by james | Jul 1, 2026 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, New Zealand
The Truth About the “Ghost” Job Market in Public Practice If you speak to enough accountants in the current job market, you start hearing the same frustrations on repeat. Lately, I’ve been having conversations with fantastic candidates who are feeling...
by Natasha Toehemotu | May 12, 2026 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, Career Goals, Jobs
With everything in life, there is always a positive and a negative. I’m usually a glass half full person, lately I’ve been having this conversation more frequently and there have been some changes across major job boards, so it felt like the right time to put it into...
by Natasha Toehemotu | Feb 11, 2026 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, Recruitment
Ten years in recruitment teaches you more than just how to read a resume. I have spent a decade matching talent with opportunity in the accounting world. On a basic level, I am a matchmaker for candidates and clients. During that time, I have watched the market shift...
by Emily de Rooy | Jan 29, 2026 | Accountancy, Audit, Australia, CA jobs, Career Goals, Careers in Australia, Jobs, Looking For Work, New Zealand
As a new year begins, it’s easy to think in broad resolutions like wanting a better job or hoping to grow professionally. However, this time of year is also a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and think more intentionally about where your career is heading....
by Natasha Toehemotu | Nov 25, 2025 | Accountancy, Audit, Australia, CA jobs, Careers in Australia, Jobs, Kiwi Returners, New Zealand, Recruitment
As 2025 ends, I’ve reflected on hundreds of conversations with accountants across New Zealand. From juniors starting their careers to senior leaders shaping teams, one message is clear. Accountants are no longer just chasing jobs. They want a role that fits their...
by Natasha Toehemotu | Nov 12, 2025 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, Recruitment
In 2025, I’ve seen a record number of candidates resign without securing their next role, more than 10 in the past four months, which is very unusual. One candidate called us earlier this year and asked if they should resign without a role. Against our advice, they...
