Can you trust an accounting recruiter?

Some business owners and hiring managers are skeptical of the kind of value that recruiters can provide, specifically around whether they’re capable of delivering talent that will actually stick around. Sometimes there’s a misconception that a recruiter will work hard to find a pool of appealing candidates, provide support during the offer process, and then just disappear, leaving clients just hoping that the new hire will remain with the company past the guarantee period (and no recourse if they don’t). However, this simply isn’t true.

Top recruiters will support their clients through every step of the process and remain available even after the hire is made in case additional hiring needs arise. They will walk alongside their clients for the long haul and avail themselves if questions or concerns develop. Their goal isn’t to take your check to the bank and walk away! The best recruiters aim to foster trust to build a relationship that will continue past the current engagement for everyone’s best interest.

Of course, there is always the possibility of bad actors in any industry, which makes being able to discern what constitutes trustworthy recruiters from less reputable recruiters a key component of finding an accounting recruiter for your next hire.
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Let’s look at the value recruiters can bring to your next accounting search and what sets top recruiters apart!

As experienced accounting recruiters our team has their finger on the pulse of what’s going on in accounting hiring. Every month we put out a Recruiting Market Report that details what we’ve been hearing from clients and colleagues, but there are some surprising ongoing trends that we’d like to highlight further. Whether you are a hiring manager or a jobseeker, these are the top trends you need to be aware of as we close out 2024 and head into 2025:

​Here at ASP, most of our clients are small-to-medium-sized businesses and nonprofits that need part-time accounting and bookkeeping help. After years of working with clients, we have noticed that many of them fall into the same few unfortunate patterns. But the good news is that we are uniquely able to help them break out of these patterns to find long-term success. Let’s look at some mini case studies that illustrate the types of scenarios where we can help!