Scrooge & Marley

Counting House & Money Lenders, Est. 1836

We deal in debts, not dreams. For nearly a decade, our firm has provided sound financial services to the merchants, landlords, and trading concerns of London. Every transaction recorded. Every obligation enforced.

Our Services

Scrooge & Marley offers a complete range of financial services for the prudent man of business. Precision in all matters. Sentiment in none.

DEBT RECOVERY

We pursue outstanding balances with methodical rigour. Every shilling owed is a shilling that shall be collected. Our ledgers do not forget, and neither do we.

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MONEY LENDING

Capital advanced at competitive rates, secured against suitable collateral. Terms are precise, interest is punctual, and repayment is non-negotiable. We lend to those who can repay.

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ESTATE ACCOUNTING

Complete stewardship of financial estates, from property rents to inheritance settlements. Every transaction recorded in duplicate, every farthing accounted for.

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COMMERCIAL BOOKKEEPING

Double-entry bookkeeping for merchants, warehouses, and trading concerns. We bring order to commerce and ensure your accounts withstand the scrutiny of any auditor.

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Who We Serve

Our clients value discretion, accuracy, and the certainty that their financial affairs are managed by men who understand the weight of a pound.

FOR CREDITORS

  • Systematic recovery of outstanding debts
  • Detailed accounting of every payment received
  • Legal proceedings initiated where necessary
  • Quarterly statements delivered without fail

FOR BORROWERS

  • Clear terms set forth before any sum changes hands
  • Repayment schedules calculated to the penny
  • No hidden charges — our rates are stated plainly
  • Prompt acknowledgement of all payments rendered

FOR MERCHANTS

  • Ledgers maintained with absolute precision
  • Monthly reconciliation of all trade accounts
  • Tax obligations calculated and documented
  • Confidential handling of all financial matters

Settle Your Accounts

Whether you require capital advanced, debts collected, or ledgers put in order, Scrooge & Marley stands ready. We do not waste your time, and we expect the same courtesy. State your business plainly.

Place of Business

Scrooge & Marley receive callers by appointment at our counting house. Correspondence may be directed to the address below. We do not keep idle hours.

1 Cornhill, Londoncorrespondence@scroogeandmarley.com