Harper May | Knowledge Hub | UK Accounting Recruitment Agency

Hiring a CFO is crucial for any organisation’s success. Start by defining your needs, crafting a compelling job description, and using a mix of search methods. Evaluate candidates for technical skills and cultural fit, conduct background checks, and onboard effectively.

Despite 25 years of self-assessment, accountants still face the annual rush, with many scrambling to meet the January tax deadline. Some firms, however, are setting earlier deadlines, leveraging technology, and maintaining manageable client loads to ease the burden, although upcoming digital tax changes may continue this cycle of recurring stress.

Outsourcing addresses the talent shortage by providing firms with skilled professionals but raises concerns about quality control, data security, and AML compliance. It has evolved from a temporary solution to a strategic business approach, although ethical and regulatory challenges persist.