The senior managers in the Operations Finance team discriminated against me because of my mental health issues - Accounts Assistant Close Brothers Employee Review

1.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. Don't work in the Operations Finance team.

Cons

The senior managers in the Operations Finance team refused to offer me sponsorship for an accounting qualification and paid me much less than others doing the same role because of my mental health issues. Four other people in the same team were offered sponsorship and I was expected to cover for them whilst they were on study leave for weeks at a time. It's ironic because most of the managers have mental health issues.

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Close Brothers Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and take these concerns seriously. We are committed to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all colleagues, and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We also recognise the importance of providing fair access to development opportunities, including sponsorship for professional qualifications. We are reviewing the points you have raised to ensure our practices are applied consistently and that all colleagues are supported. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback.

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