Graduate Accountant

Job Title:

Graduate / Trainee Trust Accountant

Location:

Edinburgh, Permanent

Salary:
Dependent on Experience

A well-established professional services organisation is looking to appoint a Graduate / Trainee Trust Accountant to join its in-house Trust, Executry and Charity Accounting team, which supports a broader private client and tax-focused function. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to 1-2 years' experience in accounting or finance who is keen to develop specialist expertise in trust, executry and charity accounting.

Full training will be provided.

• Supporting the preparation of accounts for trusts, executries and charitable entities under the guidance of senior team members
• Assisting with periodic accounting work from initial set-up through to completion
• Helping prepare trust accounts across a range of structures, including life interest, discretionary, bare and multi-fund trusts
• Assisting with reconciliations of trust cash accounts and asset registers
• Supporting liaison with internal or external tax advisers regarding tax retentions and trust tax positions
• Assisting with executry accounting work, ranging from straightforward to more complex estates as experience develops
• Working closely with internal legal, tax and accounting teams, as well as external advisers and investment managers
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Accurately recording time and supporting delivery of work within agreed deadlines

As experience and confidence grow, the role will gradually offer:

• Greater ownership of accounting tasks
• Exposure to more complex trust and executry work
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or up to 1-2 years' relevant experience
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Well-organised with the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Professional approach to confidentiality and data handling

• Any exposure to trust, executry, legal or professional services accounting
• Experience in a professional services or client‑facing environment
• Interest in developing a long‑term career in specialist or private client accounting
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional or specialist training

• Structured onboarding and full training in trust, executry and charity accounting
• Support for specialist courses and professional development
• Ongoing mentoring within an experienced, collaborative team
• Clear progression as skills and experience develop

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the 'Apply Now' option to be considered for the role.