How we work

Straight-talking accounting

At Syers McGill, we want to make accounts and taxes simple and understandable. It informs everything we do. From initial consultancy and tailored quotes to running payroll and supporting VAT returns, we strive to handle everything with a straightforward, friendly approach.

Every client is different, which is why we get to know you first. Whether your accounting goals relate to your personal life or your business, we can help you get there through proactive planning, responsive assistance, and a director dedicated to your success.

What to expect

Let’s chat

We start by understanding your business and what you need. It could be an in-person meeting, online, over the phone or via email – whatever works best for you.

Getting set up

If you already have an accountant, we’ll handle professional clearance and collect any documents we need. Once that’s done, we’ll get you set up in our systems for payroll, VAT, accounts, and personal tax.

Meet your team

Our directors like getting stuck into the numbers, so you’ll have one working on your accounts – with support from the wider accounting and payroll teams as needed.

Business as usual

As soon as any work is required, be it payroll, a VAT return, accounts or a personal tax return, we’ll be in touch to get things moving.

What we can do

Whether you’re a high-turnover business or a freelancer just getting started, we can help you make sense of your accounts. From payroll and VAT returns to management accounts and tax planning, our team of friendly accountants are ready to get to work.

Frequently asked questions

For personal tax clients, sole traders and partnerships, Michaela McGill will be the director working on your account. For limited companies, you will be allocated either Dan or Dave Syers. Each director will be supported by our wider teams, depending on the services you have instructed us with. You can put faces to names on our meet the team page.

If applicable, we will contact your previous accountant to get professional clearance, issue our engagement letter and request identity documents as required by our regulatory body.

We pride ourselves on offering high quality services for a fair and reasonable price. Each client is different, so after our initial chat, we will send you a quote. For an idea of cost per service, take a look at our Pricing page. Please note that these are guide prices, not a formal quote.