We all know the importance of speed to market in today’s hiring industry, but that doesn’t mean precision should go out the window. The best accountancy and finance candidates are usually off the market in under two weeks, and in some cases even quicker!
So, the question is, how do you move fast without compromising on quality?
Define your ‘must-haves’ vs ‘nice-to-haves’
If your job spec reads like a wish list, that isn’t going to work. Candidates who tick every box are rare. We recommend focusing on three things:
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What’s essential on day one
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What can be taught on the job
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What would be a bonus
Tighten up your interview process
The average candidate process still involves 3-5 interviews! But in a candidate-short market, every extra step increases the risk of losing them to a faster offer
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Consolidate interviews when possible (panel interviews)
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Blocking calendars in advance so no one’s chasing availability
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Stick to a 2-week process from CV review to final decision
Pre-close candidates
Don’t wait until the offer stage to find out where you stand. At HireIQ, we will be ‘pre-closing’ all the way through, getting a read on salary expectations, competing offers and motivators from the very first call.
You should:
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Clarify timelines and salary ranges from the get-go
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Ask what other processes they’re involved in
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Understand what matters most, e.g. title, remote work, culture?
This will help you present a compelling offer before a competitor beats you to the punch.
Partner with HireIQ
If you are hiring within accountancy and finance, your recruitment consultant needs to speak your language. A generalist agency or job board blast won’t cut it when you’re searching for a qualified accountant with certain industry experience and skills to match.
At HireIQ, our team specialises in senior accountancy and finance roles. We know what great looks like and, most importantly, we know how to deliver it quickly.
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