Graduate profile: Mackenzie

The Nottingham team is lovely and always looks to promote the wellbeing of its staff – its flexitime policy has been fantastic at allowing staff to have a good work-life balance.

Why UHY?

I graduated from Loughborough University in 2022 with a degree in Mathematics. During my final year I applied to many different graduate schemes but once I attended my interview at UHY Hacker Young Nottingham, I knew this was the graduate scheme I wanted! The team were so inviting and the atmosphere in the office was relaxed, and I knew I would feel supported if I chose to work here. I officially joined in September 2022 and was promoted in December 2023 to semi-senior (level 2).

Life at UHY

I’ve been at UHY under the graduate scheme for 1 year and 5 months now and I haven’t stopped learning since! I work with a wide range of clients and target my own progress by being able to request work in sectors I would like to specialise in, such as charities. I’m also gradually becoming a whiz at excel – something I didn’t think was possible!

What are you particularly proud of since starting your career with UHY Hacker Young?

I’m mainly proud of how I’ve been able to develop my soft skills, specifically client communications. It aways felt a tad daunting talking to clients at the beginning but it’s definitely gotten easier and I’m more confident when talking to them either in-person or over the phone/email.

What is the team like in Nottingham?

The Nottingham team is lovely and always looks to promote the wellbeing of its staff – its flexitime policy has been fantastic at allowing staff to have a good work-life balance. I can turn to anyone if I have question about work or my studies and we regularly have meetings where we discuss how to improve the office and the team. Our social events like rounders, the annual quiz and the summer/Christmas parties are not one to miss!