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Tax in Transition: What the Future Holds for UK Tax Professionals

The world of tax is rarely static. New laws, new governments, and new regulations have always kept practitioners on their toes. But in the UK today, the pace and scale of change feels different. T...

Five Burning Headaches Keeping Accountancy Firm Owners Awake at Night

Running an accountancy firm has never been easy — but right now, firm owners are juggling more complexity than ever. Technology is evolving at breakneck speed. Staff are harder to find and even ha...

A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships (Well, Most of Them): Why Now Is the Time to Join a Fast-Growing Team

Why Ambitious Professionals Should Join a Fast-Growing Team — And Why Timing Is EverythingIf you're serious about progressing your tax or accountancy career, where you work is just as important a...

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Attending a Partner Interview or Proposal

Stepping up from Tax Director to Partner is a pivotal career move. It's not just about technical ability—it's about whether you’re ready to operate at the level of an owner, a leader, and a strate...

Why Candidates Say No — And What to Do About It - Using Sales Psychology to Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy

Hiring great people is more competitive than ever. You can have a solid brand, a strong job description, and a fair offer — and still hear "no" from talented candidates. But here's the thing:In r...

Your Path to Tax Manager: Strategies for Earning Your Promotion

Making the leap from Assistant Manager or Senior Associate to Tax Manager is a pivotal career move. It’s where you start to step away from just doing the work and move towards leading it.But many ...

What Top Tax Talent Really Wants: Insights from the 2025 Hiring Market

In today’s competitive hiring climate, attracting top-tier tax professionals takes more than a job description and a decent salary. The landscape has shifted—candidates are more selective, more va...

Discover Your Career Anchor – The Key to Long-Term Job Satisfaction AND How to Use This in Your Job Search

When you think about your career, what truly keeps you grounded? Is it the excitement of solving complex challenges, the satisfaction of helping others, or the security of a steady role?Organisa...

What Makes High Performers Choose — and Commit — to a Role?

When a high performer joins your team, the difference is impossible to miss. Projects move faster. Standards rise. Energy spreads. But when they leave, the absence is just as sharp — deadlines fee...

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Tax Recruitment: What Successful Firms Do Differently

In today’s competitive market for accountancy talent, the difference between securing a high-calibre candidate and losing them to a competitor often comes down to the recruitment experience itself....

The Hidden Job Market Playbook: 5 Steps to Finding Roles No One’s Posting (Hint: The best ones rarely are.)

Here’s the secret: a large number of great jobs are never advertised. They live behind polite conversations, casual referrals, and cryptic messages that begin with, “So I’m not sure if you’re look...

AI in Accountancy: What It Means for UK Tax Professionals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon — it’s already reshaping the accounting and tax profession in the UK. From intelligent automation in HMRC systems to generative...

How to Prepare for a Partner Presentation: What to Say, How to Say It, and Why It Matters

When you're in the running for a partner role, your presentation can be the moment that defines your trajectory — whether you're stepping up internally or joining a new firm. It's your opportunity...

Before You Quit: Are You Sure This Is the Job You Actually Want?

When you're feeling stuck, undervalued, or simply bored in your current role, the idea of a new job can be incredibly appealing — especially if the offer comes with a salary bump, a shinier title,...

What You Must Beware Of When You Use A Tax Recruitment Agency - And Why It's Vital To Work With A Trusted Advisor

“There is no greater source of distrust than advisors who appear to be more interested in themselves than in trying to be of service to the client. We must work hard to show that our self-orientat...

Stand Out at Interview: The Smart Way to Answer “Why Do You Want to Join Us?” - With An Example

If you’ve ever sat across from an interviewer and been asked, “So, why do you want to join us?” only to feel your brain scramble for a polished answer, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most commo...

How to Increase Your Chances of an Offer: Why Employers Are Turning You Down — and What to Do About It

Applying for roles in today’s competitive accountancy job market — whether in audit, tax or general practice — can feel like navigating a maze. You can have what you perceive to be a good meeting w...

The Art of the Offer: How to Win High Performers Without the Hard Sell

You’ve found the one — that standout candidate who checks every box. You’re ready to pull out all the stops to bring them on board. But here’s the thing: high performers aren’t persuaded by pressu...

How to Ensure You Get to a “Yes” with Every Offer - Why Candidates Are Turning You Down — and What to Do About It

You’ve done the hard part. Or so you think.You identified a strong candidate. Ran a smooth process. Got internal buy-in. Made what you believe is a competitive offer.But then the message lands:“Th...

Think Like an Interviewer: Using Perception Positions to Land Your Dream Tax Job

Job interviews can be daunting, but shifting perspectives using Perception Positions can dramatically improve performance. This technique, widely used in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and com...

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Tax in Transition: What the Future Holds for UK Tax Professionals

​Five Burning Headaches Keeping Accountancy Firm Owners Awake at Night

A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships (Well, Most of Them): Why Now Is the Time to Join a Fast-Growing Team

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Attending a Partner Interview or Proposal

Why Candidates Say No — And What to Do About It - Using Sales Psychology to Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy

Your Path to Tax Manager: Strategies for Earning Your Promotion

What Top Tax Talent Really Wants: Insights from the 2025 Hiring Market

Discover Your Career Anchor – The Key to Long-Term Job Satisfaction AND How to Use This in Your Job Search

What Makes High Performers Choose — and Commit — to a Role?

​Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Tax Recruitment: What Successful Firms Do Differently

The Hidden Job Market Playbook: 5 Steps to Finding Roles No One’s Posting (Hint: The best ones rarely are.)

​AI in Accountancy: What It Means for UK Tax Professionals

How to Prepare for a Partner Presentation: What to Say, How to Say It, and Why It Matters

Before You Quit: Are You Sure This Is the Job You Actually Want?

What You Must Beware Of When You Use A Tax Recruitment Agency - And Why It's Vital To Work With A Trusted Advisor

Stand Out at Interview: The Smart Way to Answer “Why Do You Want to Join Us?” - With An Example

How to Increase Your Chances of an Offer: Why Employers Are Turning You Down — and What to Do About It

The Art of the Offer: How to Win High Performers Without the Hard Sell

​How to Ensure You Get to a “Yes” with Every Offer - Why Candidates Are Turning You Down — and What to Do About It

Think Like an Interviewer: Using Perception Positions to Land Your Dream Tax Job

Five Burning Headaches Keeping Accountancy Firm Owners Awake at Night

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Tax Recruitment: What Successful Firms Do Differently

AI in Accountancy: What It Means for UK Tax Professionals

How to Ensure You Get to a “Yes” with Every Offer - Why Candidates Are Turning You Down — and What to Do About It