Strategies for attracting top talent and driving growth

Ella Britton speaks to Duncan Crooks, Talent Acquisition Senior Manager at Price Bailey. Duncan was a guest speaker at our HR event in May 2024 at Electric Shuffle in London. He explains why effective HR strategies and great leadership can create a company culture of ambition, wellbeing and transparency. Background and career I have worked…

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From AAT to Argentina: My journey to Senior Manager

During the summer, we had an informal chat with Joe Down, Senior Manager at Moore Kingston Smith. Joe talks about having the courage to take opportunities and how flexible working enables him to focus on his ironman training. Joe works exclusively in external audit within the Corporate Client Services team. Studying and early career Despite…

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Using your tax skills to transition to a law firm

For professionals with a background in tax, transitioning to a law firm can open up a wide range of opportunities. Whether you’re a tax advisor or consultant, your expertise in tax law and regulations will make you a valuable asset in the legal world. Our Senior Consultant, Tim Keech, explains how. Law firms are increasingly…

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Meet our Divisional Director, Helen Lovering

Helen Lovering has over 20 years of experience working in recruitment, all within financial services, across the Sydney, Singapore and London markets. She has spent the last nine years as Director working for a large international agency overseas, returning to the UK in 2023. After working in London, she joined AJ Chambers in 2024, heading…

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How to stand out in accounting

Adam Munro, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers, shares tips and insights for trainee accountants looking to stand out. Adam heads up client relationships in London for Audit & Accounts. With over 11 years’ experience, he has built a network with London’s most prominent companies and assisted hundreds of trained accountants with their career. What…

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Embracing urgency at AJ Chambers

Urgency at work is something all employees must learn to manage. At AJ Chambers the need to complete tasks quickly and efficiently is a normal part of our daily routine. We understand that urgency can be a result of a number of different factors. Most of the time for us, it is motivated by the…

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Rise in time-consuming compliance causing firms to drop audits

The increasing focus from regulators on raising standards may cause some small firms to consider dropping audits, unable to cope with the demands and time spent on paperwork imposed by regulatory requirements. Audit has been faced with challenges over the past 12 months and has been under significant scrutiny. Increased regulatory pressures, high-profile corporate collapses,…

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Navigating a ‘job-led’ market: How AJ Chambers can guide you

In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal and accountancy sectors, recent trends have created a shift towards a job-led market. This is characterised by a reduced number of firms actively hiring and an increasing pool of highly talented lawyers and accountants seeking employment. The results of this are profound, affecting both jobseekers and employers in…

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Shaping Success: Clair Dart on her life, career and tax leadership

Clair Dart, Corporate Tax Partner at Alliotts, sits down with AJ Chambers to discuss her private and working life. Clair explains how personal events have helped shape her career path, leading her to become a senior figure in her sector. She also shares views on why people are leaving the tax industry. Hello Clair, who…

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Supporting employees with a disability: MS Awareness Week

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week runs from 22 to 28 April 2024. It’s the perfect time for us to raise awareness and speak up about the realities of working with a disability and how employers can help. Let’s start with some UK statistics: A wide range of health conditions or impairments qualify a person as disabled,…

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Business Awards UK
The Recruiter Awards 2024
Accounting Excellence 2025
Essex Business Awards 2022
The Global Recruiter Awards 2022
GR Industry Awards 2024