We think the role of an accountant is not just to be good with numbers. At Scholes we are helping our clients in ways that can make a profound difference to their lives.
We believe in building successful relationships with our clients based on a sound understanding of their needs and a clear vision of how we can work together to achieve success.
As people we are professional, friendly, hard-working, highly skilled, committed, and passionate about business. We enjoy working with people, understanding the problems they face and working together to come up with solutions. We understand the importance of building relationships based on trust, openness and a shared vision of what can be accomplished when working together.
Karen Scholes
I'm now a director and shareholder of Scholes Ltd, though I retain a hands-on approach to management within the firm.
Ivan Houston
As a director and shareholder of Scholes I have been closely involved in the development of the practice for a number of years now.
Ali Shearer
At Scholes I am part of the accounts and audit team, with my main duty being preparation of accounts for partnerships, sole traders and companies.
Andrew Moar
As part of the accounts team at Scholes, the majority of my time is spent preparing the accounts of clients.
Calvin Cooper
I help a wide range of clients prepare for capital transactions and inheritance, ensuring their affairs meet their needs in the most tax efficient manner possible.
Danielle Smith
As part of the Admin team, I act as a first point of contact both in reception and on the phone for our clients.
Dave Clapham
I am the IT Services Manager for Scholes and am the first point of contact for clients with IT requirements. I also carry out book-keeping and VAT work.
Diane Johnston
I joined Scholes in 2017 after 8 years in Dubai, where my experience included running a large finance function and leading global continuous improvement projects.
Donna Seatter
I form part of the administration team at Scholes. On a daily basis I provide a first point of contact for our clients, who either call into the office or telephone.
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.
Janette Rendall
I am mainly involved with the preparation of accounts & tax computations for a wide range of clients.
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 am mainly involved with the preparation of accounts & tax computations for a wide range of clients.
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.
Ryan Allan
Most of my time is spent preparing company, charity, sole trader and partnership accounts, as well as undertaking company and charity audits.
Sandra Tulloch
I process payroll, answer client queries, inform clients of changing legislation and work on payroll administration.
Yvonne Rendall
I am part of the client services team. We process and assist clients with VAT and carry out book-keeping services.
Aaron Brough
I joined Scholes as an IT Technician in 2017 after completing a Degree in Computing.