As demand for our services has continued to grow across Scotland, we have continued investing in our Perth presence to ensure we can provide both local support and access to the wider expertise available across the Benson Accountants team.

Since opening our Perth office in 2025, led initially by Euan McLeod, the team has continued supporting clients across Scotland while drawing on the wider expertise of the firm to provide specialist business and tax advisory services.

In recent months, the Perth office has strengthened further with the addition of experienced accountants Elaine Ewing and Sandra Guthrie.

Elaine, founder of Perthshire chartered accountancy firm Amber Scott, joined Benson Accountants following the merger of the two businesses earlier this year. She brings more than 30 years’ experience advising owner-managed businesses across sectors including property, construction, retail and service industries.

Amber Scott clients will continue to work closely with Elaine while also benefiting from the wider expertise, specialist support and additional resources available through the wider Benson team.

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Speaking about the move, Elaine said:

“I am delighted to have joined a firm that shares the same commitment to client service that Amber Scott clients have come to expect. Working alongside the wider Benson team also gives us the opportunity to expand our presence across Scotland and support even more businesses as they grow and develop.”

Sandra Guthrie also joined the Perth office earlier this year as a Client Manager after 13 years with Azets in Perth. Having grown up on a family farm north of Perth, Sandra brings both strong commercial experience and specialist rural sector knowledge to the business.

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Speaking about joining the firm, Sandra said:

“I was excited by the opportunity to join Benson Accountants and, since coming on board, it has been great to see how focused the business is on client relationships and delivering proactive advice. Growing up in a family business environment has given me a real appreciation of the importance of trusted advisers, and that culture is something that clearly runs throughout the firm.”

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Our aim is to build a long-term presence in Perthshire and across Scotland by combining local knowledge and relationships with the wider expertise of the Benson Accountants team.

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Paul Benson added:

“We have built a strong team across the practice and having Elaine and Sandra join us in Perth adds further experience, energy and ambition to the business. Their local knowledge and professional expertise will help us continue to strengthen our presence in Scotland and further develop the service we provide to clients across a range of sectors.

“As a firm founded in Cumbria, we are proud to continue growing our presence across the border while maintaining the values and client relationships that have helped shape our business from the beginning.”

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Alongside the continued growth of our Perth office, we have also been increasing our involvement within the local business and rural community through support for events including the Howe 7s and sponsorship of the upcoming RSABI event at St Johnstone Football Club in June.

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The team will also return to the Perth Show this year following a successful presence at the event in 2025, alongside continued involvement in the wider agricultural show season, including the Cumberland Show where Paul Benson is serving as President for 2026.

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As we continue to grow across both sides of the border, our focus remains firmly on building long-term relationships and supporting ambitious businesses throughout Scotland, Cumbria and the North of England.