Johnston Carmichael

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its audit offering in Aberdeen with the appointment of Teresa Gilligan as audit director. Ms Gilligan joins the leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm with more than 17 years’ experience in audit and assurance, gained across Big Four and other pr

Richard Bathgate, restructuring partner and licensed insolvency practitioner at Johnston Carmichael LLP, has been appointed interim liquidator of Centurion Plumbing Services (Scotland) Ltd. The company, which operated depots in Muir of Ord and Elgin, ceased trading on 31 March 2026 due to significan

UK food and drink businesses are investing substantially in innovation and product development to remain competitive and secure their future in an increasingly challenging market, according to a new survey of the sector, commissioned Johnston Carmichael for its annual food and drink report. The rese

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its restructuring capability with the progression of Sarah Bedford to an appointment-taking director. Ms Bedford, a restructuring director based in the firm’s Glasgow office, has secured an insolvency licence from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of S

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its tax advisory capabilities with the appointment of Alan Dean as private client tax director. Mr Dean joins the accountancy and business advisory firm, bringing his 20 years of experience in private client tax. A Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Association of Tax

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stewart Pennington as head of Edinburgh office, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the capital. Mr Pennington is an experienced Chartered Accountant with extensive expertise in SME accounting and taxation. He joined Johnston Carmichael in July 2007, becoming

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as head of payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Mr Oates, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings

Johnston Carmichael has agreed a new partnership with STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), supporting Scotland’s innovation economy and the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Based in Glasgow, STAC is Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for product-focused tech startups.

Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that m

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of Chris Forgan as new tax director. Mr Forgan joins the accountancy and business advisory firm with more than a decade of experience in tax compliance and advisory work, having trained as a tax inspector with HMRC befor

Johnston Carmichael has partnered with Sage to offer new technology that delivers real-time, actionable, financial insight – helping scaling businesses to boost productivity and proactively manage growth. This partnership makes Johnston Carmichael the first firm in Scotland to provide and impl

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with four senior promotions in Glasgow. Two new partners and two new directors will now be based in the Glasgow office, with a further four directors promoted across the firm’s wider network.

Johnston Carmichael's Alex Docherty calls on Rachel Reeves to kickstart the economy by using her Budget to support businesses. After weeks of speculation over the Autumn Budget, and an unprecedented early speech by the Chancellor, it is anyone’s guess as to what will be in her famous red box.

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Glen Small as head of construction and property, strengthening its commitment to supporting one of the UK’s most vital and dynamic sectors. Glen Small joined the independent accountancy and business advisory firm in April 2022, bringing extensive experience fr

Johnston Carmichael has raised more than £24,000 for 30 Scottish charities after taking part in this year’s Kiltwalk events.