Senior Recruitment Consultant, Accounting & Finance

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Accounting & Finance
Location: Perth, Australia (Home and CBD)
Basis: Full time or Part time considered with hybrid/ flexible working capability (CBD/ WFH blend)

About Practice.People.
Practice.People. is a leading consultancy specialising in strategic, operational, and people consulting solutions tailored to the professional services industry. We are dedicated to fostering a growth-driven culture and to providing unparalleled consulting services to legal and accounting businesses.

Our commitment to excellence and a personalised service, together with a lived experience in practice, has established us as a trusted partner for many leading private practice law firms and public practice accountancies.

Our values drive our behaviours:

Curiosity. Focused on fully understanding our clients, backed by our lived experience and knowledge. Curiosity drives innovation and leading edge solutions.

Passion. Passionate about working with great people and about the professional services industry.

Authenticity. True to ourselves, to our colleagues and to our clients, operating with discretion to build trust and foster healthy relationships.

Growth. Promoting continuous improvement and sustainability.

Job Description:

Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate Senior Consultant to lead our accounting and finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and finance recruitment services with a proficient understanding of the industry and a drive to help clients achieve their strategic, operational and resourcing goals.

We would look at at least 3 years experience for this role within recruitment/ HR services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Consulting: Collaborate with law firm Partners and recruitment departments to understand their resourcing goals and challenges, providing tailored recruitment consulting services to facilitate growth for client success.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Talent Acquisition: Source, screen, and interview candidates to identify top talent for our clients.
• Candidate Management: Guide candidates through the recruitment process, from initial contact to job offer, ensuring a positive experience throughout.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that align with clients' objectives.
• People Management: Offer expert advice on HR and recruitment strategies, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and retention.
• Change Management: Assist clients in navigating organisational changes smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum buy-in from employees.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, job market dynamics, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
• Networking: Attend industry events and networking sessions to expand your professional network and promote Practice.People.’s services.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting and finance recruitment is preferred, with a solid understanding of the industry and its operational dynamics.
• Skills: Solid communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational ability and attention to detail, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects and client relationships.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, goal-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
• Passion: A genuine passion for the legal industry and a commitment to helping clients achieve their full potential.

Why Join Practice.People:

• Impact: Make a significant impact by helping accounting and finance professionals and firms achieve their strategic goals.
• Growth: Be part of a growth-driven culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.
• Team: Work alongside experienced professionals who share a passion for their work.

Working environment
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and help shape the firm to become a leading advisor to the professional services industry.

The firm has only been in operation for just over a year however it is already a busy environment bursting with ideas and opportunities.

We operate in a hybrid environment, predominantly from our office in the State Buildings with the opportunity to work from home to cater for your lifestyle/ personal commitments.

We are looking for someone to join for the long term, with the opportunity down the track for ownership.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are passionate about joining Practice.People. to Nigel Richards, Managing Director. For a confidential discussion and to find out more, please contact Nigel on ************.

Practice.People is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, you can review our DE&I policy here: ****************************