About us
We understand the importance of effective communication and strive to speak your language without ambiguity.
Founded in 1897, we have remained at the forefront of Scottish commerce by consistently and successfully helping businesses, charities, social enterprises and private individuals to account, comply, plan and forecast their future financial, business and personal requirements.
From our offices in Glasgow, we provide a range of audit, accounting, tax business advisory, corporate finance and financial services (Martin Aitken Financial Services Ltd).
We have grown and secured our market position in our 125-year history through organic growth, and a number of strategic mergers with other practices and continue to add to our service range and offerings to meet your demands. This has enabled us to cement ourselves as one of the largest independent medium-sized firms in Scotland.
Our Story
Meet the Team
This ensures that we always know where you are currently, where you are going and what you may need from our team.
Every client benefits from a lasting, direct relationship with one or more of our Directors and Managers. This ensures that we are always aware of your current position, future direction, and any upcoming needs you may have.
With a team consisting of 10 directors and over 90 skilled professionals in accounting, taxation, business consulting, and wealth management, we possess the necessary expertise, capabilities, and resources to advise businesses throughout their entire journey—from startup and growth phases to becoming established and profitable players in their respective markets.
Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive range of services encompassing wealth management, personal tax guidance, and estate planning advice tailored to individuals, company directors, and partnerships. Our aim is to help you plan for your future while ensuring compliance with legal and tax obligations.
Additionally, we are proud to collaborate with numerous third-sector organisations, providing them with the assurance of meeting their statutory, governance, reporting, and regulatory obligations. We also extend our expertise to offer advice on managing the charity, mitigating risks, and fulfilling corporate governance requirements.
When seeking guidance in the areas of accountancy, tax, business, or finance, it is essential to have an advisor who offers concise, actionable, and easily comprehensible answers.
You’ll receive a wealth of expertise and knowledge, enabling us to anticipate the challenges, opportunities, and potential future consequences stemming from the decisions you make today.
We understand the importance of effective communication and strive to speak your language without ambiguity.
Our primary goal is straightforward: we will be your dependable initial point of contact for all your audit, accounting, governance, reporting, taxation, and financial requirements.
Additionally, we are dedicated to assisting you in realising your vision, objectives, and desired return on investment.
Care, Success, Enjoyment.
Not often words you read on an accountancy firm’s website. But then again, it’s not often you will come across a firm like Martin Aitken & Co. Our brand values guide our actions, interactions, and positioning, aiming for client and firm success while fostering an exceptional work environment at MACO.
Care
We are accurate, open, passionate, determined and available. We listen, we respect, and we are responsive to people’s needs.
Success
We prioritise successful outcomes, progress, and mutually beneficial relationships. We embody confidence, delegation, motivation, and strive for excellent work that surpasses client expectations.
Enjoyment
Our staff at Martin Aitken & Co take pleasure in delivering exceptional client service, sharing their commercial acumen, and fostering positive relationships. We build enthusiastic teams and cultivate long-term business and personal connections with our clients.
Our environment
It is ingrained in every member of our team, shaping our use of paper/electronic documentation, client interactions, travel practices, and waste management. From recycling to energy efficiency, we prioritise environmental awareness in all aspects of our operations, including our kitchen facilities.
We recognise that our business practices and individual actions can have negative effects on our world. It is our responsibility to minimise our environmental impact, comply with relevant legislation, and encourage others to do the same.
Our local communities
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity relies on donations to fund essential equipment, support services, and research at Scotland's largest children's hospital. Our fundraising and volunteering efforts will aid children and families during their toughest times.
The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, holds a special place in many of our hearts, making this partnership a natural choice.
In past years, we've supported a variety of local and national charities, including SAMH, Beatson Cancer Charity, Breast Cancer Care, and WithKids.
Additionally, several of our directors and staff serve on charity boards, offering their expertise pro bono to enhance awareness, boost fundraising, and provide business, accountancy, and tax advice.
Caledonian Accounting Services Ltd
From limited companies, partnerships and franchises, you can benefit from a range of payroll and employer services.
Payroll and employer servicesAccounts and Bookkeeping
Clark Andrews Ltd
Founded in 2005 by Robert Andrews & Karen Clark, Clark Andrews provide sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and charities with a range of accountancy, book-keeping, tax and business start-up advice.
Our clients now also have access to specialist corporate finance, business advisory and independent financial services, provided by the Martin Aitken Group.
This provides you with the added benefit of receiving a broader range of accountancy, tax, growth, and financial advice whilst still maintaining the personal services of Clark Andrews that they value.
