Armstrong Watson

“The perfunctory stuff of getting audits done, you could argue you could go anywhere and get that done. With Armstrong Watson, I've found that it is a slick, easy process. It's very fast. They work to the dates we ask for. It's turned around very quickly, and consequently, I find the audit with Michael's team to be very seamless. It's easy. Running a business on your own can be very lonely at times, so having those people around to support is vital.”

“It's not just about them understanding the business from an audit point of view. They want to get into the DNA of the business and then that way they can offer quality advice.”

“I can put any scenario in front of Armstrong Watson, and I know as a business owner, I will get quality advice in complete confidence, which is really important, but it goes beyond that.”

“Relationships are really important to me, and the business. We have grown our business through building relationships and repeat business as a result. What I love about Armstrong Watson is I regard Michael Morris as a confidante. It is really important to have that trust and also to be able to get a fresh perspective from someone who knows the business but isn’t in the business.”

“We have all appreciated the guidance of Douglas and his colleagues at Armstrong Watson during a period of significant transition in the business with particular reference to our recent merger and the changes in shareholders following retirements and new appointments. There have been some tricky issues involved which Douglas has helped us steer our way through. We also now have a Succession Planning Model that Armstrong Watson have helped us to develop, and which can be easily adapted as we look to the future. We value Douglas’s input as a sounding board and his quick responses to our queries”

““Alongside our drive for perfection in the events business, our parent company BHP Associates Ltd has been delivering excellence in hospitality and leisure since it was founded in 1995 and is a long-standing client of Armstrong Watson. In addition to ongoing accountancy advice, Armstrong Watson has always been there for the directors on all matters including strategic advice and pension planning. “We feel very fortunate that we are first-generation entrepreneurs as well as part of a second-generation company with such a constant adviser.””

““Armstrong Watson have been fantastic. Their focused advice, webinars and technical support helped us to emerge from the pandemic in a strong position to reembark on our business strategy. The last 18 months have both caused us to pause and then to accelerate some of our plans as we have diversified into a number of product lines alongside our traditional pole marquees. We have had a great reaction from our clients now that we are fully operational again and bookings are very strong for 2022.””

“Working with Hayley, it was good to consider things from the ground up, appraising what was available and the pros and cons of each. Our approach is about building our employee offering over time, and we know Hayley and the team at Armstrong Watson will be on hand in the years to come, to support us as we do this.”

“We highly recommend him to anyone seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and personable financial advice. His dedication and genuine care for his clients truly set him apart.”

“Steven’s expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable, particularly as he prepared my finances for retirement. He took the time to understand our individual circumstances, offered clear and practical advice, and provided reassurance every step of the way. Because of Steven’s professionalism and thoughtful approach, we now feel confident and well-prepared for the future.”

“Many accountancy firms say that they build relationships and create value, yet from our experience the reality is often far different. In our opinion the partners go out of their way to build a strong and trusting relationship that are made to last. By working closely together with the Audit and Tax team they have an extremely joined up approach where all advice is balanced and joined up.”

“Every time we meet we learn something new and obtain quality advice that enables us to either make some money, save some money or at the very least, gives us the peace of mind that we have considered every option before we make strategic decisions”

“The commercial benefits that we have seen by working with Armstrong Watson have been significant and enabled us to improve in a variety of ways that we would never have done had we still been with our old firm of accountants”

“Jim has built up considerable experience of our organisation over the years and has an excellent insight into the operations of the company and environment in which we operate. He, and the rest of his team, are genuinely interested in what we do, and this is apparent in all of our dealings with them.”

“Jim Lockhart, who is now part of the Armstrong Watson team, has been working with Cricket Scotland Limited for over a decade. We have worked closely not only on the audit and tax services, but also when hosting major events such as the World T20 qualification competition in 2015. Jim and the team have consistently delivered and have provided valuable insight when needed.”

“People expect decent Wi-Fi when they visit a venue and, as well as the clubhouse and beer garden, we now have coverage throughout the ground, including for spectators watching the action on the pitch. We have a fantastic beer garden and a large function room, so being able to make the most of our facilities, both inside and outside, is an investment in the future of the club.”

“We wanted to make the most of upcoming big sporting events and upgrading the network has given us more flexibility about which sports we can show and when across our three screens. The new Wi-Fi system is also helping us operate more effectively as a business because we can now take credit card payments outside in the beer garden, which makes life easier for our bar staff”

“It was apparent that Darcie was not set on just getting any outcome. Through her pro-activeness and her understanding of my own objectives, she made sure she got me the best outcome possible.”

“The shareholders had reached a stage in life when it was apparent a company sale was required. They approached David Wilson who was very responsive in finding potential buyers. Agreement with the first potential buyer chosen did not progress due to the final terms of their offer being insufficient. In reaching this deal there was a long due diligence process which required considerable tenacity and astute negotiation to navigate. David and his team were admirable throughout and successfully concluded the sale.”

“Thank you one and all for your support – we could not have done it without you.”

“We share the same values for client service and excellence and look forward to benefiting from the additional resources and support which will be available to our clients on a national and international basis.”

““I find everyone at Armstrong Watson to be very approachable, proactive and also responsive when we need advice. The audit team are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending Armstrong Watson to any business that wants a trusted advisor who adds real value and they have been a pleasure to work with.””

““They’re approachable. I know I can ring up at any time and speak to Rohan or Rhys and get advice quickly. I never feel undermined or talked down to. They understand how construction works and that’s reflected in the way they explain what needs to be done and why and they always give us an honest opinion””

““Our previous accountants were just totally inflexible. They didn’t understand the way construction businesses worked. We didn’t feel we were getting the right advice at the right time. Armstrong Watson has that sector knowledge””

““We have been working with the team at Armstrong Watson for approximately four years and this has been an extremely refreshing and positive experience since we made the decision to move accountants.””