Ryedaura Ltd - Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025
- Great Companies
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
Introduction
Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025 for Bookkeeping Service Excellence, Ryedaura Ltd is transforming how small and medium-sized businesses across the UK manage their finances.
Founded in 2021 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, during a time of global uncertainty, Ryedaura began with a heartfelt purpose: to remove the stress from bookkeeping and help business owners feel confident, supported, and in control.
Today, Ryedaura is known for its warmth, clarity, and personal approach. It is bookkeeping with heart.
Company Overview
Business Name: Ryedaura Ltd
Founder: Laura Meredith
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Award Category / Industry: Bookkeeping Service Excellence
Website https://ryedaura.co.uk/
Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-meredith-ryedaura/
What Makes Ryedaura Stand Out
Ryedaura takes a people-first approach to bookkeeping. Instead of focusing only on numbers and reports, the team focuses on the humans behind the business.
Their services include:
Daily bookkeeping and accounts management
Payroll and VAT returns
Management accounts and year-end preparation
Budgeting and financial reporting
Digital accounting setup and training (including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent)
What sets Ryedaura apart is the personal connection they build. Clients describe the experience as working with a trusted friend who cares deeply and always communicates clearly.
Values that define Ryedaura: HonestyKindnessReliabilityCommunity
This approach has earned Ryedaura a reputation for excellence that extends beyond the numbers.
Giving Back & Community Impact
Giving back is central to how Ryedaura works and lives.
Inside the business:
Flexible and supportive work culture
Personal and professional development for every team member
In the wider community:
Free workshops for small business owners
Mentoring and knowledge-sharing
Advocacy for wellbeing, balance, and financial clarity
And through the ongoing development of Christopher’s Secret Garden, Ryedaura is working toward a heartfelt goal — a free retreat for families affected by cancer. A place for rest, healing, and hope.
This is purpose in action.
Why Ryedaura Won the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025
Ryedaura is elevating the bookkeeping profession through compassion, clarity, and meaningful service.
They were selected as a winner because they:
Deliver consistently high-quality financial support
Build genuine, long-term relationships with clients
Champion kindness and trust in business
Empower entrepreneurs to feel confident and supported
Lead with values at a time when leadership truly matters
Ryedaura demonstrates that real excellence comes from expertise paired with humanity.
Founder’s Vision
“Behind every business is a person with dreams, challenges, and a story. Our role is to support them with care, clarity, and encouragement, so they can focus on what matters most.”— Laura Meredith, Founder of Ryedaura Ltd
The Future of Ryedaura
Ryedaura plans to continue expanding its services across the UK, growing its supportive team, and reaching more business owners who need bookkeeping with heart.
Future priorities include:
Greater digital adoption support for small businesses
More community training and education programs
Continued progress toward Christopher’s Secret Garden
The vision remains steady: To make bookkeeping brighter, kinder, and truly supportive.
Official Recognition
Great Companies proudly recognizes Ryedaura Ltd as a Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025 for excellence in Bookkeeping Services and contributions to business communities across the UK.
