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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.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Edinburgh chartered accountants offering tax, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and cloud accounting support to firms of all sizes
On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

Queries · Property · simple
Blair Cadell is a firm of solicitors and estate agents in Edinburgh.
On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

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

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

Tax · Partners
Cowan & Partners Ltd. is a firm of accountants and tax advisers in Leith, Edinburgh.
On record: Based in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Tax · Also in Scotland
Edinburgh Wealth Management is an independent financial advice practice in Edinburgh.
On record: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

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

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
Glass Accountancy is a small accountancy practice serving Edinburgh, East Lothian and the wider Lothians.
On record: Based in Edinburgh and East Lothian, Scotland

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

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

Tax · Accounting
J S Accounting Services is a firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh.
On record: Based in Edinburgh

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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