What was your entry route into CP?
I came in as a grad, but not straight from uni. I had worked on a farm for two years previously and loved it.
What subjects did you study at school or uni?
I studied Economics at uni.
What caught your eye about CP to make you accept the offer?
I had just been rejected from the army on medical grounds, and was a bit stuck on what to do next. A friend from uni referred me onto CP and could only sing its praises. Friends always told me an economics grad would eventually fall into accountancy, I refused to believe them, but eventually did come to terms that it might be a good fit. Once doing a bit of digging on CP, seeing the great big green bull in the office and swings in the meeting rooms, I was hooked and determined to get the job.
What is your role?
I’m a Tech & High Growth Tax Associate (bit of a mouthful when attempting to explain to friends) in London. Up until last year, my role at CP was in Business Tax in the Midlands.
If you are studying – what year are you in?
I’m in my second year of the ATT/CTA pathway.
Why did you choose Tax?
If I’m being brutally honest, because audit looked really boring!
What is the best part of your role?
The exciting clients I have built relationships with and get to work with day-to-day, plus the huge variety of work I get to be involved in. I get to work directly side-by-side with partners & directors, which I don’t think happens at most accountancy firms. & the snack draw in the London office is pretty lit 🔥
What didn’t you expect, but are loving about CP?
In a relatively large organisation, I didn’t expect to have a genuine feel that the leadership team actually give a sh*t about you, and want to push you in order to progress your career as far as it can.
What was your CP journey like from application to Induction.
I found the onboarding process pretty long and monotonous to be honest, but once realising how many applicants CP receive each year – it made sense as to why they have to whittle the numbers down to a manageable amount. However, the assessment centre was good fun and made me use the problem-solving skills in my brain.