The new trainees are University of Dundee accountancy graduates Fraser Dingwall, Alisha Owen, Amy Sheriff and Helena Drylie; University of Aberdeen accountancy and finance graduate Lewis Stracey; and Dundee mathematics graduate Stella Winterton.

EQ offers an intensive three-year training programme during which graduates receive a diverse training experience, developing skills in accountancy, taxation, and audit. The programme also offers the opportunity to enhance personal skills and gain valuable insight into business advisory services.

The firm’s graduate recruitment drive for 2024 will begin next month.

Graeme Davidson, EQ staff partner, said “With growing demand for the services we provide, it’s crucial that we have the right people in place. We are therefore delighted to welcome this group of talented people to our growing workforce.

“When it comes to graduate recruitment, we look beyond the degree. Instead, we focus on attracting and investing in the right calibre of graduate, ensuring that they can thrive within the firm as both individuals and professionals, enjoying a truly rounded experience.

“We look forward to working with our new colleagues, shaping them into professional chartered accountants who we are proud of, and helping them achieve, and indeed exceed, their personal career goals.”