Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Oban
Established in the west highlands of Scotland for over 50 years, Clement R A Associates provides client-focused accounting and business services. With offices in Oban, Fort William, and the Isle of Mull, we serve clients globally. Our team of qualified accountants, including partners Duncan Grout, Angus MacGillivray, and Liam Campbell, offers expertise in sectors such as hospitality, tourism, construction, and aquaculture. We specialise in tax planning, VAT compliance, financial statements, and payroll services. Our commitment to forward-thinking advice ensures clients receive tailored solutions for business growth.We support charities and non-profits with compliance and financial management. Our cloud software assistance helps modernise bookkeeping processes. We prioritise transparency and long-term client relationships. With decades of combined experience, we deliver expert guidance across individual and corporate financial needs. Our services extend to inheritance tax planning and capital gains tax returns for residential property disposals.
Services
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Company Secretarial
Financial Statements
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in Scottish chartered accountancy.
- Our team includes partners with sector-specific expertise in hospitality and construction.
- We provide tailored tax planning for individuals and corporate clients.
- Our cloud software support modernises financial management processes.
- We offer capital gains tax expertise for residential property disposals.
Services
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning for individuals, businesses, and corporations. Our services include inheritance tax strategies, capital gains tax returns for property disposals, and compliance solutions. With sector-specific expertise, we help clients optimise tax efficiency while meeting regulatory requirements across hospitality, construction, and aquaculture industries.
VAT Returns
Our VAT services include quarterly return preparation using HMRC-compliant software. We handle reconciliations, liability calculations, and advisory support for business transactions. Clients receive tailored guidance on VAT issues, ensuring compliance while minimising financial exposure through proactive management strategies.
Bookkeeping
We offer monthly and quarterly bookkeeping across various software platforms. Our cloud support assists with troubleshooting, setup, and ongoing financial management. This service ensures accurate record-keeping for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, forming the foundation for informed business decisions.
Company Secretarial
Our company secretarial services cover Companies House reporting, statutory submissions, and governance requirements. We assist with financial statement preparation, banking covenant compliance, and forward planning through budgeting and projection support for limited companies and partnerships.
Financial Statements
We prepare year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. These statements provide detailed insights into financial positions, supporting loan applications and regulatory compliance. Our reports include sector-specific analysis to aid strategic decision-making and business growth planning.
People
Duncan Grout
Managing Partner
CA qualified with 35+ years at Clement R A Associates. Specialises in owner-managed businesses across hospitality, tourism, and construction. Provides tax planning expertise including retirement and inheritance strategies.
Angus MacGillivray
Partner
FCCA qualified with 18 years' experience. Advises businesses and individuals in hospitality, fishing, and farming sectors. Specialises in charity compliance and small business tax planning solutions.
Liam Campbell
Partner
ACCA qualified with 13 years at the firm. Supports small businesses in hospitality, construction, and aquaculture. Provides management accounting and tax planning for both corporate and individual clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, tax compliance, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses across various sectors including hospitality and construction.
Do you support charities and non-profits?
Yes, we offer financial reporting, compliance assistance, and tax planning specifically designed for charities and non-profit organisations.
How do you handle VAT compliance?
We prepare quarterly VAT returns using HMRC-compliant software, including reconciliations and liability calculations, with advisory support for business transactions.
Can you assist with tax planning for property disposals?
Yes, we complete 60-day capital gains tax returns for residential property disposals and provide strategic tax planning advice.
Do you offer cloud accounting software support?
Yes, we provide cloud software assistance including troubleshooting, setup, and bookkeeping support for modern financial management systems.
What sectors do your accountants specialise in?
Our team specialises in hospitality, tourism, construction, aquaculture, and farming sectors, with additional expertise in charity compliance and owner-managed businesses.