Inspiring the Next Generation at Dains Accountants 

Dains’ Kilmarnock office welcomed 23 students from Greenwood Academy, Kilwinning and Marr College to an insightful Open Day, offering them a close-up look at potential careers in accounting. The event featured team members Stephen Bargh, Lorna Logan, Lynsey Bryden, Jordan Doolan, and Natalie Stevenson, who shared their personal stories of entering the profession, each highlighting the different pathways available. 

One of the day’s highlights came from Charley Anderson, the firm’s newest Accounts Trainee, who attended Dains’ Open Day herself in 2023. Inspired by the event, she followed up with Dains, secured a summer placement, and ultimately joined the team full-time in August. Reflecting on her experience she said: “Attending the Open Day last year really opened my eyes to the opportunities available. The support I received from the team encouraged me to pursue a placement, and I’m so glad I did—now I’m here sharing my journey with students just like me, and my advice to them is not to worry too much about grades and exams, as there is always a plan B.”  

Following this year’s event, Dains were pleased to welcome Blair Sutherland from Kilwinning for a short placement over the October break. 

Emma Sloan, BD and Client Support Manager