Pros
Pros: • Excellent client exposure, especially to SME and mid-sized corporate clients across various industries. • Supportive partners and managers who are approachable and genuinely invested in staff development. • Strong focus on professional growth — great place to build technical and client management skills. • Good team culture in most departments with regular social events and a collegial atmosphere. • Flexible working arrangements improving in recent years, with hybrid options available post-COVID.
Cons
Workload can be heavy during peak times, and deadlines can feel tight due to limited resourcing. • Compensation is competitive for the mid-tier market but can lag behind Big 4 levels at similar grades. • Processes and systems are still being modernised — some inefficiencies remain in workflow management. • Career progression can depend on office location and team, as opportunities vary across service lines.