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Stewart Accounting Services was set up in 2009 by Mark Stewart, CA.

About Us: Mark is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). He qualified with a 4-partner CA firm in Glasgow in 1999 and has worked in various CA firms across Central Scotland. Most of his time was spent as a manager at Macfarlane Gray (now part of the French Duncan group) in Stirling.

Furthermore, Mark had a period working with a multi-million £ turnover first aid supplier as the finance manager before deciding he preferred the variety and challenges that working in practice offered.

Mark’s aim is to assist small and medium-sized businesses with all their accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax needs. Leaving them time to concentrate on running their business. Our clients are mainly based across the central belt of Scotland, though we do have clients further afield with whom we work on a remote basis.

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About Us: Why Choose a Chartered Accountant?

Unlike doctors and solicitors, anyone can call themselves an “accountant” without having the necessary skills and experience you would expect an accountant to have. The title “Chartered Accountant” is recognised around the world as a professional designation indicating the highest levels of technical expertise, standards, and ethical conduct. Whether in auditing, taxation, or financial management. ICAS-qualified Chartered Accountants can be recognised by the CA after their name. Moreover, we recommend that you confirm this when seeking to appoint an accountant. The following are a few reasons why you should consider choosing a CA from Stewart Accounting Services Limited as your trusted professional accountant:

  • Firstly, professionally qualified

  • Secondly, undertake mandatory professional development

  • Bound by a code of ethics and professional standards

  • Have professional indemnity insurance

  • Have a complaints procedure in place

  • Subject to quality reviews of their professional practice

  • Lastly, regulated by their professional body

You can verify the firm’s and Mark’s qualification status with ICAS by clicking here.

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Meet Our Team: Expertise and Support at Your Service

So basically, Mark is assisted by Claire Burns, Alicia Wardlaw, Arlene Dow, Cara Robb, and Liz Stevenson.

Claire, like Mark, is a fully qualified chartered accountant of ICAS, having trained with Dickson Middleton in Stirling.  Claire is the office client manager, making sure all work and queries are dealt with in a timely manner.

Alicia is our CA trainee and is currently partway through her 5-year training programme. Alicia is fully certified in Xero and is also responsible for the preparation of year-end accounts, bookkeeping, corporate and personal tax returns, and VAT returns.

Arlene is our ACCA trainee and is currently partway through studying for her ACCA qualification. Arlene is fully certified in Xero and is responsible for all payroll, CIS, and pension matters. She also prepares year-end accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, bookkeeping, and VAT returns.

Cara is currently partway through her AAT training. Cara is responsible for all our unincorporated clients, including sole traders, partnerships, property landlords, and tax return-only clients. She ensures that all our unincorporated accounts and tax returns are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Liz is our admin assistant and ensures all clients are onboarded in a timely fashion. Furthermore, she makes sure that all the admin work is taken care of so we can maintain our aim of being a paperless office.

Finally, we are associated with a number of the UK’s leading tax specialists, financial advisors, lenders, and mortgage brokers to ensure that you get the best and most appropriate advice for any business-related query.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A: Anyone can call themselves an accountant in the UK, but only qualified professionals can use the title Chartered Accountant. As ICAS Chartered Accountants, we meet strict professional and ethical standards, complete ongoing training, and are regulated by our professional body. That gives you the confidence that your business is receiving knowledgeable, reliable advice.

A: Yes. We believe good communication is just as important as good accounting. You’ll have a dedicated member of our team who understands your business, answers your questions promptly, and works with you throughout the year, so you’re never left wondering who to speak to when you need advice.

A: We love to build long-term relationships with our clients rather than simply preparing accounts once a year. By getting to know your business, your goals, and the challenges you face, we can provide practical advice that helps you make informed decisions and plan ahead with greater confidence.

A: Our team combines professional qualifications with years of hands-on experience supporting businesses across a wide range of industries. Since establishing the practice in 2009, we’ve helped sole traders, partnerships, landlords, and limited companies with everything from day-to-day accounting to long-term business planning.

A: Yes. We support start-ups taking their first steps, established businesses looking to grow, and companies planning for the future. As your business changes, our advice and services can adapt to meet your needs.

Testimonials

Stewart Servicing is a professional, supportive well established business. As well as providing support and their service at the very last minute upon my request they were also reasonably priced. I cannot thank them enough and really appreciated the time and effort that went into delivering the charity accounts in such a short time to meet the charity deadlines. I would certainly recommend to anyone..

CB - Chairman of Museum Charity

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