About Mattioli Woods plc

All their consultants start in the company through the graduate programme. From day one on this programme, staff are supported and developed using a number of different methods. On joining, all Account Managers are encouraged to obtain their professional qualifications within the first two years of employment. However, qualifications can be taken by any member of staff and are all encouraged to study for professional qualifications. A wide range of qualifications are encouraged and are fully supported by the company, including study days. Training and Competency Schedules are issued upon starting to all staff in all roles. These track all training and development from setting up a new pension scheme to calculating complex benefits, providing a clear path from trainee to advanced account management. The learner would need to demonstrate not just the knowledge of the theory but also be able to practically apply it in doing the task. Due to the specialist nature of their business, most training takes place in-house.

As part of their flexible benefits package, they have included a health and wellbeing section, which covers a health cash plan and private medical insurance. The health cash plan is a core benefit and enables all staff to obtain a refund on eye care, dental care etc. to a specific amount, which can be increased, if required. They also assess individual needs within the business through a risk assessment process and depending on the result of this, they provide staff with the additional support that they require. Typical examples of this is when they have provided footrests, wrist supports, ergonomic chairs, specifically adapted keyboards, flexible monitors and monitor stands, laptop stands, braille keyboards and showers for staff who wish to cycle to work or exercise during lunch. They also offer free refreshments throughout the business locations.

They are proud to say that they have a strong culture in and out of work and throughout the year they have an active social scene with sporting events, fun days and a variety of nights out. The summer party was a particularly memorable party and was one of their highlights. Last year they revisited the venue where they held their 20th anniversary due to positive feedback from staff and it gave the opportunity for staff from all parts of the business to socialise in a more informal setting and meet new colleagues.