Insights

Blog

Hiring and career insight for banking, accounting and finance teams in Queensland.

A recruiter and employer in a briefing conversation in a Brisbane office

How to brief a recruiter so you get a better shortlist

The quality of a shortlist is set in the first conversation. Here is what to cover in a briefing so your recruiter can search properly from day one.

Read the article

The Brisbane city skyline and river at golden hour

Market insight

September 2026 · 5 min read

Hiring in Queensland banking: what employers should expect

Queensland's banking talent market has its own rhythm. A practical look at candidate availability, salary conversations and timelines for banking hires.

An accountant in an interview with financial reports on the desk

For employers

August 2026 · 4 min read

Interview questions that actually test accounting capability

Generic interview questions produce generic answers. These question styles help you separate accountants who know the theory from those who can do the work.

A finance professional looking out an office window over the city at dusk

Market insight

August 2026 · 4 min read

Counteroffers in finance: when to make one and when to let go

A resignation in your finance team does not always need a counteroffer. How to decide quickly, and what to do instead when the answer is no.

A contractor in a coworking space and a permanent employee in a corporate office

For employers

July 2026 · 4 min read

Contract or permanent? Choosing the right shape for your next finance hire

Contractors and permanent hires solve different problems. A simple framework for deciding which your finance team actually needs.

Hiring in banking, accounting or finance?

Speak with a specialist consultant directly, or send an enquiry and we will come back to you within one business day.

Call Now Make an Enquiry