Premier Bookkeeping and Accountancy (PBAS) provides affordable, reliable bookkeeping and accountancy services for sole traders and micro-businesses across East Lothian, Edinburgh and the Lothians. Based in Wallyford, Musselburgh, we offer the personal touch of a local service with the professionalism of a full accounting practice.
Our Services
- Bookkeeping Services — daily data reviews, bank reconciliation and accurate record-keeping
- Self Assessment Tax Returns — prepared and submitted on time, every time
- End of Year Accounts — year-end accounts prepared to HMRC standards
- VAT Returns — accurate VAT records, preparation and submission
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) — MTD-ready systems and full compliance support
Why Choose PBAS?
- Daily reviews. We review your data daily to ensure it is updated and recorded correctly — no end-of-month scramble.
- HMRC returns handled. Continual reviews keep your records in perfect condition, ready for submission of your year-end accounts and tax returns.
- VAT returns prepared and filed. We keep accurate records, prepare, and submit your VAT returns on time, every time.
- MTD-ready. We advise and prepare your accounts for Making Tax Digital — the new HMRC digital tax system.
- Easy digital receipts. Submit all your receipts from your mobile phone. No shoeboxes, no lost paperwork — everything stored securely in your online account.
- Transparent pricing. We provide great value for money with no unexpected costs — ever.
- Out of hours support. We offer flexible, responsive support so you can get help when you need it.
Who We Help
PBAS specialises in supporting sole traders and micro-businesses — the tradespeople, consultants, freelancers and small business owners who need accurate accounts without the cost of a large accountancy firm. If you’re self-employed and looking for a bookkeeper or accountant in East Lothian or Edinburgh, we’d love to hear from you.
We serve clients across Wallyford, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the surrounding area. Remote clients are also welcome — we work digitally and can support you wherever you are in Scotland.
New to Self-Employment?
Not sure where to start? Our Sole Traders Start Here guide walks you through everything you need to know about registering as self-employed, keeping records, and staying on the right side of HMRC.