Recruitment Consultant - Finance & Accounting

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Hybrid working model

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for the Finance and Accounting sector in East London, Eastern Cape. The role combines client engagement across the Eastern Cape with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup.

You will source, assess, and place finance professionals from bookkeepers to financial managers, building lasting relationships with clients and candidates while meeting placement targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in recruitment, with a finance/accounting focus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and related qualifications (SAIPA/SAICA).
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for engaging finance professionals.
• Proficient with recruitment software and digital sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for finance and accounting roles.
• Build and maintain client relationships across the Eastern Cape.
• Source candidates via networks, job boards, and headhunting.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess technical skills and fit.
• Provide market insights on salaries and talent availability.
• Ensure positive candidate experience and meet placement targets.
• Maintain accurate records in ATS.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Communication

Recruitment software

Education

SAICA

SAIPA

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established recruitment consultancy based in **East London, Eastern Cape**, is looking for a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to focus on the Finance and Accounting sector. This role adopts a hybrid work model, allowing for effective client engagement within **East London** and the wider **Eastern Cape**, complemented by remote flexibility. You will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and placing finance professionals, from bookkeepers and accountants to financial managers and analysts, for a diverse range of clients. If you have a solid understanding of finance roles and excel in building relationships within this specialized field, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment process for finance and accounting positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the financial services and various commercial sectors across the **Eastern Cape**.
• Utilize effective sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates, including professional networks, job boards, and direct headhunting.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, qualifications (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA), and career aspirations.
• Provide clients with informed insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the finance and accounting domain.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Meet and exceed personal and team placement and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the company's applicant tracking system (ATS).

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a proven specialization in finance and accounting roles.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial roles, and relevant professional qualifications (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA).
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance professionals and business leaders.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and digital sourcing tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid team structure.
• A client-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
• Knowledge of the **East London** and **Eastern Cape** business environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to specialize in the crucial finance and accounting recruitment sector.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Professional development and training opportunities tailored to recruitment expertise.
• Join a reputable recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in **East London**.
• Be part of a supportive team environment focused on professional growth and success.