About Ecovis Wingrave Yeats

Established in 1980, Ecovis Wingrave Yeats (EWY) are a chartered accountants and business advisory company with international expertise through the Ecovis network. Clients range from private individuals and entrepreneurial SMEs to multinational corporations.

EWY aim to build a niche, independent practice that has an enviable reputation in each of its core market sectors. They also wish to grow the firm both in terms of size and profitability and to reach £8m turnover with eight partners by 2020.

The company’s core values and visions are important to the firm, and are the focus of the annual staff away day. Here staff enjoy a number of relationship and team-building events that have included a tug-of-war, penalty shoot-out and sharing of local office traditions.

EWY is based in London and led by Managing Partner David Miles. David strongly believes that professional service firms should engage with their staff by recognising, understanding and celebrating the potential of individuals.

What is it like to work for Ecovis Wingrave Yeats

Personal Growth

93% of staff agreed:

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

All employees have two people who run their appraisals, to help provide more feedback, with one remaining consistent throughout their time at the company. What’s more, all staff complete objectives as part of personal development plans.

93% of staff agreed:

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

Wellbeing

73% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

EWY provide several wellbeing opportunities for staff, including: promoting healthy nutrition, subsidised gym membership and organised weekly sporting events. Staff are encouraged to take regular breaks and there is a communal kitchen where they can have lunch away from their desks.

73% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

100% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The Ecovis London Foundation (ELF) is a not-for-profit charity focused on local community initiatives that are measurable and impactful, with direct tangible benefits for those in need. ELF has established a partnership with a local charity Thames Reach, helping homeless and vulnerable people.

100% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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Pensions

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Profit Related Payment

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff