Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Paisley
Established in 2017 by Graeme Handley, our practice combines over a decade of hands-on SME sector experience with chartered accounting expertise. Having previously served as a financial director for a local SME, we identified critical gaps in financial support for businesses, which inspired our client-focused approach. Our team delivers statutory compliance services alongside strategic advisory solutions, prioritising timely delivery and cost-effectiveness. With 300+ clients across diverse industries, we specialise in annual accounts, tax planning, payroll management, and virtual finance controller services. Our ICAS membership underscores our commitment to professional standards, while our local market knowledge enables tailored financial strategies.We operate from Renfrewshire, serving businesses throughout Scotland with fixed-fee structures and flexible payment options. Our cloud accounting integration with Xero enhances real-time financial visibility, and our virtual finance controller service addresses ad-hoc high-level financial needs. We prioritise transparency, avoiding hidden costs, and offer 30-minute discovery calls to align our expertise with client objectives. Our decade-long experience as former business owners informs our practical, growth-oriented solutions.
Services
Annual Accounts
Tax Planning
Payroll Management
Cloud Accounting
Virtual Finance Controller
Management Accounts
Business Advisory
VAT Returns
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years' experience in the SME sector as prior business owners
- Our team holds ICAS accreditation, ensuring professional accounting standards
- We offer fixed-fee services with flexible monthly payment options
- Our virtual finance controller service provides ad-hoc high-level expertise
- We serve 300+ clients across multiple industries with tailored solutions
Associations and certifications
- ICAS
Services
Annual Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our fixed-fee service includes profit & loss statements, balance sheets and tax computations, with flexible payment options. With experience handling 300+ clients, we deliver timely submissions to avoid penalties while providing financial insights for business growth.
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning identifies legitimate savings opportunities through pension contributions, income extraction strategies and government incentives. We analyse clients' financial goals to optimise tax efficiency while maintaining compliance. This service helps businesses and individuals reduce liabilities and improve long-term financial planning through structured, legally compliant strategies.
Cloud Accounting
We implement Xero cloud accounting solutions for real-time financial management, enabling remote access and automated reporting. This system streamlines invoicing, expense tracking and financial reporting while integrating with 300+ business apps. Our certified expertise ensures secure setup and ongoing support for improved financial visibility and decision-making.
Virtual Finance Controller
Our virtual finance controller service provides strategic financial leadership on an ad-hoc basis, including business assessments, objective setting and cashflow management. We offer process improvements, management reporting and project-specific expertise without full-time employment costs. This service bridges the gap for businesses needing temporary high-level financial support.
Payroll Management
We handle complete payroll processing including tax calculations, payslip generation and compliance reporting. Our service ensures accurate, timely payments while maintaining adherence to HMRC regulations. We manage benefits administration, tax error investigations and regulatory submissions, reducing administrative burdens for businesses of all sizes.
People
Graeme Handley
Founder & Chartered Accountant
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 20 years' experience, including 10 years as SME financial director. Founded GMH in 2017 to address market gaps in accessible financial expertise. Specialises in strategic business growth and compliance solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We prepare statutory accounts for Companies House submission, corporation tax returns and management accounts. Our services ensure compliance while providing financial insights for business decision-making.
How can cloud accounting benefit my business?
Xero cloud accounting provides real-time financial access, automated reporting and seamless HMRC integration. It reduces manual data entry and improves cashflow visibility through mobile invoice management.
Do you offer tax planning services for individuals?
Yes, we identify tax-saving opportunities through pension contributions, income structuring and government incentives. Our planning optimises personal tax efficiency while maintaining compliance with current legislation.
What is included in your payroll management service?
We handle wage calculations, tax deductions, payslip generation and HMRC submissions. Our service includes benefits administration, compliance reporting and error resolution for businesses of all sizes.
How does the virtual finance controller service work?
We provide strategic financial leadership on an ad-hoc basis, including business assessments, cashflow management and process improvements without full-time employment costs.
