Johnston Smillie Ltd

Accountant · 6 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, Scotland

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About us

Johnston Smillie are one of the largest independent practices in Edinburgh where our business comprises of a range of people and services all geared to helping our clients reach their financial goals - whether they need business advice and/or personal financial and tax planning advice.

We work with clients all over the UK and aim to give a personal service of the highest quality using a professional, enthusiastic and pro-active approach. We help businesses of all shapes and sizes with their compliance, management and strategic requirements.We also believe in the value of not for profit organisations and charities to the community and have particular experience in this field.

Affiliations

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Meet the team

Johnston Smillie Ltd advisors: 35 - Xero certifications: 17

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Gordon Ferguson

Accounts Assistant

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Xero payroll certified

Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
2 years Xerocon attendance

I work within the Business Services Department with our practice, I am a regular Xero user. I have been involved in migrations and training. I am Xero Advisor, Migration and Payroll certified.

Portia Ellis

Accounts Assistant

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
2 years Xerocon attendance

Nicola Grahame

Accountant

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Currently training to become a Chartered Accountant. Have been in accountancy practice for 9 years.

Johnston Smillie Ltd: Bank experience

Clients of Johnston Smillie Ltd connect to a range of banks via Xero. Johnston Smillie Ltd specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections

American Express (UK)
Bank of Scotland Business
Bank of Scotland Personal
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
HSBC Business (UK)
Halifax
Lloyds Business (UK)
Monzo Business
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Starling Bank
Stripe
TSB (UK)
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Tide
Virgin Money (UK)
Wise Business

Johnston Smillie Ltd: Industry experience

Johnston Smillie Ltd works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist

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Industries Served

Accommodation and hospitality
Administration and support services
Agriculture
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
E-commerce
Education
Healthcare and social services
Manufacturing
Marketing, advertising and consulting
Media and communications
Not-for-profit
Professional services
Real estate and hiring services
Repairs and personal services
Retail
Transportation and storage
Wholesale

Johnston Smillie Ltd : App experience

Johnston Smillie Ltd serves clients who use 9 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Johnston Smillie Ltd has an office in 1 location

Edinburgh: 6 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, Scotland; +44 0131 317 7377

New to Xero? Johnston Smillie Ltd can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Johnston Smillie Ltd can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

2 Years Xerocon Attendance ?

The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
Partner since 2013

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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.

Johnston Smillie Ltd

Making Tax Digital VAT Re…

Xero Migration

Gold champion partner

Partner since 2013

Xero payroll certified

Xero advisor certified