As an established regional business, we are proud to hold a range of professional accreditations, further validating our standing as a leading firm of accountants and business advisers in the North of England.
They not only underpin Clive Owen LLP’s core values and commitment to delivering an exceptional service for our clients, but the dedication we have to our colleagues in fostering a collaborative workplace that actively promotes and supports employee engagement and wellbeing.
You can learn more about our accreditations below.
We were among the first cohort of businesses accepted onto the new Fair Payment Code (FPC), which recognises best practice and driving improvements in payment performance.
Replacing the Prompt Payment Code, the FPC is administered by the Small Business Commissioner on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and is awarded to organisations that pay at least 95% of all invoices within 60 days, including at least 95% of invoices to small businesses within 30 days.
We understand the crucial role that fair and prompt payments play in supporting the sustainability and growth of small businesses, which is why it is important for us as a firm to foster a culture of trust and reliability within our supply chain, benefiting the wider business community.
We have been recognised as a Great Place To Work certified organisation, highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding experience and inclusive culture for colleagues.
Gaining Great Place To Work accreditation is a two-step process that involved surveying our employees and completing a short questionnaire about the workplace.
This information, specifically the employee feedback, is gathered and validated against independent analysis, which determines an independent score for the organisation. Additionally, certification helps job seekers identify which companies genuinely offer a great company culture.
Achieving Great Place To Work certification is something we are proud of at Clive Owen LLP as it aligns with our values and commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing.
The Good Business Charter (GBC) is an accreditation in recognition of achieving commitments towards responsible business practice, which aligns with our our values and inspiration for future growth plans.
The 10 components of the GBC cover employee conditions, the environment and the treatment of clients and suppliers.
We have committed to achieving all 10 components of the charter to gain accreditation as part of our commitment to responsible business growth.
Having been in business for over 40 years, we have built strong relationships with our people, our clients, our suppliers and our communities. We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive environment for our workforce that will support them in personal growth and success.
We are members of Kreston, a global network of independent accounting firms across the globe, further bolstering Clive Owen LLP's expertise and service offering to clients.
Kreston gives us access to a cohesive network of 170 member firms across 120 countries, supporting clientele through access to top-quality advice and exceptional service wherever in the world that they do business. We can leverage our network of local contacts to shape international solutions that are right for you and your business.
As a responsible business, which is wholly committed to supporting colleagues’ wellbeing, Clive Owen LLP is proud to be a real Living Wage employer.
We are among 15,000 UK businesses, including many FTSE 100 listed firms, which voluntarily pay the real Living Wage, the only UK wage rate that is based on the cost of living, not just the government minimum, as we believe strongly that colleagues deserve a wage which meets everyday needs.
We have achieved Platinum status under The 5% Club’s rigorous Employer Audit Scheme, recognising our dedication to training and employee development.
Platinum status is awarded to organisations demonstrating excellence in workplace learning and development initiatives, with Clive Owen LLP joining an elite group of employers, including the likes of DHL, GlaxoSmithKline and Lidl, setting benchmarks in employee training.
Clive Owen LLP is a proud member of DEEP, a collaboration of likeminded local businesses committed to working together to generate more sustainable outcomes from products, services, and approaches.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13, we encourage and support urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts central to our mission.
We pledge to:
1. Make sustainability a priority and aim to have a positive impact on the environment and society.
2. Take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Set, or work toward setting, a target to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and reporting on our progress
