Scotland is the birthplace of British accounting, with Queen Victoria granting a royal charter to the Institute of Accountants in Edinburgh to create the profession of Chartered Accountant in 1854. James Milne was among those to emerge as a leading light in what was a bold new era, an early member of the Society of Accountants in Aberdeen which in turn joined with those in Edinburgh and Glasgow to form the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. James Milne began life as a sole trader before growing the firm through the years in a measured way. Indeed, current managing partner Graham Bridgeford became only the 15th partner to be appointed when he joined the list in the 1990s. The world has moved on, but the principles remain reassuringly familiar. Attention to detail, integrity and an unstinting commitment to client satisfaction are the foundations which generations of accountants at James Milne have built upon to create one of the most recognised and respected firms in the north-east. Working throughout Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Angus and further afield we pride ourselves on our versatility. Now led by four experienced partners, we serve the region from our offices in Aberdeen, Banchory and Inverurie with a team of 30 working across these locations.. Bon Accord Square has been our city centre home since the 1920s, with the refined granite buildings designed by the renowned Archibald Simpson and built a century earlier. Like us, they have stood the test of time.
