Fraser specialises in the Professional Services market across Scotland, focusing on the recruitment of qualified and senior professionals within Audit, Tax, Deal Advisory, and Restructuring. He also works closely with Director, Sophie Randles, placing individuals into investment roles within the private equity sector.
Fraser comes from a sporting background, having represented Scotland at age-group level in cricket. His sporting career gave him the opportunity to travel extensively, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and experience different cultures. He followed an unconventional educational path, balancing his academic studies with sporting commitments, and ultimately earned a degree in Sports Science. He later completed a postgraduate qualification in Primary Education and spent nearly a decade working in Scotland’s independent education sector, where he developed a strong interest in professional development and staff wellbeing.
Following a successful career in education, Fraser’s personal drive and ambition led him to pursue new challenges in the recruitment industry—motivated by the opportunity to continue making a positive impact on people’s careers in a different professional setting.
Fraser is also passionate about making a difference in the community. He is fortunate to sit on the committee of the Wooden Spoon charity, an organisation that supports disadvantaged children and young people across the UK and Ireland through the power of rugby and community projects.
Outside of work, Fraser enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. A keen sportsman and proud member of the MCC, he is also passionate about food and drink and particularly enjoys discovering Edinburgh’s independent coffee shops and local restaurants.
Rutherford Cross partners with Souter Investments, a leading private investment office, to appoint an Investment Analyst to join its established team in Scotland, gaining exposure to transactions and portfolio management.
At Rutherford Cross, we see every day how the approach you take with your recruitment will have a lasting impact on the success of a business. In this article, our Professional Services and Private Equity specialist, Fraser Burnett, shares his perspective on why partnership-led recruitment is becoming an increasingly important differentiator in today’s market.
Rutherford Cross is working in partnership with Reward Funding to appoint a Client Services Manager, a newly created role supporting the continued growth of the business across Scotland. This position offers an opportunity to take senior ownership of an established and expanding secured lending portfolio, acting as the key point of contact for clients post‑completion and ensuring high standards of day‑to‑day servicing, credit stewardship and relationship management. Sitting within the Operations team and reporting to the Regional Director, the role plays a critical part in protecting asset quality, enhancing the client experience and enabling the wider leadership team to focus on origination and strategic growth.
Our latest newsletter is now live, featuring our recent news, updates, insights and some of our available senior finance opportunities across Scotland.
In February, Rutherford Cross hosted its first Audit Roundtable event in a new series, bringing together leaders from across the Scottish audit community.
Reaching newly qualified status is a major milestone, and as the exams fall away, a new question quickly takes their place: what comes next for newly qualified accountants?
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At Rutherford Cross, we believe that you should be treated as unique in your chosen profession, and we have carefully evolved our offering to be tailored to your requirements. The imagery on our website is a celebration of uniqueness and a metaphor for the specialist talent we are proud to represent.
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Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.
Founded in 1868, Baxters is a family-owned global food manufacturer known for its premium soups, preserves and condiments. Two opportunities have arisen for a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
Rutherford Cross Consultant, Jonathan Donnelly, was delighted to host our first AI Driven Finance Roundtable Lunch with guest speakers, Steven Heeps and Karl Saunt, Partners at PwC. Rather than drifting into abstract ideas about AI, the discussion stayed rooted in real-world experience, focusing on what is already working, what is holding teams back, and where immediate opportunities lie.
Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.
Founded in 1868, Baxters is a family-owned global food manufacturer known for its premium soups, preserves and condiments. Two opportunities have arisen for a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
Rutherford Cross Consultant, Jonathan Donnelly, was delighted to host our first AI Driven Finance Roundtable Lunch with guest speakers, Steven Heeps and Karl Saunt, Partners at PwC. Rather than drifting into abstract ideas about AI, the discussion stayed rooted in real-world experience, focusing on what is already working, what is holding teams back, and where immediate opportunities lie.