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 Sheffield, Northampton and Doncaster. Our clients, many of whom are long standing, cover a broad range of types, sizes and business sectors. We help our clients to expand and develop and deal with problems and opportunities as and when they arise.

Our purpose statement encapsulates why we do what we do:

We exist to deliver long term client success by providing pro-active advice, sharing our extensive expertise and embracing change.  Through forward thinking, we encourage growth and create opportunities.

Our approachable team are at the heart of our service, which is why we invest in them to develop and empower the next generation of accountants and advisers.  We create a supportive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected.

We are, and will continue to be, an integral part of our local communities and wider global network.

The firm’s core values reflect our culture:

Lasting relationships – built upon loyalty, dedication and continuity; Ever evolving – long standing, adaptable with a pro-active attitude to change; Personable – providing a personal service through our approachable and supportive network of staff; Empowerment – developing and trusting each other to take ownership and be the best we can be; Unity – creating a sense of belonging through respect, inclusion and communication; Quality – focussed on delivering excellence every time.

Collectively our core values deliver Growth – enabling the development of our colleagues, our clients and our firm.

Our diverse range of clients enables trainees to receive a wide range of experience in audit, accountancy, tax and to assist in the provision of general financial advice and be involved in ad hoc assignments. As a trainee, you will be are encouraged to take responsibility for your own assignments at an early stage, which the nature of our clients allows. In each office the partners get to know every trainee well, and take an active interest in helping them to manage their careers.

Training for professional examinations is provided by one of the country’s leading firms of tutors, First Intuition.

The partners at Hawsons are totally committed to remaining independent as we strongly believe this allows us to service our clients’ needs and to develop our trainees and staff in the most effective manner.