
David Did It!
Why December is the Best Month for a Career Move (and Why Waiting for January Could Hold You Back) December. For most, it’s a time of mince pies, Christmas jumpers, and winding down. But if you’re thinking about a career move, especially in the legal or accountancy sectors, this is the golden window you shouldn’t ignore. If you want to...
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David Did It! – “Your Fees Are Stuck in 2012, Babe!”
Let’s talk money.I was working with a brilliant candidate recently, the kind that makes you do a smug little desk dance when they accept the offer. We’d done our due diligence: market mapping, salary research, and real conversations with real firms. We knew the candidate’s salary expectations were in line with the going rate. So, I was a bit surprised...
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Addressing the Accountancy Recruitment Crisis: Solutions for Talent Shortages
Hands up if you’ve heard this lately: “We just can’t find good people.” Well… you’re not wrong. The accountancy recruitment crisis is real, and it’s keeping practice managers and partners awake at night from London to Liverpool. If you’ve been trying to hire Audit Seniors, Tax Associates, or even Bookkeepers, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I’m hearing it daily...
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How to Boost Your Confidence Before an Interview (or Meeting!)
Welcome back to David Did It!—where we make recruitment fun, insightful, and, most importantly, real. Now, I want to talk about confidence. Whether you’re heading into an interview, a client pitch, or even an internal meeting, the way you present yourself can often be the deciding factor. And trust me—I know a thing or two about faking it till you...
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Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Expands into Accountancy Recruitment – An Interview with David Hawthorne-Finch
It’s been an incredible journey so far for Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions, making waves in the UK Legal Recruitment industry and being nominated for the Independent Business of the Year 2025 at the Yorkshire Choice Awards. But now, there’s even bigger news – we’re expanding into Accountancy Practice Recruitment! To mark this milestone, we sat down with David Hawthorne-Finch, Founder of...
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