Careers at Hawsons

Choose Hawsons

Why choose a career at Hawsons?

We regularly review our working practices to ensure that we provide the best possible working conditions for our staff. Below are just some of the benefits of working at Hawsons.

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Flexible working

All staff work the set core hours and work their remaining hours at a time of their choosing.

Regular social events

We organise regular social events throughout the year for our staff to enjoy.

Good work-life balance

All of our full-time staff are contracted to 36.25 hours per week. Work-life balance for our staff is very important to the firm.

Full training support

Those training to become a chartered accountant will receive full support with their training.

Option to purchase additional holiday

Staff have the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Hybrid working

Staff have the option to work up to 40% of their weekly hours at home.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values represent what Hawsons stands for and believes in as a firm.

We believe that working with these six core values in mind our staff the best opportunity to achieve continous growth and development as they progress through thier careers.

 

  • Lasting Relationships
  • Ever-evolving
  • Personable
  • Empowerment
  • Unity
  • Quality
core values

HLB International

Hawsons is a member of HLB International, HLB International is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. Through the power of over 40,000 professionals across over 150 countries we can combine local expertise and global capabilities to serve our client’s needs.

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170th Anniversary Year

In 2024, Hawsons is celebrating its 170th Anniversary. Hawsons was founded in Sheffield in 1854 and we are one of the longest-standing independent firms of chartered accountants in the UK.

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Our memories

At Hawsons, we aim to provide a great working atmosphere where our staff can create memories. We also organise regular staff socials and take part in various corporate events.

Here are some examples.

Memory Wall

Memory Gallery

Our career stories

Leanne Boucher

Polly Clark

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

At Hawsons we believe it is important to give back to the communities in which we operate. All Hawsons staff are given the opportunity to take part in CSR activities throughout the year. Whether this will be volunteering at a local charity or taking part in fundraising activities to raise money for local charities.

About Hawsons

Hawsons Chartered Accountants was founded in Sheffield in 1854 – more than 25 years before the creation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – by Alfred Allott and John Hewett.

The firm has since grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent accounting practices, with nearly 100 partners and staff across three UK offices in SheffieldNorthampton, and Doncaster. Our clients, many of whom are long-standing, cover a broad range of types, sizes and business sectors. The partners at Hawsons are totally committed to remaining independent as we strongly believe this allows us to service your needs in the most effective manner. We help our clients expand and develop and deal with problems and opportunities as and when they arise.