Business Details
28 Years
experience
Chartered Accountants Edinburgh
Established over 25 years ago, Bond CA is a family-managed firm of Chartered Accountants, business consultants, and tax advisers based in Edinburgh. Our office serves clients across Scotland and beyond, offering tailored services to personal tax clients, owner-managed businesses, and limited companies. We prioritise close working relationships, with clients often dealing directly with partners who take time to understand individual business needs. As a small firm, we combine personal service with technical expertise, supported by our partnership with Xero online accounting software and experience with systems like Sage and QuickBooks.Our services include annual accounts, business planning, cloud accounting, payroll, VAT compliance, and outsourced financial director support. We are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and provide free initial consultations to discuss client requirements.
Services
Annual Accounts
Business Planning
Cloud Accounting
Self Assessment
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Outsourced Financial Director
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services
- Our clients work directly with partners who understand their business needs
- We implement Xero-certified cloud accounting solutions for real-time financial management
- We offer flexible payment plans including fixed-fee and variable-fee structures
- Our team holds Chartered Accountant qualifications with specialist tax expertise
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts to required standards for HMRC, Companies House, shareholders, and stakeholders. Our service includes bookkeeping, VAT records maintenance, payroll processing, and management accounts preparation. We ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing timely, accurate financial reporting to support business decision-making.
Business Planning
Our business planning service helps clients develop strategic direction through cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and growth strategy development. We provide expert advice on capacity planning, opportunity identification, and financial projections to support informed decision-making for long-term business success.
Cloud Accounting
We implement Xero-certified cloud accounting solutions enabling real-time financial management. Our service includes bank transaction importation, online invoicing, multi-user access, and integration with accounting systems for improved financial visibility and collaboration between businesses and accountants.
Self Assessment
We handle complete self-assessment tax return preparation, submission, and HMRC representation. Our service includes tax computation, return completion, compliance advice, and tax liability minimisation strategies to ensure accurate filings and avoid penalties for individuals and businesses.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service manages PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and year-end returns. We provide payslip generation, staff cost analysis, incentive scheme administration, and compliance support to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for businesses of all sizes.
People
Caroline Bond
Partner
Caroline Bond is a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in business advisory and tax compliance. She specialises in providing strategic financial guidance to owner-managed businesses and limited companies across various sectors.
Derek Bond
Partner
Derek Bond, a Chartered Accountant, brings decades of experience in corporate finance and business planning. He focuses on helping businesses achieve growth through effective financial strategy and compliance management.
Lisa Kelly
Accountant
Lisa Kelly provides expert accounting and tax advisory services, supporting clients with compliance requirements and financial reporting. She has particular expertise in working with small businesses and start-ups.
Alan McKenzie
Tax Consultant
Alan McKenzie specialises in tax compliance and planning, assisting individuals and businesses with self-assessment returns, VAT strategies, and tax-efficient financial structures.
Emilia Olszewska
Accounting Associate
Emilia Olszewska supports clients with bookkeeping, payroll processing, and cloud accounting implementation. She ensures accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with statutory requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, business planning, cloud accounting, payroll administration, VAT compliance, self-assessment tax returns, and outsourced financial director services for businesses and individuals.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer flexible pricing options including fixed fees for recurring work, variable fees based on time spent, and hybrid models. Payment plans include monthly standing orders and invoice-based payments.
Do you support business start-ups?
Yes, we offer business start-up support including entity selection, business plan development, cash flow projections, and registration with Companies House and HMRC.
What cloud accounting systems do you work with?
We are Xero partners and also support QuickBooks, Sage, and KashFlow systems for real-time financial management and collaboration.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, we are Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, providing services under professional standards and anti-money laundering regulations.
