George & Co

moved to this company at end of June following discussing changing from previous accountant and discussing the fees with a representative of George and company. We were told fees would stay the same and our books would be picked up foc. We then moved company in November and were hit with an astronomical bill for work carried out (we are a small firm employing 3 people) by George and company. When this was questioned we were told that this was the bill and that the representative employed by them at the time had no authority to discuss fees??? I also had sent an email to ensure they had received my email and was told "I have prior commitments to attend to and will respond when I am able, hopefully later today. I appreciate you wish to move forward but it is wholly unreasonable for you to expect me to drop everything for you on demand" This kind of attitude from a partner of a firm is shocking and very rude. We were basically held to ransom as could not move firms until we had paid. They charged is 731 for wages from 20/6 until 17/10 1 weekly pay and 2 monthly which is shocking. When we decided to move their representative gave us figures and there would be no way we would have changed accountant if we had been told our fees would increase and by at least 3 times. The representative is being blamed and they are saying she didn't have authority, well surely if this was the case someone with authority should have told us the fees. So upset at having to pay 1752 for a few months work given we are just a small company and their employee told us there would be no increase we shouldn't have to pay for the lack of communication within their office.
Dec 23rd, 2022

George & Co are an absolute pleasure to have as our accountants. We approached most Edinburgh based accountants when setting up the business and none were willing or able to invest the time and advice that George & Co did. They have continued to offer excellent advice and guidance as we have grown and make time for their customers. Not only are they excellent accountants but their referrals for business services elsewhere such as legal or insurance companies have been excellent and that is an intrinsic value you will not easily find elsewhere. Cal Harris - Trust Recruitment Ltd.
Jan 29th, 2019

I have used George & Co (Scotland) and their predecessors for over 30 years. Whilst my affairs as a professional construction consultant (in earlier years) and as landlord of several domestic properties in more recent years, I have had the need for sound professional accountancy services over that time. This has been provided in the main by Linda Leaworthy and Lesley Stewart of George & Co (the current company name) also supported by other staff over the three decades involved. As well as annual tax submissions this included guidance in setting up a small property company (and its very recent dissolution). My experience has been that the services received have been very professional; very efficient and always with the client's needs uppermost in their minds: all in all generally of the highest order.
Dec 12th, 2021