In what ways do our staff show integrity towards clients and candidates? Our staff pride themselves on having integrity and being supportive. We work tirelessly on your behalf and will always take the time to find the right solution for you. At the heart of our integrity is the drive to treat others with fairness…
A well-written CV can be the difference between getting an interview and not being considered. Accounting is a very competitive industry, so even being called to an interview is a huge achievement. In a recent study it was found that most employers spend an average of 8 seconds looking at your CV. They then decide…
How much do you know about Consumer Finance? We talk to Bill McCaffrey, Partner and Head of Consumer Credit at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro. He discusses the balancing act required of meeting the needs of both the lender and consumer. Hello Bill, please can you give us a quick introduction about yourself? Hi. I’m Bill…
How do we employ curiosity in our work relationships? Part one in our series on AJ Chambers’ brand values. Curiosity. Most of the breakthrough discoveries and inventions have something in common: they are the result of curiosity. It is a quality we aim for at AJ Chambers. Curiosity at work drives our staff to explore, ask questions,…
Changes to tax rates have implications for the remuneration strategy of owner-managed businesses. By Tim Humphries, Tax Partner at RPG Crouch Chapman, on the tax rate changes. Up until 1 April 2023 it had been fairly standard planning for the director/shareholders of owner-managed companies to take a salary within the tax-free or national insurance-free bands…
Salaries will always be the star of any remuneration package. But to gain an edge in the finance war, you need to go the extra mile and offer attractive benefits. Know what people want How benefits can help you in retaining staff? It therefore makes sense to take some time to understand the market. For…
How can you ensure you retain your staff? With few exceptions, talent challenges are a common theme for practices all over the world. The pressures come from experienced staff leaving for industry roles. To a tight pipeline of new entrants to the profession. And the great resignation to greater salary demands amid rising inflation and…
The legal system is increasingly embracing the value of diverse perspectives, which helps to ensure fairness and justice for all. Shabnam Ali-Khan from Russell-Cooke discusses her background, career and passions within the legal world. Please could you tell us a little bit about your current position? I am Shabnam Ali-Khan, Partner in the Enfranchisement team…
By Charlie Davidson, Associate Solicitor in the property department at Bishop & Sewell LLP. Charlie sits down with Stuart Whiter, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers. He explains first-hand how residential property fared in a 2022 review. Bishop & Sewell is an all-service law firm based in central London. With a particular focus on real…
In early January, Steven Burgess, Director at Scrutton Bland, sat down with Scott Golding, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers. Steven discusses his career to date and the benefits of working at a leading Accountancy firm. Hi Steven, who are you and what do you do? I’m a Director at Scrutton Bland in our audit…
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