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Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

This is a question that many newly qualified accountants in practice will start to ask themselves, and it’s a tough one! While some of you may have very set plans beyond qualification, most have only been focused on getting through exams and hav... read more

The Biggest Challenges To Recruiting And How To Overcome Them

Recruiting the best talent can be a challenging process at times, particularly given the high demand for skilled candidates. Companies must navigate a variety of obstacles to identify and attract top talent, from a competitive job market to shif... read more

ESG in Internal Audit and Risk Management

What is ESG? ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance and is a framework used to assess how companies perform in each of these areas. How does it fit into audit and risk management? In the context of external audit, professional service... read more

Exploring Job Positions in Financial Services for Newly Qualified Accountants

Financial services (FS) is a dominant industry in Scotland and with this comes lots of opportunities not only for those already working in the sector but also those considering making a move into it. Despite what many may think, opportunities in... read more

Salary Negotiations: A Fair Offer?

Should an employer's default position be to offer you more than your current package? If we assume that the applicant is well suited to the role, has most of the required skills and competence and has successfully operated in a similar role at e... read more

What does a good recruitment process look like?

In today’s job market, it’s more important than ever to understand what a good recruitment process is, whether you are the candidate or the employer. Recent research has shown that 63% of candidates would reject a job offer if they had a bad can... read more

Team Spotlight: Graeme Bruce

I still remember the first time I heard about Wilkinson & Associates; it was during my first year in recruitment back in 2007. I remember speaking to a Finance Director at the time when I was at REED, I was pitching to them about my ability to s... read more

Employee benefits: What you need to know

Whether you’re providing them as an employer or receiving them as an employee, benefits can be a great way to ensure a happy and productive workforce. According to recent candidate research from Page Group, 78% of Brits would be more likely to a... read more

6 Key Accountancy & Finance Hiring Trends in 2023

The demand for accountancy and finance professionals remains high in 2023. 2022 brought with it a major shift in the talent market. Job vacancies increased, applications fell significantly and employers had to work harder to attract great people... read more