Life at Johnston Carmichael
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Scotland's largest independent firm
Part of Moore Global in 113 countries
Great Place to Work UK certified 2026
1,000+ people across the UK
The world is our oyster.
When it comes to your career, what’s important to you? A varied and fulfilling role? Opportunities to work with clients all over the country, across a range of industry sectors? The flexibility to work when suits you? Find your work-life balance at Johnston Carmichael.
We actively encourage our people to look for ways to learn, improve and be a more effective colleague. We’ll support you all the way, with structured learning programmes and by helping you to surround yourself with experienced, friendly colleagues who want to see you succeed.
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives.
We hold this vision as our key guiding principle whether it’s our clients, our communities, or our people.
We’re open to new ways of doing things and we’re tuned in to the world around us. As the world becomes increasingly digital, we’re embracing technology and we’re taking our clients with us. The role of a trusted adviser has never been more important in helping businesses adapt and thrive.
Our culture is driven by our core values.
Remaining relevant: Driving our clients, ourselves and our profession forward through constant innovation, creative thinking and positive change.
Leading our future: We are a progressive and dynamic business that inspires leaders and future leaders to drive their ideas forward.
Do the right thing: We are tenacious and persevere to make the right decision for our clients and ourselves.
Standing in other people's shoes: We get under the skin of our clients’ businesses by listening more, talking less and understanding their situation in its entirety.
Grow your own way
Personally and professionally, each one of us has our own unique goals and aspirations. Growth comes in all shapes and sizes, and that’s why we encourage every single sharp mind at JC to grow their own way. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career you’re proud of – we’re all on our own JC Paths, and we decide what route that takes.
Our in-house learning portal, JC Academy, offers a wide range of training opportunities for our people at all stages of their career, so we can all take ownership of our own development. Our extensive suite of materials means you’ll be supported with the resources you need to succeed, in whatever form success takes for you.
Equal = equal
Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity.
We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment. In 2023, we formed a first-of-its-kind partnership with the ICAS Foundation to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and promote a more diverse and inclusive pathway into the accountancy profession.