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Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Services in Kirkwall
Scholes Chartered Accountants is a firm of chartered accountants dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across Scotland. Our team of experienced professionals provides tailored financial advice, tax planning, and compliance services, working closely with clients to address their unique challenges and opportunities. With five regional offices in Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Laurencekirk, and Lerwick, we combine local expertise with a proactive approach to deliver comprehensive accounting solutions.Our services span business growth strategies, international accountancy, inheritance tax planning, and outsourced financial management, underpinned by a commitment to maintaining impeccable standards. As a firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, we prioritise transparency, reliability, and long-term partnerships with our clients.
Services
Tax Planning
Accounts Preparation
Business Growth
International Accountancy
Business Tax Compliance
Business Restructuring
Inheritance Tax Planning
Personal Tax Compliance
Bookkeeping
Payroll Outsourcing
Highlights and features
- We offer a personal and proactive approach to accounting.
- Our team brings wide-ranging capability in financial issues.
- We maintain impeccable standards as standard.
- With five regional offices across Scotland, we provide local expertise.
- We focus on making your challenges and opportunities our own.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
What people say
Personal and proactive approach
Helped with succession arrangements
Support for business growth
Expert tax planning
Reliable and timely service
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses and individuals optimise their financial affairs to achieve legal tax savings. We provide tailored strategies aligned with your personal and business goals, ensuring compliance while minimising liabilities. With expertise in UK and international tax frameworks, we support clients across Scotland through evolving regulatory landscapes.
Accounts Preparation
We prepare annual accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Our team handles submissions to regulatory authorities while maintaining transparency and clarity. As registered auditors, we also conduct statutory audits under the Companies and Charities Acts, providing assurance for stakeholders.
Business Growth Services
Our bespoke business growth services include strategic advice on business plans, valuations, and mergers. We support owner-managed businesses with financing options, succession planning, and operational restructuring. Our goal is to help clients unlock growth potential through informed decision-making and expert guidance.
International Accountancy
We assist UK businesses expanding overseas by connecting them with professional advisers in target markets. For international companies entering Scotland, we provide setup support and compliance guidance. Our services ensure seamless cross-border financial management and adherence to local regulations.
Business Restructuring
Our restructuring advice covers legal, tax, and governance changes for companies undergoing transformation. We evaluate existing arrangements and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance. Clients benefit from strategic insights to navigate complex reorganisations with confidence.
People
Karen Scholes
Director
Karen Scholes is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in business advisory and financial management. She co-leads Scholes Chartered Accountants, focusing on delivering tailored solutions for SMEs and entrepreneurs across Scotland.
Ivan Houston
Director
Ivan Houston, a Chartered Accountant and Certified Tax Adviser, specialises in tax compliance and strategic financial planning. As a director, he supports clients with complex tax issues and business growth strategies, leveraging over two decades of industry expertise.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax planning, accounts preparation, business growth advice, international accountancy, restructuring support, and payroll services tailored to SMEs and individuals.
Do you work with businesses outside Scotland?
While based in Scotland, we assist UK businesses expanding internationally and connect them with global professional networks for seamless support.
How can I book a consultation?
Visit our website to book a free consultation or contact our Kirkwall office directly via phone or email for an appointment.
Are you registered auditors?
Yes, we are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland to conduct statutory audits under the Companies and Charities Acts.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from five regional offices in Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Laurencekirk, and Lerwick, serving clients across Scotland and beyond.
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