Hiring Managers – How To Make The Most Of Your Accountancy Recruiter
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From our experience hiring accountancy staff for SMEs and large multinationals, here are 5 key points to maximize the value of your partnership with an accountancy recruiter in Ireland in 2023.
1. We want to know about the job and your company inside out:
As professional recruiters, we strive to know everything about your company. This includes the size of the team the role is situated in, the company's founding details, the product or service provided, and future goals and plans. By sharing this information with us, we can effectively promote your company to potential candidates and attract the best talent.
Professional and credible recruiters should have a list of questions about the company make-up and culture before even asking for a job specification. If a recruiter does not look for the above information, make sure they are made aware of it as it will increase their ability to promote the company to potential hires. Our job is to sell this opportunity to our best accountancy candidates, so the more we know the better.
2. Have your accounts ready:
With finance roles the recruiter will be advising the candidate to review the financial accounts of a company as well as other standard information. These might not always be easily accessible so it’s a good idea to provide a soft copy of them to your recruiter to ensure that the candidates you meet in the process will be prepared for an interview and have an in depth knowledge of the financial standing of your company.
3. Streamlined CV Screening:
When we send you a candidate's CV, rest assured that we have already screened and interviewed them for suitability. To save you time, we use a cover sheet that highlights the most relevant information about the candidate, such as unique selling points, notice periods, upcoming holidays, and relevant skills. If you have a company cover sheet, please share it to further streamline the process.
4. Enhanced Interview Preparation:
It is extremely important to outline the format of the interview process and highlight any tests or unusual stages there may be so all candidates can be aware of what to expect. The more specific information you can “arm” your recruiter with (such as interview questions that may be asked), the better the candidates will be at interview.
5. No surprises at the end
We all strive for a seamless offer and acceptance process. To facilitate this, discuss the level of the role and the remuneration package from the outset. Your recruiter will have already spoken to the candidate about their current package and salary expectations. From here, be honest and transparent with your recruiter and let them know what you are willing to pay, any future potential changes (i.e. permanency etc.) and also all details of the offer. It is the recruiter’s responsibility to satisfy both parties.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or if you would like to speak to an experienced consultant about hiring accountancy staff please email accountancy@sigmar.ie or call (01) 474 4600
