skills-based hiring

​Ask any business leader in the accounting industry, and they’ll tell you it’s becoming a lot more difficult to keep teams fully staffed, engaged, and confident in their skills. Across industries, hiring is starting to feel more like plugging leaks than building momentum. 75% of employers say finding qualified people to fill roles is their biggest challenge. As technology e...

​Recruitment in accounting right now is a challenge. Resumes and applications might pour in for every job listing you post. But after two rounds of interviews, a few assessments, and more “we’ll get back to you” emails than you’d like to admit, you might realise something. No one quite fits your mould for the perfect candidate. You’re not alone. 75% of employers say they s...

​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 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...

​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...