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​Hiring the best accounting talent isn't easy, particularly when skill shortages are increasing. The cost of making the wrong decision can be huge. Not only do you waste time and resources onboarding and training the wrong employee, but your team's productivity can suffer, too. So, how do you ensure you're making the right hiring choices? Focusing on skills is common, partic...

​In a skills-short accounting space, businesses can't just focus on attracting new talent to their organisations; they need to invest more in retaining their existing staff. Focusing on talent retention can help improve your employer brand, reduce recruitment costs, and minimise the risk of disruption and lost productivity for your teams. Unfortunately, retaining talent isn...

​The accounting job market is currently experiencing transformation and turbulence. Advanced A.I. algorithms and automation impact all jobs and influence which skills employers prioritise in candidates. Geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic factors influence hiring decisions, leading to an influx in green jobs and new tensions in global hiring. Economic issues contin...

​The average person spends one-third of their waking life at work. It's little wonder that we all want to work for a company we're passionate about in a role that works for us. Finding the right company to work with isn't just about ensuring happiness in your accounting job. Working for the wrong company can make reaching your career goals harder, harm your motivation, and ...

​Employees have identified learning and development opportunities as key career priorities for years. More than 83% of candidates say that access to learning opportunities determines which roles they'll apply for and which job offers they'll accept. However, upskilling and reskilling shouldn't just be a focus for employees. Business leaders need to prioritise educating their...

​Demand for contractors in the accounting industry has gradually increased over the last few years. Since 2022, the number of listings for part-time and temporary workers has tripled, according to LinkedIn, as employers and candidates continue to prioritise flexibility. Working with contractors offers employers a unique opportunity to access the latest talent for temporary p...

​Today's accounting hiring landscape is complicated. While new talent is always entering the market, skill shortages present significant issues to hiring managers and business leaders. While numerous factors can influence your chances of recruitment success, from working with a recruitment company to building a strong employer brand, it's important not to overlook the value...

​Maintaining a good work-life balance is more important than it seems. Investing in the right equilibrium between your professional and personal life improves your mental and physical health and can directly impact your performance. Unfortunately, many accounting employees struggle to achieve a healthy work-life balance as their roles become more complex and demanding. Near...

​An effective strategy for candidate evaluation is crucial to ensuring you make the right decisions on who to add to your accounting team. While hundreds of people might apply for a job, many companies only invite a small percentage to an interview. The screening process is how business leaders shortlist candidates based on their skills, experience, and attributes. However,...

​Hiring the right people is crucial to the success of any business. Unfortunately, recruitment can be time-consuming, complex, and expensive in today's skills-short environment. If you don't have an efficient hiring strategy, you could spend months struggling to fill the gaps in your team. Every extra day you spend finding and screening candidates contributes to additional l...

​In the competitive Accounting space, getting ahead at work and achieving your career goals demands more than an ability to meet your performance expectations. The dynamic and unpredictable world we live in means employers are prioritising candidates who demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and intuition, which means you will need to be proactive to thrive. Proactivity is v...

​Body language is more important than most people realise. When we speak to someone, we're not just paying attention to their words. We also evaluate their tone, posture, facial expressions, and movements. In fact, according to a study conducted by Albert Mehrabian, only around 7% of any "message" we send to someone during a conversation is conveyed in our words. The rest c...

​Recruiting new employees for your accounting team might seem simple enough, but the process is full of complicated challenges, particularly in the current market. Talent shortages are everywhere, candidate expectations are evolving, and the impact of a poor hiring decision is growing, costing companies not only money but also their time and reputation. A successful recrui...

​The Accounting landscape is evolving at an incredible rate, driven by rapid digital transformation, new customer trends, and market dynamics. To grow in this space, businesses need more than an innovative mindset; they need resilient, adaptable, and agile teams. Agility is no longer just a concept prized by software developers and technology vendors; it's something every bu...

​No matter how skilled you are, how much you know about Accounting, or how productive you consider yourself to be, there's always room for improvement. Employees who invest in consistently improving their results and demonstrating value are the ones who access the best opportunities in their roles. The high-performing team members in any business are the first to be conside...

​In a skills-short accounting and finance landscape, attracting standout talent is challenging for every organisation. Unfortunately, it can be particularly hard for small to mid-sized businesses. Not only do these companies lack the same resources as larger, more established businesses, but they can also struggle to capture the attention of candidates keen to work with ind...

​Making it to a final stage interview is both exciting and daunting. If you’ve got this far, it means that your potential employer is seriously considering offering you a position. However, you’ll still be competing against a selection of other, equally qualified candidates. Ensuring you’re properly prepared to make the right impact on a hiring manager or business leader is ...

​Motivation is the lifeblood of a successful accounting and finance team. Motivated employees are more productive, engaged, and creative than their counterparts. They're also more likely to stay with your business and adapt rapidly to changing workplace dynamics. That's crucial when the accounting and finance industry is navigating constant evolution and growing skill short...

​An effective accounting and finance resume is your first opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your employer. However, since the average hiring manager only looks at a resume for 6 to 7 seconds, it’s important to keep this document concise. That’s why many candidates often omit sections referencing their hobbies and interests. It’s easy to assume your passions are i...

​Recruiting has always been a complex process, affected by changes in candidate preferences, evolving technology, and market dynamics. Choosing the right recruitment process for your business can be complex. That's particularly true with growing skill shortages, evolving AI applications, and changing working styles, like hybrid and remote work. However, the ideal recruitmen...