Careers
Grow Your Career With Hawsons
Most Loved Workplace Certified
The HLB network is certified as a Most Loved Workplace for the second year in a row, according to the research, assessment, and criteria standards of the Most Loved Workplace organisation.
HLB became certified as a Most Loved Workplace based on its scored on the Love of Workplace Index, which surveyed employees on various elements of employee satisfaction and sentiment, including the level of respect, collaboration, support, and sense of belonging they feel inside the organisation.
Here at Hawsons, we are proud members of the HLB network, and we are delighted to be part of an organisation where employees love to work!
Why choose a career at Hawsons?
We regularly review our working practices to ensure that we provide the best possible working conditions for our staff. Below are just some of the benefits of working at Hawsons.
Flexible working
All staff work the set core hours and work their remaining hours at a time of their choosing.
Regular social events
We organise regular social events throughout the year for our staff to enjoy.
Good work-life balance
All of our full-time staff are contracted to 36.25 hours per week. Work-life balance for our staff is very important to the firm.
Full training support
Those training to become a chartered accountant will receive full support with their training.
Purchase additional holiday
Staff have the option to purchase additional annual leave.
Potential for hybrid working
Opportunities for staff to work part of their weekly hours from home.
Our career stories
170th Anniversary Year
In 2024, Hawsons is celebrating its 170th Anniversary. Hawsons was founded in Sheffield in 1854 and we are one of the longest-standing independent firms of chartered accountants in the UK.
Our Values, Purpose and Vision
Our Core Values
Our Purpose
We exist to deliver long-term client success by providing proactive 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.
Our Vision
Working together to be the ‘go-to’ independent firm of advisors, providing quality services and striving for innovation to support continuous growth.
Through generations and changing times, staying true to our values and responsibilities will make our vision a reality.
Current vacancies
Corporate Finance Manager/ Associate Director
Location - Sheffield
Qualified Audit Senior / Experienced Part-qualified Audit Semi-Senior
Location - Northampton
Accounts Senior
Location - Northampton
Our memories
At Hawsons, we aim to provide a great working atmosphere where our staff can create memories. We also organise regular staff socials and take part in various corporate events.
Here are some examples.
Memory Wall
Memory Gallery














