As you can tell from our website we'd rather be soaking up the sun on some far-flung beach but instead spend most of our time in sunny Edinburgh looking after our clients and their businesses to make sure they can spend their time soaking up the sun. We are an established practice offering the full range of audit, accountancy and taxation services with a personal and professional approach from our staff which we believe is second to none.www.andevans.co.uk129 Comely Bank Rd, EH4 1BH

Chartered Accountant and Business Advisors, Virtual Finance Director Consultancy for small owner managed businesses. Practical training courses for business owners on book keeping, tax and accounts, cash flow, profits and wealth creation. Areas serviced: Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Fifewww.cobaltaccountancy.co.ukCatchpell House, 5 Carpet Lane, Bernard Street, Leith, EH6 6SP

Our clients are at the heart of our business and for that reason we make it our business to understand their needs. At Chiene + Tait, we are passionate about what we do and how we can share our knowledge and experience to ensure our clients' financial affairs are cared for. Headquartered in the centre of Edinburgh with an office in London, we are one of the leading independent accountancy firms in Scotland and we have enjoyed significant success over the years with an impressive client base throughout the UK.www.chiene.co.uk61 Dublin St, EH3 6NL

Our mission statement: To build upon our reputation in the market place for caring passionately about, and fighting vigorously on behalf of, the interests of our clients. To work to the highest professional and ethical standards, while always alert to original and creative solutions. To champion the expression of new ideas and of new ways to do things. To facilitate the personal and career development of our staff in an environment that is stimulating, supportive and enjoyable.www.danzig.co.uk7 Rutland Ct, EH3 8ES

At first glance Baker Tilly may seem straightforward we're one of the UK's top ten providers of accountancy and business services. Our annual fee income is over 200 million and as an independent member of Baker Tilly International, we are part of a global network which has 126 member firms in 93 countries.www.scottandpaterson.co.ukBruntsfield House/6 Bruntsfield Ter, EH10 4EX

Geoghegans has been providing accounting services and advice since 1918 and is now one of Edinburgh's major independent firms of accountants. Our approach is based upon combining the traditional values of quality and service, with the latest technology to deliver a quick and efficient service.www.geoghegans.co.uk6 St. Colme St, EH3 6AD

At Norman Gregor & Co, we believe your accountant should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - he or she should help you identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and support you in trying to realise them. Our watchword is 'commitment'. We take our clients' interests to heart and strive to be proactive recommending value added solutions. Of course we can take care of all your routine bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, and company secretarial requirements, thereby freeing up valuable time and resources for you to apply to running your business; but we also go the extra mile.www.norman-gregor.co.uk119 Montgomery St, EH7 5EX

Our Accounts Practice was established over 20 years ago by Peter, who prior to this, worked for Balfour Beatty Construction, dealing with the finances on projects such as the Keilder dam. During those 20 plus years we have gained much experience in dealing with Accounting matters for the self-employed and the various government agencies. We know where to find the answers to the many questions and problems that arise from being self-employed.www.petermckinneyassociates.co.uk14 West Ter, EH30 9LL

O'Donnell & Co has been providing specialist support services to the small business sector for over 20 years. This has largely been in the form of accountancy and taxation services and has progressed to general business consultancy. We can help in many areas from the planning of a new business, helping with forecasts and cash-flows for funding purposes, through to the selection of bookkeeping, accounting and computer systems, arranging suitable training if required and helping with the growth of the business over the years.www.odonnellandco.co.uk11 Stuart Green, EH12 8YF

Since being established in 1971 Alex Quinn & Partners Limited have been one of the most highly regarded Law Accountancy firms in Scotland. Our high regard has been achieved through unrivalled experience and our reputation for providing the highest level of professional service. As well as a quality product, we provide a high level of professional commitment and support.www.alexquinn.co.uk62 Newhaven Rd, EH6 5QB

We base our fees on the complexity of the work and time involved. Our minimum fee for a sole trader with a very small business is 140 including VAT. The fees for most small businesses will be considerably higher than this. We prepare and audit accounts for the following clients including: Limited Companies, Partnerships, Personal Business, Clubs, Associations and Charities.www.ronacc.co.ukDene Ct/2 Orchard Brae Gdns, EH4 2HJ

With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Whitelaw Wells provides a comprehensive suite of services for a client list ranging from private individuals to large companies. Throughout its long and distinguished history, Whitelaw Wells has taken a key role in helping clients develop their businesses, create wealth and to protect the future for them and their dependants.www.whitelawwells.co.uk9 Ainslie Pl, EH3 6AT

We can provide a tailor-made and cost effective service to meet your specific needs at all times. This can range from the production and maintenance of the books and records, provision of a pay-roll service together with the preparation of management accounts, through to the preparation of the year end accounts in the statutory format. We can provide this service either in house or at our premises.www.gregorclark.co.uk54 Manor Pl, EH3 7EH

Combining professional skills and values with a sensitive, responsive and informative approach to our clients, we seek to provide a high quality, cost effective service with good imaginative advice, tailored to each client's needs, whilst ensuring that regulatory requirements are adhered to and best practice applied.www.ogilvie-co.sc12 Rutland Sq, EH1 2BB

You'll find us approachable and friendly. Much of our work comes to us through referral by clients who have benefited from our wide range of services. We'll talk to you in plain English. We know you want clear, concise information and don't have the time to sift through complex technical accounts jargon. We're flexible. We can work at your premises or collect your books and paperwork and return everything to you within your deadlines.www.thenumberhouse.co.uk13A Abercromby Pl, EH3 6LB

We are Chartered Accountants and business advisors focused on providing a high quality cost effective service and helping people succeed in business. We are a member of the RAN ONE network, the largest network of independent accounting firms in the world.www.resultsandvalue.comD/18 Liberton Brae, EH16 6AE

Format GAC Ltd is a new concept in accounting and bookkeeping services. We tailor our service to meet your needs and do not dictate the route to take when accounting for your business, we feel you know your business a lot better than we do, we let you dictate the route you want to follow in accounting for your business. Format GAC Ltd will assist you step by step in changing to our unique new concept in bookkeeping/accounting. If you already do some on site accounting/bookkeeping and would like to continue with this or pass it on to us to allow you more time to manage the day to day running of your business, we are happy to do as much as you want us to.www.formatgac.comSt. Andrew Sq, EH2 2AF

We prove an invaluable business partner, available as a sounding board and source of advice on a wide range of business matters. We believe that businesses constantly need to strive to improve efficiency, drive down cost and increase sales in order to optimise margins and ensure survival. Our company has the benefit of a professional, practical, hands on staff and associates, dedicated to the development of UK businesses.www.2tax.co.uk207 St. Johns Rd, EH12 7UU

CIPFA is one of the leading accountancy bodies UK only one which specialises public services. Here in Scotland, we take pride in our ability provide the education training that is needed develop maintain high and professional standard within variety organisations. By using buttons left of the screen, please take a moment see what courses we have to meet your needs.www.cipfascotland.org.uk496 Ferry Rd, EH5 2DL

Based in Scotland, UK, Tulloch Scott is one of the country's leading firms of Independent Tax Advisers. Your tax accountants or other tax advisors will calculate your tax liability. We will then work with them to identify and resolve complex tax problems. We provide you with the specialist tax mitigation and avoidance strategies needed to make tax savings.www.tullochscott.co.uk9a Nelson St, EH3 6LF

We take the initiative and alert you to opportunities allowable within tax legislation. We deal with all correspondence. Arrange meetings with Inland Revenue Staff. Negotiate all settlements. Obtain completion notices finalising the enquiry.www.professionaltax.co.uk46 Moray Pl, EH3 6BQ

Need help sorting out your tax affairs' Want advice to reduce your tax bills' or Simply need a friendly, efficient, proactive accountant' Please use this site to find out more about us. Then take the next step and call us to make an appointment. We will be happy to discuss your affairs on a no commitment basis.www.neilross.co.uk12 Rutland Sq, EH1 2BB

We are a two partner firm of Chartered Accountants, with offices in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy, and with a client base throughout the Lothians and Fife. Accounting, auditing and taxation services (both personal and corporate) naturally form the core of our practice, but we have always placed an emphasis on the advisory side of our services and we therefore provide our clients with general business advice in the more specialist areas which can be of particular value to our clients, such as the establishment of new businesses, business re-organisations and tax planning.www.brownscottandmain.co.uk91 West Savile Ter, EH9 3DP

Welcome to Jeffrey Crawford & Co, international taxation consultants and registered auditors. For the past 20 years our philosophy has been to reduce your taxation liability and to ease the administrative burden of compliance. We have drawn together a multi-disciplined team of tax experts to advise on a wide range of taxation issues to ensure you pay the minimum legal requirement.www.jeffreycrawford.co.uk25 Castle Ter, EH1 2ER

Alexander Sloan, Chartered Accountants, couples progressive management styles with tradition. Since 1867 we have been offering a personalised accountancy service to individuals, partnerships, companies and not for profit organisations. Our aim is to create a tailored service for clients, backed by current technical expertise delivered in person. We work across all sectors from farming to manufacturing, and can pool our resources from audit, tax and financial services to provide you with a comprehensive service.www.alexandersloan.co.uk1 Atholl Pl, EH3 8HP

McCabes' reputation is founded not only on the skills of its people but also on its reputation for getting to the heart of client needs quickly and responding effectively. We are a full service practice driven by three primary areas of expertise: Corporate Finance, Tax Consultancy and Compliance Services. At McCabes we regard spades as spades and not as technical implements for reducing the volume of matter through the application of leverage.www.mccp.co.uk56 Palmerston Pl, EH12 5AY

Maintaining your business records to avoid fines, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and accounts kept up to date. Organising your entire payroll function from payslip production and BACS payment to year end P35 work and statutory sick ,maternity pay, paternity pay, tax credits, etc. Providing a meaningful set of books which accurately reflect the state of your business, to help you analyse performance, spend and budget with easy-to-understand graphs and data.www.thenumbercrunchers.co.uk30 York Pl, EH1 3EP

We provide a personal and professional service to the owner managed business. We aim to provide you with a reliable source of up-to-date tax and business information which we hope this site provides. We hope you find our site both interesting and useful and welcome any feedback. Brian Connor will be your initial contact and will remain as your principal contact as your business grows. This provides you with a continuous link which we consider is essential when providing a professional service.www.brianconnor.co.uk185 Gilmore Pl, EH3 9PW

Mitchell Charlesworth is a leading North West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors with offices in Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Widnes. We offer practical solutions to suit all circumstances and are committed to providing a first rate service to our clients who include individuals, partnerships, SMEs and not for profit organisations.www.mitchelledwardsca.co.uk24A Ainslie Pl, EH3 6AJ

The business started life, over a century ago, as a traditional firm of Edinburgh Chartered Accountants, providing the basic compliance services and general advice to a range of clients. The office was based in the city centre until 1988 when the move was made to a modern office with dedicated parking on the west side of Edinburgh and space for around 20 staff.www.johnston-smillie.co.uk22 Craigmount Av, EH12 8HQ

George & Company is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Edinburgh's Georgian city centre. We are a relatively small, but highly experienced team and we pride ourselves that we offer a professional, efficient service in all aspects of Accountancy, at a realistic cost. As the demands of the Inland Revenue, HM Customs and Excise and Companies House become more stringent, it is imperative that any business, no matter how big or small, is fully aware of its responsibilities. We can help you comply with all requirements.www.george-co.co.uk22 Great King St, EH3 6QH