recruitment

​How much can you learn about someone from a Resume? These documents might offer a brief insight into an accounting candidate’s previous roles or credentials, but they don’t show you how competent a candidate will be, or how well they’ll mesh with your company’s culture. These days, they may not even tell you if your candidate has the skills they’ll need to thrive in a speci...

​If your accounting job search starts to feel like a marathon with no end, you’re not alone. In 2025, hiring timelines are stretching, with some estimates suggesting it takes up to 6 months to find a role. There are various reasons for this. Companies are reluctant to hire when they’re not sure what the future of work will look like. AI is reshaping roles and responsibiliti...

​In 2025, companies aren’t just looking to update their headcount with generic candidates. Increasingly, accounting leaders are prioritising “specialist” talent—people with unique, niche skills in everything from data analysis to AI proficiency. When everyone is searching for the same, highly competent professionals, employers struggle to navigate a rapidly shrinking pool of...

​In a world that’s constantly changing, one of the biggest things that separates high-performing accounting teams from their low-performing counterparts is predictability. The ability to anticipate and prepare for future needs and business priorities, is what ensures you can hire the right team members, fill emerging skill gaps, and maintain adaptability. While a future-foc...

​The idea that you “get what you pay for” in today’s world might be cliché, but it’s still true—particularly when it comes to acquiring top accounting talent. The competition for skilled employees is so fierce in 2025 that many organisations have resorted to poaching talent from competitors, promising them higher wages and better benefits in exchange for their abandoning the...

​A few years ago, accounting wellbeing initiatives – particularly those focused on mental health- were often seen as “nice-to-have” perks. Now, countless studies show that focusing on well-being is becoming a core recruitment differentiator. In an environment where 87% of companies are experiencing skill gaps, well-being programs are helping organisations navigate talent sh...

​Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting more-and-more in the accounting industry, from how teams collaborate, communicate, and create to how leaders hire new candidates. According to the Harvard Business Review, 97% of companies using AI to enhance the hiring process say they're seeing positive results. With AI and automation, companies are more efficiently attracting, ...

​In the accounting industry, recruiting the talent you want is becoming increasingly difficult. Ongoing skill shortages and high competition for professionals mean around 78% of employers are now struggling to find and attract the right candidates, no matter where you are on the globe, according to data collected by the Manpower Group. Professional recruitment companies can ...

​The “talent shortage” is something that accounting recruitment teams and market analysts have been discussing for years. In 2024, a ManPower survey showed that more than 75% of employers globally were struggling to fill roles – in virtually every industry. But the idea that the market is short of skilled workers is difficult to believe at a time when news about widespread ...

​For years, companies in the accounting industry have relied heavily on resume screening to identify which candidates have the credentials and experience required to thrive in their organisation. However, resume screening isn't as effective as it appears. The higher the number of applications received, the more time it takes to examine every resume. That's why many recruit...

​As humans, we’re naturally fearful of the unknown, which means that change can be scary. However, throughout your accounting career, allowing fear to rule your decisions can be stifling. To achieve professional and personal goals, you must feel free to move to different roles and companies, seeking new opportunities to learn and grow. Studies show that most adults have had...

​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 ...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...