Lawson Bishop - Client and Candidate Case Studies

Client Case Studies:

  • HR Manager - National Children's Cancer Charity
  • Payroll Manager - London based Acute NHS Trust
  • Financial Controller - London Based Media Publishing Company
  • Head of Finance - London Based Transport Company
  • Finance Director - London Based Media Company


    • Candidate Case Studies:

  • Part Qualified Management Accountant, Berkshire
  • QBE Accountant, Essex
  • Part Qualified Financial Accountant, South East London



    • HR Manager - National Children's Cancer Charity

    Objective:

    Lawson Bishop has provided us with several members of finance staff from the Finance Director to temporary assistance in busy periods.

    Service Provided:

    We like to work with Lawson Bishop as they offer an honest and reliable service. I have been so impressed with the service and I particularly like how they send the highest calibre of candidates and how they listen and aim to match our wants and needs.

    Specialists:

    The consultant who specialises within the charities sector has a great knowledge of the business and the candidates thus we really relate on a professional level. I highly recommend using them.


    Payroll Manager - London based Acute NHS Trust

    Objective:

    A large London based NHS Trust approached Lawson Bishop, in regards to a temporary recruitment need, within their payroll department due to a new system being implemented. The brief was to supply a candidate with a strong payroll background with recent NHS experience to start immediately without a face-to-face interview with the client.

    Methodologies:

    Lawson Bishop advertised the role on three job sites. All responses were screened by Lawson Bishop and candidates with the most appropriate and relevant experience were subject to a telephone interview. Those successful were then called in for a face-to-face interview with Lawson Bishop. A short list was compiled of the two best candidates and these were presented to the client. From which one was selected to start immediately.


    Financial Controller - London Based Media Publishing Company

    The Client:

    Electric Word is a mixed-media publishing company that specialises in education management, sports performance, health and funding. They now publish 32 subscription titles.

    The Requirement:

    Electric Word required a finalist level Management Accountant to join the operation following the resignation of an employee. The client spoke to our trained consultant who discussed the requirement in great detail, ensuring that all the information was gathered to match the need of Electric Word.

    Matching the Requirement:

    Lawson Bishop provided the client with 3 candidates previously interviewed and vetted by Lawson Bishop that potentially filled the clients requirement. Lawson Bishop then met the client face to face to determine the suitability of the candidates, and to advise on the strongest fit for Electric Word. This process assured Electric Word of the quality of the candidates and secured 1st stage interviews.

    The Interview Process:

    Lawson Bishop ensured that the candidates were well presented and punctual for interview, and then provided prompt feedback from the candidates, ensuring that the interview process ran smoothly and that there was total transparency throughout.

    The Outcome:

    A successful placement within the organisation. Lawson Bishop make contact on regular intervals to ensure that Electric Word are happy with the performance of the candidate and that post employment of the candidate is a success. Electric Word would be happy to use and recommend Lawson Bishop again.


    Head of Finance - London Based Transport Company

    Objective:

    A large transportation company approached Lawson Bishop to address recruiting two Finance Directors following a recent acquisition.

    Methodologies:

    The search and selection of these candidates were through a number of websites’ search engines, Lawson Bishop’s database, and candidate recommendations. Lawson Bishop handled all responses and following initial telephone screening a short list was conducted for all relevant applicants, and first round interviews took place. Successful candidates short-listed were presented to the organisation for final interview process, selection and offer. Here's the results:

  • 56 responses
  • 24 candidates selected for telephone screening
  • 8 candidates short-listed
  • 7 candidates interviewed by the company
  • 2 offers made
  • 2 offers accepted


    • Having listened fully to the client’s requirements, the process ran smoothly and within the dedicated time frame.


    Finance Director - London Based Media Company

    Objective:

    Wall to Wall approached Lawson Bishop to address a need for a new Financial Controller and, in a marketplace heavily served by recruitment firms, Wall to Wall felt Lawson Bishop's service quality and responsiveness stood out.

    Candidate Search:

    From the short list of candidates interviewed, all were well represented by their CVs and the portraits of the individuals painted by the consultant were accurate. The quality of the candidates was good and it felt that Lawson Bishop was punching above its weight in terms of the talent it had on the books.

    Service:

    Wall to Wall was very pleased with the availability and responsiveness of the consultant , being made to feel like the most important, if not only, client.

    Outcome:

    Wall to Wall successfully recruited a Financial Controller in a short time scale. The whole process was managed efficiently and effectively and an offer was made and accepted with minimum delay or hesitation.

    Wall to Wall has happily returned to use Lawson Bishop for its financial recruitment needs and the service received was again consistent, honest and reliable.



    Part Qualified Management Accountant, Berkshire

    The first meeting:

    I spoke to Stuart a lot on the phone prior to the 1st Interview. He was very helpful and was keen to get the best out of my experience into the CV. I met Stuart face to face and we got on well and he was very encouraging with regards my skills and the kind of positions I should go for.

    The role:

    Stuart gave me as much information as he had for the position.

    The interview:

    Stuart clearly knew the client well and he briefed me on what made my interviewer tick and some pointers that would help me score points with the interviewer. This proved to be very helpful and I am sure it also helped me secure the position.

    Interview Feedback and appraisal:

    Stuart gave me very positive feedback from my 1st Interview and quite quickly too. The second interview was arranged very well and again Stuart gave me some background info on the 2nd Interviewer.

    The Offer and post offer contact:

    Stuart handled my negotiations well and secured me extra salary to cover the loss of Pension contributions. He kept in contact all the time and made sure that Contract had been received and I was happy with it.

    Overall thoughts on the service:

    The service was excellent from Stuart and I would highly recommend them to any future employer/employee.


    QBE Accountant, Essex

    The first meeting:

    I first spoke to a consultant after seeing an advert for Lawson Bishop. After discussing my experience in depth over the telephone, I was invited to attend a face-to-face interview and to register with Lawson Bishop. The consultant advised me that my experience was best suited to Public Sector roles and I agreed. I was assured that I would be contacted about any roles that matched my skill-set in the sector that I wanted to work in.

    The search:

    Lawson Bishop was consistent in contacting me with roles that were of interest. I felt that they had a good grasp of what would be of interest to me. It was great to have the opportunity to be honest with the consultants and I liked that I was being considered for roles and treated as an important individual.

    The role:

    Having maintained regular contact, Lawson Bishop put me forward for the role of Judicial Pensions Accountant within a Government Department. I was briefed on the role, the department and the client and told what they were ideally looking for. This also enabled me to assess, in greater detail my interest not only in the role but also the working environment.

    The Job:

    I was kept informed of the post-interview process and contacted with regular updates. I started the job two weeks later. I have been contacted regularly since starting the assignment to make sure that I am happy and that everything is going well. The assignment has proven to be worthwhile not only as Lawson Bishop secured a great rate, but the client intends to extend my services beyond the original assignment date.


    Part Qualified Financial Accountant, South East London

    Having seen my curriculum vitae on the Internet, I was contacted by a consultant from Lawson Bishop. A meeting was arranged in which we discussed my requirements.

    In the preceding months, Lawson Bishop consistently informed me of opportunities in which I would be interested. I was kept informed of the progress of applications made and feed back helped improve my job-hunting skills.

    Lawson Bishop put me forward for my current job. I received thorough clear information about the organization. We also spent some time on interview techniques. I had days on the job interview, which went very well, and I started the following day.

    Lawson Bishop still contact me regularly to ensure that I am happy and comfortable. They really treat me like family.