Blog Archives - Curtis Recruitment

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…

Seven 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…

Changing 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…

2022 – 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…

Happy 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’…

It’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,…

78% 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…

2020 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…

Let’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…

Paul’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…