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Meet our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists

Why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? ​Sharp Consultancy is Yorkshire’s largest, most experienced and best-connected independent company committed exclusively to financial recruitment. We’re the true specialists. Unlike so many other firms, financial recruitment is all we do - so we’re probably the most focused and knowledgeable company in the region. ​And in Yorkshire, no other specialist Temporary and Interim Finance Recruitment team enjoy as many years of combined finance sector experience. Therefore, both our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists divisions are the most knowledgeable in the region. ​Karen PitchforthKaren Pitchforth has over two decades of recruitment experience, dedicating more than half of that to Sharp Consultancy and is pivotal to our Interim Specialist division. Dedicated to South Yorkshire businesses, Karen has a vast network of part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience interim finance specialists in the region.​Karen's Company ProfileKaren's LinkedIn Profile​Colin MolyneuxColin Molyneux’s career spans almost 25 years and now in his second stint with Sharp Consultancy has been a key component in our Interim Specialist division. His expert focus on sourcing and placing Qualified Interim professionals across West Yorkshire and has a concrete commitment: whether it’s days or hours, he’ll meet your deadlines. Colin's Company ProfileColin's LinkedIn Profile​Stuart Douglass​​Stuart Douglass has been an integral part of our Interim Specialist division since 2016, building on a career spanning over 25 years. He focuses exclusively on senior interim roles within West and North Yorkshire and covers Part Qualified, Qualified by Experience and Qualified requirements. His deep understanding of the finance market means he is a trusted advisor to many clients. Stuart's Company ProfileStuart's LinkedIn Profile​Deanna CrosbyDeanna Crosby has established herself as a leading Transactional Temps expert in South Yorkshire. She focuses predominantly on the Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham areas supplying variety of Transactional Temps including, Finance/Accounts Assistants, Credit Controllers, Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerks and Payroll. Dee provides a rapid response to meet her clients’ needs. ​Deanna's Company Profile Deanna's LinkedIn Profile​Liam O'FlahertyLiam O'Flaherty has over 20 years of finance recruitment experience. Now in his fifth year with us, Liam specialises in Transactional Temp recruitment throughout West Yorkshire. His deep understanding of the local market, combined with his consultative approach, ensures that both clients and candidates receive unparalleled service and support. Liam's Company ProfileLiam's LinkedIn Profile​Tom TurnerTom Turner is now in his sixth year in recruitment, and entering his 3rd year with Sharp Consultancy, where he has quickly established himself as the go-to transactional temp specialist in the Sheffield market. Covering all aspects of transactional finance, Tom is the person to find the right fit when it comes to temp Finance Assistants, Accounts Payable Clerks, Accounts Receivable staff and payrollers. With shrewd judgement, he makes precise recommendations.Tom's Company Profile Tom's LinkedIn Profile​So, with circa 100 years of combined Transactional Temps and Interim Specialist recruitment experience, and more than a third of that within Sharp Consultancy itself, the real question is not why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? But more why would you choose to go anywhere else? ​Our aim is to earn your trust by providing a superior experience. To discuss how Sharp Consultancy assist you and your business speak to one of these leading experts in their field on 0113 236 6300 or 0114 261 1700.​

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CAN STAYING WITH THE SAME COMPANY TOO LONG SPELL TROUBLE FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH?

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How long is too long?It’s a classic ‘piece of string’ question and a conundrum that will have faced many candidates (and employers).At what point does staying with the same company no longer demonstrate that you are a loyal and committed employee but instead sees potential new bosses become critical of your long tenure?

In the same way as someone who has regularly moved from one role to another may find themselves having to explain their lack of longevity in a role, a candidate who has remained with the same company could find themselves facing questions about why they have never looked elsewhere.

Yes, bosses want employees who are committed and loyal but on the flip side, staying in same job ‘too long’ may also make them question the possible reasons why you haven’t searched out a career move before now.

Perhaps they may feel you will be too expensive salary wise – staying with the same company implies that you have been looked after financially.Do you lack drive and determination and have been content to coast along in a role that is comfortable with your feet firmly under the table?Maybe you are so used to doing things a certain way that you will unable to adapt to new approaches and will struggle to build relationships with new clients, contacts and colleagues?

You need to sell yourself positively and highlight to a potential employer how your long service has had a positive impact on your career so far and how it will be of significant benefit to your new boss and company.

Progression

How has your role changed and developed during your time with the company?Have you played a significant part in helping the team to grow and increase in number?What promotions have you received and what additional responsibilities have you taken on? You may have stayed with the same company but that shouldn’t mean that your job has remained the same throughout and it’s important to highlight how you have continued to seize opportunities to move your career forward.

Relationships

Demonstrate that you know your industry inside and out. You have worked with people for a long time.You are great are building and maintaining relationships.You know how to develop and cultivate relationships which are beneficial to your role and your company – these are highly sought after qualities in potential new employees.

Salary

Some would-be employers could consider a candidate to be priced out of the market if they have remained with the same company.Have they been too well rewarded financially to have stayed in the same place so long?Or have they not been paid enough which could perhaps indicate that there may be performance issues?If you have received regular pay increases demonstrate how these have been linked to progression opportunities but remember, if you feel that you are underpaid then it’s not necessarily a new employer’s responsibility to address this so have clear, well thought out reasons as to why you think you are worth more than your current employer is prepared to pay.

Aspirations

Employers place high value on employees that can recognise the link between their own career aspirations and the objectives of the business.Indicate what your personal career goals have been to date and how your current employer has been able to help you achieve these.Demonstrate that you have ambition and are ready to take on a new role in order to take the next step towards reaching your goals.

Sharp Consultancy specialises in the recruitment of temporary, interim and permanent finance professionals.  With offices in Leeds and Sheffield our highly experienced team of consultants recruit for positions throughout Yorkshire and beyond CONTACT UStoday to discuss your recruitment needs with a member of our team.