Business Details
Expert Accounting & Tax Services Scotland
EQ Accountants is a dedicated team of chartered accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and business advisors committed to delivering exceptional financial expertise and client-focused solutions. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in accounting, tax compliance, succession planning, payroll management, and audit assurance, serving a diverse range of sectors including agriculture, healthcare, leisure, technology, and charities. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with proactive support, ensuring clients receive tailored advice that aligns with their unique goals.Recognised as 100% SME Champions, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and a thorough understanding of our clients' needs. Our team of 225 professionals, including 48 trainees, consistently delivers value through meticulous attention to detail, innovative strategies, and a commitment to staying ahead of regulatory and market changes.
Services
Accounting
Tax Services
Audit & Assurance
Succession Planning
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory.
- Our team includes specialists in R&D tax credits and succession planning.
- We provide 100% tailored solutions for SMEs and family-run businesses.
- Our client-centric approach ensures proactive communication and transparency.
- We are recognised as trusted advisors by clients across diverse sectors.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
What people say
Proactive support
Seamless payroll transition
Expert tax planning
Trusted advisors
Personalised service
Services
Accounting
Our accountancy services streamline financial processes, optimise performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. We offer accounts preparation, cloud accounting, and virtual finance teams tailored to business needs. Clients benefit from proactive advice, meticulous attention to detail, and solutions designed to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Tax Services
We provide expert tax advisory services, including computations, returns, and complex tax planning. Our team specialises in transaction tax, employee incentives, and private client solutions. By identifying efficiencies and ensuring compliance, we help clients navigate tax challenges while maximising savings and strategic growth opportunities.
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services focus on risk mitigation, fraud prevention, and financial statement credibility. We conduct professional audits, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and system reviews. Clients gain actionable insights to improve controls, secure funding, and maintain transparency with stakeholders through rigorous, tailored assurance processes.
Succession Planning
We design succession strategies for business owners and family farms, addressing retirement, sales, or intergenerational transfers. Services include valuations, buy-sell agreements, and tax-efficient structures. Our approach ensures continuity, safeguards assets, and aligns transitions with long-term family and business objectives.
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Our payroll and bookkeeping solutions handle day-to-day financial tasks, VAT compliance, and management accounting. We offer cloud-based systems, staff secondments, and outsourced finance teams. Clients receive accurate, timely reporting and bespoke support to reduce administrative burdens and focus on core operations.
People
David Morrison
Partner
David Morrison, a partner since 2000, specialises in tax planning and business structuring for owner-managed businesses. With expertise in R&D tax credits and leisure sectors, he combines technical knowledge with a client-focused approach to drive business excellence.
Angela Haig
Partner
Angela Haig, a tax specialist since 2016, advises individuals and international clients on complex tax matters. Her focus on agricultural partnerships and high-net-worth clients ensures tailored solutions. She values EQ's collaborative culture and client-centric ethos.
Gordon Buist
Partner
Gordon Buist, a partner since 2022, specialises in corporate tax and succession planning. Representing clients on the CIOT committee, he provides strategic advice on business sales, employee ownership, and tax policy, combining technical expertise with practical solutions.
Rachel Bell
Partner
Rachel Bell, promoted to partner in 2020, focuses on business tax and R&D claims. Her expertise in transaction tax and healthcare sector advisory supports clients in achieving compliance and growth through innovative, tax-efficient strategies.
Victoria Ivinson
Partner
Victoria Ivinson, a chartered accountant, specialises in succession planning and agricultural tax. With a farming background, she advises on IHT, CGT, and rural business transitions, ensuring tax-efficient, family-aligned solutions for long-term sustainability.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, management accounts, cloud accounting, and outsourced finance teams tailored to your business needs.
How can tax planning benefit my business?
Our tax planning identifies savings, ensures compliance, and structures transactions efficiently to support growth and profitability.
Do you specialise in rural business accounting?
Yes, we offer tailored advice for agriculture, farming, and rural enterprises, including succession planning and tax reliefs.
What audit services do you provide?
We conduct professional audits, due diligence, and system reviews to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance financial credibility.
Can you assist with payroll management?
Yes, we handle payroll processing, VAT compliance, and outsourced bookkeeping with dedicated contacts for each client.
How do you support business succession?
We create tailored succession plans, including valuations, buy-sell agreements, and tax-efficient structures for smooth transitions.
