About ForrestBrown Limited

ForrestBrown are a firm of chartered tax advisors that use research and development (R&D) tax credits to help innovative businesses grow.

They are one of the largest teams of chartered tax advisers specialising in research and development (R&D) tax credits in the UK and advise around 100 companies every month. In 2017 alone, they recovered more than £75 million for clients.

The company is led by Founder and Managing Director Simon Brown. Investing in staff is said to be Simon's top priority. He is very clear with candidates that moving to ForrestBrown is a career move and that there is no glass ceiling at the company. From that point on, he gives his employees the space, time and support to seize opportunities for personal growth.

ForrestBrown aims to achieve a turnover of £50 million, over 100 staff and offices in five locations by 2020.

What is it like to work for ForrestBrown Limited

Personal Growth

97% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

ForrestBrown are an accredited training employer with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This means they can sponsor employees as apprentices through their ACA and CTA qualifications. There are 18 tax associates currently working towards accreditation with ForrestBrown’s support.

97% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Team

98% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Employees all meet on a weekly basis to review their weekly and monthly targets, which are displayed on a large whiteboard wall. At busy times, competitions and games with prizes are developed to encourage collaboration and make work fun.

98% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Fair Deal

83% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Employees are motivated to achieve their annual target by the promise of a very special Christmas party. Last year saw the team sightseeing on segways and enjoying beer and chocolate tasting in Brussels, Belgium. Each trip takes place over a long weekend.

83% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

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