Why outsourcing to an accounting and finance recruiter makes sense

Recruiting the right talent can be a challenging task. CFOs have to balance the need to fill critical roles with the pressure of managing costs and time effectively and this balancing act can leave their organisations stretched a little thin. This is especially true for businesses operating in the dynamic world of accounting and finance, where the demand for specialised skills and experience is constantly evolving. We would say (not because we have a vested interest, but because it’s true) that outsourcing to an accounting and finance recruiter not only helps to alleviate strain, giving you back your time but also provides a strategic advantage by ensuring the best recruitment solutions. 

Outsourcing helps you to stay ahead in a competitive market 

One of the greatest benefits of partnering with an accounting and finance recruiter is their ability to scale your staffing efforts to match your business needs. Whether you are expanding your operations or facing an immediate skills gap, a specialised recruiter can help you meet those demands quickly and securely. For businesses that require interim professionals or project-based talent, outsourcing allows for flexibility, whereas internal teams may struggle to adapt to sudden shifts in hiring demands. Scaling up or down as needed can be a cumbersome process without the external support of recruiters who maintain a robust network of qualified professionals, ready to step into a variety of roles, from permanent placements to temporary or project-based assignments. By leveraging their expertise, recruiters can expedite the hiring process, reducing the time it takes to identify and onboard the right candidate. 

Furthermore, professional recruiters like Core3 are well-versed in current market trends, ensuring competitive and fair salary negotiations. Tools like salary guides can provide additional support for both employers and job seekers. 

Outsourcing takes the pressure off your budget 

Outsourcing recruitment not only saves time but also ensures that you’re equipped to handle peaks in workload without committing to long-term hires. For instance, if your business doesn’t need a full-time accounting professional year-round, hiring interim finance talent lets you adjust your hiring approach as needed, without overextending your budget. 

Another point to consider is that hiring and maintaining a dedicated HR or recruitment team requires significant investment as salaries, training, and ongoing management add up quickly. For companies with fluctuating hiring needs, this approach may not be cost-effective. 

Then the most compelling point for partnering with professional recruiters is that filling specialised positions often takes weeks, if not months, when done internally. Recruitment agencies, on the other hand, have already done much of the groundwork, including vetting candidates and performing preliminary interviews. This readiness translates into faster hiring times and reduced costs. 

Outsourcing allows your staff to concentrate on what they do best 

Internal recruitment efforts, while seemingly cost-effective at first, can become overwhelming and resource-draining. Managing the end-to-end hiring process requires significant time and effort—time that could otherwise be dedicated to core business activities. An accounting and finance recruiter takes this burden off their shoulders, allowing them to be more focused and efficient.  

For smaller businesses or those with constrained budgets, this shift can make a significant difference in overall productivity and cost management. It takes time to search for candidates, sort through CVs, conduct interviews, and that’s before you’ve even started the onboarding process. The time your team spends managing recruitment internally is time lost from their primary responsibilities, potentially leading to missed opportunities or decreased efficiency. 

By working with experts like Core3, you can focus on the external challenges of your business without the distractions of recruitment logistics. We have access to extensive networks and possess professional tools that enable us to find you the right talent. Writing effective job descriptions, conducting targeted outreach, and vetting candidates require expertise that your in-house team may not have. Without these skills, finding the right candidate becomes much harder, increasing the risk of a poor hire as you miss out on the diverse and skilled talent pools that an accounting and finance recruiter can access. 

Outsourcing helps you to recruit the best and most diverse team 

Internal teams often lack exposure to broader industry trends. Their perspective may become insular, leading to potential blind spots when sourcing diverse or specialised candidates. Teaming up with an accounting and finance recruiter brings industry-specific expertise, ensuring that your business attracts these candidates. By outsourcing to an accounting and finance recruiter, you’re not just filling positions—you’re building a workforce equipped to meet current and future challenges 

Why outsourcing to Core3 helps create a successful future 

In the world of finance and accounting, finding and retaining top talent is critical for success. What makes us different at Core3 is that our experts will not only handle your recruitment, but we will offer opportunities to channel success into building a better future. In our city, we work with Babbasa to inspire and support under-represented young people in Bristol to pursue their goals and ambitions and with Bristol Sport Foundation to create active, healthy and happy communities. In broader terms, we are helping to restore the planet through planting trees and removing carbon from the atmosphere.  

We dedicate 3% of our sales revenue (equivalent to 10-15% of our profit) to these causes which promote people, the planet, and progress, before we even make a penny. By partnering with us, you are providing opportunities for a future generation to live in a better world… 

Interested in learning more? Contact us today at: core3.co.uk/contact