We’re delighted to welcome Bradley Chilvers to SRM Recruitment as a Senior Consultant in our finance recruitment division, focusing on part-qualified and transactional finance hires. Bradley tells us about the roles he’ll be working on, what prompted his move to SRM, and his advice for candidates and clients.
Tell us about yourself?
Travel is a big passion of mine. I was luckily enough to take some time off in 2023 to travel Thailand & Vietnam, if you haven’t been you have to go! Usually, I’ll be tucked into a juicy Netflix series or on the golf course, desperately trying to lower my abysmal handicap whilst strolling around wondering why I ever picked it up in the first place!
Tell us about your career to date?
I started my recruitment career in 2017, after a two-year apprenticeship in estate agency. Over the years, I have always had a focus on finance recruitment, ranging from qualified to PQ/transactional roles across the permanent and interim markets. I’m now positioned solely within the PQ & transactional market, diving myself into permanent and interim needs.
What prompted your move to SRM?
After working for a larger agency for many years, I felt like there was a better way to consult clients and candidates whilst having the autonomy to build out my desk as I see fit. SRM has ticked those boxes!
What was it that appealed to you about working for SRM?
SRM believe in being real consultants, not salespeople, which really resonated with my core values. I’m in a business that truly cares about the candidate journey and the client service – if we can’t directly help, we will be happy to give you some free advice. For my own development too, working with hands-on, passionate founders and directors will greatly help me improve my own career and help me grow as a professional.
Tell us about the roles you’ll be working on?
I’ll be working with PQ candidates for financial reporting, financial controls, payroll, and transactional teams across all sectors within the Northern Home Counties.
What do hiring managers and job seekers like about working with you?
My honest approach. If I cannot help you, I will tell you. I’m not too proud to pass your details onto one of my contacts if they are better positioned to assist with your job search! For my clients, no two are the same, I take time to build effect relationships with businesses to ensure I understand the company, position, and team-culture – making my clients hiring process as stress free as possible.
What’s your top piece of advice for hiring managers right now?
Your hiring process will set your company’s first impression with candidates. Communicate effectively during your hiring process and set expectations on timelines.
What’s your top piece of advice for candidates right now?
We operate within an ever-changing sector and automation is a common theme. Be adaptable and take the time to learn & develop your systems skills.
Get in touch:
Need help to hire or finding your next PQ/transactional finance role in the home counties? Contact Bradley on bradleychilvers@srmrecruitment.com or call +44 7398 766803. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn here
