Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Thurso
Established in 1915, we are a chartered accounting firm dedicated to delivering exceptional financial expertise and business advisory services. Our team combines deep local knowledge with specialist skills to serve businesses and individuals across diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, and retail. We prioritise building long-term relationships to provide tailored solutions that enhance both business and personal wealth. Our comprehensive services encompass audit, taxation, accounts preparation, payroll, and strategic business development.With offices in Thurso and Wick, we remain committed to supporting clients throughout Caithness, Sutherland, and the Highlands. Our registered auditor status and extensive experience in HMRC investigations ensure compliance and risk mitigation for clients. We offer practical guidance on business start-ups, company secretarial matters, and VAT optimisation, backed by a legacy of trust spanning over a century. Our approach balances technical excellence with accessible, client-focused service delivery.
Services
Audit
Accounts Preparation
Taxation
Business Start-Up
Support Services
Details
- Year established: 1915
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience serving Highland businesses since 1915
- Our directors hold specialist expertise in audit and HMRC investigations
- We provide tailored financial solutions for agriculture, construction, and retail sectors
- We offer strategic business development advice alongside core accounting services
- Our local knowledge supports clients across Caithness, Sutherland, and the Highlands
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Services
Audit Services
Our registered auditors provide statutory audit services for limited companies and entities requiring assurance. We examine financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Our expertise covers small family businesses to large organisations, offering confidence in accounting procedures and internal controls.
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and consolidated financial statements for businesses of all sizes. Our services include monthly/quarterly reporting, cash flow forecasts, and bespoke reporting for overseas subsidiaries. We ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements while providing actionable financial insights.
Taxation
We offer comprehensive tax services covering corporation tax, personal tax planning, and VAT compliance. Our team minimises tax liabilities through strategic planning while managing HMRC investigations and providing tax protection insurance against unexpected compliance costs.
Business Start-Up
We assist entrepreneurs with business structure selection, company formation, and financial planning. Our services include business plan development, cash flow projections, and bank relationship establishment to transform business ideas into viable enterprises.
Support Services
Our support services include payroll management, bookkeeping, IT advice, and company secretarial functions. We handle PAYE, NIC, and statutory payments while ensuring Companies Act compliance to reduce administrative burdens for business owners.
People
Linda Cameron
Director
Chartered accountant with specialist expertise in audit and financial reporting. Leads audit engagements and provides strategic financial advice to corporate clients across the Highlands.
Stuart Walker
Director
Experienced tax specialist focusing on corporate tax compliance and HMRC investigations. Advises businesses on tax-efficient structures and risk mitigation strategies.
Steven MacGregor
Director
Business advisory expert supporting SMEs in financial planning and growth strategies. Manages client relationships and oversees business start-up services.
Chloe Miller
Accountant
Qualified accountant providing accounts preparation and taxation services. Specialises in statutory reporting for small businesses and partnerships.
Fiona Fraser
Senior Accountant
Experienced in payroll management and company secretarial services. Ensures compliance with employment tax regulations and Companies House requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, accounts preparation, tax planning, payroll management, and business start-up support tailored to businesses and individuals across the Highlands.
Do you handle HMRC investigations?
Yes, our team has extensive experience managing HMRC audits and tax investigations, including corporation tax, PAYE, and self-assessment compliance matters.
Are you registered auditors?
Yes, we are registered auditors with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (reference 4491) serving businesses requiring statutory audit services.
How can you help new businesses?
We assist with business structure selection, company formation, financial planning, and bank relationship establishment to support successful business start-ups.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients throughout Caithness, Sutherland, and the Highlands from our offices in Thurso and Wick.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment options are discussed during initial consultations. We focus on transparent billing arrangements tailored to client needs.
