News and events from Balance Recruitment

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment – Industry & Commerce – January 2012

With the recruitment sector acting as a trusted barometer for the UK economy it is interesting to see how the industry performed generally throughout the last quarter of 2011 compared to our findings.

Across the industry recruiters saw a... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment – Legal Accounts – January 2012

After a relatively busy first half to 2011, the slow Q3 period reported in our last market update only gradually lifted during Q4, and 2011 was very much a year of two halves.

The permanent jobs market across the UK remained sluggish... Full story

Tony Vickers Shares His Views

Read how our Director, Tony Vickers, shares his views on Accountancy Professionals in the current job market. The Recruiter publication requested Tony provide some insight based on his extensive recruitment experience. Full story

Our First Balance Baby

We are very excited to announce that our first ever 'Balance' baby was finally born on December 15th. Tracey gave birth to George Henry who weighed 8lbs 13oz and is just gorgeous! George has already been to visit the Hertford office and is soon to... Full story

The Evolution Of The Retail Finance Director’s Role

At a recent roundtable hosted by Balance Recruitment, a specialist accountancy recruitment consultancy, a cross- section of Finance Directors from a number of UK and US retailers came together to discuss the evolving role of the finance function... Full story

Balance Recruitment Announces The Opening Of A Second Office In Hertfordshire.

Having already firmly established their presence in the accountancy recruitment market in London, Balance Recruitment has recently opened a second office based in Hertford in order to build on their relationships with key employers in the... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment - Commerce & Industry - Temp & Interim Division - October 2011

As the Head of the Commerce & Industry temporary division at Balance Recruitment and someone who keeps a keen eye on the consumer market, I would like to share with you a market update based on our findings from Q3 2011. Although it proved to be a... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment - Industry & Commerce - October 2011

It’s very rare to see hiring records broken in the third quarter of the year, and 2011 has been no exception. The Industry & Commerce team at Balance came in just fractionally under target for the quarter, yet still managed to achieve a 35%... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment - Legal Accounts - October 2011

With ominous headlines about the economy again dominating the news, it will probably come as no surprise that our Q3 2011 market update reports on a slow period within the Legal Accounts jobs market. The summer months are often sluggish and this... Full story

Day At The Races!

The team at Balance Recruitment enjoyed a day at the Lingfield park racecourse to celebrate a record Q2. We were treated to a four course meal overlooking the finishing line and enjoyed an afternoon of exciting highs and lows as we tried to back... Full story

Recruitment Matters Article

‘Something to shout about’ and yes Balance Recruitment certainly does. Read our advertorial recently featured in the Summer 2011 Recruitment Matters magazine discussing our established strong presence in the market, what we have... Full story

Legal Abacus Article

Richard Hooper was asked to write another article for Legal Abacus which has been featured in the Jul/Aug issue discussing the new Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) which will be enforced from 1st October 2011 in England, Scotland and Wales. Read... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment - Legal Accounts - July 2011

Having previously reported on five consecutive quarters of growth in the Legal Accounts market, Q2 2011 started off looking to follow a similar vein. However it was very much a quarter of two halves with Easter being a turning point and seeing the... Full story

Quarterly Market Update From Balance Recruitment - Industry & Commerce - July 2011

It has been a turbulent time for much of the high street throughout Q2. With inflation high and pressure on disposable income mounting, retail sales volumes are expected to be worse than during the depths of recession. We have also seen the... Full story

Balance Recruitment Summer Event

The Balance summer event held on the 9th June proved to be a real success. We had a fantastic turnout at the Rotunda, Kings Place, and all that attended enjoyed drinks, canapés and a hog roast on the terrace overlooking Regents Canal. The... Full story

Legal Abacus Article

We’ve received some excellent feedback on Richard’s latest article in the Legal Abacus discussing at what stage you might want to consider a move from your employer. Whether you’re happy and content in your current role or not,... Full story

5k Race For Life

Kath, Tracey and their daughters, Olivia and Jasmine, took part in the 5k Race for Life at Stanborough, Welwyn on Sunday 5th June. They managed to raise £200 for Cancer Research, one of Balance’s nominated charities. The girls beat... Full story

Balance Appoint New Non-exec Director

Balance Recruitment is proud to announce the appointment of a non-executive Director, Alison Humphries. Alison has over 25 years recruitment experience and has worked as a director of several market leaders. She has extensive first hand recruitment... Full story

Tony Vickers – One Of 5 Finalists Shortlisted For ‘Best Permanent Consultant Award 2011

Balance Recruitment is delighted to be able to announce, that one of our Directors, Tony Vickers, is one of 5 finalists shortlisted for the widely recognised industry Recruitment Consultant award, Best Permanent Consultant 2011. Tony Vickers, a... Full story

Our Marathon Runner!

Temperatures soared on the 11th April for the 2nd Brighton Marathon which Balance Director, Tony Vickers, completed. The odds were stacked against him from the outset with a recent collar bone fracture (this is another story that I’m sure... Full story