Salary sacrifice and the minimum wage
Further to our recent article on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases on 7 March 2024 – read…
Established in 1918, Greaves West & Ayre has been advising and supporting clients for over 100 years. We've grown considerably over that time and now have 14 partners and over 120 employees. Our offices are located in Northumberland and East Lothian and we work with clients throughout the UK and overseas.
Our reputation has been founded on traditional professional values, matched with a passion to meet the changing needs of our clients. And, of course, providing first class Quality Advice and Quality Service every time.
Although accountancy and tax compliance services are our core strength, we take a holistic approach to meeting our clients’ needs. Working with us allows you access to our Independent Financial Advisers, our Probate team and our dedicated I.T. Services team. We’re accountants and so much more.
Our Vision
“Quality Advice-Quality Service”
These words lie at the heart of what we wish to offer as a firm and are what we stand for. Our partners and employees share a sense of pride in providing Quality Advice and Quality Service to our clients.
Greaves West & Ayre
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To provide proactive advice in the way our clients want, when they want it.
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To provide a range of services at competitive prices.
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To provide secure employment in a modern working environment.
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To build and maintain long client relationships based on trust, independence and meeting our clients’ needs.
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To invest in ongoing training for our partners and employees to ensure we deliver “Quality Advice-Quality Service”.
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To stay informed of technological changes to ensure we meet client needs as the world we operate in changes.
Further to our recent article on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases on 7 March 2024 – read…
STOCKS BEGIN TO MOTOR -
In June 2023 we asked whether a new bull market had begun. Nine months later, we have our answer. The MSCI World index moved to new all-time highs in February. The US and Japanese stock markets have led the way, while others are yet to catch up - including the UK’s.
Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt gave what could be the Conservative Party’s last Budget before a General Election and possibly his last as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He claimed the Spring Budget 2024 aimed to halve inflation, reduce debt and grow the economy.
All employers need to be aware that the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are increasing on 1 April 2024. In addition, the National Living Wage will be extended to workers aged 21 and over (previously only for age 23 and over).