State of the Market Report Q2 2025
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State of the Market Report Q2 2025
Welcome to the first edition of what will become a regular market analysis piece, looking at how the Midlands accountancy recruitment market…
15 Listed Companies for Accountants to target in the Midlands
We take a look at some of the best Blue chip, Listed companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job…
11 Large Finance Employers in the Midlands
There are some fantastic companies here! Birmingham is booming! The city centre has materially changed over the last 5 years, with paradise…
What do ACAs get paid?
Before we start....The Dataset We asked 63 Midlands based ACAs. 63 may not seem a huge number. However, this is a highly targeted…
What do ACAs get paid?
Before we start....The Dataset We asked 63 Midlands based ACAs. 63 may not seem a huge number. However, this is a highly targeted…
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here…
Salary Survey – Property Special Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY PROPERTY EDITION Counted are carrying out a special survey of the salaries earned by accountants working in in the property…
I Want to Leave Practice. What Now?
A look at a first move from practice and your options. So you have finished your exams, you finally have time to…
Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
Let’s talk Hybrid Working!
🤹♀️ Hybrid working 🤹♀️ Hybrid working is a now a fundamental part of a wider benefits package, but how does yours stack…
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds The rise of AI chatbots show no sign of…
How to use AI to generate interview questions
How to use AI to help you write interview questions. We show you how to use the power of AI to help…
Can ChatGPT be your AI interview Coach?
Can AI coach you through an Interview? We love automation. So what would be better than a robo friend to help us…
What Do Recruiters See When You Apply via Reed?
Tips to make your application stand out. What do we see when you apply via Reed? Below is the application summary we…
4 Trends of an ACA 1st Time Mover
It is the time of year, we are seeing ACAs move from practice to industry. But this year is different....candidates are shorter than…
The Self Funder’s Guide to Accounting
Useful Resources for Self-Funded ACCA or CIMA Qualifications. Studying for an ACCA or CIMA qualification, but didn’t get the study support from…
Giving Your Notice
A guide to writing a notice letter. Whether you’ve landed a new opportunity, looking to work freelance, or have even won the…
Finding that First Accounting Job
A Guide for Graduates and School Leavers. Whether you’ve gone to university and got your degree, or decided to go into work…
State of the Market Report Q2 2025
Welcome to the first edition of what will become a regular market analysis piece, looking at how the Midlands accountancy recruitment market…
11 Large Finance Employers in the Midlands
There are some fantastic companies here! Birmingham is booming! The city centre has materially changed over the last 5 years, with paradise…
Hybrid Working in 2025
Hybrid Working in 2025 FOREWORD We asked 500 companies in the Midlands what their current Hybrid working policies are. Below are the…
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here…
Salary Survey – Property Special Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY PROPERTY EDITION Counted are carrying out a special survey of the salaries earned by accountants working in in the property…
Is Hybrid Dying?
ARE COMPANIES GOING BACK TO THE OFFICE? This study is taking a detailed look into how hybrid working is changing in the Accountancy…
I Want to Leave Practice. What Now?
A look at a first move from practice and your options. So you have finished your exams, you finally have time to…
The Four-Day Week…Should We?
The Four-Day week...is it just marketing? There is a lot of talk about the four-day week on Linkedin this week... ...But the…
What Age Do People Qualify?
We find out when people qualify and what study support they get 📄 ACA🕐 Range 22 - 27 years old🕕 Median age…
Top Worcestershire Companies
We looked at some of the biggest companies in Worcestershire. Looking for an accounts job in Worcestershire? Check out some of these!…
Is Manufacturing Losing the War for Talent?
Is manufacturing still an attractive industry for accountants? Manufacturing in the Midlands is facing headwinds and in this short article, we look…
Let’s talk Hybrid Working!
🤹♀️ Hybrid working 🤹♀️ Hybrid working is a now a fundamental part of a wider benefits package, but how does yours stack…
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds The rise of AI chatbots show no sign of…
What Age Do People Qualify?
We find out when people qualify and what study support they get 📄 ACA🕐 Range 22 - 27 years old🕕 Median age…
Appraisals and Their Role
Over 30% of Accountants never get an appraisal. Our latest study shows....🔊 Just 19% of accountants get a monthly appraisal🔉 21% have…
No More Counter Offers!
Simple ways to keep staff before it is too late. Proactive management is the best way to keep your staff.Counter-offers are last…
Interview Questions to ask Accountants
An interviewer's guide to useful questions to ask when recruiting in finance roles. Excel What Excel versions have you used? What formulas…
7 Quick Employer Branding Fixes
Not getting candidates? Try these quick fixes to raise your company's profile! Google Reviews Encouraging customers and employees to leave reviews will…
What do ACAs get paid?
Before we start....The Dataset We asked 63 Midlands based ACAs. 63 may not seem a huge number. However, this is a highly targeted…
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here…
I Want to Leave Practice. What Now?
A look at a first move from practice and your options. So you have finished your exams, you finally have time to…
Giving Your Notice
A guide to writing a notice letter. Whether you’ve landed a new opportunity, looking to work freelance, or have even won the…
Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
15 Listed Companies for Accountants to target in the Midlands
We take a look at some of the best Blue chip, Listed companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job…
11 Large Finance Employers in the Midlands
There are some fantastic companies here! Birmingham is booming! The city centre has materially changed over the last 5 years, with paradise…
Top West Midlands Retail Companies
We look at some of the best retail companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounts role in a retail company?…
Top West Midlands Technology Companies
We look at some of the best manufacturing companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounts role in a manufacturing company?…
Top West Midlands Financial Services Companies
We look at some of the best manufacturing companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounts role in a financial services…
Top West Midlands Manufacturing Companies
We look at some of the best manufacturing companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounts role in a manufacturing company?…
Top West Midlands Construction Companies
We take a look at some of the best construction companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job with a…
Top Worcestershire Companies
We looked at some of the biggest companies in Worcestershire. Looking for an accounts job in Worcestershire? Check out some of these!…
Top West Midlands Logistics Companies
We take a look at some of the best logistics companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounts role within a…
Best West Midlands Food and Drink Companies
We take a look at some of the best food and drink companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job…
Top West Midlands FTSE 100 Companies
We take a look at some of the best FTSE 100 companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job in…
Top West Midlands FTSE 250 Companies
We take a look at some of the best FTSE 250 companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job with…
Top West Midlands AIM-Listed Companies
We take a look at some of the best AIM-listed companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job in an…
Top West Mids Automotive Companies
We take a look at some of the best automotive companies in the West Midlands. Looking for an accounting job in an…
Salary Guides
What do ACAs get paid?
Before we start....The Dataset We asked 63 Midlands based ACAs. 63 may not seem a huge number. However, this is a highly targeted…
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here…
Salary Survey – Property Special Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY PROPERTY EDITION Counted are carrying out a special survey of the salaries earned by accountants working in in the property…
I Want to Leave Practice. What Now?
A look at a first move from practice and your options. So you have finished your exams, you finally have time to…
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Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
Accountancy CV Templates
From Blank Page to Perfect CV: Expert Tips and Downloadable Templates Writing a CV can be a hard and uninspiring process. Let…
Let’s talk Hybrid Working!
🤹♀️ Hybrid working 🤹♀️ Hybrid working is a now a fundamental part of a wider benefits package, but how does yours stack…
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds
9 ways to use AI to help you recruit in under 30 seconds The rise of AI chatbots show no sign of…
How to use AI to generate interview questions
How to use AI to help you write interview questions. We show you how to use the power of AI to help…
Can ChatGPT be your AI interview Coach?
Can AI coach you through an Interview? We love automation. So what would be better than a robo friend to help us…
Market Insight
State of the Market Report Q2 2025
Welcome to the first edition of what will become a regular market analysis piece, looking at how the Midlands accountancy recruitment market…
11 Large Finance Employers in the Midlands
There are some fantastic companies here! Birmingham is booming! The city centre has materially changed over the last 5 years, with paradise…
Hybrid Working in 2025
Hybrid Working in 2025 FOREWORD We asked 500 companies in the Midlands what their current Hybrid working policies are. Below are the…
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here…
Salary Survey – Property Special Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY PROPERTY EDITION Counted are carrying out a special survey of the salaries earned by accountants working in in the property…
Is Hybrid Dying?
ARE COMPANIES GOING BACK TO THE OFFICE? This study is taking a detailed look into how hybrid working is changing in the Accountancy…
Market Insight
15 Listed Companies for Accountants to target in the Midlands
Want to work for a listed entity? There are plenty in the Midlands!
11 Large Finance Employers in the Midlands
Looking to join a large, household name? Here are 11 of the best from the Midlands!
What do ACAs get paid?
Before we start….The Dataset We asked 63 Midlands based ACAs. 63 may not seem a huge number. However, this is a highly targeted group of
Hybrid Working in 2025
Hybrid Working in 2025 FOREWORD We asked 500 companies in the Midlands what their current Hybrid working policies are. Below are the results! HYBRID
Salary Survey Q1 2025
SALARY SURVEY Q1 2025 Counted are carrying out a quarterly survey of the salaries earned by accountants in the West Midlands. Here is our
