Albert Goodman

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Albert Goodman, a renowned chartered accountancy firm founded in 1866, is deeply rooted in the South West with over 320 employees across five UK locations. Its unwavering commitment to delivering expert accountancy services and exceptional customer service is the backbone of its industry recognition.

Albert Goodman's ethos is characterised by its values, from Personal Development Discussions to the identification of future leaders. Its values are not only key in shaping its career progression guide but are also embedded in its partners’ attributes. This holistic approach drives its performance and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

The firm's commitment to wellbeing and sustainability is commendable. Its proactive approach to mental health support is evidenced by their EAP programme, a dedicated team of mental health first aiders, and firm-wide initiatives like the whole firm event. In addition to this, it has a charity committee and a sustainability committee, the latter of which is dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

Albert Goodman's dedication to people extends beyond the workplace, with social groups such as the book club and sports clubs fostering a sense of community. Its hybrid working model allows flexibility while ensuring a cohesive one-team approach across all locations. This balance, coupled with its focus on personal development and wellbeing, truly reflects Albert Goodman’s employee-centric approach.

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Giving Something Back

92% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The firm demonstrates its commitment to societal contribution through its charity committee and sustainability committee. Employees are actively involved in fun fundraising activities, and the firm is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Personal Growth

82% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Albert Goodman actively supports each employee's personal growth. Its Personal Development Discussion process and career progression guide, which are deeply rooted in the firm's values, provide clear pathways for advancement and skill utilisation.
Leadership

88% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

Albert Goodman’s leadership is anchored in its values, which are embedded in every aspect of the firm, from performance evaluation to identifying future leaders. Regular communication from the Managing Partner further reinforces this.
Giving Something Back
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92% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The firm demonstrates its commitment to societal contribution through its charity committee and sustainability committee. Employees are actively involved in fun fundraising activities, and the firm is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Personal Growth
%

82% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Albert Goodman actively supports each employee's personal growth. Its Personal Development Discussion process and career progression guide, which are deeply rooted in the firm's values, provide clear pathways for advancement and skill utilisation.
Giving Something Back
%

92% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The firm demonstrates its commitment to societal contribution through its charity committee and sustainability committee. Employees are actively involved in fun fundraising activities, and the firm is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1866
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
38
Employee average age
42% : 58%
Male : Female employee ratio
46%
Employees earning £35k+
14%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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We continue to follow our business strategy with the aim of remaining an independent regional firm.Integral to our strategy is our values. Our people continue to live and breathe our values which are being progressive, impactful, collaborative, and trustworthy. We recruit, train, and work using these values and we make a positive difference to our clients and people through our adherence to them.We have rebranded in the year to match our values and ambitions and reminders of our values are prominent on the walls of our offices.We achieve employee engagement through great leadership, teamwork, and collaboration combined with an open culture and regular communication, including live video updates to the whole firm.During the year we ran a programme of strategy updates to all our people to ensure that the whole firm has the same ambition and aims.Finally, we actively and regularly encourage feedback and suggestions from our people using forums, team meetings, surveys, and six monthly personal development discussions

Iain McVicar, Managing Partner

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