Firstly I am speaking from a wealth of experience, as a proven top biller and mentor to the many Accountants over the years, I want to share a few tips for Accounting firms use when using recruitment agencies!
My track record speaks for itself, I have set up multinational firms in NZ, billed over a million dollars in fees over the years working as a business owner ,setting up multinational firms in NZ and currently back as a business owner again and Director for one of NZ's premier agency- Accounting Practices Limited.
On top of my speciality in brokering Accounting Practices, I am mentoring our executive search team and passing on my knowledge to ensure we provide the many firms with top level talent!
What to look for when you are using an AGENCY?
- Experience is everything!! Look for agencies or individuals that have been recruiting in the CA space for a minimum of 3 years in NZ!
- Just like time sheets and the billable hours you need to submit, as Accountants you do not want to be wasting your time talking to an agency that has less than 3years recruiting in the space!
- Having over 5 years working in Public Practice recruitment or Brokering makes a huge difference in building trust with the firms.
- There are firms out there that make out they specialise in CA recruitment, but dig a little deeper and they also try and recruit in other industries and then your firm will just be a number while they try and place someone in commercial, IT etc
- Be careful and watch out for recruiters that send out emails stating they are specialist in CA when they don’t have the experience or track record- You only need to look at their linkedin profile to get an understanding of their presence in NZ or how long they have been recruiting in the space.
- If you come across an Agent/agency that states they recruit in the CA market then view an individuals LinkedIn profile if you can, remember LI is a quick way to see a person’s profile for you to make a judgment call.
- If they have less than 3years min recruiting in the CA space, I would be looking elsewhere!
If you want a list of questions TO ASK, then talk to the EXPERTS – Accounting Practices Limited: admin@accountingpractices.co.nz
At Accounting Practices Limited we know the CA market well, a perfect example is this:
There are (X) amount of firms across Auckland and (X) amount nationwide- give me the names of most firms and I will know who the Partners and some of the history in those firms!
Why?
That is just an example of the commitment we have at Accounting Practices in understanding the Public Practice market. Its not about the how big your firm is, its about how specialised and how well you understand the CA market to assist and add value to the many Accounting firms when it counts!
As we all know, its not the money that will buy you a future, its your skills!
If you are looking at EXPERT advice or just want a general chat on the market then please call the specialist today- Accounting Practices Limited!
Give me a call if you need any market advice or if you need our executive team to assist you with your staffing levels in 2016!
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