2018 Scottish Enterprise Awards

SME NEWS / 2018 Scottish Enterprise Awards 19 , Based in Dunkeld, JGBC Ltd is an innovative SME bookkeeping practice supporting a range of clients. We caught up with Johann Goree to find out more and explore the secrets of the firm’s incredible success. SME Bookkeeping Practice of the Year 2018 Drawing on the expertise of its team, JGBC specialises in supporting micro, small and start-up businesses to become more educated about their finances and to find more effective ways of working, in turn, increasing efficiency and profits. Johann explores how far the firm has come over the years and how he and his team work hard to ensure that they offer clients affordability and quality. “JGBC was set up to support individuals through to £1M+ business to grow and succeed by offering bookkeeping, payroll, taxes and business consultancy to services across the UK. Today, JGBC is all about affordability, customer service, support and communication this all comes together to help our clients reduce stress levels when it comes to their accounts, payroll tax returns etc. We work hard to automate our systems using the latest software, so we can spend more time face to face with our clients helping them to grow their businesses and become more profitable. “With automation often comes savings and we pass these on to our clients. JGBC has ignored the traditional hourly charging of clients where they never know how big the invoice will be. Instead JGBC charges fixed monthly rates that are tailored to each individual client’s needs. We also never charge extra for replying to emails or answering the phone like some do. Clear honest affordable pricing along with supportive approachable staff gives us an edge in our client’s eyes.” With the surge in interest in the business that Johann has seen recently he has had to take on staff, and he excitedly talks us through how the company is growing and creating an internal culture that matches its supportive approach to its clients. “Internally, JGBC has only recently grown from being a single person operation into a burgeoning team. When I was looking to appoint my new staff member who starts in the next few weeks I was looking for someone that has the same morals, ethics and motivations as myself but different life experiences and skills to bring to the business to help it grow. I am confident I have found that in the new team member and am very excited to have someone else to share this journey of success with one the years to come.” Since it first began 20 months ago JGBC has flourished, and Johann foresees even greater success for the firm’s future as he proudly concludes. “Overall, JGBC is focused on the future of both our industry and that of our clients. We use the latest accounting software and analytical software, along with our own experience and expertise to not only provide historical financial information in the form of accounts and books but also to provide live figures and forecasts to help my clients understand their business’s performance. Through these methods and information sources I strive to support each clients’ business as it grows and achieves its goals and aspirations. This will remain our ongoing focus as we look towards a bright future.” JGBC Ltd SCO18002 Company: JGBC Ltd Contact: Johann Goree Address: JGBC, Lagmhor offices, Dunkeld, Perth, PH8 0AD Phone: 01738 657230 Website: www.jgbc.co.uk