Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor has a comprehensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Scott is currently working as a Senior Accountant at Italmatch Chemicals since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Grampian Housing Association as a Treasury Lead from April 2019 to June 2023, and as an Interim Financial Controller from October 2018 to April 2019.

Before joining Grampian Housing Association, Scott held various positions at Pioneer Engineering Group. Scott served as the Group Finance and Administration Manager/General Manager from March 2013 to November 2017, playing a key role in setting up a precision engineering machine shop in Baku, Azerbaijan. Additionally, they worked as a Base Manager from November 2011 to March 2013, providing financial and administrative support services in Kurdistan, Iraq.

Scott also has experience as a Self Employed Business Consultant and Accountant at Practical Solutions (Aberdeen) Limited. From March 1999 to October 2011, they managed multiple business projects, advised on administration systems, and oversaw website development and internet marketing.

Earlier in their career, Scott worked as a Senior Manager at Deloitte from 1997 to 1999, a Senior Manager and Assistant Manager at Pannell Kerr Forster from 1989 to 1997, a Supervisor and Office Manager at Touche Ross from 1984 to 1989, and as an Assistant to Senior Partner and Student Chartered Accountant at Andrew A B Philip, Chartered Accountants from 1979 to 1984.

Throughout their career, Scott has demonstrated expertise in financial operations, strategic planning, cost control, and business consultancy.

Scott Taylor has a diverse education history. Scott attended North East Scotland College from 1976 to 1979, where they obtained a degree in HND Acc. Their studies at this college focused on Accounting, Law, and Economics. Following this, from 1979 to 1983, Scott enrols in ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs, although the specific degree name and field of study are not mentioned. Later on, from 1992 to 1994, Scott pursues further education at the Insolvency Practitioners Association, specializing in Corporate Recovery and Insolvency.