10 Best Accountants & Accounting Firms in Ayr

We have compiled a list of the 10 best accountants and accounting firms in Ayr based on Google reviews. The companies had to have at least two reviews and a score of 4 or above to be included.

Please note that these listings are in no particular order and are based on user reviews only. We can’t guarantee the quality of any of the services directly.

1. McKinnon & Co Ltd

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with QuickBooks
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Personal and business tax services
• Monthly and quarterly management accounts
• VAT returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Tax planning
• Income tax
• Bookkeeping
• Self-assessment returns

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Michelle and the team are very professional and always on the ball, I could not ask for better service. Been in business for 25 years best accountants that we have had.” – Mark

“Great friendly service pleasure to do business with them.” – Darryl

Address:

33 Newmarket St, Ayr KA7 1LL

Website:

https://mckinnoncoltd.business.site/

2. TaxAssist Accountants

Sample Services:

• TaxAssist is a major UK accounting franchise with offices in numerous UK cities
• Cryptocurrency Tax Service – An increasingly popular service in regard to the growth of the popularity of cryptocurrencies in the UK 
• Payroll Automation 
• Bookkeeping 
• Filing of VAT Returns and submission to the HMRC
• Filing your annual reports and submitting them to the HMRC in a timely manner
• Auto-Enrollment Pension Schemes – The company helps clients choose the appropriate pension scheme for their employees 
• Helping clients apply for research and development funds
• Business Rescue and Recovery service for troubled businesses
• Making Tax Digital

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“This company is fabulous from beginning to end–Mike, Maureen, and the team whipped up my accounts in next to no time. That was from scratch, and I only delivered a paper file, which was not assembled in the best way for them. Plus, what I especially love is how easy it was. One quick meeting and voila–set of accounts! It was very…dare I say…pleasant!” – Annie

“Tax Assist Accountants Ayr offers an excellent service. Always happy to help with advice they ensure to answer any queries in a simple and easy-to-understand manner without bogging you down with accountancy jargon. Mike Wood & all the staff are very friendly and efficient. We have no hesitations in recommending their services.” – Corrie

Address:

31 Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1SU

Website:

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/ayr

3. James Bell & Co

Sample Services:

• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Self-assessment returns
• Corporate accounts
• End-of-year tax returns
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Handling of communication with the HMRC
• Tax planning
• Tax investigation service

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Best place to go to get your tax affairs sorted out. Thanks, Jim!” – Malcolm

An additional 5-star review without text.

Address:

20 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1EZ

Website:

https://www.accountants-ayr.co.uk/

4. Stewart Gilmour & Co

Sample Services:

• Personal and business tax
• Bookkeeping
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Regular management accounts
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns
• Tax planning
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Tax investigations
• Business development

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Stewart Gilmour has taken care of our accounts, tax returns, and payroll and provided excellent financial advice for the past two years. Pamela, Pam,  Lilias, and Heather are friendly and professional. I would recommend this accountancy practice to other small business owners.” – Ewan

“Great service I would definitely recommend this practice. Brilliant advice with a positive outcome.” – Kerry

Address:

24 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EG

Website:

https://www.stewartgilmour.co.uk/

5. William Duncan Accountants

Sample Services:

• All types of audits
• Assurance services
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Business recovery
• Wealth management
• Corporate finance
• Personal and business tax services
• VAT returns
• Business advisory
• Bookkeeping

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Great customer service from the team, and Alex Nairn has helped us massively on so many different occasions. Please do business with this firm. Cheers, Alex.” – Alexander

“Always a great service, Alex Nairn goes above and beyond to help customers, strongly recommend their services. Thanks again.” – Gregor

Address:

Ellersley House, 30 Miller Rd, Ayr KA7 2AY

Website:

https://williamduncan.co.uk/

6. McMorland & Co

Sample Services:

• Accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships
• Individual, partnership, and limited company tax returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• VAT returns
• Business start-up
• CIS returns for construction companies
• Inheritance tax
• Capital gains Tax
• Cashflow and budgetary planning
• Research and development tax credits

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Fantastic services. Very friendly staff.” – David

“Great service, friendly staff.” – Rab

Address:

24 York St, Ayr KA8 8AZ

Website:

http://www.mcmorlandaccountants.co.uk/

7. Calder Accounting

Sample Services:

• Business start-up
• Personal and business tax services
• Handling of communication with the HMRC
• Self-assessment returns
• VAT returns
• Advisory reports
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• CIS returns for construction companies
• Tax planning

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Calder Accounting has been looking after the accounts for my company, For Enjoyment CIC, for quite some time now. Emma makes the experience of navigating the financial aspects of the business so incredibly easy. Nothing is too much trouble. She is always on hand for support and guidance and is always available.” – Francis

“Emma has been fantastic and brought our book-keeping right up-to-date while moving us to better accounting software. She now takes care of our payroll too, and I would highly recommend her services.” – Scott

Address:

62 Viewfield Rd, Ayr KA8 8HH

Website:

https://www.calderaccounting.co.uk/

8. Key Professional Partnership Ltd (Previously Ballantyne Reid & Co)

Sample Services:

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Regular management accounts
• Personal and business tax services
• VAT returns
• Business advisory
• Cloud accounting with Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• Corporation tax

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

Multiple 5-star reviews without text.

Address:

22 Moorfield Rd, Prestwick KA9 2HW

Website:

https://www.kppca.co.uk/

9. The Collins Partnership

Sample Services:

• Personal and business tax services
• All types of audits
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Assurance services
• Bookkeeping
• Monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Financial due diligence
• Succession planning
• Business acquisition/sale
• Dispute resolution

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Very helpful. Staff take time out to listen and are very effective.  Merry Xmas to John  and his team.” – Senga

“Brilliant team! Great Service always. Highly recommend.” – Yvonne

Address:

Westburn Business Centre, McNee Road, Prestwick KA9 2PB

Website:

https://www.collins-partnership.co.uk/

10. Right Ratios Ltd

Sample Services:

• VAT returns
• Personal and business tax services
• Corporation tax
• Self-assessment returns
• Bookkeeping
• Cloud accounting
• Audits
• Charity accounts
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Right Ratios team is easily reachable and approachable. They were there with me, answering every question very promptly, above and beyond. Made me understand every little aspect. Their prices were very reasonable in today’s market. I would highly recommend their services and would say, as a team, they were very professional the whole time.” – Indra

“Great Service. Professional and friendly.” – Enoch

Address:

46 Marchburn Ave, Prestwick KA9 1DA

Website:

https://www.rightratios.co.uk/