Professional Accountants & Tax Advisers, Edinburgh


Accountant - 'noun'
''a person whose job it is to keep or inspect financial accounts''

What makes us different - "No customer is too small”

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At LWJ we are committed to providing best service to clients through embracing not only a professional but also friendly family approach.

Our hands on, personal relationship with clients is key to success in satisfying their requirements.


Client Testimonals

  • Like a lot of retired people, my income derives from a complex variety of sources, including private and state pensions, share dividends, interest on cash deposits, and the odd sale of an asset resulting in the crystallisation of a capital gain. As a result, my annual tax return is far from straightforward, and I have relied on John for the past ten years to put it together for me and present it to HMRC. This he has done efficiently, speedily and at reasonable cost. Moreover, if I have ever failed to understand how some items are worked out (eg. capital gains tax on the sale of shares), John goes above and beyond the call of duty to take the time and patience to explain to me the general principles and particular example involved. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in need of effective and friendly help with their tax returns.
    — Dr A M Thomas,Private client
  • HomeForce has worked with LWJ Accounting and John Johnston since 2004. During that time the service provided has only ever affirmed our reasons for choosing LWJ in the first instance namely: receiving sound advice that is specific to our business needs rather than the “find the bit relevant to you” blanket approach of other accounting firms and the accurate, patient and jargon free way our accounts have been dealt with, at very reasonable charges. However, perhaps the characteristic that truly makes LWJ stand out for us is that our business is NOT seen as cash pot to be milked by LWJ for their own advancement. Something that we experienced with other accounting practices. We have recommended LWJ to numerous others and always heard positive feedback from them too
    — G Jenkins, HomeForce
  • Without hesitation, we are delighted to recommend LWJ Accounting again to any SME that requires good accounting and excellent financial business advice. LWJ has operated our accounts now for years and we are pleased to have them as our accounting experts. The personal, honest and helpful approach of LWJ is a breath of fresh air for those of us who’s expertise is not in accounting and financial matters. LWJ is ‘part of the team' here at Napier and really adds value to our business. We have recommended friends and associates to LWJ and they continue to be delighted with the personal and focused service.
    — J Bacigalupo, Napier Interiors