Division: Human Resources and Accounting & Finance
Role/Assignment: HR Director and Seven Accounts Department Appointments
Background
The client had been working with a non-specialist recruitment agency for two weeks to fill a critical Head of People & Culture role. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure candidates who met both the technical requirements and the cultural expectations of the organisation.
Recognising the need for a more targeted approach, they partnered with Bond Williams a trusted recruitment specialist with a dedicated HR division and extensive experience in hiring senior HR and Finance professionals.
Challenge 1: HR Director Search
The client needed to:
- Recruit a Head of People & Culture to lead the organisation’s people strategy.
- Identify candidates with both the right technical capability and strong cultural alignment.
- Move quickly to secure talent ahead of the departure of the outgoing HR person.
Bond Williams delivered the HR Director appointment swiftly. Impressed by our speed, efficiency, and offer-management expertise, the client then engaged us to recruit seven additional team members for their Accounts department.
Challenge 2: Seven Accounts Department Appointments
As the business finalised a major acquisition, significant work was being transferred from another division, creating an urgent need to build an entirely new Accounts team by 1st December.
The client engaged another agency and ran their own advertising but struggled to find people with the right experience and availability. Our Accounting & Finance team stepped in, leveraging strong local networks and deep sector knowledge to identify high-quality candidates who could start immediately.
To meet the tight timescales, Bond Williams:
- Pre-briefed candidates and ensured they were prepared for rapid-turnaround interviews.
- Coordinated initial telephone interviews, followed by on-site interviews within 48 hours.
- Completed same-day shortlisting and facilitated end-of-day hiring decisions.
- Supported offer management, ensuring written offers were issued within 24-48 hours.
- Carried out post-offer follow-ups to secure paperwork and confirm start dates.
Despite one candidate being unable to accept due to childcare commitments, seven candidates joined successfully. The full process, from assignment to start date was completed in under one month.
Our long-standing presence in the local market meant we knew exactly where to find the right candidates, ensuring exceptional speed, fit, and time-to-value.
Our Solution
The Bond Williams HR and Accounting & Finance recruitment team delivered a seamless, highly effective recruitment process, built on:
- Specialist expertise across both Finance and HR recruitment.
- Clear, proactive communication with both the client and candidates throughout.
- Strong cultural understanding, ensuring genuine alignment at every level.
- A streamlined yet thorough process enabling fast, confident hiring decisions.
The Results
- Appointment of a high-calibre Head of People & Culture.
- Successful hiring of Seven skilled candidates for the Accounts department.
- A smooth recruitment experience that reduced pressure on internal teams.
- A strengthened team now making an immediate and positive impact.
Key Takeaways
- Specialist recruitment partners consistently deliver stronger results than generalist agencies.
- With the right approach, speed and thoroughness can work hand in hand.
- Bond Williams stands out for its specialist divisions, cultural insight, and proactive communication, delivering real value, fast.
