George McKenzie

Managing Director

George actually started the business in its original guise back in 1987, endeavouring to combine business experience gained from working in HM Inspector of Taxes, and latterly in the Financial Services Industry. He put this varied and versatile background to good use to revolutionise the way Accountants … not only work, but are perceived by the public. The man in the street … up until George opened up the first of several tax shops at various locations in Edinburgh … had never seen direct help and advice with matters of accountancy or tax made so openly available. “Self-Assessment spoken here”, became the constant window logo for all his tax shops backed-up inside with his staffs’ rapport with clients, and helpful open-door attitude to all customers. This modern way of making accountancy easy and generally available … particularly to small businesses, saw Gillespie grow into an established accountancy practise now looking after over 2,500 account and payroll customers, still highly recognisable for being very different from the rest. George despite his various business interests, still consults with new clients at both the Edinburgh and Leith offices, and in particular still makes time for his old clients delivering the same quality of service that enabled his practise to grow.