We recently acquired a new office in Lerwick following an acquisition from RSM, making us the biggest firm in Shetland.
To celebrate this, we wanted to take a look at the unique businesses, community and history of Shetland to highlight how we can help your business with our expert auditing services.
How we work with the Shetland community
For a place shaped by fishing, oil rigs and sturdy local builders, having an experienced, community-focused auditor is important for the longevity of businesses.
Shetland’s economy has long been powered by the sea and energy, from the long history of commercial fishing to the Sullom Voe oil terminal and growing renewables activity.
These are all sectors that need advisers who understand island realities, seasonal cashflow patterns and complex regulatory landscapes.
We have an experienced team that is used to dealing with the unique challenges faced by businesses and our retention of the existing team at Lerwick enhances this mission.
This means that we can ensure that you have the same team auditing your business, so you come to know the people you work with and can trust that you will always get a high-quality audit report.
Supporting the industries that sustain Shetland
Our expansion serves as a commitment to service the industries at the heart of island life.
Local builders, fishing companies, oil-and-gas suppliers, and the renewables projects all rely on trusted audit, tax and advisory input tailored to the islands’ operating rhythms.
An auditor who knows where boats berth, how seasonal grants land, or what local contract arrangements look like reduces friction for businesses and helps them plan with confidence.
You want an auditor who delivers unflinching reports that mean your business will still be operating a year from now, as there are no hidden surprises waiting to catch you out.
Shetland’s unique civic landscape includes the Shetland Charitable Trust, a foundation that channels significant funds into local projects helping to preserve and grow what makes the islands special.
Having a major local auditing firm strengthens transparency, stewardship and financial governance for charities and community bodies that apply for and manage these grants.
Our presence means easier access to advisers who understand both charity law and the local causes those funds support.
Just as we help businesses, we also help charities to stay compliant while enabling them to continue doing the valuable work for the community that they aim to do.
If you want an auditor in Shetland that cares about the community and can give you key insights into your business or charity, then our team is happy to help.
