Testimonials

“We are delighted to have worked in partnership with Johnston Smillie for many years now, relying on them in particular for preparation of annual accounts and corporation tax returns – and generally keeping us right in all of our dealings with Companies House and HM Revenue and Customs.

Johnston Smillie’s highly professional staff and partners have shown themselves over the years to be unfailingly sound in all advice offered and have shown a particularly strong understanding of the needs of the SME – and of the many and varied demands placed on the SME’s officers. They take time to get to know the business and this knowledge is reflected in the quality of advice and support given.

Despite invariably being given unrealistic deadlines, they never fail to deliver! Johnston Smillie’s friendly professionalism makes them an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Stuart Young, Out of School Scotland Limited

"My husband and I have a small Italian Restaurant in Edinburgh, and I also work full time. Opening our restaurant was a daunting and exciting experience and we are very proud of what we have achieved in the last 7 years.

We have worked with Johnston Smillie for 5 of those 7 years based on recommendations from several people at the time. We are so glad to be working with them. It has afforded us the opportunity to concentrate on the day to day running of the business in the secure knowledge that David, George, Linda and all the team are looking after our payroll, VAT, accounts etc. We particularly appreciate the fact that they go that extra mile by preparing business plans / projections based on accounts and take a real interest in us as people, and Papilio as a business. The team are very approachable and we have received a lot of help and sound business opinions over the years and look forward to maintaining this relationship in years to come.

Moving to Johnston Smillie was one of the best business decisions we have ever made."

Moussa and Triona Clarke, Papilio Restaurant

"I have worked with Johnston Smillie for a number of years and have always received solid and accurate advice the moment I needed it. I enjoy knowing that they are a dynamic and proactive company where the customer comes first , we have had tremendous help throughout this current recession and have absolutely no doubt we will continue to do so.

I believe that their business accountancy knowledge including Payroll is up to the minute and whether you are starting out or are expanding - they have the range of staff to cope."

Mike Froude, The Door Centre

“The NAP Group would like to thank Johnston Smillie for their assistance in once again preparing the annual accounts and for the on-going assistance throughout the year.

The complexity of the group makeup means running the four separate divisions can at times be difficult and time-consuming but the assistance given by Johnston Smillie and Ross McKay in particular is invaluable. We are now in our fifth year of a good working relationship with Johnston Smillie and look forward to continuing the relationship.

As mentioned earlier, Ross McKay has been invaluable in his assistance and he has, through other clients, been able to introduce us to other Clients when we have been in need of a particular product/service. A big thanks to all at Johnston Smillie for the good work.”

Stewart Thomson, Pendrich/ NAP Group

“I set up a new business in 2008 along with my father in law in the specialist field of hiring out powered access plant to companies and private individuals to enable them to work at height safely. We have a range of different machines which can work both outside and inside buildings up to a height of 15 metres.

Johnston Smillie helped us from the start with advising us on the best business route to take, preparing business plans and projections, which gave us the confidence to take the first step to start up. We continue to grow the business in a difficult climate and hope that with Johnston Smillie’s help we will be in a strong position to develop further when the recession ends.”

Scott Walker, McLaren Access Plant Hire

Sponsorship

Johnston Smillie are proud to sponsor James McGhee, Assistant Professional at Turnhouse Golf Club in Edinburgh.

"I currently work at Turnhouse where I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to play and teach. I am very thankful to the team at Johnston Smillie for their support, without which I would not be able to enter my events and progress as a golfer. I love golf and my life revolves around it. I want to be the best and I am prepared to put in the hard work and dedication to achieve my goal of playing full-time on tour. I know there are thousands of people who share my dream, but with the support of Johnston Smillie and my hunger I am sure that my game can only get better!"