We’re on the march
come and fly with us
We’ve got big plans and we need
great people to get us there.
We’ve got big plans and we need
great people to get us there.
Established in 2010, we have worked hard to become one of the most reputable and trust-worthy boutiques in London & the South East. We hire like-minded Consultants & Associates who will become experts in their chosen market. We hire individuals and have always offered freedom and flexibility for everyone to work within their own styles. We have beautiful offices on Chancery Lane and have been advocates of a healthy work/life balance, enhanced by flexible & hybrid working for many years. We are a grown-up Consultancy and a team of humble experts.
We build long-lasting and meaningful relationships with our clients and are proud to say we work with some of the best Corporate, Listed and SME business around. Without doubt, you’ll have the opportunity work with some of the best companies in the UK.
We’ve created an authentic, autonomous, trusted and collaborative environment where people actually enjoy coming to work and working together. We want to create great career opportunities and have fun along the way!
We deliver mid to senior level accountancy & finance roles across a range of London & the South East’s vibrant industries.
These industries include marketing & media, technology, consumer, leisure & entertainment, arts & heritage and charity clients.
Our Financial Services team has over 30 years combined experience placing Permanent & Fixed-Term Contract positions Part-Qualified Accountants through-to CFO’s in London & the South East, within the following sectors; Corporate & Private Banking, Alternative Lending, Asset Management, Fin-Tech, Venture Capital & PE
Our Interim & Contract team is built to service both Commerce & Industry and Financial Services. We’re specialists in interim CFO appointments through to Part Qualified roles and Finance Transformation.
We can support on day rates (inside and outside IR35) and FTCs.
Reward
We offer a monthly commission of 30% boosted by a quarterly new business incentive alongside other spot bonuses.
We also offer a Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and Life insurance.
Work / Life Balance
Time off matters – We want you to have time to do more of what you enjoy. We have a fantastic 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays). This includes 3 days over Christmas & August Anywhere).
Hybrid & Flexible – we valued this before Covid came along and so this isn’t new to us. We currently work 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. To make your home comfortable to work from we have an allowance towards setting up your home office . We are very focussed on the journey being as rewarding as the destination. As such working hours are offered with flexible start and finish times.
Training
We have a personal training allowance for everyone so you can finally get the chance to do that course you have always talked about.
Socials
Individual performance always gets rewarded but we make a point of celebrating as a team. This includes a Quarterly Michelin Star lunch and you get to chose where!
We Care About Balance – We make sure that there is fun along the way. So far we have been sailing, cooking, cycling, climbing, horse-racing, picnicking and we took everyone to Brussels for two nights of culture. A fantastic 2021 was celebrated with a trip to The Grove 5-star hotel.
As if all of that wasn’t enough –
We have a well stocked office full of snacks & drinks and a fortnightly Thursday team lunch too.
Finally, August Anywhere has just been launched!
New for 2022 we are introducing August Anywhere. Essentially you can work from anywhere in August and every Friday is a half day.
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