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  • When the Right Hire Changes Everything

    Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Sally Morrison — No comments

    When the Right Hire Changes Everything: What a Retained Search Really Delivers What separates a good appointment from one that genuinely shifts how a team operates? There's a version of recruitment that fills seats. You put together a job spec, advertise it, sift CVs, arrange interviews, make an offer. The role is covered. The box is ticked. And then there's the version that changes something. At ...

  • How to Identify Top Performers in Interviews (Beyond the CV)

    Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 2 comments

    When it comes to hiring, most processes start in the same place: the CV. And while a CV can tell you a lot – qualifications, experience, career progression – it only ever shows part of the picture. The real challenge for firms isn’t finding candidates who can do the job. It’s identifying the ones who will truly perform, grow, and make an impact once they’re in it. That’s where the interview ...

  • Career Mapping: Planning Your Next 5 Years in Accountancy

    Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 2 comments

    “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s one of the most common interview questions – and one of the hardest to answer well. Not because people lack ambition, but because in reality, most careers don’t follow a perfectly mapped-out path. Opportunities come up, priorities shift, and before you know it, a few years have passed without much time to step back and think about direction. But in ...

  • Retained Search Success: Hiring Niche Technical Talent in Accountancy

    Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    Retained Search Success: Hiring Niche Technical Talent in Accountancy Finding great people in accountancy is one thing. Finding the right person for a highly technical, niche role? That’s something else entirely. Over the past few months, we’ve seen a growing number of firms struggling to fill specialist positions – particularly in tax, audit, and compliance. Not because the roles aren’t ...

  • The Traits of Future Partners: What Leadership Behaviours Predict Long-Term Success?

    Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 4 comments

    The Traits of Future Partners: What Leadership Behaviours Predict Long-Term Success? As we move into a new financial year, many accountancy professionals find themselves reflecting on their long term career path. For some, that means aiming for Senior Manager. For others, it is something more. Partnership. But while technical ability and experience are essential, they are rarely what separates ...

  • The Pre-Bonus Movement: Why Top Performers Move Before Payouts

    Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    The Pre-Bonus Movement: Why Top Performers Move Before Payouts As we move into April and the Easter break approaches, there’s a noticeable shift across the accountancy recruitment market. Lighter evenings, bank holidays, holiday plans starting to form… and, for many professionals, a rare moment to pause and reflect. And with that reflection often comes a big question: “Do I really want to be here ...

  • Counteroffers: Should You Accept or Walk Away?

    Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    Understanding the long-term impact of counteroffers in accountancy careers It’s one of the most emotionally charged moments in any professional’s career. You’ve accepted a new opportunity - perhaps an Audit & Accounts Manager role in Eastbourne - and after careful consideration, you’ve made the decision to resign. Then it happens. Your current employer presents a counteroffer. More money. A ...

  • Retained Search Success: Why Timing Matters in Senior Hiring

    Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    Retained Search Success: Why Timing Matters in Senior Hiring Senior hiring rarely happens at the moment a vacancy appears. In fact, the most successful leadership hires often begin long before a role formally exists. Over the past few months, we’ve been reminded just how important timing can be when securing senior talent - particularly within specialist areas like tax leadership. One recent ...

  • Why March Is a Strategic Month for Hiring in Accountancy Practice

    Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 5 comments

    March is one of the most underestimated months in the recruitment calendar. On the surface, it feels transitional. Teams are busy. Year-end is approaching. Delivery takes priority. Recruitment often feels like something that can wait until April. But interestingly, March is rarely quiet in the talent market. In fact, it’s often when some of the most important hiring decisions are quietly forming ...

  • The Rise of Portfolio Careers in Finance: Why Flexible Career Paths Are Reshaping the Profession

    Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    The Rise of Portfolio Careers in Finance: Why Flexible Career Paths Are Reshaping the Profession Over the past year, one conversation has quietly moved from occasional curiosity to a consistent theme across the finance market. It’s no longer simply: “What’s my next role?” Instead, we’re increasingly hearing: “Do I actually want one role at all?” Across accountancy practice and industry alike, ...

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