The Complete Guide to Accountancy and Finance Onboarding
The accountancy and finance landscape has changed drastically in the last couple of years. Job opportunities are becoming more flexible with the rise of remote or hybrid work and the four-day work week, which has started as a trial in the UK. Even the way companies find and assess new candidates for roles has evolved, […]
The Counteroffer Conundrum: Why Staying Put Will Curtail Your Career in Accountancy and Finance
You’ve made it through most of the complex steps involved in finding a new job, from designing the ideal accountancy CV to practising the ultimate interview techniques. Finally, all your hard work has paid off, and you’ve received an excellent offer from your new employer. So, what happens when you hand over your resignation letter […]
How To Be Better At Interviewing Accountants
When most professionals think about the complexity of interviewing, they focus on the challenges facing the person being interviewed. However, the hiring manager hosting the interview has hurdles to overcome too. From avoiding unconscious bias to selling your candidates on the idea of working with your company, there are several important points to keep in […]
Productivity in the Accountancy Sector: The Ultimate Guide
Productivity is one of the most important ingredients in a successful business. However, achieving and preserving productivity isn’t always easy. While some teams in your workforce may consistently achieve their targets and maintain high levels of motivation, others might struggle to access the same level of focus. Fortunately, productivity is something your team can cultivate […]
How to Master Video Interviews to Get The Accountant Role You Want
Video interviews are here to stay. Convenient, easily accessible, and cost-effective, a video interview can be an ideal alternative to a face-to-face conversation. Currently, around 84% of recruiters say they’ve begun including virtual hiring tools like video interviews in their processes. The question for accountants is, how do you make sure you’re making the right […]
Getting the Best From Your Accountancy and Finance Recruiting Partner in 2022
Recruiting for the accountancy and finance sector is becoming increasingly complex. Talented professionals have more opportunities available to them than ever before, particularly as remote working continues to thrive. At the same time, the “Great Resignation” is placing brands under increasing pressure, with more gaps to fill and more demands from potential candidates. The only […]
How to Manage Your Mental Health in the Accountancy and Finance Sector This Year
Mental health issues are on the rise. Even before the pandemic, mental health-related illnesses were the most common cause of long-term absences in economies around the globe. Stress, anxiety, and work-related depression accounted for 54% of working days lost pre-pandemic. What’s more, mental health conditions can influence motivation in the office, productivity, and turnover. In […]
How Diverse is Your Finance Team?
Diversity and experiencing inclusion have never been more important to employees within accountancy and finance. Now more than ever, the top talent in your industry wants to work with companies capable of offering diverse, flexible, and empathetic working environments. The concept of D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a major factor in determining which candidates […]
7 Sure-Fire Strategies To Create an Accountant A.T.S. Friendly CV
The first step in being recruited into an accountancy role is getting your customised CV before a hiring manager or recruiter. Unfortunately, this process isn’t always as simple as it seems. As companies hiring accountants look for ways to simplify and digitise the hiring process, many are turning to technology for help. A.T.S. systems, or […]
7 Tips for Creating Success in Your New Accountancy and Finance Role
You’ve been offered a new accountancy role – congratulations! There are a few things to do now, firstly, to celebrate and inform your current employers of your resignation. The second is to think about how you’re going to make a success of your new role. You know you have the right skills, abilities and experience […]
5 Easy Ways to Build Your Confidence for Your Next Accountant Interview
Applying for a new role, and going through the recruitment process can be a daunting task for even the most experienced accountant professional. Interview nerves affect most people, but they can make the recruitment process more stressful than it needs to be for you, the candidate. Your next job might be the start of something […]
How to Write an Accountant CV That Will Get You Noticed by Employers
The quality of your CV can mean the difference between being stuck in a role with no prospects or being offered a great new position. Your CV is still the first thing clients ask for and will be the decider between getting an interview and being left out of the recruitment process. The CV has […]
