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For Candidates13 October 2026 · 2 min read

Finance interview do's and don'ts: what actually gets you hired in 2026

More finance interviews are happening right now than at any point in the last four years. Here's what actually gets you through them.

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For Candidates18 August · 5 min read

What does a Finance Business Partner actually do?

It's one of the most-searched job titles in finance and one of the least understood. Here's what the role really is — and isn't.

For Employers14 August · 4 min read

Temp or permanent: how to actually decide

Cover for maternity leave, a sudden resignation, a busy period — the instinct is often to go permanent "to be safe". That's usually the wrong call. Here's how to actually decide.

For Employers11 August · 5 min read

The real cost of a bad finance hire

It's never just the salary. Here's what a bad transactional finance hire actually costs a business, and the practical steps that cut the risk.

Market Insight7 August · 4 min read

Payroll year end: a checklist for West Midlands SMEs

The tasks that catch small payroll teams out at year end — and when it's worth bringing in temporary support.

For Employers4 August · 4 min read

Why we don't charge a retainer — and why that should matter to you

Retained recruitment fees get paid whether or not you get a great hire. Here's why we don't work that way, and what it actually changes about how hard we work for you.

For Employers1 August · 4 min read

Hiring for shared service centres: what's genuinely different

Recruiting five Purchase Ledger Clerks for a shared service centre is a different exercise to recruiting one. Here's what changes — and what to plan for.

For Employers31 July · 3 min read

How working interviews cut bad hires

A CV and an hour in a meeting room can't tell you how someone works. A working interview can — here's how ours work.

Market Insight28 July · 4 min read

Credit Controller salaries in 2026: what the West Midlands is actually paying

Real ranges from our own live market, not a national survey average — plus what actually moves you from the bottom to the top of the bracket.

For Candidates24 July · 4 min read

What a Purchase Ledger Manager actually does day to day

Beyond the job spec: what the role really involves, what separates a good one from a great one, and what to look for when hiring.

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