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Top Accounting Firms in Edinburgh

5 of 21 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.

Between them, the 21 accounting firms on this page cover tax (12), accounting (5), queries (3) and property (3). They also list work in Scotland. 21 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.

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Q4 2026 edition

5 of 21 accounting firms ranked on evidence held on 12 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.

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  1. Johnston Smillie Ltd logo

    Tax · Accounting · Property

    Johnston Smillie Ltd is a firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in Edinburgh.

    Why #1: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland · In business 120+ years · Client numbers stated on its own website, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

    Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

  2. James Fraser & Co. logo

    Tax · Also in Dundee

    Family firm of chartered accountants in Carnoustie and Edinburgh advising businesses and individuals on accounts and tax

    Why #2: Based in Carnoustie and Edinburgh, Scotland · Founded 1987 · Family-run, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

    Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

  3. JMA Associates logo

    Also in Scotland

    JMA Associates is an independent marketing consultancy based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Why #3: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland · Founded 2001, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

    Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

  4. Linklaters C A Ltd logo

    Linklaters C A Ltd is a small firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Why #4: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland · Founded 2005 · Small firm, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

    Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

  5. Edinburgh Accounting LTD. logo

    Tax

    Edinburgh Accounting LTD. is an accountancy firm established in 2011.

    Why #5: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland · Founded 2011, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026

    Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

  6. Also listed, not yet ranked. We hold nothing checkable on these yet that ranks them here: no client review, vetting, award, expert review, or fact stated on their own website (and on a place ranking, where they are based). They follow in order of their TrustList Score. How TrustList ranks · Get vetted, free
  7. David Marshall Associates logo

    Tax

    For more than 25 years, David Marshall Associates has handled accounts and tax for UK business owners and private clients.

    On record: In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026

  8. Penieltech logo

    Also in Nottingham and London

    Elate Property Management Software offers powerful tools to manage properties, tenants, leases, and finances seamlessly.

  9. AH & Co Limited, Chartered Accountants logo

    Edinburgh chartered accountants offering tax, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and cloud accounting support to firms of all sizes

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

  10. Blair Cadell logo

    Queries · Property · simple

    Blair Cadell is a firm of solicitors and estate agents in Edinburgh.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

  11. Bottom Line Consultancy logo

    Bottom Line Consultancy is an Edinburgh firm that supplies experienced finance director support and business advice to companies throughout the UK.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, UK

  12. Brown, Scott & Main logo

    Tax · Accounting · Legal · Also in Kirkcaldy

    Brown, Scott & Main is a chartered accountancy practice with offices in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy

  13. Cowan & Partners Ltd. logo

    Tax · Partners

    Cowan & Partners Ltd. is a firm of accountants and tax advisers in Leith, Edinburgh.

    On record: Based in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

  14. Crandles & Co LLP logo

    Queries · simple

    Edinburgh financial advice firm covering pensions, investments, life cover, protection and tax planning for families and small firms

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

  15. Edinburgh Wealth Management logo

    Tax · Also in Scotland

    Edinburgh Wealth Management is an independent financial advice practice in Edinburgh.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

  16. Gibson McKerrell Brown LLP logo

    Tax · Accounting · Partners

    Gibson McKerrell Brown LLP is a firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh whose history goes back to the 1800s.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

  17. Gillespie Tax Management Ltd logo

    Tax · Also in Scotland

    Gillespie Tax Management Ltd is an accountancy firm based in Edinburgh and Leith that manages tax and accounting affairs for small business and individual clients.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh and Leith, Scotland

  18. GA

    Glass Accountancy is a small accountancy practice serving Edinburgh, East Lothian and the wider Lothians.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh and East Lothian, Scotland

  19. HM Finance Coaching logo

    Tax · Also in Scotland

    HM Finance Coaching Ltd provides accountancy, consultancy and financial training for small and medium businesses in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.

    On record: Based in Midlothian and Edinburgh, Scotland

  20. Hollis Accounting Limited logo

    Tax · Accounting · Queries

    Hollis Accounting Limited is a small firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh. It marked fifteen years in business in 2024.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland · Small firm

  21. J S Accounting Services logo

    Tax · Accounting

    J S Accounting Services is a firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh.

    On record: Based in Edinburgh

  22. JM IFA Ltd logo

    JM IFA Ltd is an independent financial adviser in the West End of Edinburgh. It specialises in advice for private clients throughout Scotland.

    On record: Based in West End, Edinburgh, Scotland

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