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An insightful update on the Essex Accountancy recruitment market from James Lassey

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Monday Morning insight from the contract desk at Hoxton Circle Finance and Accounting recruitment. -In a recent survey by the Controller's Council in early 2024, 60% of CFO's plan to keep current staffing levels while 30% intend to increase hiring going into 2025. Temporary/interim Finance and Accounting talent can assist on both sides of this spectrum. - Also, according to a report by the National Pipeline Advisory Group, from 2010-2020 the working age population grew by only 3%, topped off by 340,000 accounting professionals leaving the profession between 2019-2023. - These trends can be seen in a report from 720 companies by Hudson Labs of Bloomberg news, managers cited insufficient staffing in their Accounting departments, up by 30% from 2020. - This is where the contract/consulting arm of the Hoxton Circle can assist. We offer interim, temporary or contracted/consulting recruitment needs. Hoxton Circle supports hiring needs for sudden employee departures, leave of absences, vacations and project based needs with interim Finance and Accounting talent. We also offer the chance to try out candidates on a interim basis before making them permanent employees. Please reach out if you're in need of any interim-temporary Finance and Accounting talent on the Central Coast, Valley and southern California areas. phone: 424-231-7141 email: [email protected] We recruit: CFO's Controllers Assistant Controllers Accounting Managers. Finance Directors FP&A Managers Senior Finance Analyst and Senior Accountants Operational Accounting entry level roles HR (Payroll, ER, compliance, etc) Administrative Managers with some IT sprinkled in. Let's chat!

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Another role registered with Aila Recruitment | Certified B Corporation® this week. 🚀 This time it’s a £90,000 Finance Manager role in a FTSE Software Firm in Central London. ⭐️ Are you a technically strong ACA/ACCA Accountant? ⭐️ Have you worked in a Reporting/ Controls role? ⭐️ Is that in a SaaS or Financial Services? 👇🏻 Hear more about it in this short video below 👇🏻📹 #recruitment #financerecruitment

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🔍 **External Auditor Shortage in the North West** 📉 The accountancy practice market in the North West is facing a **significant shortage** of skilled external auditors! 🚨 As regulatory requirements tighten and businesses demand higher levels of compliance, the gap between demand and supply is growing. 💼 **What does this mean?** - Increased competition for top talent 🎯 - Delayed audits and higher workloads for existing teams ⏳ - Rising salaries and benefits to attract professionals 💰 Now more than ever, practices need to invest in **recruitment, retention, and training** to keep up with market demands. Let’s discuss how firms are navigating this challenge and what strategies are working best. 🔑 #AuditShortage #ExternalAuditors #NorthWestUK #Accountancy #TalentCrisis #Hiring

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Industry Insight: Hybrid Working Trends in Finance Recruitment One of the trends shaping finance recruitment right now is the shift towards more *in-office days* within hybrid roles. For many of the CFOs and finance directors I speak with, striking the right balance between flexibility and in-person collaboration is essential for building a cohesive, high-performing team. Finance leaders often mention that some of the most valuable interactions happen in the office, whether it's collaborating on strategic planning, tackling complex financial issues together, or developing team cohesion. As businesses grow, many leaders find that having finance teams in the office more often – typically 3-4 days a week – allows for better cross-departmental communication, faster decision-making, and enhanced training for junior staff. That said, flexibility remains a key draw for top finance talent, so it’s all about balancing team needs with the right amount of flexibility. 💡How are you adapting your hybrid working approach? Would love to hear your experiences! #FinanceRecruitment #HybridWork #OfficeCollaboration #FinanceLeaders #SME #TeamCohesion #HiringTrends Alan Campbell

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Have a listen to hear how Mike Jenkins could benefit your business.

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Have you ever considered relocating? With the recent ACA results, it's natural to think about where your career might take you. Did you know that auditing salaries can vary significantly depending on location? This week's insights cover what you could earn in different parts of the UK. Relocating can open up new opportunities and possibly a bigger pay check. But there's more than just salary to consider. Cost of living, lifestyle, and career growth all play their part. 🏙️💼 Have you thought about what moving to another area could mean for you and your career? Let's have a chat about your options. 🤝 Reach out to discuss how relocating could benefit your career growth. Check out more opportunities on www.austinrose.co.uk. #ACAResults #AuditorSalary #icaew #financejobs

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It's that time of year again: the Accountancy Practice movers & shakers have been announced! As always, the data provides a fascinating insight into the growth and consolidation of Accounting firms across the UK. There is also excellent additional information from Accountancy Age in relation to the development of the sector as more and more firms look for private equity investment and move away from the traditional Partnership model.

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Are you wondering how the current economic climate is influencing hiring decisions in the Finance and Accountancy sector?   Sanderson recently published a report looking into the latest trends and take a deep dive into key insights for roles such as Finance Business Partner, Audit Risk & Compliance and Underwriting.   If this sound of interest to you, please do follow the link in the post below and download your copy!

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Why Retain Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment for your Senior Accountancy & Finance Appointments  👉 We are experts at helping clients build great finance teams, at all levels  👉 We have a toolkit meaning shortlists are assessed before they get to you  👉 There are countless case studies of great delivery across FS, C&I and NFP  👉 Tap into our knowledge – there is so much experience you can lean on  👉 We have access to people other Competitors may not due to the strength of our interpersonal relationships  👉 We will charge less for more, if the partnership is there  👉 Our only interest is great service, zero miss-hires, and long-term trusted relationships We have a great leadership team with many many years’ experience, across various London & South East Consultancies. Our SLT may be getting on a bit (🧓), but I reckon that bodes well when it comes to our networks and abilities to consult, search, assess & manage senior appointments. You know where we are. 📲 Gareth Cowan (he/him) Gemma Smith Simon Humphreys Jessica Fryer Deniz Dervish Harry Coleman

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Starting a new Accountancy or Finance role? It is now up to you to prove to your new manager and team that you have what it takes. Want to know the secret? Find out in our blog: https://lnkd.in/dsiBASA3 #newjob #success #guide

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As we move towards the end of 2024, we can assess some of the themes in hiring within the #Finance sector. 'Positive economic indicators and a general sense of recovery will likely increase the demand for additional resources and new expertise, leading to intense competition for top talent.' Craig Kilminster There has been a surge in technological advancement, with many companies choosing to streamline their processes using #AI tools. For recruitment, this means a shift towards skill-based hiring. If you are #hiring for a specific skill within your finance team, then reach out as I am representing some excellent candidates - 07506079655 #MarksSattin #Accountant

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