The move of a lifetime to the UAE!

In 2013 Think Global Recruitment assisted Leroi in gaining a new job in a Big Four firm in the UAE, roughly 3,883 miles away from his original location in Pretoria, South Africa. I got in touch with Leroi to find out more about his experience.

Leroi worked for five years in one of the Big 4 firms in Pretoria, just outside Johannesburg. This was enough time to lead him to the conclusion that he was ready to move overseas to explore ‘new opportunities and gain new experiences’, something that he had always wanted to do and the timing couldn't have been better.

Leroi was quite open to moving anywhere, some of the options he listed were: Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Europe. Though, his preference was the Middle East because his wife had previously lived and worked there as a teacher, meaning, she would find it quite easy to join him and gain employment there.

When Leroi applied for a job that we had advertised online, one of Think Global Recruitment’s international experts got in touch with him. "They spent a considerable amount of time finding out what I was looking for in a move and all about my experience". Our consultant then agreed an action plan and a list of companies that he would contact to identify where the most suitable positions would be and which of them would be most interested in his vast experience in internal audit, risk and advisory.  Through this approach his consultant promptly secured him an interview with a Big Four firm in the UAE. His first choice location!

On the 14^th of April 2013, Leroi was offered a job in Abu Dhabi, he moved in mid July. We asked him what he felt was the most helpful thing that Think Global Recruitment did throughout the process- 'you looked after me really well and were really informative. I was very happy with the service. It is great to have someone to take care of the administration side of things which made the whole process much easier. There was always someone to answer your questions and give you support and peace of mind.'

The different culture was, at times, ‘quite difficult’ in a business sense and Leroi said, ‘there will always be an uncertainty on a personal level when you move far away’, however, after a few months his wife joined him on his new adventure and they settled very quickly in their new home. At present, Leroi sees the cultural differences as a highlight of his location.

Following our chat, we are happy to conclude that Leroi is thoroughly enjoying his time in Abu Dhabi and feels that the move has benefited him in many ways, he has a lot of ‘new connections’ and has ‘broadened his horizons’.  We strongly believe that the life experience and career progression that you can gain from living and working overseas is endless.

Leroi’s advice to anyone who is considering an international move:

• ‘Do your research so that you have a bit of an idea of what to expect’
• ‘Try to get hold of people who have done the move before and get their opinion’
• ‘It’s hard to know what to expect until the day that you get there, you should try to understand the pros and cons before you move’ 

We couldn't agree more!

By Emma Maloy, Marketing Assistant

My First Week at Think Global Recruitment

By Katherine, our team's shiny new administrator

'I was very fortunate to get my break away from hospitality and even more fortunate that straight out of university I landed at Think Global Recruitment.

On my first day, nerves and excitement propelled me into the office where I was faced with a daunting challenge - remembering all my new colleagues names!

Faces bobbed up from their computers and desks as names were rattled off to me and though I was rubbish at remembering who was who, I did happily note how lovely and welcoming each of them were, and suddenly I wasn't so nervous!

After finally memorising names and tearing myself away from the beautiful views of Edinburgh that the penthouse office provides, I focused on mastering the computer systems and operational tasks that my new job in administration required.

The energy that is in the office is amazing, I am constantly enamored by how engaging, friendly and knowledgeable the consultants are!

I was surprised, as a recruitment office rookie, at the strength of commitment that the consultants have for their candidates and clients alike.  They really are like the Cupids of the international recruitment world, pairing candidates with their dream finance jobs in even dreamier locations.

Even in my role in administration I get to learn so much not just about recruitment but also about the world of finance. The amount that I have learned about both these industries in my first week is astounding and I love that there is so much more.

If I was looking to make an International move in the finance world I know who I would be contacting!
I really can't wait to see what lies ahead for a me in my new role and as well as watching Think Global Recruitment grow and continue to be the leader in International recruitment for financial professionals.'

Making an International Move - What our Team Think

Are you considering an overseas move but a little uncertain? Do you want to make a move but you’re not sure where to go?

To celebrate the return of our Accountancy Worldwide Forum in South Africa, October 2014, I have started digging through our files and tracing down candidates that we have assisted in their international move to find out their thoughts on the process, the locations and what they are up to now.

While I’m doing this, I thought it would be interesting to look at the people that sit next to me every day – what are their thoughts on moving overseas? Where have they lived? What makes them interesting? And finally, what advice would they give to someone who is considering an international move?

From Austria to India, New York to Bermuda, Thailand to Australia, Germany to South Africa, our team have all lived overseas and that’s what makes us experts! Before I begin, I will give you a brief overview of the team members that I have spoken to, where they went and how long for.

Abigail Stevens, Managing Director, Sydney

While backpacking through Australia, Abigail fell in love with Sydney so she got sponsorship and decided to live and work there for three years. 

Alistair Mills, Recruitment Manager, Melbourne

Alistair was made redundant during the recession and wanted to try something new. He had a friend who traveled to Australia and loved it so it seemed like a good place to go. Alistair worked in Melbourne for 1 year.

Calum Smith, Recruitment Consultant, New York

Calum had always wanted to work in New York and got the opportunity straight after university, he had no plans at the time and thought that there was no better time than then to experience the city! Calum lived in New York for 4 months.

Daniel Scott, Recruitment Consultant, Austria & Spain

Daniel lived in Austria and Spain for 7 months each. Though it was compulsory for his university course, he fell in love with both and stayed a little bit longer. He really didn't want to return home after his time was up!

Kevin Dillon, Recruitment Consultant, Thailand & South Carolina

Kevin lived in South Carolina for 6 months due to his university course, he had always wanted to experience life in the USA and enjoyed living and working on the beach while he was there! After finishing university he said that he always wanted to travel and so he moved to Thailand to teach English and stayed there for 1 year before returning to the UK to begin his career with Think Global Recruitment.

Lara Caswell, Administrator and PA to Directors, Mozambique & South Africa

Lara decided that she was fed up of living in the UK, she wanted to encounter something new and begin an adventure. So, she moved to southern Africa where she ended up living and working in various locations for seven years!

Michael Black, Recruitment Consultant, Colorado

Michael lived in Colorado for 6 months during the skiing season, his cousin lived in Denver and so he had a connection there. He had always wanted to work and live abroad so this was his opportunity.

Roger Edwardson, Recruitment Consultant, Belgium & Austria

Roger lived in both Belgium and Austria for six months each as part of his university course. Because he was studying languages, he was really keen to get involved with this aspect of his degree, it was a chance to live in his target area and immerse himself in a different culture. 

Emma Maloy, Marketing Assistant, Germany

I lived in Germany for nearly five years in two different locations. The reason I moved was due to family commitments. I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to experience a similar, yet very different, way of life and given the chance to go back - I would take it in a heartbeat! 

The general consensus when I asked why everyone moved over seas came down to:

‘I wanted to try something new’

And why shouldn't you? One of our newest recruiters, Kevin Dillon, commented on his time in Thailand stating,

‘I wanted to travel before starting my career and especially somewhere that I didn't speak the language, I wanted to challenge myself.’

Referring back to my last blog, I stated the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and this is exactly what he did. I guess this is what we all did...

Of course if you’re moving away from home, no matter how long your stay, you will always have concerns niggling at the back of your mind. I know that my biggest concern when I moved to Germany was the fact that I was leaving all of my friends behind, not knowing if I would get the chance to see them again and knowing that I would have to make new friends and adapt to a new, very strange environment. It was truly terrifying but incredibly exciting. Here’s what some of our team members had to say about their concerns:

Alistair Mills, Melbourne –‘I went on my own so I was nervous about meeting new people and settling in. I arrived in Melbourne with just a back pack so it was a little overwhelming however I had a new place to live and a group of friends in no time. It forces you out of your comfort zone and really gets the best out of you. It’s a big decision and of course it’s a little daunting but ultimately really rewarding.’

Abigail Stevens, Sydney –‘Before going I knew nothing about Australia at all, except for what I learnt from Home and Away! I didn't realise there would be big modern cities and it would be a great place to take my career forward. I therefore only had Australia on my itinerary for a three month stop over – I ended up staying three years!’

Michael Black, Colorado –‘I was worried about the altitude (9,000 feet) and being away from the folks, but I fell in with a great group of guys and settled in very quickly.'

Calum Smith, New York –‘No concerns whatsoever – just a lot of excitement at the thought of it!’

We all have our concerns when making such a dramatic, life changing decision, we are only human after all (except maybe Calum – who didn't seem to be nervous at all). At Think Global Recruitment we go out of our way to help anyone who is worried or concerned about their move, we want them to feel safe in the fact that they are making one of the best decisions they will ever make.

Moving on to my next question for the group, did their move meet their expectations? Every single person said no. It exceeded them. It’s hard to envision what it will be like when you are literally stepping into the unknown, you know it’s going to be scary, you know it’s going to be exciting and you know that if it all goes wrong – you can come home but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, you have no idea. 

When I asked the team what disappointed them about their move, Kevin mentioned that the size of beer cans in America are considerably smaller than the UK and Alistair noted that Australian TV is rubbish. Both huge deciding factors when moving overseas! On a serious note, nothing was really disappointing. It's such a fantastic experience that the highs most definitely exceed the lows.

So what advice would our experts offer to those considering a move…

Alistair Mills, Melbourne -‘Go for it! It’s an amazing experience and something that you will look back on with great memories for years to come! From a practical sense, make sure you research the location and find a role that you will be able to do comfortably! Use a recruiter to make sure you have some help with each stage of the way and to secure you the best deal!’

Abigail Stevens, Sydney -‘Do it! It will give you amazing life experiences and friends for life. You will become a more rounded individual with increased knowledge and confidence.’

prolonged her visit) –

Calum Smith, New York – ‘Embrace it – go with a completely open mind and just take every experience in, good or bad! I would also recommend immersing yourself in the local culture wherever you go!’

Daniel Scott, Austria & Spain – ‘My one piece of advice is if you get the opportunity to travel and experience a new culture or new environment, DO IT!’

Kevin Dillon, Thailand & South Carolina – 'Buy the ticket and take the ride! Go head first into each and every situation and do things out with your comfort zone on a regular basis. Try and integrate into the local community and culture as much as you can, you’re not going to like everything but at least you can say that you tried. If there’s anything that you couldn't or wouldn't do at home that you've wanted to do then this is your opportunity!’

Lara Caswell, Mozambique & South Africa - ‘Throw yourself into it wholeheartedly, to this date it is the most exciting, rewarding thing I have ever done!’

Michael Black, Colorado – ‘Do it! It’s a great thing to do, build your confidence and experience; I wish I had made the move sooner as I did so much growing up when I was there.’

Roger Edwardson, Austria & Belgium – ‘Make sure you do research on the location and try and visit there beforehand to get a taste of the culture. Also make sure you talk to locals and don’t be afraid to ask for help.’

Everyone was so enthusiastic about living overseas that when I asked if they could open a Think Global Recruitment office in another country, would they? Everyone said yes.

Obviously our moves have given us the experience needed to be able to advise others on living overseas but how else has it enhanced our careers? I believe that it gives you edge, makes you stand out from the crowd, people are instantly interested in you because you have done something different.

Daniel Scott, Austria & Spain - 'You learn a lot about yourself and also a lot about how to handle situations and interact with people on a different level to what you would at home'

Roger Edwardson, Belgium & Austria - 'My time overseas improved my language skills and gave me a great sense of independence'.

Abigail Stevens, Sydney - 'I know about living and working overseas first hand and now help others to Improve their Lives by doing the same. I believe I gained the confidence to run my own business through the overseas move. I am used to being out with my comfort zone and meeting new people and this really helped.'

I must admit, when I initially typed the questions into an email, I expected that everyone would have vastly different answers, how could they be the same when we all traveled to opposite ends of the globe? We all returned home, not one of us wanted to come back and every single person has had the best time that they could have imagined. I would personally advise every single person to take the plunge and live in another country, experience the culture, the beauty and the excitement. Whether it’s for three months or three years, you will not regret it.

So, there’s a little bit more about our team, if you have been placed by us (or would like to be) and would love to share your story, get in touch!

By Emma Maloy, Marketing Assistant

Stop Being Comfortable

The other day I was having coffee with one of my closest friends. We talked about how we met when he first moved to Scotland a few years previous and how little English he spoke.

As ignorant as it sounds, I've never really taken into consideration how difficult that must have been for him. He was in a strange country, miles away from home, knowing no one and unable to speak the language. It sounds like a nightmare. There must have been many times he considered returning home to his safety net – where he speaks the language, knows the people and is familiar with his surroundings. He was literally miles out of his comfort zone.

As humans we are naturally trepidatious of the unknown. We are content living in our metaphorical bubbles of what we know, whether that is staying in the job we hate because we’re good at it, living in a location we’re bored of because it’s easier than moving, or eating the same dish off the menu from the same restaurant we go to every Friday because we’re worried that if we choose something else it might not measure up. Why?

Because we’re comfortable.

Going back to my friend, words probably can’t describe how uncomfortable he was when he moved to the UK. However, he persevered and I would like to add that he has now been here for five years, he’s fluent in English, he has a lovely Scottish girlfriend who he has been with for coming up to three years and he is working in his dream job.

How did he get to this point? He stepped out of his comfort zone, he made himself interesting, valuable and overall he gained confidence.

In honour of my friend, I think everyone should do something they wouldn't normally do. Ask a stranger how their day is. Take a different route home from work. Move to the other side of the world. The chances are great that you will feel better within yourself for doing so, even if the initial step is testing.

At Think Global Recruitment we specialise in placing Chartered Accountants in jobs all over the globe – maybe it’s time to look at your possibilities. Check out our vast list of locations and pack your bags, our incredibly experienced consultants work closely with candidates to ensure they have the best possible chance of getting the job offer they desire.

Working overseas is hugely beneficial to your career, it gives you confidence and experience, it makes you interesting. It will change your life.

By Emma Maloy, Marketing Assistant

I’M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE………. Reasons to pursue an overseas career..

Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant is like getting a ticket to move to the global location of your choice.

Let’s set the scene. You’ve just qualified and Very Big Plc is interested in interviewing you for a local position with solid career prospects. Meanwhile, your best mate is just about to set off on a round-the-world adventure and his light-hearted accusations that “you’ll have cobwebs all over you by the time I come back,” sets you thinking. Will he really return as a more rounded - not to mention tanned - individual in a few years time? How’s he going to sustain himself? What will the effect be on his career?  What other benefits could he possibly get from his move?

Career Development

There are numerous benefits in making an international move.  Overriding all has to be Career Development. International experience is often a pre-requisite for senior management positions. The Big Four firms have often stated you need overseas experience to make it to Partner level.  We live in a global economy – business is increasingly international and an understanding of other countries’ working policies, economic climate and conditions can be a real feather in your cap.

The move has completely exceeded my original expectations.  My client portfolio includes American oil companies, French media broadcasters, Japanese construction giants and high-profile Spanish opera singers.  The diversity of the clients has necessitated a steep learning curve but every single day brings something completely different, which is what I want from my career.  Liana moved to Qatar

Personal Development

One of the reasons the large firms rate highly international experience is that it is felt that someone who has pushed themselves outside their comfort zone doing things such as learning new ways of doing things, making new friends and setting up a new home, will have gained confidence.  This more confident person has time and time again returned into positions above the pier group they left behind.

Lifestyles

Some people go for English speaking, similar culture but better weather and consider Australia or New Zealand.   

If you are looking for more of a cultural change, you don’t mind the heat and the odd jungle trip then Africa may be your bag.  A penchant for the Oriental and cultural experiences? Then the Far East or Middle East will hold an obvious attraction. Sun sand sea sport and rum?  Then look no further than Bermuda and the Caribbean. 

If you have given any thought at all to moving overseas I would recommend you go for it. Although it can be a scary thought, once you are actually there you realise everyone else is in the same position and it is so easy to make friends. It is also a great chance to use your qualification to gain valuable experience from working in a different culture.

Joanne, moved from the UK to the Cayman Islands

Bit of hunger to learn or utilise a language skills then mainland Europe or South America could be the place for you.  Or you may wish to stay closer to home, whilst experiencing a different lifestyle, meeting new people and experiencing a better work/life balance, then perhaps the Channel Islands would be the place for you.

Money

Salaries are important but take care to consider the whole package.  Whatever happens you will be paid a fair salary and in some locations you will have your accommodation provided and a generous tax structure.  These days, don’t expect to make a lot of savings unless in a developing location.  There is often plenty to spend your money on and it is just as important to “live the life” and get as much experience as possible out of your contract.

Go for it! It's highly enriching and it makes you realise that there is a lot more to life than money and career development, such as just living somewhere different, making new friends, enjoying a lifestyle and work/life balance that suits your as a person.

Julie, moved from London to New Zealand

If you are considering a move overseas we suggest you visit:  www.thinkgr.com

Please do share this with anyone else you feel will be interested!  Thank you.

Moving Abroad for Work: UAE and the Finance Industry, contributed by Emma Lathom

According to the Quality of Life Report conducted[i] by the Centre for Future Studies for Natwest, nearly 150,000 Britons are emigrating from the United Kingdom each year. Encouraged by the ease of contact with family and friends abroad via personal technology and mobile devices, many British workers are looking for work abroad, particularly in popular business locations such as the Australia and the UAE.

Popular destinations
The Quality of Life Report found that Australia and Canada[ii] were the top two destinations for British expats, with Australia coming out on top for Britons. Around 40,000 people move to Australia from the UK each year and the country now has up to 1.2 million British expats. Despite the potentially high cost of living, the sunny climate and high quality of life makes it a popular destination amongst those seeking a fresh start.

According to the report, the UAE beat the US and Hong Kong[iii], coming third on the list, with 75% of those surveyed suggesting that one of their main reasons for moving there would be career opportunities. Dave Isley, head of Natwest International Personal Banking[iv], suggests that this shift in views is one of the most notable in many years, with a large number of Britons stating that they’re willing to adjust their lifestyles in order to enjoy the stronger economy and better job opportunities available in the UAE.

The benefits of UAE
The UAE has quickly become one of the go-to destinations for British expats working within many industries. In general, the lack of tax is beneficial for any expats looking to earn a good money while avoiding outgoings. However, job growth is also causing Britons to flock to the country. According to the Monster Employment Index for the Middle East, banking, financial services and insurance[vi] sectors registered the maximum number of online job opportunities in the UAE, with a 9% grow year-on-year. This growth is only expected to increase after the UAE unveiled a new law[vii] that will aid job creation across the emirates.

The new law, which is currently being finalised, is aimed at boosting entrepreneurship using incentives as a means of creating jobs for a growing population. UAE Finance Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansouri says he believes that the law, which allocates 10% of the development bank capital to go towards helping the businesses, will come into effect within the second quarter of 2014, helping national and international workers within the financial sector to create a business of their own.
Of course, those wishing to enter the UAEs financial and accountancy sector via an already established company[viii] will also benefit from the country’s recent boost in attention[ix] from across the globe. According to Olivier Meier, senior mobility consultant at Mercer, an increasing number of foreign workers are being sent to the UAE for both short and long-term assignments due to the country’s new position as a key global economic hub.

Why Dubai?
Within the Emirates, Dubai is rapidly becoming one of the most popular expat destinations for finance and accountancy workers. The main draw for expatriates to Dubai is the zero rate of income tax, but financial workers are also attracted to the country to take advantage of its rapidly growing financial sector and the increasing job opportunities appearing as the industry booms.

This boom is partly down to the emirate’s recently unveiled plan to become the Islamic economic hub[x]. In December 2013 the Dubai government set up a new body for the financial sector, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. As part of Dubai’s goal, the center will provide legal and other services to companies within the Islamic banking industry, boosting growth and encouraging the emirate’s transformation into an economic hub. However, this growth is leaving a shortage of qualified workers in the sector, and so has prompted a search for talented financial professionals. 

In order to bridge this gap, many institutions and companies within the banking industry are developing strong intern programmes to provide hands-on training for younger bankers looking to gain practical experience in Dubai. Muneer Khan, a partner at law firm Simmons and Simmons Middle East[xi], has highlighted the role that international workers should play in the development of Dubai’s finance sector, suggesting that expatriate bankers are required to help globalise the Islamic economic sector.

However, Mr Khan also stresses that many Dubai banks are unwilling to hire international staff without the right experience. Managing director of the Dubai International Academic City[xii], a free zone for international university campuses in Dubai, has highlighted the importance of training and education within the Islamic economy, and argues that the emirate is working hard to help international workers enter the industry. He suggested that industry experts, government officials and leading academics are already working together to identify the skills gaps within Dubai’s finance industry and help national and international workers develop the required skills to meet the sector’s needs.

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[i] Gulf News http://gulfnews.com/business/general/thousands-of-britons-relocate-every-year-outside-their-county-1.1328497
[ii] The Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/houseprices/10803090/Is-Dubai-the-new-Spain-for-British-expatriates.html
[iii] Al Arabiya News http://english.alarabiya.net/en/life-style/travel-and-tourism/2014/05/05/Fun-in-the-sun-British-expats-prefer-UAE-over-Europe-and-U-S-.html
[iv] Natwest International http://www.natwestinternational.com/nw/personal-banking.ashx
[v] Quotezone http://www.quotezone.co.uk/debt-help.htm
[vi] Emirates 247 http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/looking-for-uae-job-sectors-with-most-opportunities-2014-04-22-1.546572
[vii] Arab News http://www.arabnews.com/news/555126
[viii] United Arab Bank http://www.uab.ae/cms/
[ix] Gulf News http://gulfnews.com/business/general/uae-a-hot-spot-for-overseas-assignments-1.1325425
[x] The International News http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-244105-Dubai-seeks-to-become-Islamic-economic-hub
[xi] Simmons & Simmons http://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/Locations/Middle-East
[xii] Dubai International Academy City http://www.diacedu.com

VACANCIES ACROSS THE UK RISE AT THE FASTEST PACE SINCE MAY 1998

KPMG and REC’s Report on Jobs’ for January shows a strong growth in permanent vacancies and increase in shortage of candidates available. December’s report also showed a six year peak in salary growth.

Think Global Recruitment has been assisting firms across the globe recruit accountancy and finance professionals for over 14 years.  In that time Think Global Recruitment has seen the 2000/2001 down turn and now the World Wide Global Recession.   The findings of this survey have not surprised Abigail Stevens, Managing Director.  However, she is delighted that this is a sign that the economy is strengthening.  Abigail herself has over 18 years recruitment experience and commented ‘Banks and Professional services companies often study our industry’s performance to gauge what is happening in the economy.  We were amongst the first to see the recession coming, as companies started to put recruiting new staff on hold and now we are seeing a sharp increase in the number of vacancies available, indicating the economy has to be improving.  We literally watched as it went into recession, country by country and now I am delighted we can see a similar reverse effect in most locations throughout the globe.’

  

Commenting on the latest survey results, which is carried out by Markit, Bernard Brown, Partner and Head of Business Services at KPMG, said:

“Employer confidence continues to grow, with the thirst for new staff hitting a fifteen-and-a- half year high in January. In a week showing improvements to UK construction figures and growth across the Eurozone manufacturing industry, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if other sectors begin to report peaks in performance.

“Yet no one should be fooled into thinking that the road ahead will be easy to travel. Earlier this week markets across the globe fell as investors were rattled by weak data. It’s unlikely to herald a crisis, but should serve to ensure employers remain vigilant to business threats.

“The warning has been noted by employees because, although jobs are being created, January saw another decline in the number of people putting themselves on the jobs market. The preference seems to be for temporary roles, suggesting that employees are adopting a ‘try before you buy’ mentality before committing to long-term roles.”

The main finding for January are:

Further sharp rises in permanent placements and temp billings

Permanent staff placements continued to increase strongly in January, although the pace of expansion eased from the 45-month high recorded in December. Similarly, temp billings

rose at a rate only marginally slower than December’s 15-year peak.

Strongest growth of demand for staff since May 1998

Overall job vacancies rose at a sharp and accelerated rate in January. The pace of expansion was the fastest in over fifteen- and-a-half years.

Permanent salaries continue to increase markedly...

The rate of growth of permanent staff salaries remained elevated at the start of 2014, holding at a pace broadly in line with December’s six-year peak.

...amid declining availability of candidates

Further falls in staff availability were signalled in January. Both permanent and temporary candidate numbers declined at marked rates, albeit the slowest in three months.

Abigail has pointed out the last summary fact is one that we should all be aware of.   It is great news the economy is picking up.  However, this will mean more competition for good quality staff and a smaller pool to choose from.   Abigail said ‘although firm’s have learnt a little from the 2000/2001 down turn and tried hard to not decrease staff numbers, in particular trainee’s, with this recession going on so long, they had no choice.  This means that between 2014 and 2018 I am predicting demand for qualified accountants to get higher and higher and those available to decrease.’  

The good news for those using Think Global Recruitment is that, being one of the longest established international accountancy and finance recruitment consultancies, we have predicted this pattern and therefore put into place a strategy to ensure that we continue to have the best available professionals for our clients requirements.   We are also creative and always happy to talk to organisations regarding ways they can attract those hard to find accountants to join their teams.