Bath-headquartered law firm Withy King and regional accountants Bishop Fleming, which has an office in the city, have been named among the UK’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Withy King is ranked 45th in table, produced by The Sunday Times, and also achieved an ‘outstanding’ two-star accreditation. It is the third year Withy King has both appeared in the table and gained the two-star rating.
For Bishop Fleming, which has had an office in Bath for four years, it is the first time it has applied to be included in the coveted rankings. Its placing at number 49 was also accompanied by a two-star rating.
The rankings were revealed at an awards ceremony held in London last week and published in the Sunday Times and online last weekend. It is the most comprehensive analysis of workplace engagement, opinion and satisfaction in the UK.
Withy King managing partner Graham Street said: “We are delighted to continue to be ranked as one of the top 50 mid-sized employers in the UK.
“Our ranking, together with the Best Companies to Work For accolade, reflects the hard work and dedication of individuals and teams across the firm who are committed to creating a great working environment and delivering unbeatable levels of service and support to our clients and the communities we serve.”
The firm is based in Midland Road and also has an office in Northumberland Buildings. It employs a total of 355 people at its offices in Bath, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and London.
Bishop Fleming managing partner Matthew Lee said: “This is fantastic news for the firm and is a reflection of the hard work that we put in to make sure that our business is a great place to work.
“We have always had a culture that is focussed on people who are at the heart of our business and our clients' businesses. The firm fosters a positive team culture with a family spirit, and our working environment ensures that every person has the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential.”
Bishop Fleming – twice listed as Britain’s fastest growing accountancy firm – was also the first to gain the Investors in People accreditation and an ‘outstanding’ accreditation for Investors in Customers.
The firm also has offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Truro, and Worcester.
Pictured: Withy King managing partner Graham Street and HR manager Susi Manns with the firm’s Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2016 award
