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22 Apr 2025

Celebrating Exam Success at SBP!

We are delighted to share some brilliant news from our Aberdeen office, that all our ACCA students have passed their latest exams! This is a huge achievement and speaks volumes about the effort, resilience, and dedication each of them has shown over the past few months.

08 Apr 2025

Celebrating the Launch of Our New Fraserburgh Office

Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming clients and colleagues to celebrate the official launch of our brand new Fraserburgh office! The event was a huge success, bringing together key clients and partners for a tour of our newly renovated space and an opportunity to mark this exciting new chapter for our firm.

20 Mar 2025

Meet the Team: Stuart Beaton

Meet Stuart, our Director at SBP’s Aberdeen office with over 25 years experience in accountancy practices. Stuart has played a key role at SBP since joining in 2020.

03 Dec 2024

Mock Interviews at Peterhead Academy

At SBP, we pride ourselves on being active participants in our community. Recently, our Senior Accountant, Alana Buchan, recently volunteered at Peterhead Academy to conduct mock interviews with S4 students.

03 Dec 2024

SBP Partners with Aberdeenshire Council to Deliver FA Accountancy at Peterhead and Portlethen Academies

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP), a leading North-east accountancy firm with offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff, has announced an exciting partnership with Aberdeenshire Council FA Team and their delivery in both Peterhead and Portlethen Academies, offering students an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in the accountancy field as part of their FA Accountancy award.

13 Nov 2024

SBP Celebrates Team Promotions at Peterhead Office Following a Successful Year

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP), a leading North-east accountancy firm with offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff, is delighted to announce a series of internal promotions at its Peterhead office.

11 Nov 2024

Paths into Accountancy: University and Apprenticeship

In celebration of International Accounting Day, we wanted to explore the different paths that are available to get into the industry.

31 Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Impact on Your Business and How SBP Can Help

The recent Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced important changes that will affect small businesses across the UK. Understanding these updates is crucial for effective business planning.

02 Aug 2024

Good News for Businesses and Borrowers: Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 5%

In a move bringing much-needed relief to millions of homeowners and businesses across the UK, the Bank of England has cut its base interest rate to 5% for the first time since March 2020.

19 Jul 2024

Meet the SBP Team - Ethan Booth

As one of our Accounts Seniors based in the Aberdeen office, Ethan shares his journey and how it led him to SBP, while offering valuable insight and advice to anyone new to the industry.

27 Jun 2024

The Question Time Debate

Last Tuesday, 18th of June, the SBP team supported the ‘North East Question Time Debate’ held at Ban Car Hotel, Fraserburgh. This event was an opportunity to address key election priorities, using the advantages of individual retailers and customer care. The event was chaired by well-known entrepreneur Carolyn Maniukiewicz of Events in Partnership (Scotland) Ltd.

14 Jun 2024

Meet the SBP Team - Natalie Mackie

Joining the SBP team back in 2023, Natalie is one of our Senior Accounts Assistants based in our Banff office.

16 Apr 2024

Basis Period Change – SBP Breakdown

In this insightful article, Tax Director Mark Rhynas sheds light on significant changes impacting businesses. Effective from April 6, 2024, businesses will witness a pivotal shift away from the current year basis for assessing profits, marking a notable transition in taxation methodology. However, it's essential to understand these changes and their implications for businesses operating in today's dynamic economic landscape.

10 Apr 2024

Meet the SBP Team - Devon Simpson

Meet Devon! Since joining SBP in 2010, our Business Services Assistant (Payroll & VAT Returns) Devon Simpson shares an insight into her career progression since starting as an administrative assistant.

11 Mar 2024

A Breakdown of the Spring Budget 2024

As the dust settles after the recent announcement of the Spring budget for the 2024/25 tax year onward, businesses and individuals alike are keen to understand the implications of the Chancellor's decisions.

26 Feb 2024

Meet the SBP Team - Jamie Smith

Meet Jamie! Since joining the team in 2022 with a dynamic career history, SBP’s Business Development Executive shares an insight into his wealth of experience in a recent Q&A.

16 Jan 2024

Five money-smart 2024 New Year Resolutions

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a type of savings account that earn high interest rates in exchange for leaving that money, untouched, over a fixed period.

24 Nov 2023

SBP Apprenticeship - Meet the Team

Having joined SBP this summer as an apprentice, Mia shares an insight into her studies and experience that has led her to go down this career path.

23 Oct 2023

SBP’s commitment to creating a better future for their communities

In the fast-paced world of finance and business, where numbers often dominate, SBP Accountants and Business Advisers stand out as a company that truly values compassion. Their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) isn't just a nice gesture, it's part of their identity.

13 Oct 2023

SBP Apprenticeship - Meet the Team

Having joined SBP as an apprentice in June, Aidan shares insight into his apprenticeship and the professional development he has gained from this experience so far.

28 Sep 2023

Meet the SBP Team - Alana Buchan

Having recently been promoted Alana shares an insight into her career and experience that has led to this promotion.

14 Sep 2023

SBP Attends Peterhead SeaFest 2023!

Last week, some of the SBP Peterhead team spent the day at the SeaFest in Peterhead! With the fantastic weather, it was encouraging to see thousands of people and businesses from the local community and beyond enjoy the day.

12 Sep 2023

Meet the SBP Team - Sophie Hannah

Having recently been promoted to Director at SBP following 10 years with the company, Sophie shares an insight into her career and experience that has led to this promotion.

10 Aug 2023

Meet the SBP Team - Dennis Law

In celebration of International Youth Day, our Client Manager Dennis Law shares an insight into his career progression after recently becoming fully qualified, securing a fantastic score in his final ACCA exam!

13 Jul 2023

SBP Announces Key Promotion for Peterhead Accountant

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP), a leading North-east accountancy firm with offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff, has announced the promotion of Sophie Hannah to the position of Director.

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