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    Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

    Updated October 2026.

    About Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

    Company Overview
    We're Larking Gowen, one of East Anglia’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, with 27 partners and more than 400 people across offices in Colchester, Diss, Fakenham, Ipswich and Norwich. We provide a full range of accountancy and advisory services, building trusted relationships through a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and ambitions. Guided by our values of People, Relationships and Community, we invest in training and development, creating opportunities for our people to grow, share expertise and make a meaningful difference throughout their careers.
    Company Size 421 UK-based Employees
    (Large)
    INDUSTRY Professional Services
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    Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors Head Office
    Norwich, Norfolk
    East England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 21%
    • 2-5 years - 34%
    • 6-10 years - 19%
    • 11-15 years - 9%
    • 16-20 years - 4%
    • Over 20 years - 13%

    Company Culture at Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

    The employee experience below at Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, compared to a typical company.

    88% of employees at Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
    88%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    99%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    98%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    97%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    96%

    When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

    94%

    Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.

    Working at Larking Gowen – Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

    Our 2026 student intake came together as they started their careers with the Firm, taking part in a trainee induction.
    We are lead sponsors of the Ipswich Half Marathon, and our team proudly took first place in the Corporate Challenge.
    Meet our Partners.
    Our team participated in the Suffolk HomeStart Sports Day, to support a local charity and connect with the community.
    All our offices have recently been refurbished, creating modern workspaces that encourage collaboration and connection.
    Colleagues raised £5,007.77 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance at our annual employee social event.
    We sponsor community running events, including the Colchester Stampede, with our people taking part and volunteering.

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    Best Workplaces Lists

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