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Does WFH Work For Your Business?
Is WFH the perfect solution or does it have a negative impact on business? We recently ran a poll on LinkedIn (results detailed below) asking how feasible it is to work from home the majority of the time. We asked this as candidates in all the accounting areas/disciplines that we recruit for are constantly asking…
Read MoreSeven Years & Resisting The Itch
Happy Birthday to us On 31st July 2015 a new company was incorporated with Companies House. That company was Curtis Recruitment Limited and seven years later, through good times and bad, highs and lows and a global pandemic for good measure, we are still here providing our loyal, and very much appreciated client base with…
Read MoreChanging Job – Is The Grass Always Greener?
What is the state of the UK job market? According to the ONS: “The number of job vacancies in October to December 2021 rose to a new record of 1,247,000.” No one could have failed to notice that currently, the job market is candidate led across all business sectors. Barely a day passes without…
Read More2022 – The Only Way is Up!
As 2021 draws to a close. It’s that time of year, to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Curtis Recruitment Limited to our valued candidates and clients. We have all been through a very testing couple of years and unfortunately, it is not over yet. Let’s hope that 2022 brings positive…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Us – Curtis Recruitment is Six
Happy Birthday to us – not just another year in recruitment – what a strange year it has been It’s that time of year again, a time for reflection and celebration. Our trading year draws to a close and 1st August 2021 marks the beginning of the seventh year for Curtis Recruitment. So ‘Happy Anniversary’…
Read MoreIt’s Never Been a Better Time to be an Accountant
Why are Accountants not applying for jobs within practice? For a number of years now there has been a severe shortage of experienced qualified accountants applying for jobs with accountancy firms (much bemoaned by us) and as a specialist practice recruiter, we accept that it is a highly competitive and often difficult market. That said,…
Read More78% of People Can’t be Wrong
Would you apply for a vacancy on a job board that does not display a salary range? We recently asked this question in a poll on LinkedIn and the results were conclusive! No, 78% of 3,947 respondents said they would not apply, but more on that later. The poll results and the post comments can…
Read More2020 Bah Humbug – Christmas Greetings From Curtis Recruitment
As The Queen said in her 1992 Christmas speech, it’s been an “annus horribilis” and I’m sure we all want to see the back of 2020. Despite everything, Curtis Recruitment has sustained itself through the pandemic and it is thanks to all those with whom we have worked, our loyal clients and the candidate we…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Tax Baby
Let’s talk about tax vacancies, baby. Many of you are too young to remember that reference. We are seeking experienced tax professionals for tax roles in Hertford, Newbury, Reading, Oxford and Maidenhead. All fantastic accountancy firms. If you are looking for a new accounts, audit or tax role within practice, please do get…
Read MorePaul’s Wish List for Santa
With Christmas fast approaching, and given the “annus horribilis” that we have all experienced, I thought that I would create a little video wish list and enlist the help of the ‘Bearded Jolly Chap’ in the pursuit of candidates for our vacancies, that seem to keep flooding in. If you are looking for…
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