3 habits of highly successful people working in accountancy & finance
When it comes to working in finance, whether as a finance director, accountant or financial controller, there are certain habits that will universally help to see your career sky-rocket into success. These habits are not just a case of being up to speed on all the latest accounting standards, developments in tax legislation and knowing […]
The (little known) strategy that will secure you your dream accountancy job
The (little known) strategy that will secure you your dream accountancy job Transcription: [Please excuse any typing errors as this is a direct transcription.] I’m Matthew Finch, from BTG Recruitment. We’re experts in accounting and finance recruitment. We’ve been recruiting accountants for over 13 years, and my background, I’m a qualified accountant and I’m known […]
7 communication mistakes your accounting team are making
In companies in all industries, effective communication is of the utmost importance – and it only increases in importance as a business grows. Good communication can increase profits and productivity, and bad communication can be a company’s downfall. With that in mind, here are seven mistakes your accounting team are most likely making when it […]
Have you ever been rejected for an interview?
Have you missed out on securing an interview unnecessarily? Could it be because you are missing these essential skills off your CV? The recruitment world is becoming increasingly busy; it’s great! Candidates who know how to make themselves stand out from the crowd have multiple opportunities on the go and are having their pick of […]
What makes a great finance director?
The role of today’s finance director has evolved into one of a more rounded business leader than their counterpart 20 years ago. It’s time to lay to rest the old stereotype of the humble accountant, feverishly working away in an office behind the scenes. Instead, this tired image has been replaced with one of an […]
Are you missing out on top talent for your team?
We are operating in an increasingly candidate-led market, where finding and securing the best talent for your finance team is becoming increasingly competitive. We are seeing candidates receiving multiple offers, having the pick of roles, and the length of time for which they are on the market decreasing. In this increasingly competitive market one of […]
Will you make this simple mistake and destroy your interview confidence?
The simple mistakes most make that will destroy interview confidence – Making the wrong first impression by getting your personal presentation wrong! “look sharp – feel sharp – be sharp” – Zig Ziglar If you walk into your interview with confidence, you will stand a better chance of securing your dream role. First impressions and […]
The (3) simple mistakes most make that mean your recruiter will send you the wrong candidates
Having specialised in accountancy and finance recruitment for over 13 years, I have met with and spoken to hundreds, if not thousands of managers who recruit accountancy staff. When I ask them if they have any frustrations when they deal with recruitment consultants, the one thing I hear time and time again is that they […]
The 8 simple steps to writing the perfect accounts CV
As experts in Accountancy and Finance recruitment, one of the most common questions we get asked is “what do I need to put in the perfect CV?” So, here are our top tips for writing a CV that will help you secure the accounts role of your dreams. Contact Information: I know this sounds obvious, […]
Giving you an insight into the North West current finance market
BTG Recruitments Accounting Operations Consultant, Ciara McCarry, gives employers and job seekers alike an insight into the North West current finance market.
3 things that should ring alarm bells when you are reading CV’s
As an expert in Senior Accountancy and Finance Recruitment, I have looked at 1000’s of CV’s, carried out 1000’s of interviews and seen very successful hires, meeting a few frogs along the way (who certainly won’t be getting passed by me to any clients)! There’s no way of making a 100% perfect piece of recruitment […]
The one question most interviewers ask that can result in your offer being rejected
So you have spent weeks interviewing, managing everyone’s diary, getting people to fly in to see your ideal candidate and now you’re hoping everything is sorted; then you make an offer only for it to be turned down. Now you have the choice of hiring second choice talent or starting the whole process all over […]
