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For candidates it means we get to know who you are, what makes you excited, what your unique skills are and what you want in your next role. Meet the team At Sewell Wallis we are proud to employ some of the industry’s most enthusiastic and dedicated individuals. We are all passionate about what we do from consultants, to office support and board directors, every one of us is responsible for the continued success of Sewell Wallis Candidates Our candidate promise You spend too much time at work to not enjoy it. Our candidates can expect the following from working with Sewell Wallis: We meet every single one of our candidates. It means we get to know who they are, what their unique skills are and what they want in their next role. Clients Our client promise Maintaining and growing a successful business requires the very best talent. All our clients can expect the following from working with Sewell Wallis: When searching for the candidates we get creative. Be it through our diverse network, direct approach or our extensive database, we will unearth the most highly qualified talent. Our Directors Managing Director Sue Wallis Director Kayley Haythornthwaite Director Lucy Regan Meet Our Team Sewell Wallis Insights Accountancy charity offers guidance to counter rising workplace stress According to the charity CABA, which supports the wellbeing of the chartered accountant community, stress is a major problem within the industry – and the Covid-19 pandemic has only made things worse. Even before coronavirus, CABA’s research showed that around 40% of the accountants they surveyed were feeling close to breaking point because of workplace stress. And during the pandemic itself, a separate study by Accounting Web found that over half of accountants and bookkeepers were experiencing concerning levels of stress. Now that lockdown measures have eased and daily life gradually goes back to ‘normal’, this doesn’t mean that these mental health issues have eased. This is why CABA has released or updated a number of resources aimed at combatting work-related stress in the accountancy sector. Alongside the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA) Guide to Thriving at Work, CABA has also published its own guidance for chartered accountants experiencing high levels of stress. Practical everyday tips for reducing work-related stress If you work in accountancy and stress is becoming a real concern, CABA has some useful advice to help you acknowledge and deal with the problem: · Know your limits Many of try to push on through an unrealistically heavy workload, even though working longer or harder often makes no difference. This situation will never resolve itself until you admit that you can’t possibly do it all. This simple yet hugely important realisation will help you to take back control of your schedule, and have the confidence to say ‘no’ to extra work. · Prioritise Also known as workload triage, picking and prioritising the most important tasks will help you manage your time better. It also means accepting that some of the smaller, less important tasks on the list may be left undone at the end of the day. A good way to manage your workload is by using the Franklin-Covey method of prioritising. This involves marking tasks by urgency and importance, in a simple 1-4 or A-D scale. · Manage your deadlines Deadlines are one of the biggest sources of workplace stress, especially when meeting them is pretty much impossible. If this is the case, don’t push yourself to breaking point or worry yourself to distraction. Instead, see if anything can be done about it – speak to your manager about extending the deadline or adjusting the work so it’s more achievable in the timescale. For future projects, it’s also a good idea to think more carefully about deadlines and whether they are realistic before agreeing to stick to them. · Look after yourself You might not think you have a second to spare in a busy working day for self-care, but it’s critical. In fact, taking regular breaks can actually improve your performance, helping you to feel refreshed and focused. Also, if you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Suffering in silence is the worst thing you can do, and speaking to your manager isn’t admitting defeat – it’s a positive step towards resolving the situation. If it’s time for a change of role, find your dream accountancy job in a supportive new workplace with Sewell Wallis. Get in touch or start your job search here. Are You ready for UK SOX? The UK SOX act is on its way, and it could mean big changes for a lot of businesses and organisations. The act will mandate certain practices in financial record keeping and reporting to protect investors from corporate fraud. Originating in the United States as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, the UK version of the law will involve strict requirements for improved financial disclosure and internal control assessment. It will include new guidelines for corporate governance and a stronger emphasis on auditor independence. UK SOX will also require officials of the CEO or CFO level to personally attest that their company’s internal controls are adequate to ensure all their financial statements are reliably accurate. The UK SOX proposals were laid out in the Department for Business, Energy and Strategy (BEIS) consultation paper, titled ‘Restoring Trust in Audit and Corporate Governance’. Who is Affected by UK SOX? The UK SOX Act will have a far-reaching effect. On the face of it, it mainly affects any organization that trades on the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE), as their compliance with SOX will be a requisite for trading. However, it is not just FTSE350 firms who should be implementing SOX-compliance programs. It is still being debated as to who exactly will be forced to comply with the UK SOX Act. One perspective is that it should only apply to premium-listed companies and another that it should apply to all quoted companies. There is also debate as to whether all public interest entities should be included. Instructively, the original proposals in the BEIS consultation paper acknowledged the relevance of privately-owned companies in the conversation, recommending that they should also adhere to the same high standard of financial reporting as listed companies. This all means it is likely that most companies will have to apply UK SOX financial disclosure and internal control assessment recommendations to some degree, once they have been finalised. What UK SOX Means for Business The UK SOX Act is projected to be much less impactful than the US version, and many businesses and organisations will likely already be adhering to the finalised recommendations. The proposed attestations have been well received by commentators and should add an extra layer of security with such top officials now being personally liable for the accuracy of their attestations. Some businesses may need to tidy up their financial reporting and internal control assessment procedures, with a reliable accountancy and finance recruitment agency able to identify the ideal candidates for such important projects. This will clearly be especially relevant to corporations trading on the stock market, but the UK SOX Act seems to be steering towards a general overhaul to improve reliability and transparency across the wider business world. If your business needs new talent for accountancy and finance projects such as compliance with the UK SOX Act, email sue.wallis@sewellwallis.co.uk for more information. Join the Sewell Wallis team! We Are Sewell WallisWe’re delighted to announce that we have a number of exciting new roles available at our offices in Sheffield and Leeds. We are expanding and are currently looking for experienced recruiters, at all levels, to join our amazing team.I am sure you are being headhunted on a regular basis at the moment and each approach will tell you they are fantastic and different so why do I think that really is the case for Sewell Wallis?It’s all about the team…At Sewell Wallis, we pride ourselves on creating a very friendly, fun and down-to-earth working environment. In fact, we consider ourselves to be not just colleagues, but friends too.We’re a team in the true sense of the word. We will invest in you through reviews, support and training. You’ll be trusted to run your desk your way and go with your instincts, but be reassured that there’s a robust support structure in place if you need help. We love team players, but we also value solution-orientated creative thinkers who are able to take the initiative when it counts. Whilst we are split over two offices as a group we operate as a family, we work together and always make sure we consider and support each other and we do the same externally with our Clients and candidates. Laughter and fun are two of the most important factors in our business and that’s why we make sure we have lots of company gatherings, incentive days and team nibbles to make sure we never forget what’s important.We believe that each team member is an important and valued member of our team, and our Company’s continued success depends on the dedicated efforts of each and every member of that team.Flexible workingWe want to build a culture of trust and autonomy when it comes to remote working and flexible hours. We recognise that employees have different preferences when it comes to working environment / location and that recruitment is not your typical 9 to 5.Unlike many other agencies, we offer hybrid working so that you can find the right balance between home, work and your daily commute. So, whether you love working from home, need to be in the office or want a blend of both – we can accommodate your needs. Check out our fantastic officesWhen you do come into the office, you’re in for a treat. To ensure we all love our time in the office we have recently moved into two new fantastic offices, both based in City centre so they are close to transport links and convenient to get to. They are newly refurbished and have a relaxed feel so are truly a joy to spend time in. We love welcoming clients and candidates to the ‘café’ area of our office for meetings as well spending time with the team on the rooftop terrace – which as you can see, is perfect for team drinks in the sunshine! What’s on offer? Join the Sewell Wallis family and you’ll not only work with high growth, award-winning clients across a number of sectors you’ll also enjoy a competitive salary, plus some of the best benefits and perks in the industry. These include:· Market-leading quarterly bonus – our uncapped bonus scheme starts from £0· Flexible working· Annual super bonus· Regular reviews and training· Superb opportunity to progress – we listen to you and what you want to achieve and offer a bespoke development plan.· Regular team and company incentives with fantastic prizes.· Westfield Health cover· 25 days paid annual leave + your birthday + additional days at Christmas and of course stats· Regular team get togethers and socials.A few words from our teamChloe Wilford - I joined Sewell Wallis over 3 years’ ago as a Consultant and have managed to work my way from Consultant, to Senior Consultant to Business Manager. Personal development/progression and bonus are the biggest motivators for me so throughout my time here my Director has always tailored my targets to include those, to get me to where I want to be in my career. I have never had anything like that in previous roles, progression/targets were always standard throughout the business so it is nice to know that my development here is much more personal. Our little work family in Leeds make those tougher days in recruitment way more bearable and everyone is so helpful too.Claire Ashton - A family feel company that really appreciates you as an individual and not a number. Great people, great working environment, great benefits.Hannah Bateman - Each day at work I’m treated as an individual. Every individual consultant has different strengths and this is something that has always been celebrated by Sewell Wallis. There are no set rules as to how to approach your role within the business– you are encouraged to take ownership while being offered support and guidance. Throughout my four years at Sewell Wallis, I have moved into a senior role and I can confidently say that my growth as a consultant is down to positive reinforcement, consistent support and strong mentorship from both management and colleagues, which gave me confidence in my own abilities and allowed me to expand my skillset and progress with the company! Interested? Give me a call for a confidential chat.If you’re looking to build your recruitment career at a fast-growing, independent team of specialist accountancy & finance and business support recruiters, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With our team of experienced and energetic consultants around you, your career in recruitment just got a whole lot more interesting.Curious? Call me on 07950 235365 for a completely confidential chat – I look forward to hearing from you. Testimonials Clients Candidates Previous I wanted to take this opportunity to send you some feedback about Gemma Watmough. She has been fantastic. I have dealt with a few recruitment agencies before, both for myself and in a professional capacity, and I have been so thoroughly impressed with Sewell Wallis. That is down to Gemma. She is so friendly and professional, whenever I've had any questions (no matter how silly they were) she's always been there to help. She talked me through every step of the process and made me feel so much more confident during the interviews and even helped me resolve some issues I had with my onboarding paperwork. She has already arranged to follow up with me next week, which I would never have expected, and has assured me that if I have any problems she will still be there to help. Gemma is an amazing asset to your team and I would (and will) whole heartedly recommend Sewell Wallis to anybody, based on my experience with Gemma. Colleen Next We are social. 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