One of the unexpected results of the lockdown has been a sort of mental gear shift about the validity of working from home (WFH) as accepted practice. Even the most resistant of managers had to embrace the principles of WFH during the worst of the pandemic. There was no choice, so there it was, live...

  Our next quarterly event is on Friday 12th June 2020. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through: • Observing key note ...

Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 12th March 2020 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through...

As we approach the end of January 2020, many companies across Lancashire shall start to focus on their Financial and Accountancy Recruitment. A new year often brings new budgets, new growth plans and therefore… new staff. However, this often comes with complications. In todays job market some employers are find...

  Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 12th March 2020 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through:...

Our next quarterly event is on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development throu...

The finance industry is highly competitive. With roles ranging from Credit Controller, Management Accountant and all the way up to Finance Director level; ensuring you prepare for an interview is vital to succeed in your job search. Here at AFR Consulting we advise candidates seeking a career in accountancy daily wit...

Finance Directors from North West England gathered in Leyland last week to share knowledge, expertise and solutions to their day-to-day struggles. The networking event, hosted by AFR Consulting, was an opportunity for Finance Directors (FDs) and CFOs to discuss their frustrations and find solutions with the help of t...

Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 11 July 2019 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through: �...

Having worked with jobseekers in the accountancy recruitment sector for over 20 years I’ve seen candidates labelled as terrible by one employer then work out very well with another.  Just because someone didn’t perform well in one role, it doesn’t necessarily make them a poor candidate for the next.&nb...