Spill's employee assistance programme (EAP) for accountancy firms

Every accountant knows what busy season does to a team. Deadlines don't move, precision can't slip, and 74% of chartered accountants hit some form of burnout in the past year. Spill gives accountancy and audit firms support that holds up in January and July alike: unlimited counselling with no caps that run out exactly when your people need them most.

Same day counselling sessions

Rolling 30 day contract

Unlimited access from £75 per month

Accountancy firms

Proudly supporting accountancy firms across the UK

Busy season shouldn't break your team every year

Accountancy combines compressed, immovable statutory deadlines (the busy season around tax and audit filing) with work demanding sustained precision and zero tolerance for error. It's a combination that makes accountants over 36% more likely to report stress or burnout than the wider workforce.

Widespread burnout

74% of chartered accountants experienced burnout in the past year, 43% constantly or often. (caba, 2024)

Intention to leave

41% of accountants have considered leaving the profession because of burnout. (caba, 2024)

Workload pressure

Excessive workload is the single biggest driver of accountant burnout, cited by 46%. (caba, 2024)

Steadier people, sharper numbers

When 41% of accountants have considered leaving the profession over burnout, retention is the quiet crisis in every practice. Spill deals with the workload stress driving it.

Perform under pressure, sustainably

Help your people manage deadline pressure and perfectionism without burning out.

Protect focus and judgement

Clear heads make better decisions for clients, especially in high-stakes weeks.

Reduce quiet absence

Presenteeism and sick days both fall when people have somewhere to take the pressure.

All-in-one EAP for your team

An EAP the way it should be

Proper mental health support that’s incredibly easy to access.
No hidden exclusions, no hoops to jump through, and no unexpected exit fees.

Spill

Other EAPs

Access

Slack, Teams or Email

Telephone helpline only

Counselling

Same day sessions

2+ week wait for sessions

Limits

Counselling sessions are unlimited

Limited to 6-8 sessions per year

Choice

Choose a specialist

Assigned a generalist counsellor

Exclusions

Every employee gets support

Mild or severe cases excluded

Contract

30 day rolling

1-5 year lock in

Your team is safe in our hands

Instant access

Support in just a few clicks. No waiting lists, callbacks or application forms

High quality care

We only hire the top 5% of registered counsellors who meet our high standards

Full privacy

Therapy sessions are fully confidential, we never see or record any conversations

Proud to be the UK's highest rated EAP for accountancy firms

Over 30,000 employees use Spill, from boutique firms to household names. But don't just take our word for it.

Spill is fantastic

Having Spill is such a privilege and it's such a fantastic tool. It's excellent whether you need real help now or just need some advice.

Naomi Chilton
1 October

Brilliant therapists

My company subscribe to Spill as an employee benefit. I had two courses of 6 sessions throughout an extremely hard time for me.

Beth Walters
22 January

It’s changed my life

My therapy sessions have genuinely transformed my life, how I manage my relationships and communicate. I cannot thank my company enough.

Naomi Chilton
17 March

High quality counselling

Honestly cannot recommend Spill enough. Having access to high quality therapy through your workplace is extremely helpful.

Ania
11 December

Rated 4.9/5 based on over 100 reviews. Showing our 4 and 5 star reviews.

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