Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Paisley
Established in 2004, Total Accounting has been empowering businesses with comprehensive outsourced accounting solutions for over two decades. As QuickBooks Platinum Partners, we specialise in cloud-based financial management, delivering seamless bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services to SMEs. Our team of experts combines technological innovation with personalised support, ensuring clients achieve financial clarity and compliance. With a client-centric approach, we provide dedicated points of contact, real-time data access, and proactive advisory services.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through rigorous quality control, continuous staff training, and a proven track record of helping businesses streamline operations. We serve clients across Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, and Glasgow, maintaining a strong local presence while leveraging digital tools for nationwide accessibility. Our testimonials highlight our ability to transform financial management processes, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver tailored solutions that support business growth.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Payroll Services
Digital Bookkeeping
Cloud Conversion
Management Accounts
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
CIS Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of accounting expertise with SMEs
- QuickBooks Platinum Partner status with specialist knowledge
- 24/7 secure cloud data access for real-time reporting
- HMRC-compliant processes with guaranteed year-end delivery
- Proactive financial guidance from experienced professionals
Associations and certifications
- QuickBooks Platinum ProAdvisors
What people say
Game-changer for our business
Proactive financial guidance
Streamlined processes
Real-time accounting access
Expertise in cloud solutions
Services
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles complete payroll processing including pension auto-enrolment and CIS reporting. Using BrightPay Connect, we ensure HMRC compliance through automated submissions while providing digital payslips and BACS payment files. Clients benefit from holiday tracking functionality and seamless integration with accounting systems. Our service covers payroll processing for businesses of all sizes with guaranteed two-day turnaround times.
Cloud Conversion
We specialise in transitioning businesses from traditional accounting systems to cloud-based platforms. Our six-stage process ensures secure data migration while maintaining historical records integrity. As QuickBooks Platinum Partners, we implement tailored cloud solutions with integrated apps and comprehensive training. The service includes system assessment, custom configuration, and ongoing support for a complete digital transformation of financial operations.
Management Accounts
We produce detailed management accounts with visual reports and KPI analysis to support business decision-making. Our service includes financial forecasting, benchmarking against industry standards, and director-led video explanations of key metrics. Clients receive real-time dashboard access to financial data with options for monthly or quarterly reporting cycles to suit their operational needs.
Digital Bookkeeping
Our digital bookkeeping service automates financial data capture using Dext software for 99% accuracy in invoice processing. We manage both purchase and sales ledgers with bank reconciliation while providing real-time VAT reporting. The service includes secure cloud storage, instant document retrieval, and integration with payroll and accounting systems for comprehensive financial management.
Accounts Preparation
We handle complete accounts preparation with strategic tax planning throughout the financial year. Our service guarantees delivery within three months of year-end with in-person review meetings. Using Iris OpenSpace for document management, we ensure HMRC and Companies House compliance while providing detailed tax breakdowns and future planning recommendations for business growth.
People
Euan Brown
Managing Director
With over 30 years' experience, Euan founded Total Accounting in 2004 and serves on the QuickBooks Accountants Council. He specialises in technology-driven accounting solutions and has led the company's growth from 10 to 100 clients while maintaining its original premises.
Terri Ann Lawson
Director
Terri oversees all business operations with a focus on precision and efficiency. Her leadership ensures quality control across services while maintaining the company's commitment to accessible accounting solutions for SMEs.
Shelby Kane
Accounts Manager
Shelby manages accounts preparation and daily processing operations. As primary client contact, she ensures seamless communication while maintaining expertise in payroll management and financial reporting processes.
Questions
How does the cloud conversion process work?
Our six-stage process includes system assessment, consultation, tailored solution design, data migration, integration, and comprehensive training to ensure smooth transition to cloud accounting.
How is client data protected?
We use secure cloud storage with controlled access levels and encrypted data transmission. Our systems maintain compliance with HMRC and GDPR requirements for financial data protection.
Do I need to purchase accounting software separately?
No, we provide access to QuickBooks Online and necessary software as part of our service package without additional procurement requirements.
Can I still manage my own sales invoices?
Yes, you can create sales invoices through QuickBooks while we handle processing and payment tracking to maintain accurate financial records.
How are management accounts delivered?
We provide interactive dashboards, video explanations, and in-person reviews with real-time financial data accessible 24/7 through our cloud platform.
