THE IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING A BETTER WORK LIFE

Meet our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists

Why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? Sharp Consultancy is Yorkshire’s largest, most experienced and best-connected independent company committed exclusively to financial recruitment. We’re the true specialists. Unlike so many other firms, financial recruitment is all we do - so we’re probably the most focused and knowledgeable company in the region. And in Yorkshire, no other specialist Temporary and Interim Finance Recruitment team enjoy as many years of combined finance sector experience. Therefore, both our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists divisions are the most knowledgeable in the region. Karen PitchforthKaren Pitchforth has over two decades of recruitment experience, dedicating more than half of that to Sharp Consultancy and is pivotal to our Interim Specialist division. Dedicated to South Yorkshire businesses, Karen has a vast network of part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience interim finance specialists in the region.Karen's Company ProfileKaren's LinkedIn ProfileColin MolyneuxColin Molyneux’s career spans almost 25 years and now in his second stint with Sharp Consultancy has been a key component in our Interim Specialist division. His expert focus on sourcing and placing Qualified Interim professionals across West Yorkshire and has a concrete commitment: whether it’s days or hours, he’ll meet your deadlines. Colin's Company ProfileColin's LinkedIn ProfileStuart DouglassStuart Douglass has been an integral part of our Interim Specialist division since 2016, building on a career spanning over 25 years. He focuses exclusively on senior interim roles within West and North Yorkshire and covers Part Qualified, Qualified by Experience and Qualified requirements. His deep understanding of the finance market means he is a trusted advisor to many clients. Stuart's Company ProfileStuart's LinkedIn ProfileDeanna CrosbyDeanna Crosby has established herself as a leading Transactional Temps expert in South Yorkshire. She focuses predominantly on the Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham areas supplying variety of Transactional Temps including, Finance/Accounts Assistants, Credit Controllers, Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerks and Payroll. Dee provides a rapid response to meet her clients’ needs. Deanna's Company Profile Deanna's LinkedIn ProfileLiam O'FlahertyLiam O'Flaherty has over 20 years of finance recruitment experience. Now in his fifth year with us, Liam specialises in Transactional Temp recruitment throughout West Yorkshire. His deep understanding of the local market, combined with his consultative approach, ensures that both clients and candidates receive unparalleled service and support. Liam's Company ProfileLiam's LinkedIn ProfileTom TurnerTom Turner is now in his sixth year in recruitment, and entering his 3rd year with Sharp Consultancy, where he has quickly established himself as the go-to transactional temp specialist in the Sheffield market. Covering all aspects of transactional finance, Tom is the person to find the right fit when it comes to temp Finance Assistants, Accounts Payable Clerks, Accounts Receivable staff and payrollers. With shrewd judgement, he makes precise recommendations.Tom's Company Profile Tom's LinkedIn ProfileSo, with circa 100 years of combined Transactional Temps and Interim Specialist recruitment experience, and more than a third of that within Sharp Consultancy itself, the real question is not why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? But more why would you choose to go anywhere else? Our aim is to earn your trust by providing a superior experience. To discuss how Sharp Consultancy assist you and your business speak to one of these leading experts in their field on 0113 236 6300 or 0114 261 1700.

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Achieving a better work life balance is a key consideration for many job seekers – Sharp Consultancy’s 2019/20 Salary Survey highlighted its importance with employees ranking it as one of the main factors influencing their decision to seek out a new role.

One such person is Sharp Consultancy’s Karen Pitchforth who made the decision to return to work part time after maternity leave; we caught up with her to find out more about how she made the move.

“I’ve worked in recruitment for many years; I first entered in the industry in 2002 and started out recruiting doctors for a couple of years before becoming a Branch Manager for a regional commercial business in Wakefield.”

“I then joined a national recruitment business in 2006 – this was when I first started working in the senior interim finance market, the area that I specialise within now. I stayed there for seven years, gaining several promotions over the course of a few years.”

“I went on maternity leave in 2012 and, like many others, had several factors to take into consideration when it came to being a working parent. Following my maternity leave, I made the decision to return to work on a part-time basis and this resulted in me moving on from my employer at the time to join Sharp Consultancy in 2013 as a Senior Consultant specialising in Interim appointments.”

“My previous role had required me to split my time between managerial responsibilities such as developing and mentoring my team along running a busy recruitment desk so when I returned to work I was very confident that I would be able to make the transition from full time to part time a success. I was used to managing my time carefully to make certain that I had enough time to dedicate to my desk so by ensuring that my new role focussed solely upon this aspect, I knew what could be achieved during my three days in the office.”

“There are a few aspects that I feel have been hugely beneficial – both to myself and my employer – in making my role a success. From the outset it was important for me to maintain full control of my desk – I specialise in recruiting senior interim appointments across Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Halifax – and manage the process from start to finish. Ensuring that the service my clients and candidates receive is consistent is essential. Remote access and flexibility have been crucial in order to achieve this and as a result I’m not relying on others to pick up my work if I’m not around.”

“As with many people working in recruitment, I am naturally a very driven individual – an essential quality for anyone working in a sales focussed role – so I ensure that the time I have in the office is used as proactively as possible.”

“I’ve always been ambitious – I still am – and there are career aspirations that I want to achieve. Whilst my children are young, working part time offers me the desired balance between work and family and although my goals have adapted to reflect this, I know that the opportunities are there for me to continue to move forward in my career.”

Karen Pitchforth is Executive Consultant specialising Senior Interim recruitment including part qualified and qualified accountants at all levels.