Overcoming ageism in the accountancy world   Source: CIMA Insight e-magazine, May 2012 After noticing an unemployment trend for people in the later stages of their career, financial recruitment specialist company AFR Consulting ran an ageism survey in the UK accounting sector. Insight found out more. In February...

AFR confirmed again as headline sponsors of the NW Finance Awards 2012. September 2012 sees the 3rd annual North West Finance Awards. The awards have been created to recognise excellence across the accounting and finance sector from purchase ledger and credit manager to financial controller and finance director. The ...

Interview skills – how to stand out from the crowd AFR Consulting in conjunction with CIMA are running a FREE interviewing seminar for those of you who are looking at opportunities and would like to hone your interview skills.  The keynote speaker Chris Reynolds is an experienced trainer within the competency base...

22nd March 2012, saw another strong showing of Preston’s finance professionals at the latest NW FD Network event at Farrington Lodge. Themed around the budget the audience benefited from expertise in this area from the following speakers: David Bennett, Tax Partner Moore & Smalley,  Budget 2012 Analysis  Phil...

14th March 2012, saw another strong turnout of Warrington’s  finance professionals attend the latest NW FD Network at Birchwood Golf Club in Warrington. Following consistent requests from the group the theme was around alternative ways to fund a growing business and easy ways to raise finance. The audience benefit...

NW Finance Director Network – Manchester 8th March 2012, saw 50 of Manchester’s  finance elite attend the latest NW FD Network at The Village Hotel in Cheadle The event had the following speakers: Nigel Barrett, Partner, Hurst Corporate Finance  – Mergers & Acquisitions, Brian Devlin & Ed Cliv...

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AFR Consulting to deliver CIMA Interview seminar to CIMA Members & Students, March 2012 Interview skills – how to stand out from the crowd AFR Consulting in conjunction with CIMA are running a FREE interviewing seminar for those of you who are looking at opportunities and would like to hone their interview skil...

SOURCE: Accountancy Magazine March 2012 The Job Market is particularly tough for older accountants, but Phil Scott says age should not be a factor when recruiting  As a recruitment consultant, I’ve witnessed the challenges faced by job seekers in the current economic climate.  Fewer vacancies and more candidates ...