Not the Same - Audit Manager Cooper Parry Employee Review

Nice work place good environment

work life balance a little bit confusing

Struggle to see at the moment

Since the transition to private equity ownership, the culture of the firm has deteriorated significantly. What was once a collaborative and supportive environment has shifted into a highly pressured workplace where financial metrics—particularly recovery rates—appear to outweigh everything else. Teams are now spread far too thin, and as a result, meaningful support for employees has all but disappeared. Workloads have increased without corresponding resource or structural support, leaving many feeling overextended and undervalued. There also appears to be inconsistency in how performance is recognised. Certain individuals are clearly favoured irrespective of their actual output, which has impacted morale and trust within teams. Many of the benefits and perks promoted externally, particularly on LinkedIn, are either no longer available or fall short of expectations. Compensation is below market rate, yet the pressure and workload are increasingly comparable to larger firms such as the Big 4—where at least remuneration more accurately reflects those demands. The firm has grown rapidly, but not sustainably. Decisions seem to be driven more by ambition than operational reality, resulting in frozen promotions and halted recruitment despite increasing workloads. Employees are frequently expected to work overtime, often without pay, with little incentive given the lack of progression opportunities. Overall, it is difficult to recommend this organisation in its current state. Without meaningful changes to workload management, compensation, and internal culture, employee satisfaction and retention are likely to continue to decline.