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Why Ethical Recruitment Matters | H-FTS When Doing the Right Thing Means Losing Business Last week, I faced a decision that perfectly demonstrates why Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions operates differently from traditional UK recruitment agencies. A law firm contacted us about Private Client Solicitors  and from the email they reached out to us with, we had 2 suitable candidates locally from...

By David Hawthorne-Finch, Managing Director at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Last Updated: 13 October 2025 If you’re an accountancy practice trying to hire an Audit Senior right now, you’ve probably experienced the frustration firsthand. You post the advert, wait weeks for applications, sift through CVs from candidates who aren’t quite right, conduct multiple rounds of interviews, and then, six months later,...

Why Professional Recruitment Isn’t About CV Volume Last week, I encountered a situation that perfectly illustrates the fundamental difference between professional recruitment services and the “spray and pray” approach that’s damaging our industry. The Client Experience That Changed Everything A Yorkshire-based accountancy practice approached H-FTS about filling a senior accounts role. Following our proven recruitment process, I: Their response? “Thanks...

In the fast-paced world of legal and accountancy recruitment, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. At Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions, we’ve identified a critical gap in the market that’s costing our clients the very best candidates. Today, we’re proud to announce our industry-first 48-Hour Feedback Guarantee, a game-changing commitment that puts our clients ahead of the competition. The Problem That’s Costing You...

Published by David Hawthorne-Finch | Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions The accountancy recruitment landscape has never been more competitive. With the Big 4 firms wielding massive budgets, prestigious brand names, and structured graduate programmes, you’d think independent accountancy practices wouldn’t stand a chance in attracting top talent. But here’s the thing – I’ve just witnessed something remarkable that completely challenges this assumption....

Ever had that moment? You open an email, expecting a quick update, but instead, you’re greeted with a multi-paragraph “challenge”—and every relevant party (and their dog) has been CC’d. Instead of a simple clarification, it feels like a courtroom drama. The client, perhaps feeling a tad theatrical, has decided to take a little “miscommunication” and spin it into an inbox...