Who is our client:

McKilligan Financial is a modern, rural family business accountancy practice based between Banff and Keith in Aberdeenshire, founded in 2020 by Elaine McKilligan and now trusted by over 500 clients ranging from sole traders and farming families through to partnerships and limited companies across sectors including agriculture, motor trade, construction, forestry, beauty, equipment hire and property.

This is not a traditional, transactional accountancy firm. The team are made up of people with real, lived experience of rural and small business life, and they pride themselves on being straight-talking, highly approachable and genuinely invested in the long-term success of their clients’ businesses. Their belief is simple: business owners should never feel in the dark about their tax position, and should always have clear, practical and proactive advice they can actually use.

At McKilligan Financial, compliance work such as accounts and tax returns is just the starting point. The real value comes from the ongoing advice, the conversations, the planning, and the support that helps clients grow, protect and better understand their wealth and business decisions over time.

The role:

As Private Client Tax Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the firm’s private client tax offering, working closely with Client Managers and the wider team to ensure clients receive clear, practical and proactive advice tailored to their personal and business circumstances.

This is a hands-on, advisory-led role where you will help clients understand not just what they owe, but why, and how they can structure their affairs more effectively so they pay the right amount of tax. You will be equally comfortable reviewing technical work, contributing to advisory projects, and having direct, jargon-free conversations with clients who value clarity over complexity.

You will also play an important internal role within the team, acting as a go-to technical specialist in private client tax matters while helping to develop the capability and confidence of others around you.

Key responsibilities:

Your work will span a broad mix of advisory and compliance support, including close collaboration with Client Managers to identify planning opportunities, review self-assessment tax returns, and deliver tailored advice across income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters.

You will support clients with a wide range of personal tax and planning needs, including agricultural and rural business structures, property and asset planning, Scottish partnerships, LBTT considerations, succession planning, and more complex advisory work such as incorporation of farming partnerships and wider restructuring projects.

Alongside this, you will manage a small portfolio of tax return-only clients, ensuring a consistently high level of service, accuracy and responsiveness, while also contributing to estates and executry-related matters where required and supporting wider corporate and business tax discussions when relevant.

A key part of the role will be communication, ensuring that complex technical issues are translated into straightforward, relatable advice that clients can understand and act on with confidence. You will also contribute to shaping how private client tax services evolve across the firm, bringing ideas, insight and a proactive mindset to continuous improvement.

About you:

You will be professionally qualified and bring strong practical experience in private client tax, with particular confidence in income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning, alongside experience reviewing self-assessment tax returns to a high standard.

You will ideally have exposure to agricultural clients, rural businesses, property-related matters and Scottish partnerships, with a good understanding of LBTT and wider private client tax considerations. Experience of corporation tax or restructuring work would also be beneficial, particularly where it supports broader planning discussions.

Just as important as technical expertise is your ability to communicate clearly, build trust quickly and work collaboratively across a close-knit team where personality, approachability and attitude matter as much as qualifications. You will be someone who enjoys being part of a grounded, values-led environment where egos are left at the door and everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves.

Why McKilligan Financial:

This is a business built on genuine relationships, rural understanding and a very human approach to accountancy and tax. The culture is informal but highly professional, supportive but ambitious, and rooted in values that are consistently lived rather than simply stated.

The firm offers a competitive salary, pension, death in service cover, 36-hour working week, and 5.6 weeks’ holiday (inclusive). In addition, the team regularly benefits from additional time off when targets are met, alongside a culture that actively supports flexibility, development and wellbeing, with regular social events, small gestures of appreciation and a strong sense of team connection.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, values-led firm at a genuinely exciting stage of its journey, where your expertise will be valued, your voice will be heard, and your work will have a direct impact on clients and the future direction of the business.

To find out more, in confidence, please speak with Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment: andrew@verorecruitment.com

Who is our client:

Our client is a long-established and highly respected organisation. A true family business, the organisation is built on deep sector expertise, strong values and exceptional staff longevity. With a highly experienced leadership team and an average employee tenure of over 16 years, this is a business where people stay, grow and contribute to meaningful, complex projects across their highly specialised sector.

This is an exciting moment to join the company. With continued investment in future growth, the organisation is preparing for its next chapter, making this a rare opportunity for a capable finance professional to step into a visible and influential role.

The role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full responsibility for the financial management of the organisation, ensuring the business continues to operate from a position of strength.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role, leading a small team and working closely with senior leaders to drive both operational and commercial performance. The Financial Controller will develop a deep understanding of the business by engaging directly with projects, attending site visits, and supporting tendering processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of the small accounts department, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently and safely
• Preparation and presentation of annual budget projections
• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports across all departments, including income, expenditure and vessel-level performance analysis
• Assisting with client presentations, tenders and bid preparation
• Maintaining guidelines and reporting systems
• Supporting the preparation of financial information for external finance applications
• Managing other duties as reasonably required to support the leadership team

Who we’re looking for:

You will be degree-educated with at least five years’ experience in a small business environment, ideally in a role that has required both operational involvement and strategic oversight.

You will be highly numerate, detail-oriented and able to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential, as the position requires regular interaction with internal teams, external partners and financial institutions.

Experience working in a multi-currency environment and confidence in managing cash flow would be advantageous.

What’s on offer:

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist, market-leading organisation with a rich heritage, a strong balance sheet and a highly passionate leadership team. You will play a central role in shaping the future of the business, gain exposure across all operational and commercial areas, and help drive the next phase of growth.

To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson at Vero Recruitment on andrew@verorecruitment.com, or apply in confidence using the link below.

Who is our client:

McKilligan Financial is a modern, rural family business accountancy practice based between Banff and Keith in Aberdeenshire, founded in 2020 by Elaine McKilligan and now trusted by over 500 clients ranging from sole traders and farming families through to partnerships and limited companies across sectors including agriculture, motor trade, construction, forestry, beauty, equipment hire and property.

This is not a traditional, transactional accountancy firm. The team are made up of people with real, lived experience of rural and small business life, and they pride themselves on being straight-talking, highly approachable and genuinely invested in the long-term success of their clients’ businesses. Their belief is simple: business owners should never feel in the dark about their tax position, and should always have clear, practical and proactive advice they can actually use.

At McKilligan Financial, compliance work such as accounts and tax returns is just the starting point. The real value comes from the ongoing advice, the conversations, the planning, and the support that helps clients grow, protect and better understand their wealth and business decisions over time.

The role:

As Senior Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of a consistently high-quality, proactive service that helps them make informed decisions and achieve the best outcomes for their business.

This is a senior, client-facing role that combines technical strength with commercial judgement and relationship building. You will act as a trusted adviser, supporting clients with practical, relevant advice while also identifying opportunities to improve their position through proactive tax planning and sound business structuring.

You will also play a key leadership role within the firm, supporting and developing colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement across systems and processes, and helping to shape a consistently strong client experience. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, enjoys working closely with clients, and takes pride in delivering advice that genuinely makes a difference.

Key responsibilities:

You will lead the delivery of service to your own portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive a high standard of support, communication and advice at all times. You will act as a key point of contact, building trusted, long-term relationships and becoming a genuine adviser to your clients rather than simply a service provider.

A core part of the role will be proactive tax planning, including reviewing projected profits, calculating tax liabilities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and structure. You will be confident in researching technical matters and translating them into clear, practical advice that clients can understand and act upon.

You will support clients with structuring transactions in a tax-efficient and commercially sensible way, and review and finalise tax returns, ensuring accuracy while also considering the wider planning opportunities available in each case.

Working closely with clients and their wider advisers, you will help deliver a joined-up, proactive approach to their financial and business affairs.

Alongside client work, you will take responsibility for supporting and developing team members through effective line management, feedback, coaching and day-to-day guidance, helping others to perform at their best.

You will work closely with the leadership team to help improve systems, processes and service delivery across the firm, contributing ideas and helping to continuously enhance both the client experience and internal working environment.

You will also use proposal tools to prepare fee quotes and engagement letters, ensuring scope, responsibilities and risk are clearly defined, and will liaise with clients and third parties to obtain the information required to deliver work efficiently.

An understanding of cloud accounting systems, particularly Xero, will be important in helping you relate to clients’ day-to-day business operations and challenges.

About you:

You will have strong experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy or tax-focused environment, with solid technical knowledge across tax compliance and planning, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical, commercially aware way.

You will be confident reviewing work to a high standard, exercising sound judgement, and taking ownership of complex client matters. Experience in supporting, developing and line managing others will be important, as this role carries leadership responsibility within the team.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential. You will be someone who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly and enjoys working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment.

An understanding of the agricultural sector would be highly advantageous, given the client base, although a genuine interest in learning and developing expertise in this area is just as important.

Above all, you will be proactive, organised and commercially focused, with a genuine desire to deliver value, build relationships and contribute to a growing, values-led business.

Why McKilligan Financial:

This is a business built on genuine relationships, rural understanding and a very human approach to accountancy and tax. The culture is informal but highly professional, supportive but ambitious, and rooted in values that are consistently lived rather than simply stated.

The firm offers a competitive salary, pension, death in service cover, 36-hour working week, and 5.6 weeks’ holiday (inclusive). In addition, the team regularly benefits from additional time off when targets are met, alongside a culture that actively supports flexibility, development and wellbeing, with regular social events, small gestures of appreciation and a strong sense of team connection.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, values-led firm at a genuinely exciting stage of its journey, where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will matter, and your work will have a direct impact on clients, colleagues and the future of the business.

To find out more, in confidence, please speak with Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment: andrew@verorecruitment.com

Who is our client:

Our client is a rapidly growing Scottish business operating at the forefront of the renewables, subsea, decommissioning, and energy sectors. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation, the organisation designs, manufactures, and operates specialist technology solutions for clients across global markets.

Over the past three years, the business has experienced significant growth, doubling turnover while continuing to invest heavily in both people and infrastructure. With international expansion ongoing and a collaborative, high-performing culture firmly established, this is an incredibly exciting time to join the organisation.

The company places a strong emphasis on innovation, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where employees are empowered to develop, contribute, and thrive.

The role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager (Subsea), the Accountant will provide operational support across the finance function within a dynamic and fast-evolving business environment.

This is a newly created role that will play a key part in supporting the continued development of financial processes and scalable frameworks as the organisation continues to grow internationally. The position offers broad exposure across multiple areas of finance and will suit someone who enjoys variety, working with data, and operating within a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance Managers and operational stakeholders to support day-to-day accounting activities, improve workflows, and ensure the integrity of financial information across the business.

Key duties will include:

• Supporting the accurate entry and processing of financial data within the accounting system
• Processing multi-currency accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments to support month-end activities
• Supporting global project invoicing and intercompany recharge processes
• Preparing payroll allocations and payroll journals
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple currency accounts
• Assisting with VAT returns, statutory filings, and audit preparation
• Supporting the maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Collaborating with Finance Managers to improve and streamline financial workflows and processes

Who are we looking for:

This role is ideally suited to an experienced accountant with previous experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a multi-entity, international, engineering, or project-based environment. Applications are also welcomed from candidates in practice looking for a progressive first move into industry. 

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail, and confidence working with large datasets and financial systems. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Equally important is a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What’s on offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary and benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious business during a particularly exciting period of growth.

The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture, flexible working policies, private medical insurance, bonus potential, salary sacrifice car scheme, and genuine long-term career development opportunities.

To find out more please contact Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment at andrew@verorecruitment.com or apply using the link below.

This is a highly visible, hands-on finance role within a progressive, values-led organisation, offering genuine influence across commercial decision-making and the opportunity to shape financial insight during a period of sustained growth.

Who is our client:

Our client is entering an ambitious phase of expansion, supported by strategic investment and a clear focus on continuous improvement. The business has built a strong reputation for stability, operational excellence, and people development, while maintaining a forward-looking approach to growth and performance.

It is an environment that will appeal to finance professionals who want visibility, ownership, and the ability to make a tangible impact.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior FP&A Analyst will take ownership of management information, costings, and financial insight across the business. You will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, helping to drive better commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

This is a strategic and data-led role that supports both domestic and international growth, ensuring leadership teams have the insight they need to steer performance and investment decisions effectively.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation, analysis, and control of management information across multiple revenue streams
• Partner with business leaders to review P&Ls, interpret margins, and provide meaningful commercial insight
• Develop and deliver monthly management reporting packs and KPI dashboards
• Budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning processes
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and governance standards are maintained
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, and finance processes
• Provide financial input into projects, strategic initiatives, and potential acquisitions
• Work collaboratively across sites and functions to improve efficiency and decision-making

Who we’re looking to attract:

• Strong analytical thinker with sound commercial judgement
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting, and business partnering
• Strong systems capability (D365 and Power BI advantageous)
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously
• Strong values around integrity, ownership, and continuous improvement

Why this role:

• High-visibility finance position with real influence
• Opportunity to shape financial insight in a growing, ambitious business
• Exposure to multiple revenue streams and strategic growth activity
• Stable, values-led organisation with a modern, forward-thinking culture

To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson at Vero Recruitment on andrew@verorecruitment.com, or apply in confidence using the link below.