The Accountancy Recruiters

Jobseekers

February 2024

What's shifting in tax and audit hiring

— and where the good people are actually moving

Managing Consultant

Tax & Audit

The Accountancy Recruiters recruits across recruitment — permanent, contract and executive search.

We stay close after the offer's signed — the measure is someone still in seat and delivering a year on.

Specialist hiring for recruitment teams who need the right person, not just a CV.

Where we focus

One specialist who knows your market and works a single discipline — not a generalist learning on your brief.

Honest advice over an easy 'yes': if a brief won't fill as written, The Accountancy Recruiters will tell you, and tell you why.

Review:

"Hadley's mentorship was pivotal in navigating the intricacies of the interview process. His adept coaching on articulating responses and unwavering updates provided a sense of assurance. Hadley's far-reaching connections within the recruitment sphere became evident during my interviews, highlighting his esteemed reputation in the profession. My heartfelt thanks for his exceptional support. Without hesitation, I would turn to Hadley for future career transitions and highly recommend others to do the same!"

Job Brief:

The Opportunity:

Embark on a trajectory defined by ambition and drive as an Audit Semi-Senior with us in dynamic Birmingham. Your role promises a panorama of experiences, engaging with diverse clients and sectors. As an Audit Semi-Senior, embody professionalism with a flexible approach that establishes unwavering credibility with clients.

Qualifications and Skills:

ACA or ACCA part-qualified or equivalent

Proven proficiency in external audits

Tech-savvy with expertise in Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare

Stay ahead with up-to-date technical knowledge, encompassing recent developments in accounting standards

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, adept at thriving in diverse environments

Impeccable organizational prowess, effortlessly managing a spectrum of tasks

A client-focused mindset coupled with a sharp commercial awareness

Exhibit resilience under pressure and a track record of meeting deadlines

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