About us

Since 1986, The Hansen Company, based in Busby, Glasgow, has been offering businesses and individual clients first-class professional guidance and accounting services.

What we bring to the table

Whether you are thinking of starting a business, need help managing your existing business, have problems that seem insoluble, or just want to make progress, we can help.

We’ve gone through an incredible journey to get where we are today.  We are confident that we can provide you with a professional and effective solution to your needs.

We strive to be the most highly respected, independent chartered accounting firm in our region by delivering high quality financial services.  We want to employ ambitious people that will help us to create a culture of prosperity, efficiency, and enthusiasm both at work and in our community.

The Hansen Company was established in 1986 by Ann Hansen and has grown into one of the leading independent chartered accountancy practices in the West of Scotland. We offer our clients a very personal service alongside a growing close knowledge of your business and personal needs. To ensure this, our policy is to assign each client a specific manager. We believe this allows for the development of a strong relationship and increased confidence that there is a source of constant support for us.  We are here to guide and assist you in developing your business and improve profitability.

The company has access to some of the best business advisors and can help design programmes to train you, your staff, and help develop structures, strategies, and plans that will benefit your company.  All delivered with total confidentiality.

Chartered Accountants

Our goal is to help you understand your business and support you in the running of your company
Your personal tax requirements need a personal approach; we can identify the most favourable tax advantage for you.
Our specialist team are on hand to help you with any queries you may have about VAT & Bookkeeping.
On average we run 70 payrolls; ranging from private individuals to limited companies.

We have extensive skills in the following areas:

  • Monthly/Quarterly/Periodic management accounts
  • Business consulting, budgeting and cash flow forecasts
  • Taxes : – Income tax, Capital gains, Inheritance tax, Corporation tax, all general tax advice and guidance
  • Cloud Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll and PAYE
  • VAT Returns and cash planning

LATEST NEWS FROM The hansen company

Feb 2, 2026

Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues

It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
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Jan 29, 2026

Private sector pay growth slows to five-year low

UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
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