About

We believe in working together to build trust, which is key to achieving great results for you and your business.

MMG deliver a tailored approach to accounting, providing expert advice that adds real value to our clients’ finances. Dependability is at the heart of our culture. Our clients depend on us, and our committed team depend on each other to deliver an exceptional service.

We are proud of our roots, and we care about the community in which we live and work. MMG Chartered Accountants has been providing accountancy solutions to Scotland’s leading businesses for over 100-years. Change is inevitable, but our passion for providing a reliable, relationship-centred service has always been at the core of our business.

 

Our dedication to making our clients more successful has seen our business grow into one of Scotland’s leading chartered accountancy practices. With more than 500 years of combined experience, our devoted team is on hand to give you the excellence you deserve.

Our Timeline

1922
1925
1927
1937
1945
2005
2006
2008
2012
2016
2021
2022
2024
Reform Street, Dundee in 1922
1922

In only two years Peter McIntyre moved the business into position to buy out another local practice Drummond Dickson. This moment in our history saw our name become Dickson McIntyre as we moved the practice to Meadowside.

Office blueprints from 1925
1925

The ever expanding business soon outgrew its home at 30 Meadowside with more and more people joining the team. The growing firm moved to a larger office on Reform Street in the heart of the city and would call it home until 2006.

Dundee in 1927
1927

Another key moment in our history took place in 1927 when James R Gellatly (The G in MMG) set up his own accountancy practice in the area. This defining moment was to prove instrumental to our future success.

Dundee in 1937
1937

In 1937, the year of the Royal Arch, a key partnership took place that helped shape MMG’s destiny. Edward Miller of Aitken Miller followed Gellatly and merged with Dickson, McIntyre and Gellatly (DMG) to form Miller, McIntyre & Gellatly. These acquisitions propelled the now named MMG to grow at an impressive rate.

Dundee in 1945
1945

With MMG now growing rapidly with a formidable and experienced management team the name of the game was expansion. Having cornered the Dundee market MMG started to set its sights further afield and open an office in Perth.

2005

MMG, now a well-known Scottish accountancy firm continues to explore new opportunities and starts a Joint Venture with Verus Wealth. From this point forward MMG’s increasingly successful clients would have expert guidance on wealth management.

MMG Chartered Accountants bellstreet
2006

With the bricks and mortar struggling to keep up with MMG’s growth it was again time to find a new home. The practice moves from Reform Street to a new office suite in Bell Street.

2008

By MMG was operating multiple regional offices across the heart of Scotland. With each office growing fast we kept the removal industry afloat by once again relocating to larger offices in New Road for our practice in Forfar.

2012

2012 saw another key defining moment in our history. Our name would finally be made complete when John Archbold’s practice merged with MMG on this year to form MMG Archbold. MMGA could now boast another base of operations in Montrose.

MMG Chartered Accountants office front
2016

2016 saw MMGA straining at the seams again and needing more space for the growing team. A purchase of the floor downstairs saw the Montrose office get a lovely new extension.

2021

MMG acquires three local accountancy firms – Finlaysons, Stewart Tough and Walker Harris.

2022

MMG officially grows from a team of 35 to a team of 67 as it officially merges with Finlaysons, Stewart Tough and Walker Harris to operate under its new name: MMG Chartered Accountants.

2024

MMG acquires Tayside Accountancy Services and increases its headcount to 73.

Our Values

At the heart of our organisation are five core values that guide our actions and decisions. These values shape our culture, drive our success, and define who we are as a team.

Do the Right Thing

Follow the ethical guidelines, business processes and legislation of our business and profession. No amount of money is worth betraying trust. Own up to and do not cover up mistakes.

Have a Positive Can-Do Attitude

Look to fix problems rather than just moan about them. All for one, one for all. Not in it for yourself. You don't need to know all the answers but should look to know someone who will.

Be A Reliable Team Player

Is there to support their colleagues emotionally and technically. Turns up when they say they will and genuinely wants to help people.

Adapt to Change and Continually Develop

Seek to develop new skills, including soft skills, technical skills, and computer skills. More uncomfortable with the status quo than the prospect of change. Look to improve how we do things.

Deliver Quality Work on Time

Fully deliver on time, not ‘just enough’ but done properly. Finish what you start. It is OK to say no to work. Take responsibility and blame no one.

Our Culture

Culture is what happens when no one is looking. 

Dependability is central to our culture. Our clients count on us, and we rely on each other to provide excellent service. Our goal is to give our clients the support they need, exactly when they need it. We commit to meeting all necessary legislative requirements and strive to add value by understanding your challenges and supporting your decisions in the best way possible.

To deliver a dependable service we:

  • Get it right
  • Are trustworthy
  • Are always improving
  • Are realistic