Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.I specialise in the Permanent Recruitment of Qualified, Senior Finance Professionals within South Somerset, Devon & Cornwall.

Locations; Toronto & the South West UkIdentifying and creating new revenue streams whilst promoting company values and furthering market position.Leading sales and marketing activities, raising awareness to key target and existing user groups to maximise income and bottom line profit.Acting as primary lead to promote Hays throughout the business community through seminars, focus groups and networking events.Building key client relationships and creating new onesGeneration of marketing data utilising the web development team as required to create micro-sites and marketing campaignsTraining and monitoring the continual professional development of staff (0-19 staff depending upon role and remit)Identifying and tracking business leads through direct contact and social mediaMonitoring customer service feedback (performance indicators) and addressing where necessaryDeveloping budgets and business plans, influencing/leading divisional heads to maximise profits and ROISetting personal, team, office and regional targetsDesigning and implementing sales strategies and business objectivesOrganising appropriate client entertainment eventsPreparation and delivery of tender and deal presentationsLiaising with major account managers across the Hays group to ensure cross divisional compliance to service deliveryFront line credit managementManage the response to complains, disputes and negotiations, ensuring optimum custom ore service is achieved

Set up of two businesses - a 50 cover restaurant and an outside catering company .As company Director was responsible for all business planning & execution, legal, buildings, employment, training, health & safety, compliance, marketing and operational matters.

Progressed through the ranks from Recruitment Consultant, to Office Manager, to Business Manager to Senior Business ManagerGeographies covered; north west London, Central London & Oxfordshire