Helping a small publishing organisation strengthen its accounting function through temporary recruitment.

The Hiring Challenge

The publishing company employed a small team of around twelve people, with much of the accounting responsibility sitting with one of the business owners.

As the demands on the accounting function increased, the organisation recognised the need to bring in additional support. However, there was uncertainty around how much resource was required and how the role would fit within the business.

Why Temporary Recruitment Was the Right Approach

Taking on a temporary bookkeeper allowed the organisation to test how the accounting function could be integrated within the team.

This approach also gave the company the flexibility to assess the responsibilities involved and determine how much support would be needed long term.

Our Approach

WE Talent worked closely with the organisation to understand their concerns around confidentiality, responsibility and access to financial information.

We identified a bookkeeping professional with the experience, reliability and trustworthiness required to step into the role and begin contributing immediately.

The Outcome

The temporary placement proved to be a highly effective solution.

From the employer’s perspective, the administration involved was minimal and the candidate was able to begin working quickly with the required skills and experience.

Client Feedback

"Taking on a temp via WE Talent has worked out well for us. The administration involved from an employer perspective is minimal."

"WE Talent impressed immediately with their understanding of our needs and their ability to work with us to find the right person."

Candidate Perspective

For the candidate, the temporary opportunity provided an ideal pathway back into work and an opportunity to demonstrate their professional strengths.

Candidate Feedback

"I saw a temp-to-perm opportunity as an ideal way to get introduced to a company and demonstrate my skills."

"The experience helped me regain confidence in my professional abilities and show that I could add long-term value despite the temporary contract."

"My relationship with WE Talent has been approachable, supportive and personal. Even in a short time it feels as though I’ve known Victoria for years."