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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.

Graduate Roles at EQ

Why choose EQ?

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.

What we're looking for?

While we value academic achievements, we’re more interested in your attitude, curiosity, and passion for learning. Key skills include problem-solving, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and confidentiality. If you’ve got the ambition, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll do?

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

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Position:

Graduate Roles at EQ
Dundee Office, Glenrothes Office, Forfar Office, Edinburgh Office, Penrith Office, Alnwick Office, Hawick Office, Kelso Office or Melrose Office

In their words

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. In their own words, hear from the team about their experiences working at EQ. These testimonials reflect the supportive, dynamic culture that makes EQ a place where careers thrive and people feel valued.

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I was exposed to a wide variety of work from the beginning, as well as different sectors like agriculture and leisure. The people and the culture is... Read more
Alisha Owen,
Accounts Junior
I have always felt we are a forward thinking and innovative firm. I have seen the service lines that we offer innovate and adapt over time as... Read more
Scott Kennedy,
Operations & Integration Manager
As technology has advanced, I have seen the way in which we deliver service to clients evolve from paper based to online. As the underlying... Read more
Ruth Phillips,
Assistant Manager