Finance – News Articles
Introducing: Graeme Davidson, Senior Consultant, Audit and Accounts
I am delighted to welcome Graeme Davidson back to Pro, re-joining our finance practice team after 4 years away. Graeme previously shared three years with Pro-Finance and after some time within the global recruitment sector, he now returns…
Read MoreFinance Practice vs. Industry: The Big Debate
Once you become a newly qualified accountant, you will inevitably come up against the decision of whether to build a career in practice or to move into an industry role. Both have their pros and cons,…
Read MoreSo, You’re a Qualified Auditor – What Next?
As a specialist recruiter into the Audit and Accounts market, I interact with candidates and clients on a daily basis across all levels of seniority. I work with finance professionals all the way from trainees just starting…
Read More5 Lessons We’ve Learned From Lockdown
What have we learned from lockdown? There’s no doubt that this year’s events and pandemic have taken a huge toll on all of us, mentally, financially and economically, however there are plenty of lessons learnt that will allow us to improve ways of working, our lifestyles and our personal wellbeing going forward. Not for one…
Read MoreFinance Practice vs. Industry: The Big Debate
Once you become a newly qualified accountant, you will inevitably come up against the decision of whether to build a career in practice or to move into an industry role. Both have their pros and cons, and your decision will ultimately come down to what type of person you are and what is important to…
Read MoreThe Money Trap – Why You Should Avoid Progressing in Salary Without Progressing in Experience
So, I am going to tell you a story about an Audit professional in a small accountancy firm in London… This Audit professional is very keen to progress their career and when they finally finish the ACA, they receive an offer from a bigger firm that gives them access to a range of sectors, better experience, bigger…
Read MoreFinance – Return To Work Survey 2020
Without doubt, the last few months have been extremely difficult for everyone as we continue to adjust to the ‘new normal’ and remote working. As the UK slowly makes it’s transition back to the workplace, with many employees returning from furlough, and organisations once again opening the doors to their offices, our clients have sought…
Read MoreMarch 2020: Finance Movers and Shakers
Stay up-to-date with the movers and shakers in the finance sector. Here are the key movements in March 2020: EY have announced the appointment of Hywel Ball as EY UK & Ireland Regional Managing Partner and UK Chair, effective 1st July 2020. Ball will be responsible for leading the business in the UK and Ireland, succeeding Steve Varley,…
Read MoreOur Duty Of Care As An Employer
Mental health and employee wellbeing has been a popular topic for many employers over recent years. Now, more than ever, we need to ensure that as employers we are acting and making positive change, not just discussing the subject. The last few months since the UK government announced ‘lockdown’ have proved challenging for all as we acclimatise…
Read MoreReginal Accountancy Practices – The Search For Accountants & Auditors Continues
COVID-19 has undoubtedly influenced the economy with much of the UK working from home and jobs, as we know them, rapidly adapting to this change. However, regional accountancy practices have been using methods of agile and flexible working for years, with lots of opportunity to work from home. Whilst working entirely remotely is somewhat in…
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