Bookkeeping & Software
Accurate, organised records and the right accounting software, without spending your evenings buried in paperwork.
Accountants for Lanark
Accountant in Lanark
Bookkeeping, payroll and tax support for businesses in Lanark and the Clyde Valley, from a licensed accountant based in Larkhall.
Accountancy support in Lanark
About our support for businesses in Lanark
Lanark is a historic royal burgh and market town at the heart of the rural Clyde Valley, a comfortable drive up the valley from our office in Larkhall. We support businesses in Lanark and the surrounding villages that want an accountant who is close by, approachable and clear about what things cost.
Accountancy support for Lanark businesses
Rural and seasonal businesses have their own rhythm. Farms, growers, garden centres and tourism businesses around Lanark and New Lanark see income arrive unevenly through the year, which makes cash flow, VAT timing and tax planning more important than for a business with a steady monthly turnover. We keep the records current so you always know where you stand.
Hislop Business Solutions is run by Michelle Hislop, an AAT licensed accountant with more than 15 years in accountancy and over 8 years of hands-on payroll experience. You deal with Michelle directly, and you should never feel like you are bothering her with a question.
What we help Lanark businesses with
- Bookkeeping and accounting software: accurate, organised records in QuickBooks or FreeAgent, with the software set up properly from the start.
- Payroll: pay runs, payslips, new starters and leavers, pensions and HMRC submissions handled on time.
- VAT returns: the right scheme, tidy records and returns submitted before the deadline.
- Self Assessment: tax returns for sole traders, directors, landlords and anyone with other income.
- Making Tax Digital: MTD-compatible software and quarterly updates, explained in plain English.
- Training and assistance: one-to-one help so you can run as much of your own bookkeeping as you want to.
- Customer support services: quotes, customer contact and feedback handled for you when you are busy doing the work.
Who we work with in Lanark
Our support suits farms and rural businesses, garden centres and nurseries, holiday lets and hospitality, independent shops on the High Street, tradespeople and self-employed professionals across Lanark, Kirkfieldbank and the Clyde Valley. Landlords with a portfolio of lets are welcome too.
Local when you need it, remote when you don’t
Lanark is a pleasant drive from Larkhall, so we can meet at your premises when it suits, and handle the day-to-day work remotely through QuickBooks or FreeAgent. Between meetings, your bookkeeping lives in the cloud, so you can see your figures at any time and we can answer questions by phone, video or email. We also support businesses in Kirkfieldbank.
Getting started
The first step is a free, no-obligation conversation about your business. We will suggest the right mix of support and a clear monthly price, and if you decide to go ahead we take care of the handover from your previous accountant or your spreadsheets. Book your free consultation or call 07510 914616.
What we can help with
Every service, available to businesses in Lanark
Pick one service or combine several; the support fits the size and shape of your business.
Payroll
Reliable payroll management that covers the practical details of paying and looking after your team, from new starters to annual leave.
VAT Returns
Help staying organised, accurate and compliant with VAT, from choosing the right scheme to submitting your returns on time.
Self Assessment
Straightforward support preparing and submitting your Self Assessment tax return, whether you are self-employed, a director or have other income.
Making Tax Digital
Practical support to understand and meet HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requirements, with the right software and no stress.
Training & Assistance
Tailor-made training and support so you understand your own accounts and can handle as much of the finance function as you want to.
Customer Support Services
Practical help answering customer queries, sending job quotes, managing your diary and gathering feedback, so busy businesses never miss an opportunity.
Why Hislop
Accounting is about more than submitting forms.
It is about having someone approachable to ask, knowing what needs done and when, and getting your evenings back.
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Someone to ask
A real person who knows your business and is only ever a phone call or message away.
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Know what is due and when
We keep track of what needs filed and when, so deadlines never sneak up on you.
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Accurate, up-to-date records
Bookkeeping that shows whether you are making enough money and helps you plan ahead.
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Support shaped to you
No one-size-fits-all packages: as much or as little help as your business needs.
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Plain English, no jargon
Clear explanations of what your numbers mean and what HMRC expects of you.
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Time back to run your business
We take care of the financial admin so you can get on with what you do best.
How it works
Simple from the first conversation.
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Tell us about your business
Start with a friendly, no-obligation conversation about where you are now and what support you need.
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We make things clear
We explain what needs handled, recommend the right level of support and agree a simple monthly arrangement.
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We take care of the detail
Your records, returns and payroll are kept organised and on track, and you are kept updated as we go.
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You focus on your business
Get back to running the company knowing the accounting side is handled by someone who cares.
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Questions
Working with us from Lanark
Still have a question?
Ask Michelle directly. There is no such thing as a silly question.
Do you only work with businesses near Larkhall?
No. We are based in Larkhall and regularly meet clients across South Lanarkshire and the wider Lanarkshire area, and we support businesses throughout Scotland and the UK remotely. Cloud bookkeeping in QuickBooks or FreeAgent means we both see the same live figures wherever you are.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. You are welcome at our office at 119 John Street, Larkhall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 08:30 and 17:30, and evening or weekend appointments can be arranged. For businesses across Lanarkshire we can also come to your premises by arrangement. Phone, video and email work well for everything in between.
I already have an accountant. Is switching difficult?
Usually not. Once you decide to move, we contact your previous accountant for professional clearance and the handover of your records, and we tell you exactly what we need from you. The initial consultation is free, so you can talk it through before committing to anything.
Which accounting software do you support?
We are QuickBooks ProAdvisor and FreeAgent Accredited Practitioner certified, so those are the packages we recommend and support day to day. If you already use something else, tell us what it is and we will let you know how we can work with it.
What happens at the free consultation?
We talk about your business: what you do, how you invoice and get paid, whether you have staff, and what is currently causing you the most hassle. We then recommend the right level of support and agree a simple monthly price, with no pressure either way.