News

2015 news highlights

17th June – sponsors LCASS Football and Netball tournament at Weetwood playing fields.

 

2014 news highlights

12th June – sponsors LCASS Football and Netball tournament at Weetwood playing fields.

3rd October – sponsors BSCA Annual Dinner at the Midland Hotel.

5th November – sponsors LCASS Advanced Stage Drinks at the Shed Bar.

 

2013 news highlights

25th April – sponsors WYSCA Annual Dinner at the Queen’s Hotel.

20th June – sponsors LCASS Football and Netball tournament at Weetwood playing fields.

4th October – sponsors BSCA Annual Dinner at the Midland Hotel.

6th November – sponsors LCASS Advanced Stage Drinks at the Shed Bar.

7th November – sponsors S&DCASS Advanced Stage Drinks at the Common Room.

 

S&DCASS Pool and Games Night – Thursday 8th November 2012

Peter Macdonald Recruitment had the pleasure of sponsoring the S&DCASS Pool and Games Night at The Common Room in Sheffield.   There was an excellent turnout, some extremely competitive games and a very good time was had by all.  Good luck to everyone who gets results in December!

LCASS Post Exam Advanced Stage Drinks – Wednesday 7th November 2012

Peter Macdonald Recruitment had the pleasure of sponsoring the LCASS Post Exam Advanced Stage Drinks at The Shed Bar in Leeds.   There was a very good turnout and a great time was had by all.  Good luck to everyone for results in December!

Peter Macdonald Recruitment sponsors The Bradford Society of Chartered Accountants 21st Annual Dinner on 5th October 2012

Josh Daniels was the guest speaker and after dinner entertainer.  There was a True & False fundraising game with the recipient being the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk). The main sponsor was Appleyard Jaguar Bradford (www.appleyard.bradford.jaguar.co.uk) with myself and Ferguson & Co also sponsoring the event.

Peter Macdonald Recruitment sponsors LCASS Football / Netball tournament on 24th May 2012

This was another well-attended, very competitive and keenly contested tournament - in both the netball and the football !  A big thank you to Becky Kaberry and Rich Sykes for organising the event.
 

Peter Macdonald Recruitment sponsors S & DCASS Pool / Games competition on 10th November 2011

There was a sport for all at this well-attended event at The Common Room in Sheffield (www.common-room.co.uk) and John Longley retained his singles pool title (and won the doubles as well!).  S & DCASS is the Sheffield & District Chartered Accountants Student Society who are part of the ICAEW; Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (www.icaew.com).
 

Peter Macdonald Recruitment sponsors annual LCASS Pool competition on 27th October 2011

An enjoyable time was had by all attendees at The Elbow Rooms in Leeds.  It was evident lots of the students were very familiar with the pool table at Kaplan judging by the standard of pool !   LCASS (www.lcass.com) is the Leeds Chartered Accountants Student Society who are part of the ICAEW; Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (www.icaew.com).
 

Charity Run - 18th September 2011

I managed to complete the Great North Run (http://www.greatrun.org/events) in a time of 1 hour and 29 minutes and raised £565 + gift aid for the Alzheimer's Society (http://www.alzheimers.org.uk).

 

"A Lost Generation"

A recent article (May 2011) in Accountancy Magazine (www.accountancymagazine.com) by Phil Shohet and Andrew Jenner (directors of Kato Consultancy; www.kato.uk.com) found that one in five smaller firms could disappear in 10 years as Partners retire.  Some of the key findings were as follows:

(1) " The major talking point was the number of firms who see merger or sale as the route to succession.  The succession problem is now more acute than ever as firms have failed to address the issue and are now facing an extremely testing future.  The 65% of firms with no retirement plan need to address these concerns quickly."

How I can help:

(i)  I may know a firm / individual who is looking to sell their practice / block of fees.

(ii)  I may know a firm / individual who is looking to acquire a practice / block of fees.

(iii)  I can provide a proactive practice brokerage service at a competitive price.

(2)  "A talent shortage is also a concern as equity partnership does not have the attractions that it had 10 or 20 years ago, and younger qualifieds and potential partners are far more risk-averse.  24% of respondent firms say they will need to recruit from outside the firm."

How I can help:

(i) I can assist your firm in recruiting externally for Partner designate level candidates.

If you would like to discuss either of these points please don't hesitate to contact me on 07990 977438.

 

Peter Macdonald Recruitment sponsors LCASS Football and Netball tournament on 25th May 2011

A great time was had by all (about 100 people) and the rain managed to hold off !  LCASS (www.lcass.com) is the Leeds Chartered Accountants Student Society who are part of the ICAEW; Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (www.icaew.com).

 

Peter Macdonald Recruitment opens for business on 1st February 2011.

I am delighted to announce the launch of my business, Peter Macdonald Recruitment, on the 1st of February 2011. Having spent many years in accountancy practice recruitment, I am really excited to set up on my own and I am already working with a number of candidates and clients.

I recruit at all levels from part-qualified accountants to partners and my clients range from the Big 4 accountancy firms, the Top 20, regional and independent practices. I cover the Yorkshire region, which includes Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield and York.

If you're interested in an informal chat, please call 07990 977 438.