The Role
As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team, gaining exposure to a wide range of interesting and varied assignments for Scottish SME clients across multiple sectors.
From the outset, you will be involved in real client work and will enjoy the full breadth of experience required to develop into a well‑rounded Chartered Accountant. Your role will include work across:
- Financial accounting and preparation of accounts
- Personal and business taxation
- Audit assignments
- Bookkeeping and management information
- VAT compliance and advisory work
You will work closely with colleagues at all levels of the firm, allowing you to build strong technical skills, develop commercial awareness, and gain a clear understanding of how professional advice supports clients in practice.
Training and Development
We are committed to developing our people and take pride in the quality of our training environment. You will study towards the ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification, with:
- Full study support, including course fees and exam support
- Structured on‑the‑job training and mentoring
- Exposure to a wide variety of clients and assignments
- Ongoing feedback and development throughout your training contract
This role is designed to provide a fulfilling and comprehensive training experience, ensuring you qualify with confidence and capability.
Career Progression
We believe strongly in promoting from within. Successful trainees will have excellent opportunities to progress within the firm following qualification, including pathways into management and senior management roles.
You will be joining a firm that values long‑term careers, professional development and personal growth.
About You
We are looking for a graduate who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to build a career in professional practice. You will ideally:
- Hold (or be on track to achieve) a strong university degree
- Have a genuine interest in accountancy and business
- Be well organised with good attention to detail
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be keen to learn and develop within a team environment
Prior experience in an accountancy practice is not essential, as full training will be provided.
The Package
- Competitive salary
- Full ICAS study support
- Structured training and mentoring
- Broad and varied client experience
- Clear long‑term career progression
Location
This is an office‑based role in our Kirkwall office.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an enthusiastic, motivated graduate / prospective graduate keen to build a career in professional practice, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering note to our recruitment team to begin the conversation, c/o Karen Scholes at karen.scholes@scholesca.co.uk.
