services
We manage full payroll processing including RTI submissions and auto-enrolment pension schemes. Our services ensure compliance with evolving payroll legislation while handling employee payments and statutory reporting requirements efficiently.
Agricultural Accounting
With decades of experience, we provide specialist accounting for agricultural businesses. Our services include farm tax planning, subsidy compliance, and financial management tailored to the unique challenges of the farming industry.
People
Elisabeth Gray
Chartered Accountant
Elisabeth Gray MA CA is a partner with extensive experience in business advisory and tax planning. She specialises in delivering strategic financial solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.
Eilidh Harman
Chartered Accountant
Eilidh Harman BA(Hons) CA is a partner with expertise in corporate finance and agricultural accounting. She provides tailored financial advice to businesses and individuals across Dumfries & Galloway.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounting services including financial reporting, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings tailored to business needs.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our tax specialists offer strategic planning for personal and corporate tax, identifying legitimate opportunities to reduce liabilities.
Do you have agricultural accounting expertise?
Yes, we have decades of experience supporting agricultural businesses with specialist accounting and tax advice.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle complete payroll processing, auto-enrolment pensions, and RTI submissions while ensuring legislative compliance.
