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We’re entrepreneurs advising entrepreneurs so we get that this is more than a job for you. It’s what you pour your heart and soul into, and we hold that in high regard.We bring our expertise and energy to complex financial issues and compliance to meet the evolving needs of your business, your family and your life.We’re interested in making your challenges and opportunities our own because when you succeed, so do we.Get in touch if you’d like to talk more about how you’re evolving and how we might be able to help.What we’re known for:● Wide ranging capability● Impeccable standards as standard● A personal and proactive approachWith five regional offices across Scotland, contact us today to discover how Scholes CA can help.BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
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We bring our expertise and energy to complex financial issues and compliance to meet the evolving needs of business, the third sector and private clients.Founded 50 years ago in Orkney, our roots are as much in agriculture as they are in entrepreneurship. Built on strong family foundations, we’ve grown organically, through acquisition and innovation to continually meet the evolving needs of our ambitious clients.Entrepreneurial spirit meets advisory savvyWe partner passionate, determined, enterprising people who are hungry to progress their ideas, explore their opportunities and grow their businesses. We back the ones with bold ambition or quiet potential. The ones who want to work hard and strive together to create local legacies we can all be proud of. We’re driven by our commitment to small business owners, supporting their hopes and dreams by advising on all areas of their business.Excellence and ethics are high on our agenda and we’re very proud to have been shortlisted and awarded in the British Accountancy Awards and the Accounting Excellence Awards. In 2025, Karen Scholes became President of ICAS.The business is led by Ivan Houston CA CTA, Karen Scholes BA CA, Ryan Allan FCCA and Irene Hambleton CA.

We’re honest, ambitious people who are proud to play our part in helping businesses prosper.With eyes on the detail and the big picture, we want to positively impact the communities we work in, their local economies and society as a whole.Our culture is team-spirited, maintaining fast-pace and flexibility to stay ahead of your deadlines. Our family foundations bring unwavering ethics and hands-on experience to continually meet the changing needs of businesses across the UK. We’re true to our values, which are a daily reminder of how we can serve and support colleagues and clients alike:We commit to high standards - A commitment to high standards means we do the right thing. We’re responsive and we don't let anyone down.We trust one another - We share our expertise and time generously. We welcome different perspectives and trust each other's decisions.We’re always learning - We are self-motivated, invested and open to new challenges. It keeps us interested and interesting.
[H5] Ivan Houston
DirectorI help corporate clients with more complex requirements, combining strong commercial awareness, a multi-disciplinary approach and a deep understanding of the UK tax and regulatory environment to achieve successful outcomes.
I also shape the strategy of the business along with my director colleagues, and provide support to all the team as we continue to grow the business, nurture talent and improve and develop our advisory capabilities.View Profile
[H5] Karen Scholes
DirectorI'm a director and shareholder of Scholes Ltd. I retain a hands-on approach to management within the firm.View Profile
[H5] Ryan Allan
DirectorAs the firm’s Head of Audit and Assurance, I am responsible for overseeing the delivery of our audit services to our corporate and charity clients. I also supervise our accounts team who are responsible for preparing company, charity, sole trader and partnership accounts.View Profile
[H5] Scott Patrick
DirectorI help our corporate clients to meet their statutory reporting obligations and comply with the corporation tax rules. I also lead audits for a number of companies and charities.View Profile
[H5] Kayleigh Tipper
DirectorI lead the preparation of Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, seafarers, and trusts, as well as assisting clients with a range of personal taxation queries and personal tax planning.View Profile
[H5] Irene Hambleton
Director of Operations, LerwickI have responsibility for the Lerwick office looking after clients with my fellow colleagues. There is nothing better than being able to assist clients achieve their goals. I continue to provide advisory, accounting and audit services to local, national and international clients.View Profile
[H5] Aimee Robertson
ExecutiveI help our sole trader and partnership clients with their accounting and bookkeeping requirements. I'm also currently studying towards my Chartered Accountant qualification.View Profile
[H5] Alan Duncan
Associate DirectorView Profile
[H5] Andrew Leach
ExecutiveMy main duties at Scholes are to support audits. Additionally, I am studying the ICAS qualification to become a chartered accountant.View Profile
[H5] Andrew Moar
Senior ManagerAs part of the accounts team at Scholes, the majority of my time is spent preparing the accounts of clients.View Profile
[H5] Andrew White
ExecutiveAs a trainee my main duties at Scholes are to prepare accounts and support audits. Additionally, I am studying towards my ICAS qualification to become a chartered accountant.View Profile
[H5] Audrey Rennie
Associate DirectorI jointly oversee accounts preparation, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and VAT at our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk offices. I take a personal interest in our clients and their businesses to help them achieve their goals.View Profile
[H5] Ben Goudie
SupervisorAs a Supervisor in the accounts team, I lead engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients, including charities, local businesses, and subsidiaries of international groups. I’m responsible for planning and delivering audits, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring our work meets high professional standards.View Profile
[H5] Beth Robertson
Assistant ManagerAs part of the accounts and tax team, I support a diverse portfolio of clients across Shetland and beyond, assisting with financial reporting, compliance, and advisory services. My role also includes providing support to the payroll and personal tax team when needed, helping ensure smooth operations and timely service delivery.View Profile
[H5] Brian Dobson
SupervisorAs part of the accounts team I do various different assignments for our clients. I prepare accounts under UK accounting standards (FRS105 and FRS 102), for companies and charities; I help clients with their management accounting needs too. I am one of the VAT managers assisting our clients with their VAT compliance; and I do bookkeeping preparation and bank reconciliation support for some of our clients as well.View Profile
[H5] Chloe Dowell
AdministratorI'm a member of our administration team, helping with a wide variety of reception and administrative duties.View Profile
[H5] Claire Hutcheon
ExecutiveI am part of the accounts team for Aberdeen and Laurencekirk. I process annual accounts for sole traders and partnerships in a variety of industries.View Profile
[H5] Claire Jarvie
ExecutiveMy main duties at Scholes include preparing Self-Assessment Tax returns and processing payroll for our Lerwick-based clients.View Profile
[H5] Connor Watt
ExecutiveAt Scholes I am part of the audit team, carrying out audits for both companies and charities. I will also be studying the ICAS qualification.View Profile
[H5] Emma Boyle
AdministratorAlongside providing administrative support for the office I am responsible for carrying out reception duties, usually being the first point of contact for our clients.View Profile
[H5] Estelle Hope
Associate DirectorI have a wide-ranging role in the Edinburgh office and no two days are the same. I look after the accounts and taxation services for clients to ensure that they meet their statutory obligations and help them to develop their businesses further. I also carry out audits for some of our audit clients.View Profile
[H5] Ethan Doig
ExecutiveAs part of the Payroll Team, I handle the processing of timesheets to ensure employers have clear, accurate records of their employees’ pay. With payroll legislation constantly evolving and the technical detail that comes with it, I work closely alongside my senior colleagues to build my expertise and support our clients.View Profile
[H5] Georgie Lightfoot
ExecutiveI’m part of the audit team and am also studying with ICAS to gain my CA qualification.View Profile
[H5] Graeme Leask
SupervisorI am mainly involved with the preparation of accounts & tax computations for a wide range of clients.View Profile
[H5] Hannah Robertson
ExecutiveAs a member of the accounts & auditing team, I help our customers assess how their business is doing financially, as well as supporting our tax team.View Profile
[H5] Janette Rendall
ExecutiveI am part of the client services team - I do book keeping and VAT for a variety of clients as well as helping them with their queriesView Profile
[H5] Jason Convery
ManagerI'm the audit and accounts manager at our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk Offices, assisting our clients with their statutory reporting needs. I also provide support to our bookkeeping and payroll colleagues from time to time. View Profile
[H5] Jill Dutch
AdministratorI'm the office administrator helping our Aberdeen and Laurencekirk teams run smoothly; I also help our clients meet their payroll and Auto Enrolment obligations, as a member of our payroll bureau.View Profile
[H5] Jordan-Diane MacMillan
Senior AdministratorI look after the admin operations in the Lerwick office. We are the first point of contact for clients when they phone or visit the office and ensure we can assist them with any queries or point them in the direction of someone who can.View Profile
[H5] Kayti Nisbet
SupervisorAs part of the audit & accounts team I assist our corporate and charity clients with their auditing needs.View Profile
[H5] Keiva Robertson
ExecutiveI work in the accounts and tax department where I prepare accounts and tax for a range of different clients. I also help out the payroll department where I process payroll for various clients.View Profile
[H5] Kelly Riddell
ManagerAs part of the accounts team at Scholes, I manage audits for a number of companies and charities.View Profile
[H5] Lauren Montgomery
ExecutiveI work in the tax department helping to prepare tax returns for a range of clients. I also assist in the preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts as well as helping out in our payroll department.View Profile
[H5] Leonard Scholes
Senior ManagerMy team and I take care of all the different payroll and PAYE reporting requirements for our clients, which also frees up their time to focus more on running their business.View Profile
[H5] Lesley Hutchison
Associate DirectorI work with our clients from owner managed businesses to charities to companies with foreign ownership, from small to large in a wide range of industries.  I mainly manage our statutory accounting and other reporting and advisory services and really enjoy the variety and getting to know clients and their businesses.View Profile
[H5] Megan Leslie
Assistant ManagerI predominately carry out statutory audits for both companies and charities. As part of my role, I am responsible for coaching junior members of the team, auditing significant risk areas, maintaining client relationships and leading a team whilst onsite. I have assisted with corporation tax in the pastView Profile
[H5] Natalie McCrone
Senior AdministratorI am the first point of contact for our clients, assisting with their queries. I look after the business admin operations and I also provide support to my team members with their duties and day to day tasks.View Profile
[H5] Natalie Peterson
ExecutiveMy main duty at Scholes is to support audits, to assist with bookkeeping, and to prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Beyond this, I also attend classes and undertake study for my ICAS qualification.View Profile
[H5] Rhianne Leask
ManagerAs part of the accounts team at Scholes, I manage a variety of areas including bookkeeping, VAT and accounts for a range of clients including companies, sole traders, and partnerships.View Profile
[H5] Robert White
ManagerI am primarily part of the accounts team working on annual accounts and business tax computations.View Profile
[H5] Rory Coutts
ExecutiveWorking in the accounts team, I prepare accounts for many different local companies, as well as the bookkeeping for our bigger clients. I also work with the VAT for our clients in a range of industries, completing jobs with a tight deadline.View Profile
[H5] Ruth Murray
ManagerI help businesses to comply with their reporting and tax obligations and also provide practical advice to entrepreneurs on financial and related matters. As a QuickBooks and Xero Certified Advisor I also help small business owners to realise the full benefits of using cloud accounting software.View Profile
[H5] Sandra Tulloch
ManagerI process payroll, answer client queries, inform clients of changing legislation and work on payroll administration.View Profile
[H5] Stephen Cornick
Senior ManagerI am responsible for planning, review and completion of statutory audit and accounts assignments for our charity and company clients. My role is focussed on quality of service and timely delivery of the audit and accounts to ensure reporting deadlines are met.View Profile
[H5] Stephen Drummond
ManagerI help a wide range of businesses to prepare and interpret their financial and management accounts.View Profile
[H5] Steve Allan
ManagerI help our clients to comply with their obligations under the UK Income Tax Self Assessment regime. I also advise client companies on their obligations in relation to UK corporation tax, as well as providing support to my colleagues on a wide range of tax matters.View Profile
[H5] Susan Gammie
ExecutiveI carry out book-keeping for clients and provide a first point of contact with clients by telephone and when they visit our Laurencekirk office.View Profile
[H5] Suzzanne Milne
ExecutiveI am a member of the bookkeeping and VAT team, helping a variety of clients with all aspects of their bookkeeping.View Profile
[H5] Yvonne Rendall
SupervisorI am part of the client services team. We process and assist clients with VAT and carry out book-keeping services.View Profile

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Gareth Crichton, OwnerFor more than 30 years, The Ferry Inn has been a popular pub in Orkney for business and leisure stays, supporting various events and festivals throughout the year.Find out how we help manage his business's taxes effectively, his journey with us and more.Watch Video
[H3] Masons Mortar
Stuart Johnston, Operations DirectorMasons Mortar have over 35 years of expertise in manufacturing and supplying quality lime products dedicated to preserving, restoring and conserving architectural heritage. Discover how we make a difference to the business, how we helped with their succession arrangements and more.Watch Video
[H3] Campbell Stafford Lettings
Jenny Skeldon, OwnerCampbell Stafford Lettings is a family-run business that specialises in residential property management in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Find out how we help her business, how we make a difference and if they would recommend our accounting services to others.Watch Video
[H3] Alison Moore Designs Ltd.
Alison Moore, DirectorAlison Moore is a director and co-owner of Alison Moore Designs Ltd. Alison Moore’s distinctive precious metal and gemstone jewellery is all designed and made by hand in her studio. Alison’s work reflects her own personal style, she endeavours to create unique pieces that are understated, timeless yet utterly contemporary. We have worked closely with Alison as her business has grown, providing a full range of services, including appropriate business structure, and day to day business advisory services.Watch Video
[H3] SULA Diving Ltd
Malcolm Thomson, DirectorMalcolm, along with his colleagues Kevin and Brett, are the directors and owners of SULA Diving Ltd. SULA Diving are specialist providers of marine and underwater services. We helped Malcolm, Kevin and Brett with a management buyout of the business in 2016, providing support on a range of issues including the acquisition and due diligence work. Today we continue to provide a range of outsourcing and advice services to the company.Watch Video
[H3] LightMedium
LightMedium™ employs a creative and technically pragmatic approach to design offering lighting design and light control commissioning services to hospitality, exhibition, museum, retail, heritage and private residential market. We helped Scott to get control of his financial affairs, providing prompt support in the early stages of the engagement to bring his company’s accounts up to date, then moving on to providing sensible and robust personal tax planning advice.Watch Video
[H3] Garson Farms Ltd
Stewart Wood, DirectorStewart, along with his wife Wilma and son Gareth, are directors of Garson Farms Ltd which operates the family farm in Sandwick, Orkney. We have supported and advise the family for a number of years, most recently with the business’s diversification into providing holiday accommodation with the very popular and highly rated Unigar Cottages. Today we continue to support the family businesses, with a range of outsourcing and advisory assistance.Watch Video