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🔎 Behind the Scenes of Recruiting for UK Accounting Practices and what I've Learnt so far 🔎 The accounting world in the UK is evolving, and so is the talent landscape. I’m connecting with professionals who are not just looking for jobs—they’re seeking the right culture, the next step in their career, and a place where they can truly make an impact. Recruiting for accounting roles means understanding that technical skills are only part of the story. Accountants, auditors, and tax professionals today are advisors, problem-solvers, and strategists who bring unique value to their clients and their firms. Each role is like a puzzle piece, and it’s my goal to help firms and professionals find the perfect fit. It’s about aligning not just skill sets but also visions, values, and work environments. Whether it’s sourcing a Client Manager for a boutique practice in Waterlooville or finding an Audit Senior for a large firm in London, recruiting for accounting practices is rewarding, challenging, and constantly changing. Here’s to building the future of accounting, one placement at a time! 🚀 #AccountingRecruitment #UKAccounting #TalentMatch #AccountingCareers #Recruiting"

🔍 Recruiting Top Accountants? These are our 5 Key Traits based on science! 🔬 When hiring accountants, ensure they possess these essential traits to excel and contribute to your organisation's success: 1. Diligence: Meticulous handling of financial data, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to regulatory requirements. 2. Methodical: Structured and organised approach to tasks, with systematic procedures for bookkeeping, auditing, and financial reporting. 3. Discipline: Focused and productive, consistently following established protocols to ensure smooth financial operations. 4. Honesty: Providing accurate and truthful financial information, adhering to ethical standards, and fostering a culture of transparency. 5. Vigilance: Staying alert to potential discrepancies and addressing issues proactively to protect the organisation from financial loss. Recruiting accountants with these traits ensures reliability, compliance, and integrity in your financial operations. 🏦💼 #HR #TalentAcquisition #Accountants

Lincoln's Principal Consultant, Accounting & Finance Kristian Mansfield observed that "after [Q1's] prolonged period of uncertainty, there’s a noticeable shift towards normalising in hiring practices. Companies are gradually beginning to regain confidence, leading to an increase in the volume of work and a corresponding uptick in hiring activity." On account of this positive market shift Kristian also noted that there is now an "abundance of opportunities with Lincoln". Read the full Accountancy & Finance Q1 Market Update here: https://lnkd.in/e2ixRGXi #accountancy #finance #recruitment #irishjobs #ireland #business #Q1 #marketupdate #irisheconomy #lincolnrecruitmentspecialists

Who you THINK you need to hire vs who you actually NEED to hire can look totally different. A client of mine asked me to find their next Finance Manager. Clear requirements: - A newly qualified Accountant - Someone who could grow with the business When we sat down to discuss the reasons for the role and the challenges this person would help with, something else became clear: - The senior management team was stretched - This person needed to alleviate that pressure - Growing with the business was a long term, not short term outcome My view? What they really needed was a highly experienced QBE Finance Manager. They’d have similar salary expectations but would already possess extensive industry knowledge, could alleviate pressure and would require minimal training and support. Most importantly, they needed someone who enjoys the role for the long term. After meeting the candidates, the client agreed and hired a fantastic Finance Manager with 25+ years in the industry. This is why it’s so important to partner with the right consultant. A good recruiter doesn’t just follow a brief - they understand your needs, guide your recruitment plans, and deliver a long-term solution!

Accountancy and finance as professions have changed in recent years. Often regarded as stable career choices with linear lines of progression, both areas are currently going through a phase of change exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the number of qualified professionals coming through, accelerated the use of new technologies, and brought about a revolution in remote working. These changes are having a direct effect on Real Estate Finance roles, what they're paid and what those within these roles want from their job. See all the insight in our comprehensive Real Estate Finance Salary Guide >> https://lnkd.in/ejA3g8wM #finance #accounting #accountancy #realestate #realestatefinance #realestatefinancesalaryguide #financejobs #accountingjobs #accountancyjobs

📢𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 September was a bustling month for the South Wales finance and accounting market! We saw a continued surge in demand for skilled professionals across a variety of sectors. From SMEs to large corporations, businesses are actively seeking talent to support their growth and financial objectives. 📍Key trends we observed in September: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: As businesses expand and become more complex, the need for experienced financial controllers to oversee operations and provide strategic guidance is on the rise. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: Companies are seeking finance professionals with a strong commercial acumen to drive revenue growth and improve profitability. 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁: Despite the increased demand, we continue to see a shortage of qualified candidates in certain areas, such as financial planning and analysis. As we move into October, we expect the market to remain active, with opportunities for finance professionals at all levels. If you're looking for a new role or considering a career change, now is a great time to connect with us.   📍Here are some tips for job seekers: 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗩: Ensure your CV is tailored to highlight your relevant skills and experience. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Building strong relationships within the industry can open doors to new opportunities. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Practice common interview questions and research potential employers. #finance #accounting #jobsearch #southwales #recruitment #careeradvice

**Attn: Finance/Accounting Leadership** You may already work with another staffing agency. With that in consideration, it always great to have another agency working a role as well so you have a comparison with not only the cost, but the quality of candidates presented. Many agencies staff all roles, and do contract and permanent placements, making them more generalized. Our department solely does contract roles and ONLY in accounting and finance, making us very specialized. We require every candidate to take skillset assessments proving they are competent, and we do face to face interviews with each applicant. We take pride in fully vetting every candidate before sending them over. Other agencies may send you 20 candidates. We send a handful and only those that we would work with ourselves. We recognize you're busy and your time is valuable and that's why you need a trusted partner to do the leg work for you. Message me to set up a time to meet. It's a free consultation...and I always bring snacks for you and your team. 😉 The best time to meet is BEFORE you have a need.

Scott Perry's #InterviewTip: I've been recruiting qualified finance positions in Dorset for over five years now. With the market proving more competitive for candidates, I wanted to offer an interview tip which is solely focused on you. You need to be able to articulate the value you add to employers - in addition to your previous achievements. This is especially apparent when interviewing for Finance Manager / Financial Controller positions where at this seniority, it's expected that will be able to complete all required accounting tasks. What differentiates you from your competition is your value-add proposition. This can be in many forms, be it systems and process improvement, commercial analysis and financial modelling or by providing a strong technical accounting skill set to aid with control and compliance. Be clear on where you add value to a prospective employer. #hiring #financejobs #accountant