Who we are
THIS IS US
Unapologetic. Unflinching. Rebellious to the core. Next-gen accountancy. Next-gen impact.
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We’ve been hailed ‘The Rebels of Accountancy’. Sure, that sounds like a contradiction. But that’s the point. In a traditionally stand-offish industry, conformity is mediocrity. And we’ve never been the type to do that. Ever.
With a maverick, entrepreneurial spirit at our core, we’re here to ‘Disrupt, Lead and Make Life Count’ – for our people, clients, communities, and the planet.
Browse these pages and you’ll get a feel for what we do: from Audit, Tax, Tech & High Growth and Outsourcing and Wealth, Deals, Service Charge and Pensions Audit.
More than this, you’ll get a feel for how we do it – and that’s the clever alchemy bit. Our multi-award-winning culture and wellbeing program attracts the most talented people (1,150 of them and counting). At the same time, our inspiring workplaces and innovative work practices, including a four-day week trial and ‘Work from Anywhere. Anytime. Forever’, empower them to consistently be at the top of their game.
We’re building the next-gen professional services firm’ as the undisputed mid-market heavyweight. One that’s fully integrated, totally scaled and tech-enabled for dynamic growth.
And we do all this as the largest accountancy firm to be B Corp Certified.
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OUR CULTURE
Our culture is at the heart of everything we do. It’s our personality. Our energy. The invisible, inimitable glue that makes CP, CP.
Our culture shapes how we work and interact with each other, our clients and our communities. Built on trust, autonomy and high-performance, it attracts the best people to us and gives them the flexibility to make incredible things happen.
Over the last 10 years, our culture has won a string of UK and European awards, and we’ve become a permanent feature in the UK’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
OUR CULTURE BOOK
To give you a flavour of our culture, we asked our people what they thought of working here and penned their thoughts in our Culture Book.
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Our values are the guiding principles of CP. They define who we are as people. The specific behaviours we look for in all that we do. They’re how we interact with each other and our clients. They attract like-minded people to us and weed out those that don’t fit. And we hold them above all else.
BE BRAVE
We are adventurous, show entrepreneurial spirit, take smart risks and set outrageously big goals. We experiment. We dare to try new things with little fear of failure. We take tough decisions, push back and always challenge the status quo. We’re candid and fearless in calling out actions that work against our values and culture.
PLAY ALL IN
We’re filled with passion, energy, and an irrepressible enthusiasm to get things done. We compete hard to win, with almost limitless belief. We dream big and imagine the unimaginable. We have an inner hunger, we move fast and always place big bets.
KEEP LEARNING
We’re passionately curious and thrive on change. Every morning we get up, searching for a new way – a better way. We’re independent thinkers and we take ownership for our own development. Standing still either as a business or individually isn’t an option. We never stop growing, always questioning, always adapting, always stretching – reaching for more than we ever thought possible. Our capacity to grow knows no boundaries.
BE NICE
We treat others well. We trust and are trusted. We play it straight. We’re candid and honest. No talking behind backs or ‘throwing stones’. No bitching, moaning or groaning. We’re authentic and real. We show humility and vulnerability. Acting with integrity, we take responsibility for past actions, admit mistakes and fix them.
IN IT TOGETHER
All for one and one for all. Celebrating every success, big or small. There’s no place for egos, politics or silo thinking. We search for and apply the best ideas – and share knowledge – regardless of the source. We treat the business as if it’s our own because we care deeply about CP. It doesn’t matter who you are – just what you do!
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People. Planet. Profit. The three priorities in our push for sustainability on all fronts, as we use our growth to improve and increase the impact CP has, Beyond Business.
From the Environment (we’re proud to be the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp) and our multi-award-winning Culture to our Diversity & Inclusion team and our firm-wide Volunteering days, each piece in the puzzle gets people better educated, and helps us build a better tomorrow.
Find out more about some of our initiatives below. We’d love to hear about yours too. So, if you’d like to have a chat or swap some ideas, fill in the form and we’ll get straight back to you.
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REVIEWS
BSAP, JUNE 25
“Great communication.”
“Wonderful."
LAURA, JUNE 25
“Although the service we have received has been extremely good, there has been long delays in partner reviews.”
“We're sorry you've experienced some delays - let's work together in future to relieve these issues."
GARETH, JUNE 25
“Great relationship with Audit Partner and Audit Manager which means resolutions are reached quickly on difficult and complex issues. The accounts are put together in an efficient and well presented manner. The audit team generally adopt a logical and pragmatic approach. Only real negatives were that Kennedy audit was a more a drawn out process than perhaps it needed to be. Reconciling the consolidated accounts back to the Cooper Parry calcs was complex and there were some small discrepancies. As discussed with the Audit Partner I do have some concerns on the level of fees.”
“Thanks for the feedback Gareth - we'll reach out again directly to address your concerns."
AATAP, JUNE 25
“Great conference, helpful team and super service. Thank you.”
“Brilliant to hear."
CHERILYN, JUNE 25
“The account were turned around quickly, and we were kept up to date with the progress of the audit”
“Brilliant to hear."
LUCIE, MAY 25
“Easy communication, always get back to me promptly, provide advice when needed, like the Inflo system very user friendly.”
“Fabulous Lucie, thank you."
HAYLEY, MAY 25
“The recent external audit and financial statement preparation were executed with professionalism and thoroughness. The auditor team demonstrated strong technical expertise and diligence, ensuring the process was both comprehensive and transparent. Their approach to testing, particularly in collaboration with the ASCL PD team during the first week, was highly effective and contributed to a smooth progression of the audit work, especially given its proximity to the annual conference. One area of improvement would be the timeline planning. The current schedule presents significant pressure in ensuring all necessary work is completed within tight deadlines. We have already discussed the potential benefits of moving some of the audit activities forward and setting clear dates in advance. Proactively scheduling key milestones would allow for better resource allocation and smoother execution. Another area of improvement would be the team working with their internal colleagues to check the partial VAT and advise on the changes to make for the next financial year. Additionally, the format and content of the audit findings report received positive feedback from elected officers. Its clarity and structure enabled effective review and discussion, reinforcing its value in financial oversight. Overall, the service provided was impressive, and the auditors’ commitment to delivering a high-quality review is appreciated. With a few refinements to planning and scheduling, the process could become even more efficient in future audits.”
“What valuable, detailed feedback - most appreciated."
PAULINE, MAY 25
“Great team, fit well into our office, professional approach whilst both friendly and very supportive. Pleasure to work with.”
“We love working with you too."
MARION, MAY 25
“Communication was excellent and timely and the upload and action processes very smart and effective. Audit staff were friendly and helpful throughout the process.”
“Great feedback, thanks for taking the time to respond."
EDWARD, MAY 25
“Just very easy to deal with, all very relaxing to be honest!”
“'Relaxing' is such an amazing compliment! Thanks"
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Do we sound like a bit of you?
We’re always on the lookout for electrifying people to join CP. Bright sparks. Trailblazers. Rebels. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Ready to smash the status quo with us? Find out more about working at CP and check out all our available roles.
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