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Chartered accountants and business advisers helping ambitious Scottish businesses stay compliant, understand their numbers and move forward with confidence.
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How we can help
Accountancy that supports the whole business.
From routine compliance to important commercial decisions, we keep the essentials under control and make the numbers easier to use.
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Accounts & tax
Year-end accounts, corporation tax and personal tax handled carefully, clearly and on time.
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Cloud accounting
Practical bookkeeping systems and management accounts that give you useful information without unnecessary complexity.
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VAT & payroll
Reliable support with quarterly VAT, payroll processing and auto-enrolment duties, run on time every time.
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Business advice
Commercial, tax and cash-flow advice grounded in your numbers and shaped around your next decision.
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Company secretarial
Confirmation statements, statutory registers and Companies House requirements kept in good order.
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Starting a business
Straightforward advice on structure, systems and financial priorities, plus business plans for funding or your own peace of mind.
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Making Tax Digital
Quarterly digital reporting for Income Tax, phasing in from 2026 to 2028, so check if you're affected and get ready in good time.
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If none of these quite fit, or you're not sure what you need yet, see the full picture of how we can help.
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Built around real businesses, not generic packages.
We work best with people who value responsive advice, clear explanations and a long-term relationship with their accountant.
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Owner-managed businesses
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Growing companies
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Family businesses
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Consultants & professionals
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About Donachie CA
Professional standards. Personal service.
Good accountancy is about more than producing a set of accounts. Your accountant should be a key adviser to your business and your family: understanding the person behind the numbers, spotting what matters and explaining it in plain language.
We're an independent firm based at Templeton House on Glasgow Green, with more than 60 years of combined experience across the team. That's enough to take most things a growing business throws at us in our stride.
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Clarity at every stage.
No jargon for its own sake. No disappearing after the year end. Just a clear, dependable way of working.
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We listen
We learn how the business works, what's changing and where you want to go.
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We simplify
We organise the information and explain the important points in a way that makes sense.
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We stay involved
We help you meet obligations, plan ahead and make decisions with better information.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with us.
Honest feedback from business owners we work with, posted on Google — not written or edited by us.
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Ishtiaq Gillan
Business client
James Donachie and his team are BRILLIANT. Always on hand to answer any accountancy related questions. James has extensive knowledge of all areas of taxation and business accounting…
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George Ballantyne
Client
James and his team have been very professional in the preparations of my accounts and keep me informed about tax.
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Murray Ferguson
Business client
I’ve no hesitation in recommending the team at DCA. Having them in your corner when navigating matters such as share redistribution has made the process considerably easier…
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David Hepburn
10+ year client
We've worked with James and the team for 10+ years - consistently great service and excellent advice. Special mention to Anne and Mahir for all their VAT and payroll help. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending to others.
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Robert Brownlie
Client
James and his team work tirelessly to provide an excellent service. He is always available at the end of the phone to give advice regarding accounting matters…
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David Towill
Business client
A fantastic company that combines professionalism with a friendly and approachable attitude. James and the team have been incredibly supportive to both me and my colleagues over the last few years…
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John Smith
Sole trader client
James, Anne and the team are extremely knowledgeable about tax affairs, not just the basics, they explain and guided me through it all, they explain everything clearly without any confusion on my part…
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Mhairi McGuire
Client
Always had a good service from the team at Donachie. Mhairi and Iain always help me whenever I need it.
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Raymond Couser
Client
Really happy with the services provided James, Anne and the rest of the team. Very prompt to deal with anything that arises and always at the end of the phone if needed.
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Rojlin Grant
Local Guide
Good honest hard working accountant, never let me down.
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Glasgow G40 1DA
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62 Templeton Street
Glasgow G40 1DA
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