Accountancy firms desire ‘value adding’ communication skills in employees
Talent

Accountancy firms desire ‘value adding’ communication skills in employees

1y Greg Noble

Accountancy firms desire ‘value adding’ communicat...

Accountancy practices are now looking for more than just traditional skills when looking to hire Read More...

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People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments
Big Four

People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments

1y Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appoin...

December highlighted a flurry of movements for the mid-market accounting firms Read More...

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Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say
Accounting Firms

Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say

1y Rachel Gordon

Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in tal...

Benefits, apprenticeships, culture, and regional desirability are among the key factors, according to market participants Read More...

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UK must develop professional skills or “risk being left behind”, market warns
Business

UK must develop professional skills or “risk being left behind”, market war...

3y Sam Alberti

UK must develop professional skills or “risk being...

The financial and professional services sector’s talent pipeline is critical to supporting the wider UK economy, according to market participants Read...

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Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne
Accounting Firms

Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne

3y Sam Alberti

Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne

Accountancy Age spoke with Azets' new CEO Chris Horne, who outlined the key goals for his tenure Read More...

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Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn
Recruitment

Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn

4y Jeremy Chan

Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn

Accountancy firms bolster numbers but remote working providing integration challenges Read More...

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How to spot bright new accountancy talent
People Business

How to spot bright new accountancy talent

4y Leanna Reeves

How to spot bright new accountancy talent

In an era where innovation is transforming the accountancy profession, how can partners and recruiters spot the right talent for today’s firms? Read M...

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Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants in 2020
People Business

Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants in 2020

4y Shannon Moyer

Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants ...

A new campaign is seeking to recruit hundreds of accountants in 2020 to work on the Isle of Man, highlighting the companies and opportunities availabl...

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How to solve the finance talent dilemma
People Business

How to solve the finance talent dilemma

4y Matt Weston

How to solve the finance talent dilemma

Matt Weston, Managing Director of Robert Half UK, examines the current talent dilemma in finance departments across the country and what can be done t...

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Transform your interview performance
People In Business

Transform your interview performance

5y CABA | Sponsored

Transform your interview performance

CABA, the charity that supports the wellbeing of ICAEW chartered accountants and their families, worked with Behavioural Psychologist Richard Jenkins ...

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Firms to become futureproof if hiring dyslexic individuals, report says
Accounting Firms

Firms to become futureproof if hiring dyslexic individuals, report says

5y Leanna Reeves

Firms to become futureproof if hiring dyslexic ind...

Accountancy is one of the sectors that could benefit from dyslexic employees as the profession evolves, recruitment professionals say. Read More...

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BDO appoints two new advisory partners
Accounting Firms

BDO appoints two new advisory partners

5y Chris Jewers

BDO appoints two new advisory partners

Rob McCann is a corporate finance partner in the firm’s Manchester office, joining from Lloyds Bank, and Nick Andrews joins BDO’s London Forensics tea...

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Brexit planning provokes considerable accountancy recruitment
Brexit & Economy

Brexit planning provokes considerable accountancy recruitment

5y Kathryn Swan

Brexit planning provokes considerable accountancy ...

Brexit may have caused hesitancy in some markets, but it has boosted recruitment in accounting roles, as companies seek to prepare for the future, say...

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UK financial services facing 'talent crisis'
People In Business

UK financial services facing 'talent crisis'

5y Beth McLoughlin

UK financial services facing 'talent crisis'

A KPMG study has revealed the scale of the crisis in the industry - as nearly two thirds of those outside of financial services would not consider a j...

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Working flexibly and logically at PwC
Big Four

Working flexibly and logically at PwC

6y Emily Sexton-Brown

Working flexibly and logically at PwC

PwC is now allowing new hires to work the hours that personally suit them through their new Flexible Talent Network and Helen Hopkin, head of workplac...

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How accountancy firms can gain the upper hand in the war for talent
Career

How accountancy firms can gain the upper hand in the war for talent

6y James Taylor

How accountancy firms can gain the upper hand in t...

Businesses should be investing in their value proposition and nurturing the employee's aspirations to ensure they don't lose strong talent to competit...

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Mitchell Charlesworth hires two tax managers
Accounting Firms

Mitchell Charlesworth hires two tax managers

6y Accountancy Age

Mitchell Charlesworth hires two tax managers

Phil Hartley and Phillippa Britchford have been appointed by the firm to deliver corporate and personal tax services Read More...

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Should you hire graduates or experienced professionals?
Business

Should you hire graduates or experienced professionals?

6y Accountancy Age

Should you hire graduates or experienced professio...

Recruitment dilemma: should businesses hire graduates or experienced professionals? Read More...

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Viewpoint: Are office pets beasts of burden or a blessed relief to accountancy firms?
Career

Viewpoint: Are office pets beasts of burden or a blessed relief to accounta...

6y AJ Chambers Recruitment | Sponsored

Viewpoint: Are office pets beasts of burden or a b...

Pets in the office have been proven to lower stress levels and lead to higher levels of job satisfaction. Are accountancy firms on board with the late...

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KPMG’s apprenticeship intake jumps to 181 in 2017
Accounting Firms

KPMG’s apprenticeship intake jumps to 181 in 2017

7y Accountancy Age

KPMG’s apprenticeship intake jumps to 181 in 2017

The firm has reported a 40% increase on the 129 apprentices recruited in 2016, with two thirds of the roles based in regional offices Read More...

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Newly qualified? What to consider when planning your future career
Recruitment

Newly qualified? What to consider when planning your future career

7y Accountancy Age

Newly qualified? What to consider when planning yo...

Accountants are likely to find themselves at one of the most complex career crossroads when approaching qualification to become a newly qualified char...

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Accountancy Age Jobs launches new look site and brand promise
People Business

Accountancy Age Jobs launches new look site and brand promise

8y Richard Crump , Writer

Accountancy Age Jobs launches new look site and br...

Accountancy Age Jobs is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new look website for finance and accountancy professionals Read More...

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Accountancy bonus pot increases to £2.4bn for 2015/16
People In Practice

Accountancy bonus pot increases to £2.4bn for 2015/16

8y Richard Crump , Writer

Accountancy bonus pot increases to £2.4bn for 2015...

The overall bonus pot has increased by £800m since 2009/10 when it stood at £1.6bn Read More...

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Deloitte set for 1,000 Belfast employees by 2020
Accounting Firms

Deloitte set for 1,000 Belfast employees by 2020

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Deloitte set for 1,000 Belfast employees by 2020

The Big Four firm has laid plans to increase its presence in Northern Ireland’s capital city Read More...

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Hays recruits PwC as auditor
Accounting Firms

Hays recruits PwC as auditor

8y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Hays recruits PwC as auditor

PwC takes over from Deloitte as Hays' auditor Read More...

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