How we deliver recruitment solutions to Accountancy firms

We have an incredibly in-depth knowledge of the marketplace. With over 15 years’ experience in shaping the futures of accountancy professionals.

Our specialist practice consultants have a deep understanding of the industry and will be there every step of the way with expert insights and advice. Our Operations Director, Jason Reyndols, has answered some of the most frequently asked questions. Here is how we deliver recruitment solutions to accountancy practices

Matt has been with the business for over 5 years. During this time, Matt has been a key force in the drive to improve our customer-centric approach. Improve the overall quality of our operations and how we deliver recruitment solutions to the UK accountancy practice market.

TELL US ABOUT AJ CHAMBERS AND YOUR OFFERING?

AJ Chambers has been focused on shaping the futures of Accountancy Practice professionals for over 10 years and because of this, we have become the trusted recruitment consultancy for hundreds of Accountancy Practices throughout the UK. We partner with our clients to find and recruit the best and the brightest; from the smartest graduates and trainees right the way up to the most distinguished, Directors and Partners.

WHAT MAKES YOUR SERVICE OFFERING DIFFERENT TO OTHER PRACTICE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCIES?

It’s our genuine commitment to becoming the industry’s most trusted adviser. We leave no stone un-turned and live and breathe our core values which are integrity, curiosity, urgency and collaboration. Not only are we technically very good at recruitment but we are also a strong source of market intelligence.

WHAT PRACTICE AREAS DO AJ CHAMBERS COVER?

Here at AJ Chambers, we cover Accountancy, Audit, Outsourcing, Corporate Finance and Tax.

WHAT SORT OF FIRMS DO YOU WORK WITH?

Our clients vary from small owner-managed firms of accountants and specialist Boutiques, right the way through to the Top 10 firms in the country.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO USING A SPECIALIST PRACTICE CONSULTANCY, RATHER THAN GOING DIRECT TO A FIRM?

We offer step by step guidance to the recruitment process. What to expect, no matter what stage you are at, how to handle the nuances different firms will have especially as we’ve usually worked with the clients many times. Further down the line, we will be directly involved in the negotiation process acting as a buffer and that all important sounding board when needed.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS AT AJ CHAMBERS FOR AN ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL WANTING TO PROGRESS IN THEIR CAREER?

One of our specialist consultants will take a detailed brief of your current career to date. And gain an in depth understanding of your likes, dislikes, motivations and the things most important to you. Not everyone for example is motivated to move for money. Many find recognition, progression or even commuting distances at the top of their wish lists. It’s at this stage we draw up an action plan. And discuss at length the clients we feel may be a good match. We’d then go about fine tuning your cv, helping you draw out the important information certain clients will want to see. Depending on what plan has been agreed we approach the client. Hopefully securing interviews, before prepping you for what to expect at interview stage and beyond. Including offer, acceptance and even how to resign from your current role. It doesn’t stop there either we will continue to check in as part of the on-boarding process supporting you all the way.

HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE RECRUITMENT AND ACTIVITY?

Initially like most businesses there was some hesitation to continue recruiting through the un-certainty. However, once our clients adapted and re calibrated this slowly picked up.

As we speak I can confidently say that there is significant appetite to recruit across most of our portfolios. Along with this positive activity there has been a clear change in how most recruit. The mass adoption of zoom and teams has seen many processes change for the better. This convenience has become an over-riding benefit for both client and candidate with many firms looking at a hybrid working from home scenarios to attract talent more than ever. They must know what the market is doing.