Senior Recruitment Consultant, Accounting & Finance

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Accounting & Finance
Location: CBD
Basis: Full time or Part time considered with hybrid/ flexible working capability (CBD/ WFH blend)
Package Competitive base and bonus | End of trip | Gym | Flexible culture | Fab team


About Practice.People.
Practice.People. is a leading consultancy specialising in strategic, operational, and people consulting solutions tailored to the professional services industry. We are dedicated to fostering a growth-driven culture and to providing unparalleled consulting services to legal and accounting businesses.

Our commitment to excellence and a personalised service, together with a lived experience in practice, has established us as a trusted partner for many leading private practice law firms and public practice accountancies.

Our values drive our behaviours:

Curiosity. Focused on fully understanding our clients, backed by our lived experience and knowledge. Curiosity drives innovation and leading edge solutions.

Passion. Passionate about working with great people and about the professional services industry.

Authenticity. True to ourselves, to our colleagues and to our clients, operating with discretion to build trust and foster healthy relationships.

Growth. Promoting continuous improvement and sustainability.

Job Description:

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and commercial recruiter to lead our accounting and finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and finance recruitment services with a proficient understanding of the industry and a drive to help clients achieve their strategic, operational and resourcing goals.

We would look at at least 3 years experience for this role within accounting and finance recruitment/ HR or perhaps a commercially minded accountant with a unique understanding of the accountancy profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Consulting: Collaborate with accounting firm Partners, Practice Managers, and recruitment departments to understand their resourcing goals and challenges, providing tailored recruitment consulting services to facilitate growth for client success.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Talent Acquisition: Source, screen, and interview candidates to identify top talent for our clients.
• Candidate Management: Guide candidates through the recruitment process, from initial contact to job offer, ensuring a positive experience throughout.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that align with clients' objectives.
• People Management: Offer expert advice on HR and recruitment strategies, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and retention.
• Change Management: Assist clients in navigating organisational changes smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum buy-in from employees.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, job market dynamics, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
• Networking: Attend industry events and networking sessions to expand your professional network and promote Practice.People.’s services.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting and finance recruitment or a commercially minded accounting / finance professional with a solid understanding of the industry and its operational dynamics.
• Skills: Solid communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational ability and attention to detail, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects and client relationships.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, goal-oriented, organised with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
• Passion: A genuine passion for the accounting industry and a commitment to helping clients achieve their full potential.

Why Join Practice.People:

• Impact: Make a significant impact by helping accounting and finance professionals and firms achieve their strategic goals.
• Growth: Be part of a growth-driven culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.
• Team: Work alongside experienced professionals who share a passion for their work.

Working environment
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and help shape the firm to become a leading advisor to the professional services industry.

The firm is still in its formative years with a close knit team and culture, however it is a busy environment bursting with ideas and opportunities, with a tech stack to make day to day management of your pipeline and network as easy as possible.

We operate predominantly from our office in Exchange Tower with a flexible working mindset to cater for your lifestyle/ personal commitments.

We are looking for someone to join for the long term, with the opportunity down the track for further leadership growth and ownership.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to Nigel Richards, Managing Director. For a confidential discussion and to find out more, please contact Nigel on 0420 385 100.

Practice.People is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, you can review our DE&I policy here: practicepeople.co/dei-policy