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Cooper Parry has published its Scotland Salary Guide for 2026, detailing pay and recruitment trends in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The guide follows the firm’s acquisition of Hutcheon Mearns and provides data on salaries, benefits and workplace skills across tax and accountancy.
Its research indicates that automation and ESG reporting are changing professional requirements, with Edinburgh remaining the primary hub for global financial institutions and tech firms.
Elsewhere it found that small businesses and scale-ups in the region are currently prioritising the modernisation of finance functions and the implementation of new systems.
The report also identifies an increase in the use of fractional chief financial officers, allowing organisations to access strategic leadership for specific projects without full-time costs.
According to the data, these flexible roles are most common in areas involving financial modelling, investor relations and cash management.
BSO partner, finance recruitment Andrew McLeod, said: “The only certainty we have is that there will be more change in the future and that the accounting sector will continue to be right at the heart of the technological revolution. The insights in this guide will provide a clear sense of where the market is heading, what employers are prioritising, and how candidates need to position themselves to stay ahead of the curve.
“This insight-packed guide supports our clients in attracting and retaining the best finance talent, while giving candidates the clarity and confidence they need to make smart career moves.”
