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  • How to End the Year Strong & Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026

    Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 3 comments

    How to End the Year Strong & Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026 December has a funny energy to it, doesn’t it? One minute it’s business as usual, the next you’re unravelling tinsel from your keyboard and wondering how it’s already nearly Christmas. Emails get jollier, calendars get busier, and everyone’s either full of mince pies or full of cold. But here’s the thing: December might just be the ...

  • How to Set Career Goals That Actually Get Results

    Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 11 comments

    How to Set Career Goals That Actually Get Results It’s officially December - the season of reflections, “what’s next?” conversations, and the pressure (let’s be honest) to figure it all out before the New Year. But before we jump into bold resolutions and career plans for 2025, let’s take a breath. Because the truth is, most people don’t struggle with ambition - they struggle with follow-through ...

  • The 2026 Job Market - What’s Ahead for Accountants?

    Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 by Sally Morrison — No comments

    The 2026 Job Market - What’s Ahead for Accountants? As the year begins to wind down and we head into the final few weeks of 2025, conversations across the industry are already turning to what the next year will bring for accountancy professionals and firms alike. Whether you’re actively recruiting, passively job-seeking, or simply reflecting on your next career step, understanding what’s ahead in ...

  • How Do You Scale a Firm’s Leadership Team Effectively?

    Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 4 comments

    A retained search success story, team growth, and an important reminder for Anti-Bullying Week As firms grow, so do their challenges - and their ambitions. One of the most critical (and difficult) transitions any firm faces is moving from founder-led success to structured leadership. That’s exactly the challenge a fantastic accountancy practice in Manchester brought to us recently. They needed to ...

  • How to Spot (and Land!) a Job With a Great Firm Culture

    Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 2 comments

    How to Spot (and Land!) a Job With a Great Firm Culture Because salary isn’t everything - and your happiness matters. As we slide into mid-November, the air’s getting colder, festive lights are starting to twinkle, and conversations are turning to Christmas parties, office Secret Santas, and how early is too early for a mince pie at your desk. 🎄 But for many accountancy professionals, this ...

  • Why Do Firms Use Retained Search for Future Planning?

    Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2025 by Sally Morrison — No comments

    Retained Search Success: How One Firm Planned for the Future December is a whirlwind, isn’t it? There’s Christmas light switch-ons, carol services, office trees that are half-lit, and a steady stream of mince pies being offered in every meeting. In our house, things are very festive - the twins are in full glitter mode (and so is the dog, thanks to a tinsel-related incident), and we’ve got ...

  • The Power of Personal Branding for Accountants

    Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 5 comments

    After a refreshing two-week break in Turkey with my twin girls - complete with paragliding, day trips, and plenty of sunshine (and baklava!) - I’m back, recharged and ready to finish the year strong. And let’s face it - now that the clocks have gone back , the nights are drawing in , and we're officially into Bonfire Night and Remembrance week , it’s time to embrace the last stretch of 2025 and ...

  • How to Ace Your Performance Review and Secure a Pay Rise

    Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    The clocks went back on Sunday, and if you’re feeling just a little more human thanks to that extra hour in bed - you’re not alone! But now that we’re feeling (somewhat) rested and Halloween is creeping up on us, it’s also time to think about something slightly scarier than costumes and cobwebs… Performance reviews and pay rise conversations. October and November are peak season for end-of-year ...

  • Switching Between Practice and Industry: What You Need to Know

    Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 by Sally Morrison — No comments

    Making a move between practice and industry (or vice versa) can be one of the most rewarding - and slightly daunting - steps in an accountant's career. At ProTalent, we speak to people all the time who are weighing up whether a change in direction could reinvigorate their career, open up new challenges, or simply provide better work/life balance. And the good news is: you absolutely can make the ...

  • Retained Search Success, World Food Day Celebrations & A Brilliant Audit Role in Sussex

    Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    Retained Search Success, World Food Day Celebrations & A Brilliant Audit Role in Sussex From Lydia @ ProTalent | 14th October 2025 At ProTalent, we’re all about connection - connecting people with opportunities, businesses with talent, and sometimes even just colleagues over a shared love of food! This week’s update is a celebration of just that: a retained search success story, a global food ...

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