Due to their expansion in services this year, Edwards Accountants have been able to grow their team, investing in new talent since the beginning of 2021. Their approach is informative, honest, and polite, and they encourage clients to work with and get to know individual members of the team.
The company has seen particular growth in their Research & Development, Auditing and Tax Advisory services.
Winter:
The first recruits joined back in January, when the country was in lockdown. Due to the work-from-home Government initiative, Anne Ward, who joined as an Audit Manager, and Sharon Gill, who joined as an Accounts Senior, spent their first few months working online. However, since their return to the office over the summer, they have undergone full in-person training.
“I joined Edwards as a Chartered Accountant looking for further progression. After working in industry for five years, I was looking for a chance to practice, and more exposure to accounts. After completing my ACCA, I was looking for a position that would allow me to put my knowledge into practice.” – Sharon Gill
Spring/ Summer:
Spring and summer were busy seasons for the firm, with the Research & Development department observing huge growth, with 5 new additions: Lewis Thompson, Leyton Hines, Laura MacDonald, Minhaal Abdulhussein and Luke Hastings.
Edwards are proud of their inclusive workplace culture, taking time to invest in the growth and development of their team. The new recruits have loved the collaborative working environment, relishing the ability to get involved with client accounts from the very beginning:
“After completing the AAT qualification at my previous firm, I decided that I wanted to develop my knowledge and experience on Corporation Tax, R&D tax credits and the overall process of preparing Statutory Accounts and I felt that Edwards was the perfect place for me to develop this experience. Edwards have also offered me the opportunity to continue my studies and since joining, I have started studying the ACCA qualification.” – Leyton Hines.
“I joined Edwards as I was looking for a new challenge and a chance to broaden my accounting knowledge. After working at a different accountancy practice where my role was to complete year end accounts and audit work, I was looking for increased exposure to management accounting.” – Laura Macdonald.
“I joined Edwards for quite a few reasons: the first because, from first impression, my interviewers came across as really invested in their employees’ progression and wellbeing, and the second because I was really intrigued by their client base being in the science and technology sector, due to the nature of Edwards offering R&D services.” – Minhaal Abdulhussein.
Autumn:
The growth seen in the summer seasons has continued well into autumn, with the addition of Neel Godhania in the Audit & Accountancy department, Akhil Nair in Tax and Jake Bishop as an Audit Junior in September.
Edwards’ take employee wellbeing seriously, so they were pleased to hear that their commitment to employee progression was a factor for those applying:
“I joined Edwards Accountants because of their great reputation as an employer. They’re a large independent firm with great opportunities to work with a Tax Director. There are lots of great learning opportunities, as well as good career progression.” – Akhil Nair
A Message From The Director:
“Honest, diligent, and ambitious, we are passionate about our client’s business and constantly strive to improve our service by every means that technology and industry can offer us. We are delighted with the expansion of Edwards Accountants, and the recruitment of fresh new talent. At Edwards, we promote a genuine work ethic, with the Directors and Managers developing an open-door policy, always welcoming conversations with our new starters. We hope to see the company continue to grow and expand in the coming months and years.”
Neil Taylor, Director
If you would like to speak to one of Edwards’ experience Chartered Accountants, please get in touch.
