Business Details
29 Years
experience
Award-Winning Accountants & Business Advisors in Paisley
Murray Associates, established in 1997, are five-time national UK award-winning accountants and business advisors. With over 27 years of experience, we specialise in cloud accounting, tax planning, and business growth strategies for startups, growing businesses, and entrepreneurs. Our team provides proactive financial direction, virtual financial director services, and mentoring to help clients maximise profits and streamline operations. Recognised for innovation in business advisory services, we combine technical expertise with practical business insights.Our client-centric approach includes unlimited support, tailored financial solutions, and a proven track record of transforming businesses, as evidenced by case studies like Kerri Angus's 250,000 turnover increase. We operate under the Xeinadin Group, maintaining strict compliance with professional standards while delivering personalised service.
Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Returns
Business Growth Mentoring
Virtual Financial Director
Company Secretarial
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 27 years of experience in accounting and business growth advisory
- Cloud accounting systems for real-time financial management
- Proven business growth strategies with measurable client results
- Unlimited support from qualified accountants and mentors
- Recognised as UK's Most Innovative Business Advisers in 2017
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Increased turnover by 250,000
Expert business mentoring
Proactive financial support
Personalised accounting solutions
Award-winning advisory services
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services ensure accurate financial record-keeping through cloud-based systems, providing real-time updates and month-end reports. We handle daily transactions, bank reconciliations, and financial tracking to maintain compliance and support informed business decisions. Clients benefit from streamlined processes that improve cashflow visibility and reduce administrative burdens.
Business Growth Mentoring
Specialist mentoring programmes focus on profit maximisation through pricing strategies, system implementation, and business model optimisation. With proven methodologies, we've helped clients like Kerri Angus achieve 250,000 turnover increases within seven months. Our approach combines financial expertise with practical business coaching to deliver sustainable growth outcomes.
Tax Planning
Comprehensive tax services cover returns, self-assessment, and strategic planning to ensure legal compliance while minimising liabilities. We act as HMRC agents for clients, managing communications and submissions while providing proactive advice on tax-efficient business structures and investment opportunities.
Virtual Financial Director
This service provides ongoing financial leadership through regular performance reviews and strategic guidance. We deliver key performance indicators, cashflow forecasts, and growth planning tools to help business owners make data-driven decisions without hiring full-time executive staff.
Company Secretarial
Our secretarial services ensure Companies House compliance through timely filings, shareholder communications, and governance support. We manage statutory requirements while advising on corporate structure optimisation and regulatory best practices for limited companies.
People
Gloria Murray
Founder & Business Growth Expert
Gloria founded Murray Associates in 1997 after identifying accountancy gaps in business support. With 25+ years of experience, she combines accounting expertise with practical business mentoring. A Council member of the Association of International Accountants, Gloria specialises in profit optimisation and has transformed numerous SMEs through her 'Queen of Profit' methodology.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll management, and cloud accounting systems tailored to small businesses' needs.
How can you help businesses increase profitability?
Through business growth mentoring, pricing strategy reviews, and operational efficiency improvements that have delivered 250,000+ turnover increases.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, we're authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales with 27+ years of professional experience.
Do you offer virtual financial director services?
Yes, our virtual FD service provides strategic financial leadership through regular performance reviews and growth planning.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients UK-wide from our Paisley office, supporting businesses through remote and on-site consultations.
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