A real finance team in Paisley since 2004
Not a software subscription with a logo on it. A senior team that has grown up with the businesses we look after, in a building we own, answering the phone in three seconds. Paperless since 2002, and all-in on AI today.
32 years can’t be downloaded.
Euan grew up in accountancy. He spent ten years at the Chartered Accountancy firm his father founded in 1974, which gave him high standards and a sense of responsibility. It also showed him the limits of traditional accounting: historic numbers and a year-end tax bill.
In 2004 he started Total Accounting to do something different. Fully paperless since 2002, running a complete finance function rather than fragments of one, meeting clients face to face, and looking forward instead of back.
Since then he has helped businesses scale and exit, helped directors save businesses, sat on boards for more than ten years and worked on hundreds of finance systems. He is a member of the QuickBooks Accountants Council.
“Knowing what happened is useful. Knowing why it happened is more valuable. Knowing what to do next is where experience matters.”Euan Brown
Our home since 2004
We own the building, and we’re proud of it. Come and see for yourself: the coffee’s good and Amber will say hello.
In person, paperless and ahead of the curve
In person. Always.
We like to see our clients. Every meeting is face to face, round a proper table. We don’t hide behind Teams calls.
The Total Accounting app
Every client gets the app: share information with us and keep every important document in one secure place. Your whole finance function, 24/7.
AI-powered, people-led
Heavy use of AI and automation means speed and a same-day service the big firms can’t match. The judgement stays human.
All your data with you, wherever you are.
Secure and accurate, just when you need it. Lots of firms have an app. Ours are joined up to a finance function that keeps every figure right.
Every document, 24/7
Every invoice, receipt, payslip and important document, shared with us and stored securely. Paperless since 2002.
Your numbers, live
Sales, margin, cash, tax and VAT exposure and what needs you, on your phone, wherever you are.
Everything we need from you, in one tap
Upload documents securely, sign engagement letters and forms electronically, and see exactly what we need from you and by when. On your phone, tablet or desktop.
Everyone wants a piece of AI. Our clients already have it.
We are heavy users of AI and automation. It does the repetitive work at speed, so our people spend their time checking, explaining and advising. That is how our senior team gives you a same-day service the big firms can’t match.
We’ve built our own systems, and we don’t stand still: we keep improving everything, every month. Then we go further. With our technology partner we design and build bespoke AI systems for your business: field service software, booking systems, marketing systems and websites, all feeding Total Clarity. Not only do your finances improve, the whole company does.
Euan has been at the forefront of accountancy software and automation for more than 20 years, and is a member of the QuickBooks Accountants Council.
Meet the people you’ll actually speak to
Two directors, two different strengths. Terri Ann makes sure your accounts, tax and payroll are done right and on time, every month. Euan focuses on growth: more profit, better decisions and the big calls, as your Finance Director. Behind them sit our accounts team, payroll department and tax team, with trusted specialist partners when you need more than finance.
Euan Brown
Finance Director & Strategist
Euan founded Total Accounting in 2004. He finds where a business makes and loses money and what to change to make more of it, combining technical depth with 32 years alongside owner-managed businesses and more than ten years on boards. He leads the advice, Total Clarity and every first meeting.
Terri Ann Lawson
Accounts Director
Terri Ann has been with Total Accounting for over 20 years and is highly skilled across accounts, tax, VAT and payroll. She leads the accounts, tax and payroll teams and makes sure every deadline is met and every number is right, and she is the person to ask. As Euan says, she answers most questions better than he does.
No waiting a week for a reply. No ticket numbers. Advice when you need it, not at year-end.
Founded. Same building, same roots.
Years alongside business owners.
Accounting system conversions.
We own the building we work from.
Why directors choose us
A team that knows you
The same people every month, who know your business and meet you in person.
We answer the phone
Every call answered within three seconds. Every email answered the same day.
Straight-talking advice
Clear and practical. No jargon and no hiding behind the numbers.
Detail matters
Numbers checked and handled properly, every month.
Experience that shows
32 years alongside owner-managed businesses, and a team that has been here since the start.
Consistent support
No drop in quality from one month to the next.
Come and meet us.
The best way to see what we do is to sit down with Euan and talk about your business.