Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Accountancy Services in East Kilbride
Established in 1984, Glen Drummond Financial Accountants provides high-quality accountancy services to small and medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors. Our approach combines traditional values with modern methodologies to simplify compliance and empower clients to focus on business growth. With expertise in statutory accounts, taxation, payroll, and financial systems, we serve sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and not-for-profit organisations. Our team of qualified professionals, including partners Julie Duff and Libby Morrison, delivers tailored solutions while maintaining transparency and accountability. We prioritise ongoing training to ensure our team remains at the forefront of industry developments, enabling clients to achieve market leadership.Our commitment to local community support reflects our dedication to fostering sustainable business growth. Clients benefit from our experience in sectors such as oil and gas, construction, healthcare, and technology, with testimonials highlighting our professionalism and reliability. As a family-run practice, we maintain founder Jim Gallagher's legacy of integrity while embracing innovation through financial software solutions and strategic consultancy. Our mission remains focused on providing accessible, affordable financial expertise to help businesses thrive in competitive markets.
Services
Compliance
Taxation
Payroll
Company Secretarial
Management Accounts
VAT Returns
Financial Software Solutions
Strategic Consultancy
Risk Assessments
Budgetary Control
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of experience in professional accountancy services
- Our team includes qualified partners with specialist sector knowledge
- We provide free initial consultation with no obligation
- We combine traditional values with modern financial technology solutions
- Our clients praise our accurate, punctual and professional service
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Financial Accountants
- Association of Accounting Technicians
What people say
Professional and efficient
Accurate and punctual
No hesitation in recommending
Understanding way with business owners
Very helpful
Services
Compliance
We prepare annual financial statements for businesses of all structures including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our compliance services ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while maintaining transparency. Clients benefit from our expertise in meeting statutory obligations efficiently.
Taxation
Our taxation services cover corporation and personal tax computations, as well as return preparation. We ensure accurate HMRC submissions while maintaining compliance with current tax regulations. Clients receive clear professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
Payroll
We manage payroll processing for various payment frequencies, including BACS transfers and HMRC payments. Our service includes year-end procedures like P60s and P11D returns. Clients benefit from accurate, timely payroll administration.
Company Secretarial
We handle company formation, accounts submission to Companies House, and annual return completion. Our service ensures proper corporate governance while reducing administrative burdens. Clients receive expert support for all company secretarial requirements.
Management Accounts
We prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts with variance analysis and budgetary control advice. Our service provides actionable financial insights while supporting strategic decision-making. Clients benefit from regular financial performance reviews.
People
Julie Duff
Partner
BA in Accountancy from Glasgow Caledonian University, Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants, with 14 years' private sector experience as Financial Controller across multiple industries before joining Glen Drummond.
Libby Morrison
Partner
Associate of the Institute of Financial Accountants, trained with Glen Drummond since 1998, specialising in financial accounting and taxation for businesses and rental properties, became partner after 14 years with the firm.
Jim Gallagher
Founder
Established Glen Drummond in 1984 after careers in banking, HMRC, and international financial advisory roles. Now serves as valued consultant and mentor to the firm while maintaining industry connections.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide compliance, taxation, payroll, company secretarial services, management accounts, VAT returns, financial software solutions, strategic consultancy, risk assessments, and budgetary control.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free first consultation meetings with no fees or obligations to discuss your specific requirements.
Which business sectors do you specialise in?
We work with clients in oil and gas, construction, healthcare, technology, property rentals, and woodland/forestry sectors, along with not-for-profit organisations and limited companies.
How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations?
Through regular risk assessments, financial systems evaluations, and adherence to statutory requirements while maintaining professional accreditations with accounting institutes.
