Johnston Carmichael

Other locations (Cities this Accountants is in)

* Aberdeen * Edinburgh * Elgin * Forfar * Fraserburgh * Glasgow * Huntly * Inverness * Inverurie * Perth

Other locations (Cities this Accountants is in)

* Aberdeen
* Edinburgh
* Elgin
* Forfar
* Fraserburgh
* Glasgow
* Huntly
* Inverness
* Inverurie
* Perth
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Additional Information

Johnston Carmichael supports a nominated charity every year. In 2007 our Partners and staff raised over £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the firm’s nominated charity.

Additional Information

Johnston Carmichael supports a nominated charity every year. In 2007 our Partners and staff raised over £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the firm’s nominated charity.
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' We get a good quality of service from the Partner who looks after our affairs. We trust his advice and the fact that we can call him at anytime... We like being able to deal with one person bu...
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' We get a good quality of service from the Partner who looks after our affairs. We trust his advice and the fact that we can call him at anytime... We like being able to deal with one person but also appreciate having access to other staff. On bringing our son into the business we met one of the tax team for specialist advice, which was particularly useful.'

Robert Baird, Baird's Pharmacy

' We regard the Partner we deal with almost as a personal friend, someone we feel we can pick up the phone and call any time if we need any advice or assistance... Their projections, analysis and business advice on the company's big decisions have been invaluable and formed the basis of our decisions of whether or not to go ahead with three major expansion projects.'

Fred Grant, Director, A&F Grant Ltd
' Hawco have been clients of Johnston Carmichael for almost 60 years - it all started when my father formed the company... A key area is their Audit service, which challenges the things we do. Their report and recommendations add value by highlighting particular issues and how we can address them - this is really valuable to our management team because sometimes we are too close to the business.'
John Hawco, Group Managing Director, Hawco and Sons Ltd

' Johnston Carmichael were a really big help to us in our move to becoming a limited company over a year ago. There was a huge amount of work to do in a short time, but having their support and advice made the process much smoother... The best thing about the service is that if we need something done, it happens, and it happens on time.'

Madge Lovie, Director, Lovie Construction Ltd


' We moved to Johnston Carmichael because we felt we had lost the relationship with our then accountants... They are responsive, and in the business of buying and selling boats, a fast and informed response on the tax implications is critical. Having the right information at the right time can lead to substantial savings. With several related companies, we often need a more in depth service and detailed advice on fairly diverse topics.'

John Watt, Managing Director, Macduff Shipyards Ltd


' Mackie's had been experiencing problems with their existing accountants. and we had a particular tax problem which we asked Johnston Carmichael to look at for us. Their people took over the problem and resolved it tenaciously.... (And) in the course of the audit work for us, one of their recommendations was that we needed to improve the quality of information supplied to them, which would ultimately mean a reduction in fees. How many firms would tell you that? '

Maitland Mackie CBE, Chairman


' I am a trained accountant and whilst I could have dealt with many of the financial issues myself I wanted to be hands on in the business, at the 'coal face', rather than bogged down in paperwork. Working with Johnston Carmichael has taken significant pressure off me at a crucial time when I really needed to be free to concentrate on facing the big challenges of running the company. On the financial front, I have peace of mind from the knowledge that this side of the business is being taken care of.'

Derrik Smith, Director, McDonald's Elgin

' One of the things I like best about the service is that I have a single point of contact, one of the Partners, from whom I can get access to help and advice on a wide range of areas. For example, when we were setting up the new factory in Dundee, Johnston Carmichael gave us enormous support in planning for the expansion, and in setting the new business up... Johnston Carmichael challenge the way we think and how we do our business, and they highlight potential problems or issues that need our attention before they can become a problem. I don't always like what I hear, but I respect their business acumen, and the sound advice we get.'

Robbie MacKay, Group Chairman, R & M Engineering



' Their representatives handle our requirements quickly and efficiently, and they recognise the unique requirements we have, as a family business. There is always a point of contact in the firm with someone who knows exactly what we are talking about. There is enormous peace of mind in having them as our professional advisers. We can get on with running the business without having to worry about whether the company or our personal financial matters are being managed effectively.'
James N Walker CBE, Director, Walkers Shortbread
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