We’ve all heard of New Year, New Me and it’s great that January often gives people the motivation to set new goals, work on themselves, and perhaps even secure a new job. However, the mistake we see candidates make time and time again is waiting until the New Year to make a start.
Within the world of recruitment, we typically see efforts slow in the run up to Christmas and then a big rush in January. What makes this inconsistency worse is that January is undoubtedly the silly season for accountants. Deadlines are fast approaching, clients are rushing to complete returns, and teams are feeling the pressure. Not the best way to start the year, if you ask us.
So how can you avoid this? While other candidates are pushing back their job search – it’s a 2024 problem, right? – now is the perfect time to get your CV in front of the right people with better odds of securing the right role for you. Line up the new you BEFORE the new year. It will help the firm too, knowing that a talented accountant is coming onboard at a crucial time. It’s a win win!
In fact, about half of accountants (53%) are reported to be considering leaving their current employer as we transition from 2023 to 2024. As the hiring landscape continues to shift, forward thinking firms are seeking talented accountants like you, and now’s the time to take advantage of this!
Here are a few reasons why you, a highly sought-after accountant, shouldn’t let your job search go cold this Christmas:
- Beat the hiring rush: Whilst our minds are focused on buying presents and our sights are set on mince pies, it can be tempting to push job hunting into the new year. However, as things start to wrap up, why not make the most of this time to get ahead of the hiring panic that comes in January and secure the right role for you whilst others are snoozing on the opportunity?
- End the year on a high: Wouldn’t getting that job offer be a fantastic way to end 2023? Not only would you end the year on a high but you’d be going into 2024 knowing you have a varied role with a forward-thinking firm in the bag.
- Onboard ahead of the silly season: Joining a team during the busiest time of the year could mean little time is dedicated to your grand welcome and vital training. By easing into the team and your duties when managers have more capacity to offer support, you’ll be set up to get stuck in when things ramp up ahead of deadlines.
- Bank on ending budgets: Many hiring managers will have a recruitment budget that is set to renew in the new year, and there’s a chance that they’ll need to use up the remaining 2023 budget. If they don’t use it, they’ll lose it! Just another reason why securing a job before Christmas helps both you and the firm.
The end of the year is often a period of reflection, when we look back on both our personal and professional successes, as well as the lessons from the previous 12 months. Have you achieved what you had hoped to? Is your career on the right track for your progression aspirations? Now’s the time to start planning for the year ahead and set yourself up to thrive in 2024.
Even as work eases up as the year rounds out, we understand that job searching is a time consuming process and it can be challenging to get your CV in front of the right people. That’s where we come in. Let us scour the market, sift through the job adverts, and match up your experience and skills.
“Rather than seeing this time of year as a lull in your job search, turn it into an opportunity and be proactive ahead of the New Year. We’re working with leading firms the length and breadth of the country who are keen to find candidates who can add value to their teams before the year is out, or line up a strong team ready for the increase of workload in January. Whether you’re a talented accountant, tax specialist, or seasoned auditor, there are roles with thriving firms available.” Garry Howling, Managing Director.
Tell us about the kind of role you’d love to secure – we’re here to help you find your perfect role before the year’s out. Contact the team today.
