People Profiles

Oct 31 2023

Helena Drylie

Categories: Graduate Intern

Where and what did you study at University? I studied Accountancy at the University of Dundee. Why did you choose to apply to EQ Accountants to undertake an internship? Whilst still in high school, I reached out to EQ to ask about the possibility of a short work experience / placement for a couple of days more

Oct 18 2023

Ben Mitchell

Categories: Graduate RGU Placement

Where and what did you study at University? I studied Accountancy & Finance at Robert Gordon University (RGU). Why did you choose to apply to EQ Accountants to undertake a student placement? I wanted to spend my placement in practice rather than industry, and as EQ doesn’t departmentalise, it was the obvious choice to allow more

Oct 12 2023

Lewis Stracey

Categories: Graduate Intern

Where and what did you study at University? I studied Accountancy and Finance at the University of Aberdeen. Why did you choose to apply to EQ Accountants to undertake an internship? Having lived in Dundee my entire life, I was aware of EQ’s reputation as one of the leading firms in the area, as well more

Jun 21 2023

Samantha Turkington

Categories: Graduate Intern

Why did you choose a career in Accountancy? I studied accountancy at university as I had always enjoyed maths and business studies at school. Why did you choose to apply to EQ Accountants to complete your professional qualification? After a summer placement at their Cupar office, I knew that I wanted to come back to more

Feb 24 2023

Josh Lumgair

Categories: School & College Leaver

How did your EQ journey begin? I began my work experience at EQ when I was still at school. I applied for the Trainee Accounts Assistant position at the end of my 5th year at secondary school. Why did you choose the opportunity to join EQ over college or university? Learning on the job sounded more

Oct 3 2022

Greg Stapley

Categories: Experienced Professional

Why did you make the move to EQ? What were you looking for? I was impressed by the quality and variety of the client base at EQ, and the focus on becoming a “trusted advisor”. This allows time to be dedicated to getting to know our clients and servicing their needs, which suits my work more

Oct 3 2022

Finlay Robertson

Categories: Experienced Professional

Why did you make the move to EQ? What were you looking for? I was looking for a firm who actively encourages progression in its staff and ensures that they are gaining experience in the areas they are interested in. During my initial discussions with EQ, it was very clear that our values were aligned more

Oct 3 2022

Sam Walker

Categories: Graduate Intern

Why did you choose a career in Accountancy? I studied accountancy at the University of Dundee and had an internship with EQ in the Dundee office to determine whether this was something I would like to pursue further – turns out it was! Why did you choose to apply to EQ Accountants to complete your more