The hiring process has evolved in the competitive Accounting and Finance recruitment landscape. Candidates now have more options when deciding which companies to work with and which roles to pursue. Their expectations for employers are higher than ever, and business leaders need to work to ensure they're constantly enhancing their employer brands and attracting the right t...
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How to Deliver a Positive Accounting and Finance Candidate Experience This Year
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Top Tips for Marketing Yourself as the Ideal Accounting and Finance Candidate
5 days ago by Steve MerrittThough skill shortages remain high in the accounting and finance landscape, the market for candidates is still extremely competitive. In 2024, it can take an average of 3-6 months to get a job offer, and there's no guarantee you'll want to dive into the first opportunity that appears. To improve your chances of getting job offers for valuable roles faster, you need to know ...
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Talent Pipelines in 2024: The Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities
2 months ago by Steve MerrittTalent pipelines aren't new in the accounting recruitment landscape. For years, they've offered employers an opportunity to streamline and enhance the hiring process, fill talent gaps, and minimise business disruptions. In 2024, however, the demand for effective talent pipelines is greater than ever. Cultivating and building a strong talent pipeline allows businesses to a...
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How to Find the Right Accountancy Recruiter This Year
3 months ago by Steve MerrittWhether you’re re-entering the workforce after a short break or ready to take the next step in your career path with an exciting new role, an accounting and finance recruiter can be a valuable resource. The more competitive your industry, the longer the search for the right role can take. Working with a dedicated accounting and finance recruiter doesn’t just improve your c...
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Assessing Cultural Fit When Building Your Accounting Team This Year
3 months ago by Steve MerrittIn today's diverse working environments, hiring accountants with the right skills and competencies for your open role is insufficient. While the abilities and qualifications of your candidates are essential, it's also crucial to ensure each team member "fits" perfectly with your evolving company culture. After all, hiring candidates with a strong cultural fit means they're...
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5 Ways To Ensure Diversity and Inclusion In Your Hiring Process
3 months ago by Steve MerrittThe importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce has never been greater. Studies demonstrate that diversity in the accounting workplace promotes better business outcomes. Diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially and more likely to be innovation leaders. What's more, 80% of candidates say they prioritise evidence of inclusion when ...
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Why Accounting Candidates Now Need a Strong Personal Brand
3 months ago by Steve MerrittIn today's competitive accounting job market, a strong personal brand is more valuable than you'd think. Employers searching for top talent no longer consider only a person's Resume, cover letter, and credentials. They examine your entire personal brand, looking at the characteristics and attributes that set you apart from competing candidates. While demand for accounting c...
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Enhancing Employee Experience: Key Goals for a Productive 2024 Workplace
4 months ago by Steve MerrittIn recent years, the workplace has changed on a comprehensive level. According to McKinsey’s study of over 1,000 individuals, today’s employees are eager to find trust, purpose, and social cohesion. Staff want to feel their contributions are recognised, and are keen to access comfort and opportunities in the workplace. Developing an exceptional employee experience is now ...
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How to Master Competency-Based Interviews: A Guide For Candidates
4 months ago by Steve MerrittHow employers evaluate candidates and examine their proficiency for a role has changed significantly in recent years. Not only are companies embracing new technologies, conducting video assessments and online interviews, but they’re also exploring new strategies. After all, according to some studies, traditional interviews are prone to human error, making it difficult for ...
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11 Reasons Accounting and Finance Employees Look For a New Role
6 months ago by Steve MerrittDespite an uncertain economy, employees are happy to abandon their roles if it means embracing a better work experience. According to a Gallop workplace survey presented in mid-2023 over 96% of workers are looking for a new job. In a skill-short landscape, where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find talent for your team, knowing how to boost your chances of retaining...
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How to Handle Workplace Bullying in The Accounting and Finance Sector
6 months ago by Steve MerrittBullying is something no-one should have to deal with. While we often associate bullying with childhood, the reality is that bullies can follow people throughout the entire lives, impacting the performance, and culture of accounting and finance workplaces. While conflicts in the workplace are natural, there’s a difference between misunderstandings and clashes among teams, ...
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Are Your Hiring and Recruiting Practices Hindering Your Recruitment Success?
7 months ago by Steve MerrittRecruiting top talent in the accounting and finance industry is challenging. Skill shortages are rampant throughout the industry, and employee expectations are evolving. Without the right hiring and recruitment practices, business leaders can struggle with gaps in their teams for months. Not only does this hamper the progress of your accounting and finance team, but poor h...
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Aiding Anxious Employees in the Accounting and Finance Workspace
7 months ago by Steve MerrittStress and anxiety in the accounting and finance workplace is more common than you might think. Every workplace has challenges that can impact our mental health, from tight deadlines to internal conflicts. These issues can be extremely difficult to handle for employees already suffering from anxiety. Nearly 1 in 5 people experience poor mental health each year, and anxi...
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How to Resign From Your Accounting and Finance Role, Without Burning Bridges
9 months ago by Steve MerrittLeaving a job can be an exciting and often daunting step in your accounting career. On average, most people will have at least 12 different jobs throughout their lives. This means there's a good chance you'll need to deal with the complexity of a resignation meeting at some point. Whether you're joining a competitor or moving onto a new industry, it's important to approac...
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Using a Go To Market Approach When It Comes to Hiring Accounting and Finance Talent
9 months ago by Steve MerrittIn today’s candidate-driven accounting job market, attracting and retaining the right talent is more challenging than ever. Candidates have more options when selecting the ideal role for their specific needs, and their priorities are changing. This means business leaders and recruiters need to take a new approach to connect with potential employees if they want to overcom...
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5 Steps for Negotiating a Pay Rise as an Accounting and Finance Employee
9 months ago by Steve MerrittKnowing how to ask for a pay rise can be crucial for any accounting and finance employee. After years spent proving your value to your employer, you might find that you’re no longer being compensated properly for the talent and skills you deliver. Negotiating a pay raise ensures you can continue to thrive in your role and achieve your financial goals. As an accounting e...
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Using Morning Routines to Set Yourself Up For Success in Your Accounting and Finance Career
10 months ago by Steve MerrittHow you start your day as an accounting and finance professional can have a huge impact on your mood, ability to succeed, and productivity. Your mornings set the tone for the rest of your day, influencing your engagement and motivational levels. With a well-crafted morning routine, you can build the foundations for experiencing a positive day at work while protecting your ...
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Accessing an Agile and Adaptable Accounting and Finance Workforce
10 months ago by Steve MerrittSimilar to most industries, the accounting space is evolving at an incredible pace. Unpredictable economies, changing workplace structures, and growing talent gaps are present everywhere. While it's impossible to predict what challenges any organisation might face next, business leaders can take steps to prepare for the unexpected with the right recruitment strategy. There...
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Why Your Personal Appearance Can Power Up Your Accounting and Finance Career
10 months ago by Steve MerrittYour appearance has more of an impact on your accounting career than you might think. While your success in any role will depend heavily on your performance and skills, the wrong appearance can make it harder to access growth opportunities. How you present yourself, with your choice of clothing, and grooming routine, still influences how others see you. Depending on your a...
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How the right body language can ensure interview success
11 months ago by Steve MerrittSending the right message in an accounting interview depends on more than just your words. How you present yourself, your gestures, and even your ability to preserve eye contact can convey a host of information to your hiring manager. 55% of the cues sent during a conversation are influenced by body language. When hiring managers meet with candidates during interviews, e...
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