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Best Tax Executive Search Firm 2018 & Most Valuable Woman in Tax Professional Recruitment - UK Company: Wilkinson Partners Contact: Tom Wilkinson Address: St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6HA, UK Phone: 0203 369 1000 Web Address: www.wilkinsonpartners.com
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“One of our greatest assets is our knowledge of the industries in which we operate.”
“Around the world, in both established and emerging markets, we know how to identify and engage with hard to find and in demand talent. At Wilkinson Partners, our approach is straightforward and results-driven but underpinned by a detailed knowledge of our specialist markets. We have a reputation for providing an exceptional level of service to our clients and candidates and, as a result, more than 80% of our work comes from longheld relationships. People who work with us value and recognise our commitment to excellence, our personal approach, and our seamless delivery.”
“There is a great deal of talk in our industry about artificial intelligence and how it could automate many recruitment processes, but we believe this is a long way from reality. At present, AI can’t see beyond CVs. Computers cannot speak to people and robots do not understand nuanced role requirements.” Thanks to this global approach, Wilkinson Partners has achieved exceptional knowledge of the regions and industries in which it recruits. Unlike many of its competitors, the firm does not relentlessly chase new business, as it understands that the most important thing is to serve its current clients. This means that they grow to know them extremely well, and then the team can then shortlist candidates that are destined to succeed. As Tom comments, it is this expertise and unique, client focus which helps the firm to provide clients with the recruitment services they need, wherever they are based. “One of our greatest assets at Wilkinson Partners is our knowledge of the industries in which we operate.
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Wilkinson Partners is an executive search firm specialising in retained recruitment services for professional services firms, financial institutions, and corporations. We invited Managing Partner, Tom Wilkinson to talk us through the firm and the secrets behind its phenomenal success. Established in 2011, today Wilkinson Partners operates globally to identify and recruit exceptional talent working in tax, legal, assurance, corporate finance and structuring. With offices in New York and London the firm is perfectly positioned to provide clients with the specialist recruitment solutions they need, as Tom explains.
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This is something that we have built up over many years. This industry expertise gives us an immense advantage during the recruitment process, because we’re already speaking our clients’ language, and we already have a head start when it comes to identifying and shortlisting candidates. Additionally, listening is a key part of our work, but something that is frequently overlooked. We listen to our clients so that we truly understand their businesses and hiring requirements. And we listen carefully to all candidates, reading between the lines of their responses so that we can rule out unsuitable individuals, and encourage those who are a good fit. We know that you cannot rush recruitment at this level. Successful, long-term hires demand time, patience and a keen ear.” As part of this approach, Wilkinson Partners is sceptical technology advances in the recruitment market. Although Tom is eager to showcase the usefulness of some technological innovations in his firm’s work, fundamentally, it is clear that Wilkinson Partners believes that the human approach is what has helped it to enjoy its current success. “There is a great deal of talk in our industry about artificial intelligence and how it could automate many recruitment processes, but we believe this is a long way from reality. At present, AI can’t see beyond CVs. Computers cannot speak to people and robots do not understand nuanced role requirements. Therefore, when we are recruiting senior executives and partners for global organisations, we don’t use algorithms to evaluate people; we rely on face-to-face meetings, multiple conversations and our innate sense of judgement. You can’t teach computers that today, and it is something that is vital in our work to securing the best possible candidates for our clients.” Offering exceptional service would be impossible without a truly professional, dedicated workforce, and as such Wilkinson Partners works hard to ensure that it operates a collaborative, supportive internal culture. Tom explores why this is so important to the company and how it achieves this. “As we have grown, we have shaped our core principles by listening to every member of the
Managing Partner, Tom Wilkinson
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Wilkinson Partners
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Best Tax Executive Search Firm 2018 & Most Valuable Woman in Tax Professional Recruitment - UK Company: Wilkinson Partners Contact: Tom Wilkinson Address: St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6HA, UK Phone: 0203 369 1000 Web Address: www.wilkinsonpartners.com
Wilkinson Partners
“One of our greatest assets is our knowledge of the industries in which we operate.”
“Around the world, in both established and emerging markets, we know how to identify and engage with hard to find and in demand talent. At Wilkinson Partners, our approach is straightforward and results-driven but underpinned by a detailed knowledge of our specialist markets. We have a reputation for providing an exceptional level of service to our clients and candidates and, as a result, more than 80% of our work comes from longheld relationships. People who work with us value and recognise our commitment to excellence, our personal approach, and our seamless delivery.”
“There is a great deal of talk in our industry about artificial intelligence and how it could automate many recruitment processes, but we believe this is a long way from reality. At present, AI can’t see beyond CVs. Computers cannot speak to people and robots do not understand nuanced role requirements.” Thanks to this global approach, Wilkinson Partners has achieved exceptional knowledge of the regions and industries in which it recruits. Unlike many of its competitors, the firm does not relentlessly chase new business, as it understands that the most important thing is to serve its current clients. This means that they grow to know them extremely well, and then the team can then shortlist candidates that are destined to succeed. As Tom comments, it is this expertise and unique, client focus which helps the firm to provide clients with the recruitment services they need, wherever they are based. “One of our greatest assets at Wilkinson Partners is our knowledge of the industries in which we operate.
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Wilkinson Partners is an executive search firm specialising in retained recruitment services for professional services firms, financial institutions, and corporations. We invited Managing Partner, Tom Wilkinson to talk us through the firm and the secrets behind its phenomenal success. Established in 2011, today Wilkinson Partners operates globally to identify and recruit exceptional talent working in tax, legal, assurance, corporate finance and structuring. With offices in New York and London the firm is perfectly positioned to provide clients with the specialist recruitment solutions they need, as Tom explains.
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This is something that we have built up over many years. This industry expertise gives us an immense advantage during the recruitment process, because we’re already speaking our clients’ language, and we already have a head start when it comes to identifying and shortlisting candidates. Additionally, listening is a key part of our work, but something that is frequently overlooked. We listen to our clients so that we truly understand their businesses and hiring requirements. And we listen carefully to all candidates, reading between the lines of their responses so that we can rule out unsuitable individuals, and encourage those who are a good fit. We know that you cannot rush recruitment at this level. Successful, long-term hires demand time, patience and a keen ear.” As part of this approach, Wilkinson Partners is sceptical technology advances in the recruitment market. Although Tom is eager to showcase the usefulness of some technological innovations in his firm’s work, fundamentally, it is clear that Wilkinson Partners believes that the human approach is what has helped it to enjoy its current success. “There is a great deal of talk in our industry about artificial intelligence and how it could automate many recruitment processes, but we believe this is a long way from reality. At present, AI can’t see beyond CVs. Computers cannot speak to people and robots do not understand nuanced role requirements. Therefore, when we are recruiting senior executives and partners for global organisations, we don’t use algorithms to evaluate people; we rely on face-to-face meetings, multiple conversations and our innate sense of judgement. You can’t teach computers that today, and it is something that is vital in our work to securing the best possible candidates for our clients.” Offering exceptional service would be impossible without a truly professional, dedicated workforce, and as such Wilkinson Partners works hard to ensure that it operates a collaborative, supportive internal culture. Tom explores why this is so important to the company and how it achieves this. “As we have grown, we have shaped our core principles by listening to every member of the
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Best Tax & Legal Advisory – Europe & Award for Excellence in Tax Compliance Company: Grant Thornton Uzbekistan Contact: Rustam Abidov Address: Nasirov street, 4th passage, 16, Tashkent, 100084, Uzbekistan Phone: 00998 71 235 52 79 Website: www.grantthornton.uz
Grant Thornton Uzbekistan Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. We caught up with Rustam Abidov, Manager of Grant Thornton Uzbekistan, to learn more about the firm’s work in the region.
Established in 1996, Grant Thornton is a global organisation of member firms with 47,000 people in more than 130 countries. Rustam explores how this global reach helps his organisation in Uzbekistan to offer clients a truly unique, innovative range of services that meet their needs. “Our organization, Grant Thornton in Uzbekistan, is the top auditing organization, supporting a wide range of clients including banks, insurance companies, firms, and government agencies. To support these clients, our core service is the provision of auditing, due diligence, outsourcing of accounting, and tax audit services.
“We provide a wide range of audit and accounting services. Our services are provided qualitatively according to international standards and a pre-designed plan.” “Fundamentally, the purpose of our organization is to unlock the potential to growth of our client. To achieve, we use analysis, and for this we first study the client’s business cycles by identifying significant customer cycles based on the nature of the business. This is part of our pre-audit activity. If the client passes this stage, we plan the audit as if the plan is well structured, the audit will be successful. For this, we go out to the customer and
start the planning phase and study the customer’s accounting system.” This approach ensures that the client receives a complete service that meets their needs across the full auditing and tax compliance space, as Rustam highlights.
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“Since taxes appear to be a complex process, our firm has experienced tax specialists, and they only deal with taxes in our firm. This gives the firm a clear understanding of the tax nuances of customers and an individual approach to each client is provided. Our goal is not only to provide an audit report on the financial state of the client, but also to unlock the client for development. We provide a wide range of audit and accounting services. Our services are provided qualitatively according to international standards and a pre-designed plan.” Looking ahead, as the Uzbekistan tax space continues to evolve and change, Rustam foresees the need an expansion of Grant Thornton Uzbekistan’s service offering to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its clients, as he concludes. “Moving forward, I believe that we will need to increase the market of accounting services, and as such at Grant Thornton Uzbekistan we will be expanding this area of our operations and advertising it more to make our clients aware of the vast array of capabilities that we have to offer.”
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Acquisition International Announce the Winners of the 2019 Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards United Kingdom, 2018 – Acquisition International Magazine have announced the winners of the 2019 Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards. The accounting landscape around the globe is evolving at an unprecedented rate, and as companies race against time to adopt compliant financial reporting standards, they rely moreand-more on tax and accounting firms, who make the simplification of these matters their daily business. From professionals offering digital and virtual financial reporting services, to those involved in more traditional tax audits and returns preparations, the Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards pay homage to the firms and businesses who stand above the rest in allocating financial resources, checking the accuracy of business records, and completing tax returns; ensuring that business owners receive the best expertise available to maintain a cost-effective enterprise. Commenting on the success of her deserving winners, Awards Coordinator, said: “Our 2019 Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards recognise the acumen of tax and accounting professionals from across the globe who consistently address the varied financial needs of business owners, both large and small. I am proud of my winners and wish them all the best for the year ahead.” Acquisition International prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition. To learn more about our award winners and to gain insight into the working practices of the “best of the best”, please visit the Acquisition International website (http://www.acqintl.com) where you can access the winners supplement. ENDS NOTES TO EDITORS About Acquisition International Magazine Acquisition International is a monthly magazine brought to you by AI Global Media Ltd, a publishing house that has reinvigorated corporate finance news and reporting. Its topical news articles make it a valued read, and this readability ensures that advertisers will benefit greatly from their investment. AI works alongside leading industry analysts to ensure we publish the most up-to-date figures and analysis. The magazine has a global circulation, which brings together all parties involved in deal making and, in an increasingly global deal market, we are uniquely positioned to reach the deal makers that matter.
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Grant Thornton Uzbekistan Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. We caught up with Rustam Abidov, Manager of Grant Thornton Uzbekistan, to learn more about the firm’s work in the region.
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Established in 1996, Grant Thornton is a global organisation of member firms with 47,000 people in more than 130 countries. Rustam explores how this global reach helps his organisation in Uzbekistan to offer clients a truly unique, innovative range of services that meet their needs.
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“Our organization, Grant Thornton in Uzbekistan, is the top auditing organization, supporting a wide range of clients including banks, insurance companies, firms, and government agencies. To support these clients, our core service is the provision of auditing, due diligence, outsourcing of accounting, and tax audit services.
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“We provide a wide range of audit and accounting services. Our services are provided qualitatively according to international standards and a pre-designed plan.”
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“Fundamentally, the purpose of our organization is to unlock the potential to growth of our client. To achieve, we use analysis, and for this we first study the client’s business cycles by identifying significant customer cycles based on the nature of the business. This is part of our pre-audit activity. If the client passes this stage, we plan the audit as if the plan is well structured, the audit will be successful. For this, we go out to the customer and
start the planning phase and study the customer’s accounting system.” This approach ensures that the client receives a complete service that meets their needs across the full auditing and tax compliance space, as Rustam highlights. “Since taxes appear to be a complex process, our firm has experienced tax specialists, and they only deal with taxes in our firm. This gives the firm a clear understanding of the tax nuances of customers and an individual approach to each client is provided. Our goal is not only to provide an audit report on the financial state of the client, but also to unlock the client for development. We provide a wide range of audit and accounting services. Our services are provided qualitatively according to international standards and a pre-designed plan.” Looking ahead, as the Uzbekistan tax space continues to evolve and change, Rustam foresees the need an expansion of Grant Thornton Uzbekistan’s service offering to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its clients, as he concludes. “Moving forward, I believe that we will need to increase the market of accounting services, and as such at Grant Thornton Uzbekistan we will be expanding this area of our operations and advertising it more to make our clients aware of the vast array of capabilities that we have to offer.”
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