AJB SCHOLES

Our People

Our team have an interesting and varied background working in many of the industries in which our clients operate.

Ivan Houston spent many years working for international financial services companies, before branching out into audit work across a number of sectors including manufacturing and retail.

Leonard Scholes has a background working in the haulage industry and has also operated a dive boat business.

Graham Sinclair has experience in the construction industry, as well as a background in banking and financial services.

Fraser Balfour for many years ran a farming operation based on the Orkney mainland.

Robert Learmonth is a qualified surveyor with previous experience at Orkney Islands Council.

What We Do - Industries

The economy of Orkney and the Northeast of Scotland reflects the underlying diversity and richness of its communities and natural resources. Our clients are equally representative of this diversity:

Agriculture – we work with hundreds of smallholders, dairies and mixed arable/ livestock farms.

Automotive – our clients include car dealerships, taxi and bus companies.

Construction – many of our customers work in the construction business, from one-man outfits to major property developers and civil engineering firms.

Energy – our clients include both traditional energy companies in the oil and gas industry, and also an increasing number of renewable energy concerns in this constantly evolving industry.

Financial services – we have a number of clients working in this specialist, highly regulated sector.

Fishing – we assist inshore and offshore fishing businesses and their employees.

Food & food processing – from the farm to the table, we have clients involved at every stage of the chain including food processors, wholesalers and retailers.

Leisure and travel – another crucial element of the local economy, we provide services to hoteliers, restaurants and pubs, community leisure centres, travel agents and a range of other businesses.

Professional services – we work with many professional firms involved in different activities such as surveyors, management and IT consultants.

Retail – we advise many prominent local retailers.

Transport – our clients include a number of transport and haulage concerns, operating both locally and further afield.