Accountant, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance

Scholes CA helps business owners to achieve success by providing them with the strategic, tax and accounting support they need to achieve their goals and overcome challenges. The firm advises entrepreneurial small business owners across the UK, serviced from offices in Kirkwall, Edinburgh and Aberdeen and Lerwick.

Bright and hardworking individuals who wish to launch a career in accountancy are welcomed. As a member of our talented team of dedicated and friendly business professionals at our Kirkwall office, you will support local business owners by assisting in the delivery of the following:

• Management and financial accounts
• Auditing financial statements
• Bookkeeping and VAT return services
• Business plans and cash flow projections
• Business and personal tax returns

No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

However, we are a professional team and it is expected that the successful candidate will study for and obtain a full professional accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant). The role includes financial support and appropriate study leave.

• Strong attention to detail
• Organised and efficient approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn, retain and apply complex information
• Supporting and working as part of a team

You should be a recent graduate or have relevant work or other life experience that makes you suitable for the role.

We seek individuals with a keen interest in commerce, a desire to contribute to the small business community, deep personal integrity, a friendly manner, commitment to the task and strong communication skills. You should enjoy working both independently and in teams, and be comfortable in an environment where innovation is encouraged and change is constant.

Interested candidates should apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to Ryan Allan, Scholes CA, 8 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HP
, or by email to , no later than 5pm on Thursday, 11th June 2026.