Your next move should fit more than your CV

A career move can affect progression, confidence, earnings and everyday working life. Beyond Recruitment takes time to understand what matters before discussing opportunities.

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Ipswich Marina

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WHO BEYOND RECRUITMENT SUPPORTS

From a first finance role to Finance Director

Support is available across the Accountancy and Finance market, including entry-level and transactional roles, part-qualified and qualified positions, commercial finance, reporting, management and senior leadership.

Permanent, interim and contract professionals are welcome to get in touch. A conversation can still be useful even when an immediate move is not the priority.

What candidates can expect

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    Honest career advice

    A realistic view of the market, the timing of a move and the options that genuinely fit.

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    Relevant opportunities

    Roles are discussed because they match your experience, goals and preferred environment.

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    Career planning

    Support can cover progression, role scope, salary, culture and the direction of your longer-term career.

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    Guidance throughout

    Clear communication, interview preparation, feedback and support through offer and resignation.

BEYOND THE PLACEMENT

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Advice worth keeping in mind

  • Do not move for salary alone. Culture, support, progression and fit matter.

  • Be clear about what you want before starting a search.

  • Use your CV to show impact as well as responsibilities.

  • Treat every interview as a two-way assessment.

  • Work with a recruiter who will be honest, even when the best advice is to wait.

How the candidate process works

  • 1

    Initial conversation

    Discuss your background, current situation, motivations and career goals.

  • 2

    CV and market review

    Consider how your experience is positioned and where it may fit in the market.

  • 3

    Relevant introductions

    Discuss opportunities that align with your skills, ambitions and preferred environment.

  • 4

    Interview and offer support

    Prepare properly, receive clear updates and work through the practical stages of a move.

  • 5

    Follow-up after placement

    Stay in contact during the early stages of the new role and beyond.

  • I have worked with Andy as a client and candidate for many years now. He is an excellent recruiter who has taken the time to understand me and get to know the businesses I have worked in. His knowledge of the local marketplace and candidates is second to none. Whether I am building a team or looking for something outside his scope he is always happy to help. His shortlists are concise and most of my best hires have come through Andy. He is also upfront and honest if my criteria or salary expectations are out and isn't scared to say that skill set just isn't available at that point. I can't recommend Andy highly enough and I will continue to use him going forward for all my future recruitment.

    - Barry, CFO

  • The recruitment for our Finance Director was made simple thanks to lain taking the time to listen to our needs and tap into his extensive network in the region. Each step of the search was thorough, timely and professional and we are very pleased with the service and finding a great match for this crucial hire.

    - Rob, CEO

  • l've known lain for a number of years and we have always kept in touch. He is very much about getting to know you as a person before putting you forward for a role you may be interested in. I've always found him to be honest about suitability for a role and on more than one occasion have been guided by lain's experience and knowledge in deciding not to pursue an opportunity. lain stands out for me personally in the sector as the sort of recruiter I would recommend both to employer and candidate alike.

    - Russell, CFO

  • Andy reached out to me when I was looking for a new role - he mentored me through the whole process and really listened and understood what my strengths were and how best to sell in the market. He found me a role, which I successfully got. Throughout the year I was in this role he regularly kept in contact with me to see how I was doing. When that role was made redundant I didn't think twice in contacting Andy. And again Andy listened and again a role became available which was a perfect fit. I got the role in November last year. I can highly recommend Andy and his team, they go the extra mile and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

    - Karen, Finance Manager