Working in the cloud means you can take a lot of the time and hassle out of managing your business finances. It also makes things like payroll and accounts preparation so much easier. Allowing you to concentrate on what you do best - growing your business.
If you are wondering “what is this thing called the cloud?” think about when you use internet banking. Every time you access your bank data, you are using the cloud. The cloud makes data and software accessible online anytime, anywhere, from any device. With cloud accounting you keep your business books online. Online accounting software allows business owners connect to their data and their accountants from any device with an internet connection.
Cloud accounting software is perfectly safe to be implemented in any business. All our software partners have rigorous security measures in place, and all use high level data encryption.
We have partnered with a number of accountancy software packages and can tailor a solution to meet the size and needs of your business.
We are proud to be a Xero Platinum Partner which is the market leading cloud based accounting system in the UK. Benefits include:
Whether you have just started a new business or want to switch to using accountancy software in an established business, our team can provide you with easy to understand training and ongoing expertise to ensure you make the most of the solution that is right for you.
General business issues - VAT - Making Tax Digital
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General business issues - Accounting records
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Brochures - Accounting in the Cloud
Information about moving your business accounting to the cloud including busting the myths about accounting in the cloud and five ways that cloud accounting can benefit your business.
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Business start-up - Credit control
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At GWA, we are always proud to support and engage with the vibrant communities across Berwick-upon-Tweed, North Northumberland, and the Scottish Borders. These past few months have been no exception, with our team actively involved in a wide range of local events and initiatives.
The MGTS Qualis Funds entered 2026 with strong momentum following an impressive 2025. A defining theme across both portfolios has been disciplined diversification, with performance driven by a broad range of uncorrelated positions rather than dependence on any single macroeconomic call.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Labour Budget was delivered in late November 2025 amid lots of speculation as to possible tax changes and given the backdrop of the significant changes made in the previous year.
As we move into spring and edge closer to April 2026, the upcoming changes under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax are becoming increasingly important for individuals with trading or property income.
Why Greaves West & Ayre?
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It’s our passion
Everyone at GWA is passionate about providing Quality Advice and Quality Service to our clients. In return our clients recommend our services to family, friends and business contacts. Our team can feel proud, knowing that everyone plays a part our our client's success.
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We build partnerships
We take the time to get to know you. You’ll receive personal service from the partner matched to your individual needs, who will be your main point of contact throughout your relationship with GWA. It’s the way we have always built client relationships, often going back generations, based on trust, independence and expertise.
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We’re always developing
We invest in ongoing training for all our team and keep up to date with technological changes to ensure we meet client needs as the world we operate in changes.
Quality Advice • Quality Service
Berwick-upon-Tweed
17 Walkergate
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1DJ
Tel: 01289 306 688
Email: berwick@gwayre.co.uk
Haddington
8 St Ann’s Place
Haddington
East Lothian
EH41 4BS
Tel: 01620 823211
Email: haddington@gwayre.co.uk
