Your experience with Rowland Recruitment: a clear pathway from our first conversation to securing the right talent and supporting long-term results.
1) Discovery & Role Clarity
Goal: Understand your recruitment requirements and what is behind the hire.
Identifying drivers for your requirements and what area of the business you need support in (accounts, audit, tax, insolvency, CF), portfolio mix and systems (Xero/Sage/QB), and any dynamic changes and challenges within the firm.
2) Market Intelligence & Benchmarking
Goal: Align the brief with real market conditions.
We advise on salary bands, benefits, hybrid patterns, and progression routes to ensure the package is competitive and sustainable.
3) Search Strategy & Target Map
Goal: Reach the right people, fast and discreetly.
We build a target list across Top 10, mid-tier, and high-performing independents, sourcing candidates who are looking for a career move combined with search/headhunting and curated advertising. Focused outreach to people who fit the technical brief and your culture.
4) Shortlist
Goal: Identifying the right personnel.
We work collaboratively to confirm we are locked onto the right profile before the interview.
5) Interview Scheduling
Goal: Make interviews efficient and relevant.
We coordinate diaries, video links, and onsite/offsite logistics.
6) Feedback & Continuous Tuning
Goal: Keep momentum and improve with each stage.
We gather specific feedback, share candidate insights, and adjust the search if needed.
7) Offer Strategy & Negotiation
Goal: An accepted offer aligned to market and candidate priorities.
We benchmark the offer and advise on negotiations so both parties feel valued.
8) Pre-Boarding & Compliance
Goal: A clear pre-start checklist completed on time.
We coordinate offer letters, contracts, ID and eligibility, qualification checks, references when requested and pre-start information to ensure smooth onboarding.
9) Onboarding & First 90 Days
Goal: Structured check-ins and continuous support.
We check in with both client and candidate at key milestones to ensure the appointment is going well.
10) Ongoing Partnership
Goal: To build strong working relationships with our clients.
Post-placement, we are here to support with recruitment processes, share market updates, salary guides and more so you can plan future resourcing with confidence.
If you’re planning to hire in the accountancy practice market, explore our client services at Rowland Recruitment.
