Welcome to Gall Robertson – a small but growing company of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors based in Tweedbank and Peebles in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Director led and with a team of 18 people, we offer a full range of accountancy & business advisory services to a broad range of clients in key sectors such as agriculture & rural businesses; property & construction; manufacturing; healthcare plus entrepreneurial & start-up companies amongst many others. We work in tandem with our clients, acting as a key strategic business advisor to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise the performance and health of the business, whilst ensuring that your key accounting and tax affairs are taken care of so that you can focus on what you’re good at – running your business.
The Tweedbank office is ideally placed for all transport links across the country. We’re adjacent to Tweedbank Train Station which runs a regular and efficient service to Edinburgh (journey times are less than 1 hour) and we’re also next to both the A7 and A68 – the major arteries connecting the Borders to all major conurbations North and South.
The Peebles Office is in the middle of the town and easy to access from the town and surrounding areas.
Experienced book-keeping & payroll administrator
We are looking for an Experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join our Client Services Team at Gall Robertson CA.
The team provide Bookkeeping, Payroll and Virtual Office services to a wide range of clients. Duties are mainly bookkeeping and payroll with office administration and reception support as required.
The position would be based in our office in Tweedbank, and we will consider part-time or full-time working.
Necessary skills are:
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll principles and practices
- Proficiency in cloud accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- A strong team player who has the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
1 year bookkeeping experience and experience of using accounting and payroll software.
Work location – in person.
Applications to Richard Barwick with CV to email richardb@gallrobertsonca.co.uk
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
Trainee Book-keeping & Payroll Administrator
Our busy accountancy practice has a vacancy for a Trainee Book-keeping & Payroll Administrator.
This would be a full-time position based in our client services teams at Tweedbank and you will receive training across book-keeping (both pc and cloud based), payroll practices and procedures.
Duties are mainly book-keeping and payroll, with office administration and reception support as required.
As a minimum you should either have, or be studying for, Highers or equivalent. Being able to work on your own initiative is essential. Competency in computer-based skills is preferred, particularly Microsoft Office.
Work location – in person.
Applications to Richard Barwick with CV to email richardb@gallrobertsonca.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June
Business Advisory Director
Gall Robertson CA are currently recruiting a Business Advisory Director based in our Peebles office.
We operate a general practice model where the main point of contact deals with all of the client’s accounting and taxation needs, with specialists on hand should you require more complex advice.
It’s an exciting time to be joining the firm. We are a constantly growing and evolving practice, providing an approachable, responsive and high standard of service customised to our clients’ needs. As part of our core leadership team, you will bring clarity and insight to our client base, whilst providing leadership, guidance and support to colleagues around you.
Working as part of the wider leadership team, the Business Advisory Director in Peebles will offer leadership and guidance to a team of 5, whilst managing and developing a portfolio of clients. Our client base is broad and includes but is not limited to: Agriculture & Farming, Charities, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Property & Construction, Retail, Services plus Startups/Entrepreneurial clients.
As Business Advisory Director, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Act as a “Client Relationship Manager” for a varied and diverse client portfolio
- Have final sign off for statutory financial statements, corporate tax returns, VAT returns and personal tax returns
- Identify advisory opportunities and co-ordinate advisory work, initiating discussions with clients and bringing in relevant specialists as required
- Contribute to the general operational and strategic direction of the firm
- Coach, mentor and develop more junior staff members and support them through formal training and examinations as appropriate
- Prepare proposals, ensuring fees are set at appropriate levels
- Monitor budgets, manage Work in Progress and ensure value-based billing
The role is offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, of which at least three days are likely to be office based and comes with an attractive remunerative package including benefits customised to the individual.
However, applications are warmly welcomed from candidates looking to work on a part-time/condensed hours basis, and we are always willing to discuss hybrid/flexible working practices that suit both you the candidate and us the firm.
If you would like to learn more about us as a firm please do not hesitate to speak to our retained advisor Ivan McGeorge of McGeorge Appointments email: ivan@mcgeorge-appointments.com or by calling 07557 552 561.