Client Requirement

Manchester Care & Repair needed more than someone who could balance the books competently. An earlier interim appointment had proved technically capable but overqualified for the role, leaving the client wary of losing a bookkeeper to boredom or a better offer elsewhere. Working within a small team meant reliability mattered as much as accounting skill.

The right candidate needed to:

• Bring solid bookkeeping experience without excessive seniority.
• Commit fully to a twelve month fixed term contract.
• Be based close enough for a straightforward daily commute.
• Settle quickly into a small, close-knit finance team.

Key Achievements

• Responded quickly when Manchester Care & Repair lost a key member of their finance team, stepping in to cover an urgent interim bookkeeping need.
• Built a shortlist specifically screened for genuine commitment to a fixed term contract, addressing the client’s concerns after a previous overqualified appointment.
• Delivered four strong, immediately available candidates within days of the initial brief, each interviewed in depth with a focus on motivation and staying power.
• Secured an offer straight after interview, with the successful candidate accepting a twelve month contract and starting the following Monday.