As a leading professional services firm ourselves, we appreciate the ongoing updates to legislation and the issues that can affect a professional practice. Our personalised approach to finance and business advice for professional service firms is one of the reasons so many of them have remained loyal GWA for generations.
Professional service firms, be they lawyers, land agents, chartered surveyors and estate agent, face many of the same challenges as other businesses. In addition, they have additional obligations mandated by their own specific regulatory environment.
Whether you are a sole practitioner, a partnership or an LLP or limited company, our team can reduce the extra burden of monitoring the latest tax obligations or your practice’s financial performance. We will help you run your firm efficiently and cost effectively and our experience of working alongside a range of professional firms of all sizes means we will always tailor our advice to best suit your needs.
In addition to financial and tax management we can also provide wider support including managing your payroll, HR advice, and IT support and maintenance.
Our services in this area cover the following and more:
Professional Service Firms - Tax Calendar
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General business issues - The value of outsourcing
Which functions could you outsource?
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Business start-up - Business structures - which should I use?
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General business issues - Limited liability partnerships
The key features of a Limited Liability Partnership
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Brochures - IT Support You Can Rely On
Let us take the responsibility for the smooth running of your IT, leaving you and your staff free to concentrate on your business.
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Yesterday, Wednesday 28 October, Chancellor John Healey delivered his first budget. We have sifted through the details which we feel will be the most significant to our clients, and we hope the following review will be helpful.
19 November 2026
The UK government has confirmed that electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) will become mandatory for all VAT invoices from 2029.
We are delighted to announce that Kenny Boyd has achieved the status of Chartered Financial Planner within our Wealth Management team.
Why Greaves West & Ayre?
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It’s our passion
Everyone at GWA is passionate about providing Quality Advice and Quality Service. 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
