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Join a dynamic team offering exciting career paths, professional qualifications, and hands-on experience with one of Scotland’s leading accountancy firms.
We’re looking for talented individuals to join our team as Trainee Accounts Assistants or Trainee Chartered Accountants. Whether you’re a school leaver or a graduate, EQ offers exciting pathways to develop your skills and achieve professional qualifications.
Gain hands-on experience with clients while working towards your professional qualification. We’re accredited training providers for ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to earn qualifications like Certified Accountant Technician, Chartered Tax Advisor, or Chartered Accountant.
From managing client accounts to providing business consultancy and tax advice, you’ll experience a wide range of tasks during your training, including:
- preparing reports, managing cash flow, and offering consultancy
- specialising in areas like tax, auditing, or financial systems
Entry Requirements
We look for people who have a strong Scottish Higher or equivalent academic history, including a minimum of a Grade C/5 in English and B/6 in Maths at National 5 level (or equivalent).
This criteria has been set to select candidates who’ll be able to undertake professional qualifications alongside developing in their role.
Behaviours and Attributes
We’re seeking individuals who are:
- Effective communicators – you’ll work with lots of different people, from teammates to clients, so being able to listen and get your message across is important.
- Collaborative – we love sharing ideas and working together to make things better.
- Time efficient – you’ll juggle work and study, so being organised and knowing how to prioritise is key
- Problem-solvers – clients rely on us to help them figure things out, so being curious and adaptable will take you far.
- Results focused – we’re proud of the work we do, and we want you to share that same passion for delivering an exceptional service.
- Keen to learn – show us your enthusiasm to grow, take on challenges, and build your career with us.
Our culture & values.
Our values guide everything we do: shaping how we work, how we support each other, and how we make decisions.
Our values are shared with the wider Sumer Group, and they’ve been built through collaboration: developed with input from every firm across the group and rooted in the principles we’ve always stood for.
These aren’t just words on a page. They come to life in our offices every day – in the way we treat our clients, the way we support our teams, and the way we show up for one another.
Your journey to EQ
