
Case Study: Richard Churchill
Richard Churchill, Partner at Shelley Stock Hutter LLP
Richard Churchill joined Shelley Stock Hutter LLP after graduating from the University of Warwick in 2000 with a degree in Maths and Physics. By April 2008, he had become a Partner.
Richard adds: “During my third year at Warwick, I had an interview with the firm and was offered a position straight away. I also had an interview at a larger accountancy practice but decided I wanted to work for a medium sized firm and I know that I made the right choice.
“Whilst quite a few of my peers opted to work for the larger firms I was keen to work somewhere less hierarchical, where you are recognised as an individual and can speak to the partners directly, regardless of the issue.
“I started in August 2000 and settled in really well. I took my exams over the next two and a half years and passed them all first time. The partners were great at giving me the support and flexibility to study, whilst also providing a mix of work which helped me to apply practically all that I was learning in my studies.

