The ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor tracks a wide range of key economic indicators, quarter by quarter. It not only offers a strong steer of the overall direction of the economy, highlighting the key concerns and illustrating what is driving change. The results of q3’s survey were released recently and a summ...

North West Finance Awards short list The short list has been announced for the third annual North West Finance Awards and the line up is bigger and better than ever. Entries came in thick and fast from some of the North West’s leading businesses, and judges have had a tough task whittling down the categories....

Why use a recruitment consultancy when looking for your next appointment? Job advert V’s recruitment consultant Now obviously we are somewhat biased, but using recruitment consultants when making your next appointment has many benefits. Getting to know you  We get to know your business so that we can make the ...

The North West Finance Awards are back for a third year, and once again AFR Consulting are sponsoring the event and encouraging business to enter. The awards recognise the unsung heroes behind some of the leading North Westbusinesses, from financial controllers, purchase ledger clerks, accountants and finance dire...

The 2nd round of North West FD Network events for 2012 took place in June and was once again well subscribed with leading finance directors looking to further their knowledge and grow their networks. Over 50 FD’s attended each area’s event and topics and workshops were as ever well received, with lively discussio...

AFR Consulting presents a free training workshop for accountancy professionals who want to know how to really use LinkedIn. Thursday 4th October 18.00-20.00 Airport Marriott, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Manchester WA15 8XW LinkedIn takes the coincidence out of networking, and this workshop is a must for those who want to ...

The next Finance Director Manchester event will take place at Cadishead Lounge, Salford City Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7EY Wednesday 25th September 2013 08.00-10.00 Since its inception in 2010 The NW FD Network is rapidly becoming one of the largest accountancy and finance networking groups in ...

Finance Director Merseyside event The next Finance Director Merseyside & Cheshire event will take place at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. November 2013 08.00-10.00 MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON Since its inception in 2010 The NW FD Network is rapidly becoming one of the largest accountancy and finance networking gr...

The AFR family would like to congratulate Emma Lockwood on her recent promotion to Recruitment Consultant.  Emma joined us in March as a Resourcer to help deal with the high amounts of candidates that are applying for positions at the moment.  Emma thrived in the targeted environment and soon showed an interest in ...

Thandi Barnes and Gary Darlington are the latest recruits to join the AFR Consulting team. Tammy Smith, Director of AFR said; “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Thandi and Gary to the company. They are both experienced and highly respected Recruitment Consultants who will join our rapidly growing team here i...