Shorts puts the development and welfare of its employees at the forefront of its work. From expanding their skill sets through tailored training plans to focusing on mental health following the pandemic, Shorts continues to shine as a leading employer within the profession.
Judges of The Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, on presenting Best Employer of the Year
We want every member of our team to feel supported, developed and happy. So, we provide
Our team enjoys all the key benefits you expect from a progressive firm with much more besides, and we are proud of our relaxed and inclusive culture which stands out as different. Yes – we understand that everyone makes similar claims, but we really do believe that it’s true.
We are providing a premium service for clients – but we make sure that this is without compromising our principles. We are an award-winning firm, but alongside awards recognising the work we do for our clients, we are also immensely proud to have been named Best Employer in Tax at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2022, and Employer of the Year at the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2023. We were also shortlisted in the category of Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development at the Sheffield Business Awards and Finalists for the 2025 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards Best Employer of the Year.
So we know, that whilst we look after our clients well, we also look after our team; their welfare and development are equally important.
We have committed to:
We are proud of our record of team development, having supported many individuals with their progression within the firm.
Focussing on your own personal development can sometimes be overlooked when you are busy and working to deadlines, and we are keen to make sure that doesn't happen.
So, we ensure that our team has the time to focus on their own development path, with procedures in place to help them achieve their aspirations.
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We don’t work to unrealistic timescales and do not accept client work that we are unable to fulfil.
We manage employee levels, endeavouring to maintain team numbers of 15% over capacity. Nobody should ever feel overwhelmed or under undue pressure.
Consequently, our team have the appropriate time to focus on their work - time to think, time to analyse, and time to bounce off one another with ideas. This approach leads to improved job satisfaction and higher levels of client service.
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We do not expect any of our team to work more than their basic weekly hours, supported by our zero overtime policy. We consistently report less than one hour of overtime per employee per month – well below the industry standard. And it is our mission to reduce this even further - down to nil.
Our senior team lead by example to ensure everyone benefits from the commitment to a healthy life balance, both in and out of work. Hybrid working, core hours, and zero overtime policies put our team in charge of managing their time to suit them – both in and out of the office.
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Our recruitment program includes many just starting out on their career journey in accountancy.
Whether joining through our graduate program, as an apprentice, or studying for higher qualifications, all of our trainees are fully supported throughout their training journey, and many stay with us after completing their studies.
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For many, completing professional qualifications is only the beginning of their journey. Understanding how to achieve a promotion or climb the career ladder is the natural next step.
So, our Management Development Program is designed specifically for those individuals wanting to understand, plan and navigate their route to promotion.
Through a program of structured courses, mentoring, and training we continue to support our team throughout their development journey.
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Interested in working at Shorts?
Visit our careers pages for details of our current vacancies.
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We look after our clients really well, but we also look after our team, because we know that their welfare and development are equally as important.
For everyone, personal time when we are not working is extremely valuable, and it is for that reason, that our zero overtime policy was created. Fundamentally, we do not expect any of our team to work more than their basic weekly hours.
Although this practice is quite unique within the accounting industry, we are proud to consistently see average overtime at less than one hour per employee per month.
Hybrid working, core hours, and zero overtime policies mean that our team manage their time better – both in and out of the office.
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We don’t work to unrealistic timescales and never accept client work that we are unable to fulfil.
We aim to manage our employee levels to ensure that our team is always around 15% over capacity at any time, meaning that they should never feel overwhelmed or under undue pressure
Consequently, our team have the appropriate time to focus on their work – time to think, time to analyse, and time to bounce off one another with ideas. Not only does this lead to improved job satisfaction, but also results in higher levels of client service.
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Our team regularly takes part in local and national fundraising events and all team members have the opportunity to take part in one volunteering day each year. There is an opportunity to get involved in
– sporting events, tournaments and challenges
– cake sales
– Christmas events
– Local charity collections
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Those who work for Shorts can expect all the stuff you would normally expect from a really progressive form, and lots more besides.
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We work together, celebrate our successes together and always share our team news.
To find out more about what’s been happening recently, visit our LinkedIn page.
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