We are very clear – we are not an accountancy recruitment agency but in fact an accountancy recruitment consultancy. This is because we offer a service which is advisory in its nature and complimentary to organisations and individual careers.

In most professions the title ‘Consultant’ is awarded to someone who has trained for years, has an unblemished record and has earned the respect of colleagues and fellow professionals. Too often in recruitment, agencies call their staff ‘Consultants’ when in reality nothing could be further from the truth. Unfortunately many candidates and businesses have discovered this to their detriment.

Our Consultants are individuals whose reputations are well known, whether that be within recruitment or a professional environment. Even then they must undergo an intense interview procedure, which covers, amongst other things, advanced service levels, recruitment procedures and industry knowledge. We only employ staff who treat candidates and clients with respect, show regard for their time, maintain regular and informative contact and have specific industry experience – only then will we honour them with the title ‘Consultant’ for our recruitment consultancy.

Our Consultants specialise in a specific geographical region and by level of qualification. They are experts in their field and offer:-

• Salary benchmarking as standard – this will take into account the business situation including the size of company, the marketplace at the time and competitor relativity.
• Individual marketing plans – no vacancy or candidate is the same and AFA ensure that each and every opportunity is promoted effectively. Where appropriate, focused activity will be directed towards a tailored target list.
• Assessment of the market – by utilising complex competitor analysis, specific software and resources in addition to our industry knowledge, we deliver relevant market research
• Unbiased career guidance – this service is offered on a complimentary basis and does not rely upon using our services.
• Interview techniques