We’re honest, ambitious people who are proud to play our part in helping small businesses prosper.
With eyes on the detail and the big picture, we want to positively impact the communities we work in, their local economies and society as a whole.
Our culture is team-spirited, maintaining fast-pace and flexibility to stay ahead of your deadlines. Our family foundations bring unwavering ethics and hands-on experience to continually meet the changing needs of small businesses. We’re true to our values, which are a daily reminder of how we can serve and support colleagues and clients alike:
We commit to high standards - A commitment to high standards means we do the right thing. We’re responsive and we don't let anyone down.
We trust one another - We share our expertise and time generously. We welcome different perspectives and trust each other's decisions.
We’re always learning - We are self-motivated, invested and open to new challenges. It keeps us interested and interesting.
Ivan Houston
I help corporate clients with more complex requirements, combining strong commercial awareness, a multi-disciplinary approach and a deep understanding of the UK tax and regulatory environment to achieve successful outcomes. I also shape the strategy of the business along with my director colleagues, and provide support to all the team as we continue to grow the business, nurture talent and improve and develop our advisory capabilities.
Karen Scholes
I'm a director and shareholder of Scholes Ltd. I retain a hands-on approach to management within the firm.
Ryan Allan
As the firm’s Head of Audit and Assurance, I am responsible for overseeing the delivery of our audit services to our corporate and charity clients. I also supervise our accounts team who are responsible for preparing company, charity, sole trader and partnership accounts.
Audrey Rennie
I jointly oversee accounts preparation, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and VAT at our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk offices. I take a personal interest in our clients and their businesses to help them achieve their goals.
Alistair Rafferty
I help our customers to prepare and submit their Self Assessment returns accurately and on-time.
Andrew Moar
As part of the accounts team at Scholes, the majority of my time is spent preparing the accounts of clients.
Claire Hutcheon
I am part of the accounts team for Aberdeen and Laurencekirk. I process annual accounts for sole traders and partnerships in a variety of industries.
Deborah Sutherland
I'm a member of the team responsible for providing outsourced bookkeeping and VAT services to our clients.
Graeme Leask
I am mainly involved with the preparation of accounts & tax computations for a wide range of clients.
Graham Sinclair
My team and I are usually the first points of contact for clients who phone or come into the office, and we try to provide a responsive and friendly service.
Hannah Robertson
As a member of the accounts & auditing team, I help our customers assess how their business is doing financially, as well as supporting our tax team.
Jade Rosie
I'm a member of our administration team, helping with a wide variety of reception and administrative duties.
Janette Rendall
I am part of the client services team - I do book keeping and VAT for a variety of clients as well as helping them with their queries
Jason Convery
I'm the audit and accounts manager at our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk Offices, assisting our clients with their statutory reporting needs. I also provide support to our bookkeeping and payroll colleagues from time to time.
Jessica Thomson
I prepare accounts for our smaller business clients, including sole traders and partnerships.
Jill Dutch
I'm the office administrator helping our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk teams run smoothly; I also help our clients meet their payroll and Auto Enrolment obligations, as a member of our payroll bureau.
Kayleigh Tipper
I manage the preparation of Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, seafarers, and trusts, as well as assisting clients with a range of personal taxation queries and personal tax planning.
Lauren Montgomery
I work in the tax department helping to prepare tax returns for a range of clients. I also assist in the preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts as well as helping out in our payroll department.
Leona McArthur
My position is Senior Administrator which is a busy and varied role.
Leonard Scholes
My team and I take care of all the different payroll and PAYE reporting requirements for our clients, which also frees up their time to focus more on running their business.
Lynne Ward
I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting clients with their personal tax, bookkeeping and accounting requirements.
Michelle Fogarty
I'm part of the team providing payroll processing and related advice to our small business clients.
Robert White
I am primarily part of the accounts team working on annual accounts and business tax computations.
Ronnie Shearer
I help our smaller business clients by preparing accurate and timely financial accounts so that they can keep track of their profits.
Ruth Murray
I help businesses to comply with their reporting and tax obligations and also provide practical advice to entrepreneurs on financial and related matters. As a QuickBooks and Xero Certified Advisor I also help small business owners to realise the full benefits of using cloud accounting software.
Sandra Tulloch
I process payroll, answer client queries, inform clients of changing legislation and work on payroll administration.
Scott Patrick
I help our corporate clients to meet their statutory reporting obligations and comply with the corporation tax rules. I also undertake audits.
Stephen Drummond
I help a wide range of businesses to prepare and interpret their financial and management accounts.
Steve Allan
I help our clients to comply with their obligations under the UK Income Tax Self Assessment regime. I also advise client companies on their obligations in relation to UK corporation tax, as well as providing support to my colleagues on a wide range of tax matters.
Susan Gammie
I carry out book-keeping for clients and provide a first point of contact with clients by telephone and when they visit our Laurencekirk office.
Suzzanne Milne
I am a member of the bookkeeping and VAT team, helping a variety of clients with all aspects of their bookkeeping.
Yvonne Rendall
I am part of the client services team. We process and assist clients with VAT and carry out book-keeping services.
