Coupled with the ability to walk, bus or cycle to work, Edinburgh is an appealing destination for accountants looking for a great quality of life and an excellent work-life balance. With a unique history, beautiful architecture, amazing landscapes and a fantastic social scene, Edinburgh is one of the most popular and prosperous cities in Europe.
Edinburgh was recently voted the best place to live in the United Kingdom based on its beauty, services and the quality and cost of living (the average price of property in Edinburgh is half that of London)*. With a population of around 460,000 people, Scotland's capital city is a refreshing and exciting alternative to London.
The city centre is dominated by Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the scenic Princes Street Gardens. The city has the highest concentration of listed buildings in the UK and its' New Town area is a World Heritage site. It also has world-class museums and galleries, exciting theatre and top-class shopping and restaurants. Events such as the Edinburgh Festival and Hogmanay celebrations attract visitors from all over the world. The city is booming and its nightlife is following suit.
Edinburgh offers excellent job opportunities and a very good quality of life – just ask one of the many accountants who have relocated there. Edinburgh is also one of the most important financial centres in Europe and is home to many world-class companies.
Being close to some of the most scenic parts of the UK, with excellent links to Europe, means you can easily combine working weeks with sightseeing weekends.
* Source: "Location, Location, Location", Channel 4
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