We bring you news, tips and ideas from Oxford’s specialist accountancy recruitment consultancy.

Whether you have a finance job to fill or are seeking an accountancy role, the Sue Rees Associates team hopes you will enjoy our newsletters. Our aim is to share best practice with our readers and provide practical suggestions for your own business.

Thank you for your interest in our newsletter. We are continually sourcing ways to improve our services to our clients and hope that our newsletter will be both useful and informative. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, please let us know.

September 2011, Issue 14

We bring you our pick of the mobile apps for finance professionals to help you get the most from your Blackberry, iPhone or Android.

June/July 2011, Issue 13

With the new legislation due to come into force in October this year we look at practical ways to prepare for changes in agency workers' rights.

May 2011, Issue 12

As we help you build your team, or find your perfect role, you might like to consider what sort of team a modern finance director needs.

March 2011, Issue 11

If you are wondering why finance teams need to know about social media, you might be interested in the implications for your data security policies. We review this important issue in our March 2011 newsletter.

February 2011, Issue 10

Many people have lost faith in audits recently. If you want to ensure your audit gets the respect it deserves, take a look at the National Audit Office's guidance and find out how we can restore faith in audits.

December 2010, Issue 9

We review the question of Legal Professional Privilege and the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal. If you are wondering about your own position is with regard to Legal Professional Privilege, take a look at our December newsletter.

November 2010, Issue 8

Do you know where you and your potential employees stand when it comes to researching candidates online? Social media sites have a role to play but there are limits, as we explain in our discussion on what you can find out about your potential employees.

October 2009, Issue 7

Keeping staff engaged and committment is more important than ever when times are tough. A dedicated and loyal team can be the key to making your business succeed during a recession so we have revisited our list of 9 ways to keep your staff engaged and committed to help you strengthen your team.

April 2009, Issue 6

Managing recruitment when the economy is weak can be tough for employers. Every vacancy can trigger a flood of CVs and you worry that you might overlook the ideal candidate in the 'crowd'. We provide some simple, practical pointers to help you manage your recruitment during a recession.

January 2009, Issue 5

As budgets are cut, you might be tempted to cut corners in your recruiting process but do you know all the pitfalls? A shocking survey recently revealed the extent of 'CV lies' among finance candidates and this seems likely to get worse in the current climate. With our handy guide to the things most like to be lied about, Sue Rees Associates can help.

October 2008, Issue 4

Effective job evaluations are an important element in building and maintaining good staff relations. If you find them difficult to carry out, you are not alone! However, by following our 6 tips for effective job evaluations, you can make your own process both painless and profitable.

July 2008, Issue 3

Writing a person specification will bring real benefits to your business. Many of us fall into the trap of recruiting to replace a member of staff without considering exactly who or what the business needs. As your business evolves, your recruitment should too. By writing a new person specification each time, you can be sure that you are always taking a fresh perspective to a role and ensuring you get the right sort of person for your business as it moves forward.

February 2008, Issue 2

Staff engagement is a major issue for employers. It is a key factor in retaining good staff but it isn't always easy to put into practice. Take a look at our latest newsletter for details of the 9 factors which will help you make 2008 the year of successful staff engagement.

October 2007, Issue 1

As specialists in accountancy recruitment, our clients often ask our advice on a wide variety of recruitment issues and we are always keen to help and support. With this in mind we have decided to launch... Click here for more