CIPFA is one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one which specialises in the public sector. It is responsible for the education and training of professional accountants and for their regulation through the setting and monitoring of professional standards. CIPFA lay claim to be the leading independent commentator on managing and accounting for public money.

Uniquely among the professional accountancy bodies in the UK, CIPFA has responsibility for setting accounting standards. CIPFA’s members work, often at the most senior levels, in public service bodies, in the national audit agencies and major accountancy firms. They are respected throughout for their high technical and ethical standards, and professional integrity. Scott-Moncrieff is a recognised leader in the public sector with a grade A rating from Audit Scotland. 

To apply: complete our application form and email it to us. Click here to download an application form.

Quick links:

• How do I become a student member of CIPFA?
• What does CIPFA in Scotland do?
• Training with CIPFA & Scott-Moncrieff
• Graduate Recruitment: Where are you headed?

Scott-Moncrieff works closely with CIPFA in developing specialist accountants to succeed in the biggest sectors of business in the UK.  The CIPFA qualification opens the door to becoming an accountant respected throughout the UK for high technical and ethical standards, and professional integrity.

Scott-Moncrieff dovetails its workload with the three stages of the CIPFA qualification in order to provide trainees with the practical work skills they need. At each stage successful students can apply for membership and receive designatory letters.

Our CIPFA students will be exposed to a diverse range of Scotland's public sector bodies. Our clients include local authorities, NHS trusts, central government and further education organisations.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate:

• 5 highers or equivalent A levels
• A minimum 2:1 degree.
• Awareness of the Public Sector.
• A passion for client service.
• Initiative and flexibility

Quick links:

• What issues and challenges do you help your public sector clients to tackle? Click here to download our latest Public Sector Briefing
• Apply now
• Download our application form
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• Are you attending a forthcoming graduate recruitment event? Come and along and meet us

Email your completed application form to: graduate.recruitment@scott-moncrieff.com Having problems? Give us a call or email us.